Introduction to AutoCAD
o What is Software?
Software is a set of written instruction a computer reads to perform
tasks
What is AutoCAD?
AutoCAD is a software application for both 2D and 3D computer-aided
design (CAD) and drafting — available since 1982 as a desktop
application and since 2010 as a mobile web- and cloud-based app
Developed and marketed by Autodesk, Inc., Autocad was first released
in December 1982 — having been purchased a year prior in its original
form by Autodesk founder John Walker
o Uses of AutoCAD
To draw and edit many objects in one time
Neatness
Time saving
It enables t draw and edit 2D and 3D modeling
What is included in this course?
The interface of AutoCAD 2022
Drawing lines and objects
Modifying drawings
Annotate
Layers
Properties
1. The interface of AutoCAD 2022
A) Main AutoCAD start interface
B) Quick Access tool bars, helps and connections
C) Ribbon, Tabs, Panels, Icons/tools
D) Drafting standard setup and AutoCAD Work space
2) Drawing Lines and Objects
A) Inserting Commands
Menu Bars
Quick Access Tool Bars
Command Line and Short Cuts
Docked or Drop Down Panel Icons
B) Lines and Poly Lines
C) Circles and Curves
D) Rectangles, Polygons and Ellipses
3) Modifying Drawings
A) Move and Copy
B) Stretch and Rotate
C) Mirror and Scale
D) Hgj
E) Array and Erase
F) Explode and Offset
G) Hatch
H) Break and Join
4) Annotation
A) Dimension
B) Text and Leaders
C) Annotation Adjustment
5) Layers
A) Layer Properties
B) Match Layers