AutoCAD Draftsman Course

Lesson 1 • Coordinate Systems and Units

Explains Cartesian, polar, and relative coordinates alongside unit configuration. Accurate coordinate entry underpins all precise drafting tasks.

Lesson 2 • File Management and Drawing Templates

Teaches creating, saving, and opening DWG files and templates. Establishes disciplined file habits critical for professional project delivery.

Lesson 3 • Workspace Customization and Profiles

Covers saving and switching workspaces, tool palettes, and user profiles. Enables consistent personal setups across sessions and machines.

Lesson 1 • Polygons, Splines, and Construction Lines

Introduces POLYGON, SPLINE, XLINE, and RAY for complex and reference geometry. These tools support both design shapes and layout construction.

Lesson 2 • Object Snaps and Precision Drawing

Configures and applies running and override object snaps for exact geometry placement. Precision snapping is mandatory for professional-grade drawings.

Lesson 3 • Hatching and Gradient Fills

Applies HATCH and gradient fills to enclosed regions with pattern and scale control. Hatching communicates material and section information in technical drawings.

Lesson 4 • Line and Polyline Commands

Covers LINE, PLINE, and RECTANG commands with precise input methods. These are the foundational geometry tools used in every drawing.

Lesson 1 • Move, Copy, Rotate, and Scale

Applies the four primary transform commands with base points and reference options. These commands handle the majority of positional editing tasks.

Lesson 2 • Selection Methods and Grips

Covers window, crossing, fence, and quick-select methods alongside grip editing. Efficient selection is the prerequisite for all modify operations.

Lesson 3 • Stretch, Lengthen, and Break

Adjusts object length and geometry using STRETCH, LENGTHEN, BREAK, and JOIN. These tools handle precise dimensional corrections in existing drawings.

Lesson 4 • Mirror, Offset, and Array

Creates symmetrical geometry, parallel objects, and patterned repetition efficiently. These commands dramatically reduce drawing time for repetitive elements.

Lesson 1 • Groups, Blocks, and Object Isolation

Introduces grouping and basic block creation for reusable and organized geometry. Structured objects reduce errors and accelerate repetitive drafting tasks.

Lesson 2 • Layer Creation and Management

Creates, names, and configures layers with color, linetype, and lineweight. Proper layer structure is the foundation of readable, maintainable drawings.

Lesson 3 • Layer Visibility and Locking Controls

Manages on/off, freeze/thaw, and lock/unlock states for display and edit control. These controls protect geometry and simplify complex drawing navigation.

Lesson 1 • Text Styles and Single-Line Text

Configures text styles with font, height, and oblique settings, then applies DTEXT. Text style consistency is required for professional drawing presentation.

Lesson 2 • Angular, Radial, and Ordinate Dimensions

Applies angular, radius, diameter, and ordinate dimensioning to curved and complex geometry. Complete dimension coverage is required for fully detailed technical drawings.

Lesson 3 • Leaders, Multileaders, and Tolerances

Creates annotative leaders and multileader styles for callouts, notes, and GD&T symbols. Leaders link annotation to geometry precisely in professional drawings.

Lesson 4 • Dimension Styles and Linear Dimensions

Builds dimension styles controlling arrows, text, and tolerances, then applies linear and aligned dimensions. Dimension styles enforce drawing standards across a project.

Lesson 1 • Block Attributes and Data Extraction

Adds editable attributes to blocks for tagging and schedules, then extracts data to tables. Attribute data drives automated schedules and bills of materials.

Lesson 2 • Dynamic Blocks and Parameters

Builds dynamic blocks with stretch, flip, and visibility parameters for flexible reuse. Dynamic blocks replace multiple static blocks with a single intelligent symbol.

Lesson 3 • External References and Xrefs

Attaches, overlays, and manages external DWG references for multi-discipline coordination. Xrefs enable team-based workflows without duplicating drawing data.

Lesson 4 • Design Center and Tool Palettes

Accesses and shares blocks, linetypes, and styles via Design Center and tool palettes. Centralized content libraries enforce standards and speed up drafting workflows.

Lesson 1 • Model Space vs. Paper Space

Explains the conceptual difference between model and paper space and when to use each. Understanding this distinction is essential for correct scale and output.

Lesson 2 • Plot Settings and Publishing

Configures plot styles, pen assignments, and batch publishing to PDF and paper. Correct plot output is the final deliverable in every professional drafting project.

Lesson 3 • Title Blocks and Sheet Templates

Inserts and populates title block templates with project data using attributes. Standardized title blocks are required for professional and regulatory submissions.

Lesson 4 • Annotative Objects and Scale Lists

Applies annotative scaling to text, dimensions, and hatches across multiple viewports. Annotative objects automatically display at the correct size in each viewport.

Lesson 1 • Solid Primitives and Boolean Operations

Creates box, cylinder, sphere, and wedge primitives, then combines them with union, subtract, and intersect. Boolean operations are the core technique for building complex solids.

Lesson 2 • Extrude, Revolve, and Sweep

Generates solids from 2D profiles using EXTRUDE, REVOLVE, SWEEP, and LOFT commands. Profile-based modeling links 2D drafting skills directly to 3D solid creation.

Lesson 3 • 3D Workspace and Navigation

Configures the 3D modeling workspace and navigates with orbit, ViewCube, and visual styles. 3D navigation skills are prerequisite for all solid modeling tasks.

Lesson 4 • Solid Editing and Face Operations

Applies SOLIDEDIT face, edge, and body operations to refine solid geometry. Face editing enables precise modifications without rebuilding the entire model.