[Video2Brain] Learning AutoCAD 2013 [2012, ENG]  | 1.8G

If you’re looking to quickly become proficient in computer-aided design, this course from AutoCAD expert and author Scott Onstott is for you. No experience is necessary to go from absolute beginner to confidently creating accurate 2D drawings and 3D models. After getting comfortable with the AutoCAD interface you will learn fundamental skills and apply them to real-world practice projects. Then, if you like, you can move on to more advanced topics like dimensioning, working with data and attributes, and using constraints. This course is produced in association with our partners at Sybex, a Wiley imprint.

User Interface

Exploring the User Interface

Examining the Ribbon

A Closer Look at the Status Bar

Getting Started

Understanding AutoCAD Commands

Comparing Raster Data and Vector Data

Navigating in 2D with Pan and Zoom

Working with Units and Systems of Measurement in AutoCAD

Configuring AutoCAD Options

Creating and Using Templates

Creating Objects

Drawing Lines

Drawing Circles, Ellipses, and Elliptical Arcs

Swinging Arcs

Creating Polylines

Drawing Rectangles and Polygons

Creating Points, Rays, and Xlines

Drawing and Editing Splines

Learning to Draw Accurately

Using Grid and Snap

Using Object Snap and Running Object Snap

Tracking with Object Snap

Creating Coordinate Systems

Drawing with Coordinate Systems

Making Calculations

Manipulating Objects

Selecting Objects

Moving, Copying, and Rotating

Scaling, Mirroring, and Offsetting

Arraying Objects

Deforming Objects

Editing Objects with Grips

Controlling Object Appearance with Layers and Properties

Creating Layers and Assigning Properties

Altering Object Properties

Using Layer Tools

Loading and Scaling Linetype

Controlling 2D Draw Order

Adjusting Lineweights

Understanding Blocks

Defining Blocks for Repetitive Elements

Inserting Blocks

Editing and Redefining Blocks

Creating Dynamic Blocks

Setting Block Visibility States

Using Dynamic Blocks

Storing Blocks on Tool Palettes

Accessing and Managing Content

Using the Design Center to Access Local Content

Using the Content Explorer to Access Global Content

Grouping Related Content

Working with External References

Using Hatch Patterns and Gradients

Creating Hatch Patterns

Altering Hatch Patterns with Associated Boundaries

Creating Gradient Fills

Writing and Editing Text

Styling Text

Writing Individual Lines of Text

Writing Paragraphs of Text

Working with Data

Creating Attribute Definitions

Defining Attributed Blocks and Entering Attribute Values

Using Fields to Display Areas

Displaying Data in Tables

Dimensioning

Dimensioning Drawings

Configuring Dimension Styles

Editing Dimensions and Their Associated Objects

Using Multileaders

Using Constraints

Creating Geometric Constraints

Dynamic, Annotational, and Reference Constraints

Using Constraints Within Dynamic Blocks

Working in 3D

Navigating in 3D Space

3D Modeling Basics

Assigning Materials

Configuring Natural and Electrical Illumination

Rendering Photorealistic Output

Creating Documentation

Configuring a Layout and Drawing a Title Block

Laying Out Drawings with Viewports

Using Annotative Styles

Creating Output