Learning AutoCAD 2006: A Self-Directed Approach

Every effort has been made to provide an environment which covers the two main uses of AutoCAD: mechanical and architectural drafting. Although diverse, these fields are related enough such that beginning CAD skills learned in one area can be adapted to the other. Skills learned in these tutorials are also transferable to electrical, civil, structural, textile design, interior design, and landscape design.

After completing this text, the student should be able to create simple multi-view projections of mechanical objects and plan/elevation views of architectural features.

Table of Contents

Part A. General Skills

Unit 1- Sketching and Editing
Chapter 1- Getting Started
Chapter 2- Command Entry
Chapter 3- Creating Entities
Chapter 4- Selecting Entities
Chapter 5- Modifying Entities
Unit 1 Review - Test Your Knowledge

Unit 2- Drawing and Detailing
Chapter 6- Coordinate Entry
Chapter 7- Drawing Aids
Chapter 8- Drawing Management
Chapter 9- Creating Annotations
Chapter 10- Basic Dimensioning
Chapter 11- Basic Plotting and Auxiliary File Creation
Unit 2 Review- Test Your Knowledge

Part B. Specialized Skills

Unit 3- Specialized Mechanical CAD Skills
Module M1- Mechanical Drawing Templates
Module M2- Advanced Dimensioning
Module M3- Assembly Drawings

Unit 4- Specialized Architectural CAD Skills
Module A1- Architectural Drawing Templates
Module A2- Symbol Libraries
Module A3- Advanced Architectural Techniques