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2D Tutorials

Part 1: Introduction to AutoCAD

Video 1: Introduction to AutoCAD


Starting AutoCAD 2016 will put you in the screen called zero screen. You can
launch the default templates from the left side of the screen that says “Start Drawing”.
Under it, you can select different templates depending of your preferred/required
template. In the middle of the screen, you can select the recent documents which had
been used. In the right side of the screen will show how you can improve the
performance of your AutoCAD and other issues related to AutoCAD 2016. You can also
connect your AutoCAD 360 on this panel.
After launching AutoCAD, you will see a preview. Above the preview, there is the
“Ribbon”.

To change the view of the Ribbon, click on the small arrow located in the upper-right
arrow of the Ribbon.

To turn on additional panels or tabs, right-click on a blank area > show tabs or
panels and select the tab or panel you want to add or remove
To customize the position of the panels. Hold with the left mouse button the blank
area of the panel and drag it to the desired location.

To return the panel to its original position, click on the Return Panel to Ribbon button.

To show the menu bar. Click on the arrow on the top, then select Show Menu
Bar. Same process to hide the menu bar.

Video 2: Ribbon, Workspace, Help and Command Center


Workspace are basically arrangement of tools and panels in the ribbons based
on the selected workspace. The most common workspace when working with AutoCAD
is Drafting & Annotation. In order to change the workspace, click on the upper part of
the screen and click on the arrow next to Drafting & Annotation.
You can also switch the workspace by clicking the workspace switching icon in
the bottom right of the screen that looks like a gear.
Clicking on the AutoCAD logo in the top left corner will show the shortcuts in
commonly used applications such as Microsoft Word. You can create new drawings,
open files, save current drawing, etc. You can also use this to search for commands.
To activate other icons in the quick-access toolbar next to the AutoCAD icon,
select the arrow beside workspace selection such as plot previews.

To look for online help, you can use the search bar next to drawing name located
on the upper part of the screen. Here, you can look for help with commands and other
AutoCAD related questions. You can also download the offline help.

Video 3: Specify Drawing Units


Before starting a drawing, you need to specify the units you want to use in your
drawing. In the command line, type “UN” and press enter.

In this window, you can select the type of drawing units of length, precision, units
of angle, and precision of angle
You can select the unit you want to use in the drop-down menu. Below it, you
can see the sample output of your selected unit, type, and precision.

In rendered view of your drawing, you can select the appropriate lighting units in
the lighting unit panel. This will help in creating rendered view of your drawing.

Video 4: Pan and Zoom Tools


When creating your drawing, you will need to pan and zoom in or out your
drawing. In order to do this, you can use the pan and zoom tool of AutoCAD. You can
type “PAN” on the command line to access the pan tool or you can also use “ZED” for
the zoom command. This will show all the zoom tool on the command line.
A shortcut for accessing the pan tool is by holding the middle mouse button. For
the zoom tool, rotating the mouse wheel counterclockwise will zoom in to the point
where the mouse pointer is at and rotating clockwise will zoom out. There are also
shortcut tools in the navigation bar.
Here are some helpful zoom shortcuts:
Zoom Extents
Your drawing will fit completely in the view, no matter what the size of the
drawing is.
Zoom Windows
You can make a window wherein you can select the area you want the screen to
fit in.
Zoom Realtime
You can zoom by clicking on the screen and moving the mouse upward to zoom
in and downward to zoom out.
Zoom Object
You can select the object you want to zoom by clicking on the object and
pressing Enter.
Quiz: Introduction to AutoCAD Quiz
Your score along with correct answers will be visible after answering all of these
questions.
1. The extension for AutoCAD drawing file is __________.

 DWG
 DWT
 DWF
 DXF

2. What is the keyboard shortcut for saving AutoCAD drawing?

 CTRL + S
 SHIFT + S
 ALT + S
 CTRL + ALT + S

3. The extension for AutoCAD template file is __________.

 DWG
 DWT
 DWF
 DXF

4. The command for opening “drawing units” window is __________.

 U
 UN
 UNI
 UNIT

5. Whenever you save a drawing a new backup file is created which contains file
without changes, what is the extension of that backup file?

 DWG
 SVG
 BAK
 BCK

6. To fit all drawing objects in the visible drawing area you need to select __________.

 Zoom Window
 Zoom Dynamic
 Zoom Extents
 Zoom Object

7. The shortcut for using Zoom command is __________.

 Z Command
 Rotate mouse wheel
 ZOOM Command
 All of the above

8. If AutoCAD is displaying length of a line as 24.952 then what is the precision


selected?

 [0.0]
 [0.00]
 [0.000]
 Display of length has nothing to do with precision

9. The default workspace in AutoCAD 2016 is __________.

 AutoCAD Classic
 Drafting & Annotation
 3D Basics
 3D Modeling

10. How can you access PAN tool of AutoCAD?

 Right click and select PAN from contextual menu


 PAN command
 Press and hold middle mouse button
 All of the above
Part 2: Creating Drawings

Video 1: Line Command


One of the most fundamental geometries of AutoCAD is line. You can make a
line by clicking the draw by clicking the line icon on the draw panel on the draw panel on
the home tab.

