Module 1: Introduction to AutoCAD

• What is AutoCAD?
• Understanding the Interface
• Ribbon, Panels, Tabs
• Command Line
• Status Bar
• UCS (User Coordinate System)
• File Management
• Creating, Opening, Saving Drawings
• Template Files (.dwt)

Module 2: Basic Commands & Drawing Tools (2D)

• Coordinate System
• Absolute, Relative, Polar Coordinates
• Basic Drawing Commands
• LINE, CIRCLE, ARC
• POLYLINE, RECTANGLE, ELLIPSE
• Object Selection Methods
• Modify Tools
• MOVE, COPY, ROTATE, MIRROR
• OFFSET, TRIM, EXTEND
• FILLET, CHAMFER
• SCALE, STRETCH

Module 3: Precision Tools

• OSNAP (Object Snap)
• ORTHO, POLAR Tracking
• Object Snap Tracking
• GRID & SNAP Settings
• Using Inquiry Commands
• DIST, AREA, ID, LIST

Module 4: Layers & Properties

• Creating Layers
• Layer Properties & Management
• Color, Linetype, Lineweight
• Layer States & Filters
• Using Match Properties (MATCHPROP)

Module 5: Annotations

• Text Tools
• Single Line Text (DTEXT)
• Multi-Line Text (MTEXT)
• Dimensioning
• Linear, Aligned, Angular, Radius, Diameter
• Leaders (QLEADER / MLEADER)
• Dimension Styles & Text Styles

Module 6: Hatching & Gradients

• HATCH Patterns
• Boundary & Island Detection
• Editing Hatch
• Gradient Fills

Module 7: Blocks & Attributes

• Creating Blocks
• Inserting Blocks
• Dynamic Blocks
• Creating & Managing Attributes
• External References (XREF)

Module 8: Managing & Editing Complex Drawings

• Groups
• Design Center
• Tool Palettes
• Working with Layouts
• Viewports
• Plotting & Printing (Page Setup)

Module 9: Introduction to AutoCAD 3D

• 3D Workspace & Interface
• 3D Coordinate System (WCS/UCS)
• Navigation Tools
• Orbit, Viewcube, Pan, Zoom
• Visual Styles

Module 10: 3D Modeling – Basic

• Wireframe, Surface & Solid Modeling Concepts
• Creating 3D Objects
• BOX, SPHERE, CYLINDER, CONE, TORUS
• Presspull
• Extrude, Revolve, Sweep, Loft

Module 11: 3D Editing Tools

• Union, Subtract, Intersect
• Fillet & Chamfer in 3D
• Slice, Shell, Section Plane
• Solidedit Command

Module 12: 3D Surface Modeling

• Creating Surfaces
• Planar, Network, Lofted, Revolved
• Editing Surfaces
• Converting Between Solids & Surfaces

Module 13: Advanced 3D Tools

• UCS Manipulation
• 3D Array
• Align & 3D Move/Rotate
• Working with Mesh Models
• 3D Boolean Operations

Module 14: Materials & Rendering

• Applying Materials
• Lighting Setup
• Camera Views
• Rendering Techniques
• Exporting Rendered Images

Module 15: 3D Drafting & Presentation

• Creating 2D Drawings from 3D Models
• Section Views
• Detail Views
• Using Flatshot
• Creating Presentation Sheets

Module 16: Final Project

(Choose one or more)

• 2D Floor Plan
• Mechanical Component Drawing
• 3D Building Model
• 3D Machine Part Assembly

Extras (Optional Modules)

• AutoCAD Shortcuts & Productivity Tips
• Customizing the Interface (CUI)
• Import/Export to Revit, SketchUp, SolidWorks
• Printing Standards (ISO/ANSI)
• Industry-Specific Workflows
• Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Architecture