Autocad 2d For Architects: Tools & Real Project Fast
 

What you'll learn
Basic AutoCAD Operations: How to create and manage drawing files, customize the AutoCAD environment, and navigate through the interface.
Drawing Fundamentals: Mastering basic drawing tools like lines, circles, polylines, arcs, and more, including precise control over shapes and dimensions.
Drawing Environment Optimization: How to use grids, snaps, dynamic input, and other settings to enhance drawing accuracy and efficiency.
Project Setup and Execution: Setting up and importing reference images, planning exterior and interior layouts, and drawing architectural elements such as walls
Furniture and Annotation Tools: How to place, scale, align, and mirror furniture, as well as adding labels, text, and dimensions to a drawing
Advanced Features: Working with layers, creating and managing blocks, using hatching patterns, and applying various dimension styles.
Plotting and Exporting: Setting up and printing drawing layouts, adjusting print settings, and exporting drawings in different formats (like PDF).
Requirements
A computer or laptop: Running either Windows or macOS, capable of installing AutoCAD software.
Installation of AutoCAD software: The appropriate version of AutoCAD should be installed on their device.
Motivation and willingness to learn: A desire to master the skills of precise design and working with AutoCAD tools.
Description
This short and focused AutoCAD course is designed for architecture students and aspiring designers who want quick yet comprehensive training. In just 3 to 4 hours, you'll learn all the essential AutoCAD tools and commands step by step, with a strong focus on real-world architectural workflows.Through a complete hands-on project, you'll apply what you learn to design and draft a small architectural plan from scratch-making this course both practical and skill-based. Whether you're a total beginner or someone looking to refresh your AutoCAD skills, this course will give you the confidence to start using AutoCAD in your design work immediately.By the end of the course, you'll not only understand how AutoCAD works, but you'll also know how to manage layers, use dimensioning tools, create blocks, and prepare your files for plotting and printing. You'll gain valuable drafting skills that are essential for academic projects or real architectural practice.What you'll learn:AutoCAD interface and essential settingsDrawing tools (line, polyline, rectangle, circle, etc.)Modify tools (offset, trim, extend, mirror, etc.)Layers, blocks, hatching, annotations, and dimensionsPage setup and plotting for printingComplete architectural project: drafting a small house plan from start to finishNo prior experience is required-just your interest in architecture and design.
Overview
Section 1: Introduction
Lecture 1 Introduction
Section 2: Getting Started with AutoCAD
Lecture 2 Welcome to AutoCAD
Lecture 3 How to Pin Recent Files for Quick Access
Lecture 4 Creating a New Drawing File
Lecture 5 Exploring AutoCAD Workspaces
Lecture 6 Customizing Your AutoCAD Environment
Lecture 7 Display Settings and Options Overview
Lecture 8 Understanding File Saving Formats
Lecture 9 Backup Settings and Auto-Save Explained
Section 3: Interface Essentials and Navigation
Lecture 10 AutoSnap Marker - Precision Drawing Aid
Lecture 11 Adjusting Pickbox and Grip Size
Lecture 12 Starting Your First Project in AutoCAD
Lecture 13 Activating Commands in AutoCAD
Lecture 14 How to Exit a Command
Lecture 15 Repeating Commands Quickly
Lecture 16 Typing Commands Like a Pro
Lecture 17 Mastering Zoom and Pan Tools
Lecture 18 Understanding Selection Types
Lecture 19 Setting the Drawing Units
Lecture 20 Working with Actual Dimensions
Section 4: Optimizing the Drawing Environment
Lecture 21 Drawing a Line - Set Angle & Length
Lecture 22 Creating Polylines
Lecture 23 Drawing Circles with Precision
Lecture 24 Drawing Rectangles
Lecture 25 Drawing Arcs
Lecture 26 Drawing Polygons