You can also access the line by typing “L” or “LI” in the command line and press
Enter to initiate line command. You can click anywhere on the screen to start the line
and click at the next point. You can keep on clicking to make more lines. To exit the line
command, press Enter.
Length entry
You can also make lines using direct length entry. Select line, click on the
screen, specify the direction, and enter the length and press Enter. It will create a line
with the length you enter.
Specific coordinate values
To create lines with specific coordinate values, select line and enter the
coordinate (e.g. -5,2) of your starting point and press Enter. You can then type the
coordinate value of the next point and press Enter
Length and angle entry
You can specify the angle of your line by creating a line and typing the angle
symbol “<” along with the angle value (“<30”) and press Enter. Then, you can enter the
length of the line and press Enter.
Video 2: Circle Command
There are six different types of circle in AutoCAD indicated in the dropdown
menu of the circle icon on the draw panel. You can also make circles by typing “C” or
“CIRCLE”.
Center, Radius
You can create a circle by clicking on the screen and dragging the mouse or by
specifying coordinates. This will create the circle’s center point. Now, you can specify
the radius of the circle by typing the desired radius.
Center, Diameter
Like Center, Radius, you can specify the diameter of the circle by typing the
desired radius. You can also access it by typing “D” from Center, Radius.
2 – Point
In making a 2 – Point circle, you need to specify two points where you want the
circle to pass through.
3 – Point
Similar to 2 -Point circle, a three points circle needs three points where the circle
will pass through
Tan, Tan, Radius
This creates a circle with a specified radius tangent to two objects or points
Tan, Tan, Tan
This create a circle tangent to three objects.

Video 3: Rectangle Command


To create a rectangle, you need to click the rectangle tool in the draw panel at
the home tab. You can also use the shortcut by typing “REC” in the command line. You
need to specify the first corner point and then the other corner point by clicking on the
screen.
In the subcommand, you can select three different options, Area, Dimensions,
and Rotation.
Area
Creates a rectangle based on the specified area and value of either length or
width. This will automatically calculate the missing value based on what you have
selected.
Dimensions
Creates a rectangle based on the specified length and width.
Rotation
Rotates the rectangle at a specified angle. Once rotated, you can then reselect
Area, Dimension, and Rotation in the subcommand to create the desired rectangle.

Video 4: Polygon Command


In AutoCAD 2016, you can create a polygon with a minimum of 3 sides and a
maximum of 1024 sides. You can create a polygon by clicking the arrow beside the
rectangle tool and selecting polygon. You can also do this by typing in the command
line “POL”. It will ask you to enter the number of sides. Once you enter the number of
sides, you can select the center point where you want to create your polygon or you can
select edge at the subcommand. Using Center point, you can then select whether the
radius of the polygon will be inscribed in a circle or a circumscribed in a circle. You can
then specify the radius of the polygon. Using Edge, you can specify the length of each
side of the polygon.

Video 5: Arc Command


To create an arc in AutoCAD, select the arc tool in the draw panel at the home
tab. You can select from 11 different methods of creating an arc.
3 – Point
Creates an arc by selecting 3 different points.
Start, Center, End
Creates an arc using the start point, center, and endpoint. This will create an arc
in the counterclockwise direction. To create an arc in clockwise direction, hold the CTRL
key.
Start, Center, Angle
Creates an arc using a start point, center, and an included angle.
Start, End, Angle
Creates an arc using a start point, center, and the length of a chord.

Start, End, Direction


Creates an arc using a start point, endpoint, and an included angle.
Start, End, Radius
Creates an arc using a start point, endpoint, and a tangent direction at the start
point.
Center, Start, End
Creates an arc using a start point, endpoint, and a radius.
Center, Start, Angle
Creates an arc using a center point, start point, and a third point that determines
the endpoint.
Center, Start, Length
Creates an arc using a center point, start point, and the length of a chord.
Continue
Creates an arc tangent to the last line or arc drawn.
Quiz: Create drawing Quiz
Your score along with correct answers will be visible after answering all of these
questions.
1. Which symbol can be used to specify angle for making an inclined line?

 <
 >
 @
 #

2. AutoCAD circle flyout on draw panel offers how many ways to make a circle?

 4
 5
 6
 8

3. Which option will you use to make a circle which is tangent to a line and circle and
has certain radius value

 2 Point circle
 3 Point circle
 Tangent, tangent, radius circle
 Tangent, tangent, tangent circle

4. What is the command for starting rectangle

 R
 RE
 REC
 RET

5. The shortcut for starting polyline command is

 P
 PL
 PLE
 PO

6. What is the maximum number of sides with which a polygon can be made in
AutoCAD

 12
 512
 1024
 There is no limitation on number of sides

7. In the image shown here, the polygon is inscribed or circumscribed about the green
circle?

 Inscribed
 Circumscribed

8. Is it possible to make a rectangle with fillets on all four vertices?

 Yes
 No

9. Can you use Polygon tool to make a polygon with a known edge length without using
inscribed or circumscribed circle as a reference?

 Yes
 No

10. To make the arc as shown in the image here which Arc command can be most
effectively used?

 Three Point Arc


 Start End Radius
 Center Start End
 Center Start Length

Part 3: Modifying and Manipulating Drawings

Video 1: Making Selection Set


In AutoCAD, there are a few ways in which you can select your object. When
you click on the left of your drawing area and drag it to the right, it will create a solid
window called “Selection Window” or just “Window”. It will only select objects that are
completely enclosed in the window. If you click on the right and drag it to the left, it will
create a dashed window which is also called a “Crossing Window”. Unlike the selection
window, it will select all objects in the window even if it is only partially inside the
window.
When making selection sets, you can select three different options in the
subcommand:
Fence
It will create a line wherein whichever object crosses the line will be selected.
WPolygon
It will create a window polygon wherein you select objects more precisely and
freely.
CPolygon
It will create a crossing polygon wherein you select objects more precisely and
freely.

Video 2: Move and Copy Commands


Move
In order to move an object, you need to select the move command located in the
modify panel. Select the objects you want to move and press Enter. You then need to
specify the base point of the object and click on the destination point where you want to
move the object.
Copy
In order to make multiple copies of an object, you need the use the copy
command or use the shortcut key “CO”. Select the objects you want to copy and press
Enter. Like the move command, select on the base point and select the destination
point. You can also specify the distance by typing the distance that you want.
You can make an array of objects by selecting array in the subcommand after
you have selected your base point. You can the select the number of copies you want.

