Introduction
An introduction to Learning AutoCAD 2026
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What you should know before watching this course
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Using the exercise files supplied with this course
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Working with the new AutoCAD 2026 interface
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1. The AutoCAD Interface
Using the Application Menu and Quick Access Toolbar (QAT) in AutoCAD
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Working with the AutoCAD ribbon and panels
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Using dialog boxes and palettes in AutoCAD
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Using the AutoCAD status bar
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Using AutoCAD Web and Mobile with your AutoCAD desktop
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Challenge: Docking the Layer Properties Manager and setting the auto-hide property
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Solution: Docking the Layer Properties Manager and setting the auto-hide property
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2. Drawing Simple Geometry
Using zoom and pan to navigate in your AutoCAD drawings
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Utilizing OSNAP and AUTOSNAP for accurate drafting in AutoCAD
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Utilizing POLAR and ORTHO for accurate drafting in AutoCAD
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Creating lines, arcs, and circles in AutoCAD
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Creating polylines, polygons, and splines in AutoCAD
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Challenge: Generating a polyline with an arc segment and a circular insert
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Solution: Generating a polyline with an arc segment and a circular insert
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3. Annotating Simple Designs
Working with text styles in AutoCAD
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Creating single line text (TEXT) and multiline text (MTEXT) in AutoCAD
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Creating effective dimension styles in AutoCAD
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Placing precise dimensions in your AutoCAD drawings
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Adding simple leaders (QLEADER) to an AutoCAD drawing
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Challenge: Making your dimension style text smaller to look more appropriate in your drawing
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Solution: Making your dimension style text smaller to look more appropriate in your drawing
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4. Communicating Your Design Intent
Creating a simple title block for your AutoCAD drawings
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Scaling viewports in your AutoCAD drawings
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Using annotative scaling in AutoCAD
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Defining your page setup in your AutoCAD drawing
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Printing and plotting your AutoCAD drawings
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Challenge: Setting multiple annotation scales to display annotation in multiple viewports
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Solution: Setting multiple annotation scales to display annotation in multiple viewports
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Conclusion
Applying AutoCAD basics to your drawings
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Ex_Files_Learning_AutoCAD_2026.zip
(1.6 MB)