Learning AutoCAD for Mac 2020

Learn the features and capabilities of AutoCAD for Mac, the computer-aided design (CAD) software used by professionals to create precise 2D and 3D drawings.

Introduction

• Learn the power of AutoCAD for Mac
• What you should know
• Different versions of AutoCAD

1. The Interface

• The welcome screen
• Components of the interface
• Accessing the palettes
• Command line overview
• User preferences
• Using the Help menu
• Zooming and panning

2. Working with Files

• File type basics
• Opening files
• Configuring a new drawing

3. Basic Geometry

• Geometry of your geometry
• Using lines
• Other basic 2D geometry
• Understanding polylines
• Editing polylines
• Modifying objects
• Advanced modify tools

4. Layers

• Layer basics
• Layer creation
• Controlling your layers

5. Advanced Objects

• Hatch basics
• Creating blocks
• External references
• Working with underlays

6. Layouts

• Paper space and model space
• Creating layouts

7. Annotations

• Styles
• Formatting text
• Dimensioning your drawing

8. Plotting

• Plotting
• Page setups
• Batch plotting

9. 3D Basics

• Views in 3D
• Basic 3D geometry

Conclusion

• Next steps