Video 3: Rotate and Scale Commands


Rotate
To rotate objects, you need to select the rotate command in the modify panel.
You will now need to select the objects you want to rotate and press Enter. Then, select
your base point which will be the point of rotation of the objects. You can specify the
angle of rotation by typing the angle on the command line or by clicking on the screen to
select the angle dynamically.
Copy and Rotate
After selecting the base point, in the subcommand, select “Copy”. Specify the
angle of rotation. This will create a rotated copy of that object at the given angle.
Reference Rotate
After selecting the base point, in the subcommand, select “Reference”. Select the
base point and the endpoint of the object the specify the angle of rotation. This will
rotate the object at the angle in reference to the positive x-axis in the counterclockwise
sense.
Scale
To rescale objects, select the scale command in the modify panel. Select the
objects you want to rescale and press Enter. Select the base point and type in the
desired ratio of the size you want. (e.g. 2)
Copy and Scale
After selecting the base point, in the subcommand, select “Copy”. Specify the
scale of the object. This will create a scaled copy of that object at the given ratio.
Reference Scale
After selecting the base point, in the subcommand, select “Reference”. Select the
base point and the endpoint of the object the specify the scale ratio. This will rescale the
object using the selected points.

Video 4: Offset and Mirror Command


Offset
An offset is creating a replica of an object with a certain distance from it keeping
the geometrical consistency. You can use this by clicking the offset tool in the modify
panel. Type in the offset distance then press Enter. Select the object you want to offset
and click on how you want to offset the object
Mirror
In order to mirror an object, select the mirror tool in the modify panel. Select the
objects and press Enter. Then specify the start point and endpoint of the mirror line. In
the subcommand, you can either choose to erase the original object or keep the original
object.

Video 5: Trim and Extend Command


Trim
Using the trim command, you can remove extra edges that are not part or
necessary in a drawing. To start trim command, type “TR” in the command line or
alternatively, you can select it in the modify panel. You can then select the boundary
line of trimming and press Enter. You can then select the lines you want to trim. Press
Enter again to exit the trim command. You can make every object the boundary by
pressing Enter again when selecting the boundary.
Extend
You can select the extend command in the modify panel. You can then select the
boundary line of extension and press Enter. You can then select the lines you want to
extend up to that boundary. Press Enter again to exit the trim command. You can make
every object the boundary by pressing Enter again when selecting the boundary.

Video 6: Fillet and Chamfer Command


Fillet
Fillet can be used to apply round corners to sharp edges. You can find the fillet
command in the modify panel using the filet tool. In the subcommand, you can select
Radius or by typing “R” in the command line and press Enter. Then, you can type the
radius and press Enter. You can now select two lines to apply the fillet.
Chamfer
It is similar to fillet but it applies an angular line to two lines. You can find the
chamfer command in the modify panel using the chamfer tool. In the subcommand, you
can select Distance. Then, you can type the distance of the two line from the chamfer.
You can now select two lines to apply the chamfer. The first line you select will apply the
first value you added and the second line will be the second distance you added.

Video 7: Rectangular Array


Array command can be used to create repeated pattern of objects. You can
access the rectangle array command in the dropdown menu of the array tool in the
modify panel. To use the rectangular array, select the objects you want to copy in array
and press Enter. You will see a temporary array with grips for making modification.
When you drag the outer grip of the array, it will lessen or make more of the object.
Using the inner grip, you can change the distance between the objects created by the
array.
You can also make changes in the array by using the Array Creation Ribbon.

Video 8: Polar Array


To use the polar array command, select polar array in the dropdown
menu of the array tool in the modify panel. Then, select the object you want
to copy and press Enter. Select the center point then it will show a
temporary array which you can modify.
Quiz: Modifying and manipulating drawing Quiz
Your score along with correct answers will be visible after answering all of these
questions.
1. State true or false: It is not possible to make a linear array with copy command.

 True
 False

2. State true or false: An object is selected only if the crossing window or polygon
completely encloses it.

 True
 False

3. What should be the angle of horizontal line so as to rotate it to the position of green
line?

 30 Degrees
 -30 Degrees

4. In the image shown here, what is the offset distance between both the closed
geometries?

 1
 2
 0.5
 4

5. To reduce the size of an object to half of its initial value using SCALE command the
scale factor would be?

 2
 0.25
 0.5
 4

6. What is the result of using POLYLINE sub command of FILLET command?

 Fillet will be applied to all Polylines of the drawing


 Fillet will be applied to all objects except Polylines
 Fillet will be applied to all the vertices of selected Polyline

7. As per the array command of AutoCAD, what is the row gap between rectangles in
this array?

 1
 1.5
 3
 4.5

8. To break a Polyline into lines and arcs, which command can be used?

 BREAK
 TRIM
 EXPLODE
 OVERKILL
9. The command for trim tool is?

 T
 TR
 TI
 X

10. As per the array command of AutoCAD, what is the column gap between rectangles
in this array?

 1
 1.5
 3
 4.5
Part 4: Drawing Tools

Video 1: Using Co-ordinate System


In AutoCAD, you can use direct distance entry method and coordinate entry
method to enter input point for your geometry. In a Cartesian plane, after selecting the
object you want to create and type in the coordinate of the point you want to make the
object (e.g. 21,-12 where 21 is the x-axis location and -12 is the y-axis location). This
will create the object in the sense the that origin point is the origin of the AutoCAD
drawing plane. In order to make any point the origin of an object, type in @ then the
coordinate value. (e.g. @10,5). This will create a rectangle with a length of 10 units
away from the initial position and a width of 5.

Video 2: Polar and Ortho mode


To enable polar tracking and ortho mode, you need to toggle it in the bottom
toolbar which is called “Status Toggle”.

