Learning Autodesk AutoCAD 2016

A Beginners Guide to Computer Aided Design (CAD)

4.55 (209 reviews)
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English
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Learning Autodesk AutoCAD 2016
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11 hours
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Jan 2017
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$49.99
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What you will learn

Once you have completed this training course, you will be fully capable of using AutoCAD 2016 to create your own 2D drawings

Become more familiar with AutoCAD 2016

Description

In this Learning Autodesk AutoCAD 2016 training course, expert author Brian Benton will teach you how to create 2D drawings using the latest version of this computer aided design software from Autodesk. This course is designed for the absolute beginner, meaning no experience with AutoCAD is required.

You will start by learning about the new features in AutoCAD 2016, then jump into learning about the AutoCAD interface. From there, Brian will teach you basic operations, such as how to quit AutoCAD, work with the coordinate system, and use the grid system. This video tutorial will also teach you how to use the drawing and drafting tools, editing tools, and the utilities. You will also cover the precision tools to help you draw accurately. Brian will teach you how to use layers, annotations, blocks, and model and paper space. Finally, you will use your skills to create a drawing of a small movie theatre.

Once you have completed this computer based training course, you will be fully capable of using AutoCAD 2016 to create your own 2D drawings. Working files are included, allowing you to follow along with the author throughout the lessons. 

Content

Getting Started

Important - Download These First - Working Files
What You Will Learn
Introduction To AutoCAD
Installing AutoCAD
Turning On AutoCAD For The First Time
Quick Run-Through

New Features In AutoCAD 2016

The Start Tab And Other Interface Enhancements
Revision Clouds
Dimension Creation Improvements
Operational Improvements
BIM Coordination Attachement, PDF, And Xref Enhancements
3D Object Section Tool Improvements
Reality Computing - Point Cloud Tools Enhancements
A New Rendering Engine - Rapid RT
System Variable Monitor And Other System Enhancements

Interfacing With AutoCAD

AutoCAD's Drawing Area - The Crosshairs And Your Mouse
Using The Application Menu And The QAT
Interfacing With The Ribbon
Taking Advantage Of The Command Line, Dynamic Input, And Auto-Complete
Toolbars And The Menubar
File Tabs
Pallets And Shortcut Menus
Using Function Keys And Command Aliases
Workspaces
The Status Bar - A Busy Place
An Introduction To Model Space And Paper Space
Quick Access To Your Drawings

Basic Operations

You Have To Start Somewhere
Quitting AutoCAD
Object Selection
Advanced Operation Techniques
How AutoCAD Interprets Units
Working With Specific Units
The User Coordinate System
Working With The Coordinate System
Using The Grid System With The Snap Feature
Pan
Zoom
Chapter Project

Drawing And Drafting Tools

Lines
Polylines And Their Uses
Circles
Arcs
Polygons
Rectangles And Ellipses
Points And Their Styles
Methods To Create Precise Objects
Chapter Project

Editing Tools

Erase
Delete Duplicates - OVERKILL
The Move And Copy Commands
Rotating Objects
Scaling Objects
Stretching Objects
Offset
Mirror
Trim Or Extend Lines
Fillet Or Chamfer
Rectangular Array
Polar Array
Pathway Array
Copy Array
Object Properties
Chapter Project

Utilities: Tools To Know What's Going On

Listing Objects
Measuring Tools
Purging Unused Items
Undo - The Most Important Command
Chapter Project

Precision Tools: Tricks To Help You Draw Accurately

OSNAP
ORTHO
GRIPS

AutoCAD: Using Layers

Layer Properties
The Layer Manager
Freeze/Thaw/On/Off/Lock
Creating And Editing Layers
Using Layers To Control
Chapter Project

Annotations

Dimensions
Dimension Styles - DIM
Advanced Dimension Operations
Advanced Dimensioning Tools And Settings: DIMASSOC
Multileaders
Single-Line Text
Multiline Text
Multiline Text Techniques
Wipeouts: Hiding What You Don't Want To See
Text Styles
Tables
Hatching
Chapter Project

Blocks

What Is A Block
Creating Blocks
Inserting Blocks And Using Them
Editing Blocks
Attributed Blocks
The Effect Of Exploding Blocks
Introduction To Dynamic Blocks
Chapter Project

Model Space And Paper Space

What's The Difference
What Belongs In Where
Viewports

Plot And Publish

Plotting
Page Set Up
Publish
Export Your File
Chapter Project

Final Project

Draw The Building - Part 1
Draw The Building - Part 2
Draw The Building - Part 3
Decoration - Part 1
Decoration - Part 2
Decoration - Part 3
Annotation - Part 1
Annotation - Part 2