Lecture 27 Drawing Ellipses
Lecture 28 Creating Complex Polylines
Section 5: Optimizing the Drawing Environment
Lecture 29 Showing and Hiding the Command Bar
Lecture 30 Function Keys - Power Shortcuts
Lecture 31 Turning Grids On and Off
Lecture 32 Using Dynamic Input
Lecture 33 Ortho Mode for Straight Lines
Lecture 34 Snaps - Drawing with Accuracy
Lecture 35 Selection Cycling Explained
Lecture 36 Accessing and Customizing Toolbars
Section 6: Setting Up Your Project
Lecture 37 Course Project Overview
Lecture 38 Importing a Reference Image
Section 7: Exterior Plan Drawing
Lecture 39 Drawing an Irregular Boundary
Lecture 40 Using Offset Tool
Lecture 41 Moving Objects with Precision
Lecture 42 Trimming Lines Cleanly
Lecture 43 Using Offset for Point Placement
Lecture 44 Working with Point Style Settings
Lecture 45 Drawing Plan Corners
Lecture 46 Completing the Exterior Lines
Section 8: Interior Architecture Layout
Lecture 47 Positioning Structural Columns
Lecture 48 Drawing the Entrance Staircase
Lecture 49 Drawing Grid Axes
Lecture 50 Copying and Pasting Columns
Lecture 51 Using REGEN Command
Lecture 52 Drawing Internal Room Walls
Lecture 53 Drawing Kitchen Layout
Lecture 54 Entrance and WC Walls
Lecture 55 Drawing Stairs Using Array Copy
Section 9: Furnishing and Furniture Commands
Lecture 56 Adding Furniture - Rotate, Align & Copy
Lecture 57 Using Align for Accurate Placement
Lecture 58 Scaling Furniture to Correct Size
Lecture 59 Aligning Rotated Furniture
Lecture 60 Using Mirror Command
Section 10: Text, Labels and Annotations
Lecture 61 Using the Text Command
Lecture 62 Editing Text in AutoCAD
Lecture 63 Naming and Labeling Grid Axes
Lecture 64 Fillet Radius and Multiple Fillet Tool
Section 11: Dimensioning Like a Pro
Lecture 65 Using the Stretch Command
Lecture 66 Adding Basic Dimensions
Lecture 67 Dimension Style - Lines Tab
Lecture 68 Dimension Style - Symbols Tab
Lecture 69 Dimension Style - Text Tab
Lecture 70 Dimension Style - Primary Units Tab
Lecture 71 Dimension Style - Scale Factor
Section 12: Working with Styles, Hatching, and Layers
Lecture 72 Creating and Editing Text Styles
Lecture 73 Hatching Basics
Lecture 74 Advanced Hatching Options
Lecture 75 Introduction to Layers in AutoCAD
Lecture 76 Creating and Managing Layers
Lecture 77 Changing Object Layers
Lecture 78 Hiding and Freezing Layers
Lecture 79 Modifying Layers of Blocks
Lecture 80 Understanding Defpoints Layer
Lecture 81 How to Delete a Layer
Section 13: Blocks, Line Types, and Leaders
Lecture 82 Creating Blocks
Lecture 83 Editing Existing Blocks
Lecture 84 Working with Line Types
Lecture 85 Drawing Break Lines
Lecture 86 Creating Leader Lines
Lecture 87 Editing Leader Lines
Section 14: Plotting and Exporting Your Drawing
Lecture 88 Introduction to Plot and Export Settings
Lecture 89 Selecting Printer and Driver Settings
Lecture 90 Choosing the Right Paper Size
Lecture 91 Configuring Plot Area and Offset
Lecture 92 Setting Plot Scale
Lecture 93 Choosing a Plot Style Table
Lecture 94 Orientation & Pre-Print Checklist
Section 15: Working Like a Pro: Recovery and Coordinate Drawing
Lecture 95 Two Ways to Recover a Corrupted AutoCAD File
Lecture 96 How to Draw with Coordinate Points in AutoCAD
Beginners: Individuals who are completely new to AutoCAD or computer-aided design (CAD) and want to learn from the ground up.,Aspiring Designers and Architects: Students or professionals who want to learn AutoCAD for architectural design, interior design, or related fields.,Engineers and Draftsmen: Anyone in the engineering or drafting fields looking to improve their skills or learn AutoCAD to create precise technical drawings,Professionals Switching Careers: People considering a career change into design or architecture and looking to gain proficiency in AutoCAD.,Hobbyists: Those who are passionate about 2D and 3D design and want to explore AutoCAD for personal projects.,Essentially, this course is for anyone who wants to learn AutoCAD, regardless of prior experience or background.