Polar Tracking
This will create a green tracking vector in every angle interval based on the
particular angle. Beside the polar tracking, you can select different angle intervals in
which you want the tracking vector to appear.
Ortho Mode
Using ortho mode, this will only allow you to create horizontal and vertical lines.
You can only make diagonal lines by snapping the line to another object.
Video 3: Dynamic Input
Dynamic input allows you to type in specific values such as coordinates, distance
and angle. You can change the values of coordinates and angle by clicking TAB. You
can access it by clicking the dynamic input toggle in the status toggle under the screen.

In the case of a circle, you can select the arrow beside the coordinate. This will
show the subcommands in the circle tool.

Video 4: Object Snap


Object snap allows snap onto a specific object location when you are picking a point.
These drawing aids are used in conjunction with other commands to help you draw accurately.
To access object snap, click on the object snap toggle in the status toggle below the screen.

You can customize the snapping points by clicking the dropdown arrow beside the object
snap toggle.
Video 5: Object Snap Tracking
Object snap tracking tracks the cursor along vertical and horizontal alignment
paths from object snap points. Right-click the button to specify the object snap points
from which to track. Object Snap Tracking is turned on by default. You can enable it by
clicking the object snap tracking toggle in the status toggle under the screen.

Video 6: Creating Hatches


To use the hatch command, find the hatch command on the draw panel on the
home tab. You can select the type of hatch that you want to use on the Properties
panel, find the hatch type list. On the Pattern panel, click a hatch pattern or fill. On the
Boundaries panel, specify the how the pattern boundary is selected. Click an area or
object to be hatched. On the ribbon, make any adjustments as needed. On the
Properties panel, you can change the hatch type and colors or modify the transparency
level, angle, or scale for the hatch.
On the expanded Options panel, you can change the draw order to specify
whether the hatch and its boundary are displayed in front of or behind other objects.
Press Enter to apply the hatch and exit the command.
Quiz: Drawing Tools Quiz
Your score along with correct answers will be visible after answering all of these
questions.
1. What will you use on the command line to make a line with length 8 units at an angle
of 60 degrees with respect to positive direction of X axis, assuming you use line
command and the first point of line is not at origin?
 60<8
 8<60
 @60<8
 @8<60
2. What is the name of status bar icon encircled in red?

 Ortho mode
 Polar tracking
 Dynamic input
 Object snap tracking
3. Which option of the status bar will activate the Tooltip as shown on the cursor?

 Ortho mode
 Polar tracking
 Object snap
 Dynamic input
4. State True or False: You can change polar tracking angle to any angle of your choice.
 TRUE
 FALSE
5. What will you enter on the command line to make a rectangle using RECTANGLE
tool with length 6 units (along X axis) and width 4 units (along Y axis), the rectangle is
not starting at origin point.
 6,4
 4,6
 @6,4
 @4,6
6. To fill closed area with a single color which hatch pattern will you use?
 ANSI31
 ANGLE
 SOLID
 Filled area can't be made with hatch command
7. Which function key enables object snap in AutoCAD?
 F2
 F3
 F5
 F8
8. Which factor of hatch command you will change to correct the spacing between hatch
lines or pattern?
 Pattern
 Angle
 Scale
 layer
9. Which object snap tool was added in AutoCAD 2016 version?
 Geometric center
 Apparent intersection
 Insertion
 Node
10. To toggle between different fields of dynamic input which key can be used?

 SHIFT
 ALT
 CTRL
 TAB
Part 5: Dimensioning and Text

Video 1: Creating Dimensions


Horizontal, Vertical and Aligned Dimension
In order to create dimensions in AutoCAD 2016, click the annotate tab then
dimensions panel and dimension. Select a line or specify the first and second extension
line origin points. Move your pointing device to the desired position and orientation of
the dimension. Before specifying the dimension line location, you can edit or rotate the
text. Click to place the dimension line. Repeat steps to continue dimensioning or press
Enter to end dimensioning.
Linear Dimension with Angle
Click the annotate tab then dimensions panel then select linear. Specify the first
and second extension line origin. At the prompt, enter r (Rotated). Enter an angle for the
dimension line. Click to place the dimension line.
Continued/Chained Dimension
Click on the annotate tab and then the dimensions panel then select Continue. If
prompted, select the dimension to continue. Use object snaps to specify additional
extension line origins. Press Enter twice to end the command.

Video 2: Creating Dimension Style


To create your own dimension style, click on the home tab, select the annotation
panel and select dimension style. In the Dimension Style Manager, click New. In the
Create New Dimension Style dialog box, enter a name for the new dimension style, and
click Continue. Click each tab in the New Dimension Style dialog box, and make any
changes for the new dimension style based on your preferred style. Click OK and then
press Close to exit the Dimension Style Manager.

Video 3: Creating Multileader


A multileader object typically consists of an arrowhead, a horizontal landing, a
leader line or curve, and either a multiline text object or a block. Multileaders can be
created arrowhead first, leader landing first, or content first. If a multileader style has
been used, the multileader can be created from that specified style. To create a
multileader, select the annotation tab and select the multileader panel.
Video 4: Creating Text Style
To create your text style, click on the home tab then the annotation panel and
select Text Style.

In the Text Style dialog box, click New and enter the style name. You can also
modify an existing style, select the style name from the list of styles. Under Font Name,
select the font you want to use. In the Height box, enter the text height in drawing units.
Under Effects, enter an angle between -85 and 85 in the Oblique Angle box. A positive
value slants text to the right. A negative value slants text to the left. Under Effects, enter
a value in the Width Factor box. Annotative. Check this option so that any text using this
style displays uniformly at the same size or scale regardless of the scale of the view.
Specify other settings as needed. To update text of the current style in the drawing, click
Apply. Click the Close button once you are done creating your text styles.

Video 5: Creating Singleline Text


In order to create single-line text in AutoCAD, In the Home tab, select the
annotation panel and select Single Line Text.