Conclusion

What We Learned

Reviews

Loke
May 22, 2021
Thank you. It was a very helpful and informative course to begin to learn AutoCAD for drafting and for drawing plans. High recommended.
David
March 8, 2021
Excellent experience with the instructor. I have gained so much valuable knowledge from this training. I was recently put over a department layout modification project, and I had little experience with ACAD, but after going through this training, I was able to make all necessary modifications and get the final draft approved and entered to our plant layout.
Horace
April 23, 2020
This course covered the general topics of AutoCAD as expected at this level. However, the project exercises were too basic. More realistic projects could have been included to better demonstrate the content of the lectures.
Alberto
September 11, 2017
I highly recommend all 101 students thinking about taking or required to take Auto Cad to do the lesson first....its amazing, but hard....This instructor should be doing all the other Auto Cad course. I purchased Auto Cad Electrical and the instructor is very hard to understand, too fast and sounds unsure about his abilities....I wish this instructor could be teaching the Electrical course and others...
Luiz
September 3, 2017
Perfect. no previous knowledge of cad, and I managed to keep up with everything. I introduced the course to those who already knew it, and it was pointed out that some more advanced details were introduced as well. great dictation and diction.
Simon
August 16, 2017
Really enjoyed this course, I now feel comfortable and confident using Auto CAD. Cant wait to learn more!
Andrew
July 18, 2017
Extremely informative and helpful. Originally only gave 4.5 stars because of the order of the courses, going through updates to the new program is great and all but means nothing to a new user, should start with basic functions and then bring those up later. However, even with that, I re-ranked it as 5 stars. The information and level of detail that the instructor goes into is perfect. Besides Section 2, everything is put in an order that makes sense and helps the student truly understand auto-cad. The end of section projects are very useful way to review everything that was learned, right after completion as well as being used as a refresher.
Raghad
July 16, 2017
This course is very useful and contains a lot of informations over Autocad. It is also suitable for people who have no idea about Autocad!
Dean
June 20, 2017
This course starts off very slow, it covers good ground in general but it feels many of the aspects taught are personal preferences as there are limited explanations as to why we are instructed to do something a certain way. If I taught the course I would have had a video right at the start to explain what files can be interfaced with AutoCAD, ok so I know txt, jpg, png and dwg (drawing) files can be - but what about in terms of MS Word, Excel, Photoshop/Illustrator PSD files etc. How great would it be if you can freely move a 3D object to be edited in Photoshop and vice versa? The project idea is great, for those wondering you basically end up learning how to produce a construction-type blueprint of a "movie house," however the project could have definitely been more engaging. Specifically, it would have been better if the same project was developed ALL THE WAY through the course i.e. early on you work with a house/driveway/road/sidewalk project, which doesn't manifest to much, and then very late in the course you start this "movie house" project - why not just one? I also had the impression the course was going to touch on 3D aspects, it would be great to just build a simple child-like style 3D house by just covering the basics there e.g. the Extrude command, to extend objects on the Z axis. I would recommend this course to others, but warn them that the first 3 chapters learning to open/close files etc. could be a little extreme unless the prospective student is my mum - phrases like "To open click the open button which opens a file, then select a file to open and it will open in a new tab"... is a bit too much! Not sure if this just an American style of teaching but it comes across monotone and detracts from the efficiency and teaching strength of the course overall
Matt
June 3, 2017
The instructor is very thorough with his presentations. They are very well prepared, logically organized and easy to follow. The instructor communicates very well. He speaks clearly and is easily understood. I have attained a greater level of understanding of AutoCAD by taking this course. I HIGHLY recommend this course if you are an AutoCAD user.
John
April 25, 2017
Highly satisfied with the course. It's a nice in depth tutorial, ideal for anyone who's not familiar with AutoCad
Donelle
March 22, 2017
With this course you can open projects that are based on what is learned in each chapter. This allows the student to practise along with the tutor. The projects are simple but relevant and challenge understanding and memory. The regular repetition was great for a beginner but not over the top. I think this is a great course that gives enough insight into AutoCAD to get you going.
Lee
September 17, 2016
To much information to remember - and not enough doing stuff! which is how I learn best. Just my opinion so far. In particular all the updates/new features in autocad 2016 should be at the end. As a beginner they serve no purpose apart from confusing me with more information to remember. Hope this is constructive.
Aaron
September 13, 2016
Signed up for this to get a crash course on AutoCad for work. Very easy to follow and learning a lot. I have no previous AutoCad experience but feel comfortable with how to use the basic tools. Hard part is getting through the 'whats new 2016' stuff at the beginning, as i had no idea what was available before. Just listen and follow along but dont give up on it. The real instruction come after.
Markus
August 22, 2016
Clearly spoken with much information. Some detailed information is missing, but this video provides a good overview of AutoCAD drafting.

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