Author
Jim LaPier
Released
3/11/2019
Looking for a full-featured CAD program that runs on your Mac? Meet AutoCAD for Mac, a leading computer-aided design and drafting application that runs natively on Apple computers. In this course, Jim LaPier covers the basics of AutoCAD for Mac, including the interface, file management, and toolsets. Jim shows you how to create and modify 2D geometry, work with layers, add dimensions, add annotations, and plot your drawings. He explores how to work with layouts, advanced objects, and 3D-modeling features.
Topics include:
- Accessing the palettes
- File type basics
- Editing polylines
- Modifying tools
- Controlling layers
- Creating blocks
- Working with external references
- Creating styles
- Formatting text
Skill Level Beginner
2h 13m
Duration
1,254
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Introduction
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1. The Interface
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Components of the interface2m 35s
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Accessing the palettes2m 42s
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Working with toolsets1m 22s
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Command Line overview2m 28s
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User preferences2m 17s
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Using the Help menu1m 31s
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Zooming and panning3m 47s
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2. Working with Files
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File type basics2m 23s
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Opening files2m 5s
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Configuring a new drawing1m 44s
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3. Basic Geometry
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Geometry of your geometry4m 13s
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Using lines5m 35s
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Other basic 2D geometry3m 26s
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Understanding polylines5m 49s
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Editing polylines4m 20s
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Modifying objects8m 58s
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Advanced modify tools7m 55s
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4. Layers
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Layer basics2m 56s
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Layer creation5m 28s
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Controlling your layers5m 24s
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5. Advanced Objects
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Hatch basics3m 38s
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Creating Blocks5m 40s
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Working with underlays4m 3s
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6. Layouts
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7. Annotations
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Styles4m 43s
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Formatting text3m 14s
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Dimensioning your drawing3m 50s
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8. Plotting
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Plotting3m 13s
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Page setup2m 35s
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Batch plotting1m 17s
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9. 3D Basics
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Views in 3D2m 57s
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Basic 3D geometry5m 40s
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Conclusion
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Next steps32s
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