After selecting, specify the insertion point. If you press ENTER, the program
inserts the new text immediately below the last text object you created, if any. Enter a
height or you can click to specify the height of the text. Then, enter an angle value or
click to specify the rotation angle, enter the text. Press ENTER on a blank line to end
the command.
Video 6: Creating Multiline Text
You can use multiline text for longer notes and labels with internal formatting.
To create multiline text, click on the home tab then the annotation panel and
select Multiline Text. You can use the shortcut “MTEXT” to access the command. First,
specify opposite corners of a bounding box to define the width of the multiline text
object. Specify the initial formatting. Enter the text. To change individual characters,
words, or paragraphs, highlight the text and specify the formatting changes.
To save the changes, on the Text Editor ribbon contextual tab, in the Close
panel, click close Text Editor or you can click OK on the Text Formatting toolbar.
Quiz: Dimensioning and text Quiz
Your score along with correct answers will be visible after answering all of these
questions.
1. What is the command for starting text style dialogue box?
 T
 TXT
 ST
 S
2. What is the type of dimensioning used in the drawing shown in the image?

 Linear
 Aligned
 Jogged
 Ordinate
3. In the image shown here, extension line of linear dimension is indicated by which
color?

 Red
 Green
4. Which one is not a command for single line text?
 TEXT
 DTEXT
 STEXT
5. In order to align Multileader of drawing A to the configuration of drawing B which
command can be used?

 Override
 Align
 Mleader
 Collect
6. What is the name of dimension type shown in this image?

 Continue
 Baseline
7. Which command among the following cannot be used for editing MTEXT
 MTEDIT
 TEXTEDIT
 TEDIT
 EDITEXT
8. What is the command for starting table in AutoCAD?
 T
 TA
 TBL
 TABLE
9. What is the command for starting multileader tool?
 ML
 MLN
 MLEADER
 MULT
10. Symbol tool can be found on which panel of MLINE text editor?
 Tools
 Insert
 Options
 Formatting
3D Tutorials
Part 1: Introduction to 3D solid modeling

Video 1: Navigating 3D Workspace


To enable the 3D Workspace, at the top of the screen, select 3D Modeling in the
workspace switching dropdown.

A new navigation bar will appear. This will contain all tools useful in creating 3D
models.

3D Orbit
Moves around a target. The target of the view stays stationary while the camera
location, or point of view, moves.
Constrained Orbit
Constrains 3D Orbit along the XY plane or the Z axis.
Free Orbit
Orbits in any direction without reference to the planes. The point of view is not
constrained along the XY plane of the Z axis.
Continuous Orbit
Orbits continuously. Click and drag in the direction you want the continuous orbit
to move, and then release the mouse button. The orbit continues to move in that
direction.
Zoom
Simulates moving the camera closer to an object or farther away. Zooming in
magnifies the image.

Video 2: Using View Control and View Cube


View control will help you view your 3D model in specific parts. You can access
the different views by select the Unsaved View in the home tab.

You can also select views in the view cube located at the right side of the screen
by clicking the side you want to view.

Video 3: Extrude Command


There are two available modes using the Extrude command, these are Solid and
Surface. You can access the Extrude tool by clicking Extrude in the Home tab in the
Modelling panel. You can convert any closed geometry into a solid or a surface by
selecting the “Mode” in the subcommand.
By default, the extrusion would go perpendicular to the profile but you can adjust
the direction of the extrusion to an angle other than 90 degrees by using the direction
choice from the command line.
Using extrude along the path, you can also create extruded geometry. Use an
arc, line, polyline or spline, the path can be formed and it can also be made apart from
the geometry.

Video 4: Presspull Command


Presspull can be used in 2D geometry to add height to any face of existing
geometry. To access this command, select the Presspull command beside the Extrude
command. You can also use this method to deduct part of a geometry. You can use the
PRES command to start the Presspull device, or use the CTRL+Shift+E key on your
keyboard.
When you use the Presspull command on an existing face, you will create a
simple extrusion, but if you press and hold the CTRL key and then use the Presspull
command on the top, the extrusion will follow the structure along the 3D solid profile as
shown in the image below.

Video 5: Revolve Command


Under the dropdown menu in the Extrude command, you can select the extrude
command. First, to set the axis of revolution, specify the start and endpoint or you can
specify the axis points must be on one side of the revolved object. The positive axis
direction extends from the start point to the endpoint. Enter x, y, or z values. Select a
line, a linear edge of a polyline segment, or the linear edge of a surface or solid. Then
press Enter. To create a 3D solid the angle must be 360 degrees. If you enter a smaller
angle of revolution, a surface is created instead of a solid.

Video 6: Sweep Command


To use the sweep command, type SWEEP and press ENTER. Select object to
sweep and press ENTER and then select the SWEEP path. The SWEEP command
works with few differences as compared to the EXTRUDE command. It helps obtain 3D
object from 2D object, just by indicating the path through which the 2D object is going to
SWEEP to create the 3D object.
Quiz: Introduction to AutoCAD 3D Quiz
Your score along with correct answers will be visible after answering all of these
questions.
1. What is the alternative method of using orbit tool?

 Press and hold ctrl key then orbit using scroll key of mouse
 Press and hold Alt key then orbit using scroll key of mouse
 Press and hold Shift key then orbit using scroll key of mouse
 Press and hold tab key then orbit using scroll key of mouse

2. What will happen if you use solid extrude command on an open 2D geometry

 It will not create extrusion


 It will extrude a surface
 Command line will prompt you to make closed boundry before using extrude
command
 Region will be created from extrusion

3. To create a shape as shown here, which command can be used most efficiently?

 Extrude
 Sweep
 Revolve
 Extrude and Presspull

4. State true or false: Presspull command can be used to create a groove in an existing
geometry.

 True
 False
5. Which command can be most efficiently used to make this geometry?

