Using AutoCAD

We looked at Google SketchUp, a free software program for drawing.  Another program is AutoDesk's AutoCAD program.  We will spend time on this page investigating this new software.  Click the links below to view tutorials and watch videos using this software.  All information is from the AutoDesk website.  These are just a few of the many resources available for learning to use AutoDesk.

 

AutCAD 2014:  Introduction Links to an external site.

AutoCAD 2014 New Features Overview and Walkthrough Links to an external site.

The Hitchhiker's Guide to AutoCAD Basics Links to an external site.

AutoCAD 2014: Design Features - 3D and Rendering Links to an external site.

Tour the AutoCAD UI Links to an external site.

AutoCAD 2014 Tour: Overview of the User Interface Links to an external site.

AutoCAD 2014 Tour: Overview of Help and Support Basics Links to an external site.

About CAD Standards Links to an external site.

Plot and Publish Details Dialog Box Links to an external site.

DSETTINGS (Command) Links to an external site.

AutoCAD 2014: Drawing Annotation Links to an external site.

About Overriding Layer Properties in a Layout Viewport Links to an external site.

AutoCAD Mechanical 2014: Dimensions Links to an external site.

About Creating 3D Solids from Objects Links to an external site.

 

The following assignments 8 assignments use AutoDesk.  These are free lessons with PowerPoints, lecture notes, and videos.  If you find these are helpful and would like more of these types of lessons, please visit http://engineeringexploration.autodesk.com/ Links to an external site. to find five more section modules with lessons.  You can easily incorporate these lessons into Canvas.