Objective: To provide a solid foundation in AutoCAD, covering the interface, basic navigation, drawing, and modification commands.
Module 1: Getting Started in AutoCAD
Lesson 1: What Is AutoCAD? (Purpose, Industries, Real-World Uses)
Lesson 2: Installing and Launching AutoCAD
Lesson 3: Exploring the Interface (Ribbon, Command Line, Model & Paper Space)
Lesson 4: Creating, Saving, and Opening a Drawing
Lesson 5: Using Drawing Templates (.DWT Files)
Lesson 6: Setting Units and Drawing Limits
Practical Exercise: Set Up and Open Your First Drawing
Quiz & Summary
Module 2: Learn to Navigate Before You Draw
Lesson 1: ZOOM Command
Lesson 2: PAN Command
Lesson 3: ORBIT Command (2D Navigation Context)
Practical Exercise: Mastering Navigation Tools
Quiz & Summary
Module 3: Drawing & Fixing Your First Objects
Lesson 1: LINE Command
Lesson 2: ERASE Command
Lesson 3: UNDO and REDO Commands
Lesson 4: Coordinate Systems (Absolute, Relative, Polar)
Lesson 5: Grid and Snap Modes
Lesson 6: Ortho Mode and Polar Tracking
Lesson 7: Object Snaps (OSNAP Basics)
Lesson 8: Dynamic Input (DYNMODE)
Practical Exercise: Draw, Fix, and Align with Precision
Quiz & Summary
Module 4: Instant Modifications (Now You’re Drawing)
Lesson 1: Basic Selection Techniques (Window, Crossing)
Lesson 2: CIRCLE Command
Lesson 3: ARC Command
Lesson 4: MOVE Command
Lesson 5: COPY Command
Practical Exercise: Modify What You Just Drew
Quiz & Summary
Module 5: Expanding Drawing Commands
Lesson 1: POLYGON Command
Lesson 2: MIRROR Command
Lesson 3: ROTATE Command
Practical Exercise: Build a Symmetrical Design
Quiz & Summary
Module 6: Introducing Polylines and Related Tools
Lesson 1: PLINE (Polyline) Command
Lesson 2: PEDIT Command (Edit Polylines, Join, Width, Arc Mode)
Lesson 3: RECTANGLE Command (as a Special Polyline)
Lesson 4: Using QSELECT to Select Like a Pro
Practical Exercise: Create and Edit Connected Paths and Shapes
Quiz & Summary
Final Project: Your First Real AutoCAD Drawing
Objective: Create a clean, precise 2D drawing (e.g., room layout, part, or furniture)
Apply: Navigation, Basic drawing, Editing, Precision tools, Polyline and QSELECT control
Deliverables: Submit in both DWG and PDF formats