 Extrude
 Presspull
 Revolve
 Sweep

6. Which tool makes this green circle?

 Orbit
 Free Orbit
 Continuous Orbit
 Zoom

7. How many workspaces are available in AutoCAD for 3D drawing?

 1
 2
 3
 4

8. Which zoom command will you use to bring a selected area of drawing in view?

 Zoom Extents
 Zoom All
 Zoom Dynamic
 Zoom Window
9. Which of the following 2D geometry is used to make this 3D shape using Revolve
command?

 A
 B
 C
 D

10. Is it possible to save the orientation of geometries in the drawing as views?

 Yes
 No
Part 2: Editing and visualizing solids

Video 1: Boolean Operations


3D function usually requires the use of solid objects. You can need to often
combine several parts into one, or delete pieces from a solid. AutoCAD has certain
commands which make it easy for you. Such are the Boolean operations, as well as
several other important commands for editing solids.
Intersect
Defines a new solid object between selected solids, based on the common
volume.
Union
Defines a new solid created by that and unusual volume between selected solids.
Subtract
Choose from two set of solids. A single solid will be formed, based on removing
the second set from the first one.

Video 2: Fillet and Chamfer Edge


To access fillet and chamfer, click Modeling tab and in the solid panel Solid panel
select Fillet edge or in the dropdown menu select Chamfer Edge.
To use fillet or chamfer, select the edge of the base surface. One of two surfaces
adjacent to the selected edge will be highlighted highlighted. Select the surface and
press Enter. Then, specify the base surface distance. Specify the location of the by
specifying individual edge by selecting the edge. To complete, press Enter.

Video 3: Extrude, Taper and Move Face


To extrude, taper and move the face of an object. First, you need to select the
Extrude Face in the Solid Editing panel in the home tab. Select the face you want to
extrude, press Enter. Then select at the starting point and endpoint, this will extrude the
face of the object you have selected. You can also enter a length instead on an
endpoint.
To taper the faces, select Taper Faces. Select a face and press Enter. Then,
specify the base point and select the base point and the axis of tapering. Now type in
the desired angle and press Enter.
To move the faces, select Move Faces. Select a face and press Enter. Then,
specify the base point and then select at the starting point and endpoint, this will move
the face of the object you have selected.

Video 4: 3D Array Command


To create array in AutoCAD 3D, select the array you want to use. Select the
object you want to create an array of, and press Enter.

The Array Creation tab will appear, you can the select the desired number of
columns, rows and levels you want to use in creating your array.

Video 5: Understanding User Coordinate System


In order to make 3D objects, you need to understand the User Coordinate
System. You either have to use coordinate system or use dynamic UCS.

By using dynamic UCS, you can use existing 3D geometries as reference to


create drawing in 3D space.
In a blank workspace, you need to use coordinate system. In using coordinates
system, select the dropdown menu of World. Select on the face you want your drawings
coordinate to be located. Whatever drawing you make it will only make it in that
particular plane.
Video 6: Creating 2D Layout from 3D Drawings
To create 2D layout from 3D drawing, open the layout tab in the bottom of your
screen. There, you will see a temporary viewport which you can delete. If you need to
configure the page setup, right-click on the layout tab and select Page Setup Manager.
In there, you can modify the page depending on your preferred settings. After
configuring, select the Layout tab above the screen, select in the create view tab, Base
then From Model Space. Select the object that appeared on the page and press Enter.
Now, the cursor will follow the views. After all the selected layout are in place, press
Enter.
Quiz: Editing and visualizing solid Quiz
Your score along with correct answers will be visible after answering all of these
questions.
1. To create Fillet or Chamfer on all connected edges of a 3D solid which subcommand
is used?
 Loop
 Chain
 Multiple
 Edge
2. State True or False: Using Move Face command a groove can be moved to a
different point on the 3D solid.
 True
 False
3. Which one of the following is not a Boolean operation in AutoCAD 3D
 Union
 Subtract
 Intersect
 Divide
4. To make a geometry on a surface other than on XY plane which status bar tool can
be used?
 Selection cycling
 Dynamic Input
 Dynamic UCS
 3D object snap
5. If an array is made as associative then which of the following statement is false?
 You can't use boolean operations on the array elements
 To make the array non associative you need to use explode command on it
 The array can be edited again by selecting it
 The array can't be modified in any way once it is made associative
6. To extract the common region between two interfering solids which Boolean
operation can be used?
 Union
 Subtract
 Intersect
7. When applying 3D fillet the grip shown in image appears, what can be done with it?

 It can change radius of fillet


 It can convert fillet into chamfer
 It can change the edge on which fillet is applied
 This grip has nothing to do with fillet
8. Which subcommand of extrude can be used to make this solid?

 Direction
 Path
 Mode
 Taper angle
9. Which coordinate option can be used to reset the orientation of UCS to its default?
 UCS, Named ucs
 UCS, World
 UCS, Previous
 UCS Icon, Properties
10. Which of the following tool cannot be used to make 2D views from 3D drawing
 Flatten
 Flatshot
 Layout Views
 Section Plane
Part 3: Surface Modeling

Video 1: Making Basic Surfaces


To use the surface tools in AutoCAD, select the Surface tab. You will see all the
surface tools such as Loft, Sweep, Extrude, and Revolve.
Extrude
Select the extrude command and select the object you want to extrude and press
Enter. You can then extrude the object by moving the mouse up or down. You can then
select the object you have extruded and use the grips to modify the angle, height and
shape of the object.
Revolve
Select the revolve command and select the object you want to revolve and press
Enter. Then, select the axis of revolution by selecting a starting point and endpoint.
Then you can now revolve the object dynamically using the mouse or you can type the
angle of revolution and press Enter.
Sweep

Select the sweep command and select the object you want to sweep and press
Enter. Then select the sweep path and press Enter.
Loft
Select the loft command and select the object you want to use the loft on and
press Enter. Then select the first geometry, then the second one and the end geometry
then press Enter.

