AUTOCAD

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AMAN RANA NIRMAL AGRAWAL
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 OUTLINE
Introduction
 Latest Version
AutoCAD Screen
How it Works
Toolbars
Some 2D command.
3D Modeling.
 Isometric view.
 Benefits of AutoCAD.
 INTRODUCTION
The Word AutoCAD is made up of two words “Auto(logo
of company)”and CAD “(computer aided design)”.
AutoCAD is 2D and 3D modeling software
It is developed by Autodesk company.
Autodesk is an U.S.A based company.
 It is widely used in industry for 2D drawing and 3D
modeling.
In another way we can say that AutoCAD is a designing
course , which is performed by the help of computer.
 VERSION OF AUTOCAD
AutoCAD software was firstly launched by Autodesk company
in Dec. 1982.
 It comes in India in 1988.
 The first version of AutoCAD was R1 after that R2,R3,R4 and
so on.
 In 2000,Autodesk launched a version of AutoCAD 2000 after
that 2001,2002 so on.
This time, we have the latest version of AutoCAD is
2020,which is launched on 27th march 2019.
 Latest version is easy to use and over come the difficulties of
old version.
AUTOCAD SCREEN
 HOW AutoCAD WORKS
There is a co-ordinate system used in AutoCAD.
Every drawing shows its co-ordinate.
 There is so many commands like copy, move ,rotate ,mirror in
2D, path array , rectangular array, polar array & more.
Different types of drawing can be made in the same time by
using a command that is LAYER.
 Using line , arc , circle , rectangle , ellipse & polygon , so
many drawing of different type can be made
 DRAW TOOLBAR AND
MODIFY TOOLBAR
Following image shows two very basic tool bars, these will be
heavily used as you progress towards the end of your drawing.
You can access these tool bars under Home tab
As we move cursor over any tool in the tool bar a tooltip
appears stating the name of that tool. And if we further wait for
about three seconds, it turns into a brief description about that
particular tool. As shown by the following image.
 DIMENSION TOOLBAR
 AutoCAD provides a whole range of dimensioning tools which can be
used to quickly dimension any drawing without the need for
measurement. Dimensioning in AutoCAD is automatic; lines, arrows
and text are all taken care of by the dimension commands.
 AutoCAD dimensions are special blocks which can easily be edited or
erased as necessary. AutoCAD provides lots of control over the way
dimensions look. Using a system similar to text styles, dimension styles
allow you to design dimensions so that they look just the way you want
them to.
 HOW TO SET DRAWING
UNITS
To set the drawing units, go to the drop down window at the
top let side of the AutoCAD 2017 screen labeled as Format or
just press Alt + o key to do so. And from this menu select units.
A pop up window will appear that will set our drawing units as
shown below.
SOME 2D DRAWINGS MADE DURING
THE AUTODESK AUTOCAD COURSE :
 HATCHING IN AUTOCAD
Hatching is used to add shaded patterns to objects and shapes
within an Autocad drawing.
Hatch patterns can be used to indicate a material to be used,
such as a concrete hatch.
 Introduction to Isometric Drawings
AutoCAD has a command called ISOPLANE which
allows you to easily draw at a 30 degree angle as needed
for an isometric drawing. You can switch between the
three 'isoplanes' (top, right, left) by using this command or
by pressing the F5 key. Newer versions of AutoCAD have
an Isoplane icon on the status bar.
SOME ISOMETRIC DRAWINGS
MADE DURING THE AUTODESK
AUTOCAD COURSE
INTRODUCTION TO 3D
3D capabilities allow you to draw pictorial views such as isometrics, oblique
views and perspectives. The views drawn with CADD have a number of
advantages as compared to views drawn on a drawing board. The views drawn
with CADD are very accurate and provide a lot of flexibility in terms of
editing and display. You can rotate a model on the screen just like an actual
model, and display views from different angles. CADD provides special 3D
functions that allow you to create 3D drawings that are true representations of
an actual model. These drawings can be viewed from any angle just like a
physical model. That is why 3D CADD drawings are called 3D models. The
major distinction between a 2D drawing and a 3D model is that a 2D drawing
is defined only with two coordinates (X and Y). A 3D model is defined with
three coordinates (X, Y and Z). The Z-coordinate determines the height of an
object. To make a 3D model, you need to consider all the objects of the model
in 3D space and enter the X, Y and Z coordinates for all drawing objects
 3D MODELING
Wireframe modeling is useful for initial design iterations and
as reference geometry, serving as a 3D framework for
subsequent modeling or modification.
Solid modeling is efficient to use, easy to combine primitives
and extruded profiles, and offers mass properties and
sectioning capabilities.
Surface modeling offers fine control over curved surfaces for
precise manipulation and analysis.
Mesh modeling provides freeform sculpting, creasing, and
smoothing capabilities.
SOME 3D DRAWING MADE DURING
THE AUTODESK AUTOCAD COURSE
BENEFITS/USE OF AUTOCAD
Quickly create designs.
Improved quality over hand drafting.
Easily modify.
More Accuracy.
Easy to transfer.
Long time save