AutoCAD 2D & 3D

Course Overview

This course is designed to introduce students to AutoCAD's 2D drafting and 3D modeling functionalities. It covers fundamental concepts, tools, and techniques required to create precise 2D technical drawings and 3D models.

Module 1: Introduction to AutoCAD

Topics Covered:

• Overview of AutoCAD Interface
  • User Interface, Toolbars, and Ribbon
  • Command Line and Dynamic Input
  • Navigation (Zoom, Pan, and Viewports)
• Introduction to Units and Coordinates
  • Working with AutoCAD Drawing Units
  • Cartesian Coordinate System (X, Y, Z)
  • Absolute, Relative, and Polar Coordinates
• Drawing Setup
  • Setting up a New Drawing
  • Using Templates
  • Drawing Limits and Page Setup

Module 2: Basic 2D Drawing Tools

Topics Covered:

• Drawing Basic Shapes
  • Lines, Polylines, Circles, Arcs, Rectangles, and Ellipses
• Modifying Objects
  • Move, Copy, Rotate, Scale, and Mirror
  • Trim, Extend, Fillet, and Chamfer
• Object Properties and Layers
  • Object Properties (Color, Lineweight, Linetype)
  • Layer Management (Create, Modify, Freeze, Lock)
• Precision Tools
  • Object Snap (OSNAP), Grid, and Snap
  • Ortho Mode, Polar Tracking, and Object Tracking

Module 3: Advanced 2D Techniques

Topics Covered:

• Advanced Editing Commands
  • Array, Offset, Stretch, and Explode
  • Join, Break, and Boundary (BO)
• Dimensioning
  • Linear, Angular, and Radial Dimensions
  • Editing Dimensions
  • Creating and Managing Dimension Styles
• Text and Annotations
  • Inserting and Modifying Text
  • Creating Multiline Text (MTEXT)
  • Hatching and Gradients

Module 4: Introduction to 3D Modeling

Topics Covered:

• Overview of 3D Workspace
  • Switching to 3D Modeling Workspace
  • 3D Navigation (View Cube, 3D Orbit)
  • Understanding 3D Coordinate System
• Creating Basic 3D Shapes
  • 3D Primitives (Box, Sphere, Cylinder, Cone, Torus)
  • Editing 3D Objects
  • Moving, Scaling, and Rotating 3D Objects
• Extrusion and Revolve
  • Extruding 2D Shapes to Create 3D Objects
  • Using the Revolve Command to Create 3D Objects

Module 5: Advanced 3D Modeling Techniques

Topics Covered:

• Boolean Operations
  • Union, Subtract, and Intersect
• Working with 3D Faces and Solids
  • Creating and Editing 3D Faces
  • Converting between 2D and 3D Geometry
• Modifying 3D Objects
  • Presspull, Shell, and Sweep Commands
  • Lofting and Working with Mesh Objects
• Sectioning and Rendering
  • Creating Section Views
  • Introduction to Rendering with AutoCAD (Basic Lighting, Materials, and Camera Views)

Module 6: Advanced Rendering and Presentation

Topics Covered:

• Lighting and Shadows
  • Setting Up and Editing Lights (Point, Spot, and Directional)
  • Adjusting Shadows for Realistic Rendering
• Material Editor
  • Assigning Materials to 3D Models
  • Customizing Material Properties (Texture, Color, Reflection)
• Camera and View Setup
  • Setting Up Camera Views
  • Creating and Rendering a 3D Scene
• Plotting and Printing 3D Models
  • Printing 2D Views from 3D Models
  • Exporting 3D Models to Different File Formats

Module 7: Project Work and Final Evaluation

Topics Covered:

• Creating a 2D Floor Plan
  • Designing and drafting a complete 2D layout with all features discussed in the course.
• Creating a 3D Model
  • Converting the 2D design into a 3D model
  • Finalizing the 3D project with materials and lighting
• Final Project Presentation
  • Presenting the completed project (both 2D and 3D) in class
  • Feedback and suggestions for improvements