Video 2: Patch and Fillet Tool.


Patch
In the Surface tab in the Create panel, select Patch. Select the edge of the
surface you want to patch and press Enter. A down pointing arrow will appear, select
the arrow and Position (G0) and press Enter.
Fillet
From the edit panel, select the Fillet tool. Select the first surface and select
Radius in the subcommand. Type the radius of the fillet and press Enter. Select the
second surface and press Enter.
Video 3: Offset and Surface Blend Tool
Blend
Select the blend command in the Create panel in the Surface tab. Select the first
and second edge you want to blend in and press Enter. You will then see a temporary
blended curve in the surface. Using the grips, you can edit the curvature of the blend.
To join the blended surfaces, select the union command in the Home tab and
select the surface you want to join. Then press Enter.
Offset
You can use the offset tool by clicking on the offset command in the Create panel
in the Surface tab. Select the surface and press Enter. The arrow will show which
direction the object will be offset. In the subcommand, you can change the direction of
these arrows. Once done, press Enter.
Quiz: Surface Modeling Quiz
Your score along with correct answers will be visible after answering all of these
questions.
1. Which of these is not a surface tool?
 Extrude
 Fillet
 Chamfer
 Offset
2. Is it possible to create a surface from closed Polyline geometry by using solid Extrude
command?
 Yes
 No
3. What will happen if you create a surface using 2D geometry with surface associativity
turned on and then delete the 2D geometry.
 It will have no effect on the drawing
 Only the surface will be deleted
 The surface as well as the resulting geometry created will be removed
4. Is it possible to create a surface offset on both sides of surface simultaneously?
 Yes
 No
5. Patch command can be used in which of the following situations?
 To Join different surfaces together
 To fill gap on the open end of a closed loop of a surface
 To create fillet on sharp surface edge
Part 4: Rendering and Presentation

Video 1: Applying Materials to 3D Solid


To apply an existing material to the faces of a 3D solid object. On the command
line, enter SOLIDEDIT. When prompted, select Face then select Material. When
prompted, select the face(s) of the solid object. Enter the name of the existing material
that you want to apply. Press ENTER twice to exit the command.
You can also use the “MATERIALASSIGN” command or drag and drop the
material from the Materials Browser that can be found in the Visual tab.

Video 2: Placing Cameras and Making Views


To make views in AutoCAD, you need to place camera by selecting the Create
Camera button in the Camera Panel in the Visualize tab.

Select the position of the camera. Then, select the camera’s target location and
press Enter. By selecting the camera, you can see the view of that camera. You can
also use the gizmos of the camera to adjust its position and view.
You can change the view of your drawing to the camera’s view by right-clicking
the camera and selecting Set Camera View. You can navigate from here using the
navigation tool.

Video 3: Adding Interior Lights and Quick Rendering


To add lighting in AutoCAD, select the lighting you want to create in the Create
Light flyout in the Visualize tab. Select the position of the light and adjust (if needed)
using the gizmos.
To render the lights, go to the Render panel under the Visualize tab. Select the
quality of rendering, for quick rendering select Low, then press Render to Size.
Video 4: Creating and Saving Renderings
To save rendered images. Select save in the Render window.

Then, type in the name of the rendered image, select the image format and
select the appropriate settings and select Save.

Video 5: Making Animated Walkthrough Video


To make animated walkthroughs of rendered drawing in AutoCAD, click in the
Visualize tab. In the Animations panel, select Animation Motion Path. In the Motion Path
Animation dialog box, Camera section, you can click either Point or Path. Create a path
or select points in where you want the camera to go. You can also adjust the animation
settings to create the animation to suit your needs in the Animation Settings section.
When you have finished adjusting the points, paths, and settings, click Preview to view
the animation, or OK to save it. It will take some time.
Quiz: Rendering and Presentation Quiz
Your score along with correct answers will be visible after answering all of these
questions.
1. To fine tune the position of camera efficiently which tool can be used?
 Pan
 Zoom
 Orbit
 Navigation wheel
2. State true or false: It is not possible to apply materials to all objects on a Layer.
 True
 False
3. Which one among the following is not an advantage of using Low quality render
preset?
 Rendering is created quickly
 High quality rendering is created
 Quick preview of rendering is generated
4. Which format is not supported for creating an animated walkthrough video in
AutoCAD?
 WMV
 3GP
 AVI
 MPG
5. In which of the following formats the rendering cannot be saved?
 BMP
 TIF
 TGA
 GIF
6. Is it possible to modify the properties of materials in AutoCAD materials library?
 Yes
 No
7. Which Visual style is applied to cuboid shown here?
 Shaded
 Conceptual
 Shades of Gray
 X-Ray
8. Which of the following factor does not affect the time taken to generate a rendering?
 Processor Type
 Available Memory and Graphics
 Quality Preset of Rendering
 Selection of Materials
9. Is it possible to set exact date and time of exterior lighting conditions for creating
realistic renderings?
 Yes
 No
10. Which of the following is not an advantage of creating rendering with A360 cloud
account?
 Renderings are created quickly
 High quality renderings are created
 High end configuration of PC is not required
 Unlimited number of renderings can be created
Part 5: 3D Practice drawing

Video 1: Fan Blade


To create a fan blade in AutoCAD. In the 3D modelling workspace, create a
profile of the fan blade using the spline tool. If you made the fan blade using more than
one object, select the objects and type J and press Enter to join them. Now, create a
circle that encloses the two endpoints of the fan blade. As shown in the figure below:

Change the view from top to right and then change the UCS to view. Now create
an arc that passes through the end of the profile and offset it to apply a thickness. Make

sure to close the gaps and join then into a single object.
Now, return the view to the default UCS world view. Then, extrude the fan blade
to a random height as well as the arc geometry. Make sure they intersect each other.
Now use the Boolean tool using the intersect option and then select the first and
second object then press Enter.

Extrude the circle and use polar array to create the fan blade and use the
Presspull tool to add more detail to the drawing.

For the complete tutorial, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoTKog-22_M

Video 2: 3D Pipe Joint


1. Create a horizontal line with 190 units
2. Create an arc using Start, End, Radius and select the two endpoints of the
horizontal line and type in a radius of 95 units.
3. Create a vertical line going downward from the midpoint of the horizontal line with
188 units.
4. From the endpoint of the vertical line, create a horizontal line to the right with 32
units. Create another vertical line going to the right from the vertical line with 83
units.
5. Create a vertical line going upward with a length of 32.
6. Create a horizontal line going left with 65 units.
7. Create a vertical line going upward with a length of 49.
8. Create a horizontal line going left with 18 units.
9. Connect in to the endpoint downward.
10. Join all the lines from step 6 to step 9. (Select all lines, type J, and press Enter)
11. Create a circle with a radius of 32 units anywhere on the drawing area.

12. Using the sweep tool. Select the circle and press Enter. Select the arc circle as
the path of the sweep
13. Revolve the polyline and press Enter. Select the 188 units vertical line as the axis
of revolution and press Enter.
14. To add thickness, use the Thicken tool in the Solid Editing panel. Select the
sweep surface and enter a thickness of 18 and press Enter.
15. Change the view from 2D wireframe to Shaded. Adjust the View Cube to see the
3D output.

For the complete tutorial, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5COnrjceF4

Video 3: Bolt with Diamond Knurling


1. Create a circle with a radius of 5 units.
2. Extrude the circle with a height of 20 units.
3. Use the Helix command in the Draw panel to create a circle from the center of
the circle with a radius of 5. Change the turn height to 1 unit and select the center
endpoint of the other circle.
4. Create a diamond shape using a rotated rectangle and attach it to the endpoint of
the helix.
5. Sweep the shape and make the helix as the path of the sweep.
6. Anywhere on the drawing area, create a horizontal line going to the right with 10
units. Create a line downwards with a length of 7 units. 2 units to the left. 4 units
downward. Close the geometry by aligning it to the start point of the line.

7. Use the chamfer and fillet tool to apply a chamfer and fillet with a distance of 1
unit to the edges
8. Revolve the object to create the head of the bolt.
9. Create another helix for the head with a Turns of 0.125 units
10. Create another rectangle and sweep it to the helix.
11. Make an array of 38 objects using the swept object.
12. Mirror the array to make a cross stitched pattern.

13. Move the head to the body of the bolt and join then using the union tool.
For the complete tutorial, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AEluXfJ48I&t=5s

Video 4: Angular Joint


1. Create a vertical line with 150 units.
2. From the bottom endpoint off the vertical line, create an overlapping vertical line
going upwards with 50 units.
3. Create a line with a length of 120 units with an angle of 25 degrees. (You can
use @120<25)

4. Go to the 3D View using the View Cube. Select the UCS Z-Axis Vector. Select
the bottom endpoint of the vertical line and the top endpoint of the line. The z-
axis will be aligned according to the line.
5. At the top endpoint, create a circle with a radius of 25 units.
6. Using the UCS Z-Axis Vector, align it to the line at step 3.
7. Create a circle at the endpoint with a radius of 18 units.

8. Extrude the circle with 25 units using the two endpoints of the 150-unit line.
9. Extrude the circle with 18 units using the two endpoints of the 120-unit line.
10. Change the view from 2D wireframe to Shaded. Apply a thickness of 10 units to
the longer pipe and 18 units to the shorter pipe.

11. Use the slice command the remove the excess object.
For the complete tutorial, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uibNJmjDoI&t=8s

Video 5: Oldham’s Coupling


1. Create a circle with a radius of 5 and a radius of 35 using the same center point.
2. In the 3D view, presspull the circles to a height of 36 units. Adjust the view to
shaded to see the drawing more clearly.

3. Create a rectangle outside the geometry with a length of 16 and a width of 80


units.
4. Move the rectangle to the center of the circle and move it to a height of 36 units.
5. Presspull the two connected part of the rectangle at a height of 10 units.
6. Create a circle at the top center of the geometry with a radius of 20 and use the
presspull command to a height of -10 units.
7. Subtract the geometry from the circle using the Subtract command.

8. Create a rectangle anywhere on the drawing area with dimensions 70x80


9. Extrude the rectangle to a height of 1.6 units
10. Move the rectangle to a height of 26 units and move it so that it passes
rectangle.

11. Subtract the rectangle from the geometry.

For the complete tutorial, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wozPUmmJgbk


Video 6: 3D Component
1. Create a rectangle with 72x120 dimension
2. Create a circle at the top midpoint of the rectangle with a diameter of 25, a radius
of 36 units, and a radius of 30 units.
3. Trim the top line of the rectangle.
4. Mirror the arc and circle to the bottom part of the rectangle.

5. In the 3D view, presspull the circle with a height of 36 units and the rectangle
along with the arcs at 30 units.

6. At the top view, create circles with diameter of 75 and 115.


7. Create a line from the left quadrant of the outer circle going downward with a
length of 172 units. Then create a line with 57.5 units to the right. 6 units upward.
39 units to the right. 30 units upward. 66.5 to the left. Connect it to the
intersection point of the bottom quadrant of the circle.
8. Add fillet to the internal sides of the object.
9. Presspull the bottom part of the geometry by 110 units and the circle by 120 units
and position it to the center.

10. Connect it to the first object.

For the complete tutorial, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYwfz0mp1cE

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