Learn AutoCAD Basics With the New AutoCAD Foundations Guide

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Table of Contents

Getting Started with AutoCAD Foundations

AutoCAD Foundations is a comprehensive 12-part series that covers the basics of AutoCAD from start to finish. This guide is designed to help you gain a solid understanding of the essential features and workflows of AutoCAD, making it easier for you to navigate the software and create amazing designs.

The entire series can be found online, and it’s also available in AutoCAD 2025 as part of the product help. The guide is divided into 12 individual topics, each covering a specific area of AutoCAD. Let’s take a closer look at what you can expect to learn from each topic.

AutoCAD Basics Covered in AutoCAD Foundations

Topic #	Topic Title
1	Tour the AutoCAD UI
2	Take Your First Steps into AutoCAD
3	Create, Open, Save, and View Drawings
4	Start Working with Commands
5	Create Basic 2D Objects
6	Create Objects with Precision and Accuracy
7	Select, Modify, and Duplicate Objects
8	Change Object Properties and Organize Objects with Layers
9	Place Annotation and Hatch Closed Areas
10	Add Dimensions to a Design
11	Create and Insert Blocks
12	Organize and Output a Design with Layouts

Navigating the AutoCAD UI

The first topic in the series takes you on a tour of the AutoCAD UI, showing you how to navigate the different parts of the interface and understand the various tools and commands available to you. You’ll learn how to customize the UI to suit your needs and preferences.

Taking Your First Steps into AutoCAD

In this topic, you’ll learn the basics of creating, opening, saving, and viewing drawings in AutoCAD. You’ll understand how to set up your drawing environment and learn the essential commands to get started with your designs.

Working with Commands

As you progress through the series, you’ll learn how to work with commands in AutoCAD. You’ll understand how to access and use the different command tools, including the Command line, toolbars, and menus.

Creating Basic 2D Objects

In this topic, you’ll learn how to create basic 2D objects such as lines, circles, and rectangles. You’ll understand how to use the various creation tools and commands to create these objects with precision and accuracy.

Selecting, Modifying, and Duplicating Objects

This topic will show you how to select, modify, and duplicate objects in AutoCAD. You’ll learn how to use the various selection tools and commands to manipulate objects and create multiple copies of them.

Changing Object Properties and Organizing Objects with Layers

Here, you’ll learn how to change object properties such as color, linetype, and layer. You’ll also understand how to organize objects using layers and how to use the Layer Properties Manager to manage your layers.

Adding Dimensions to a Design

In this topic, you’ll learn how to add dimensions to a design, including linear dimensions, angular dimensions, and radius dimensions.

Creating and Inserting Blocks

You’ll learn how to create and insert blocks in AutoCAD, including how to create block definitions and insert blocks into your drawings.

Organizing and Outputting a Design with Layouts

Finally, you’ll learn how to organize and output a design with layouts, including how to create and manage layouts, and how to use the Plot Preview and Plot dialog boxes to output your designs.

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Staying Ahead of the Curve

AutoCAD Foundations is designed to be a comprehensive guide to getting started with AutoCAD. With this series, you’ll be well on your way to becoming proficient in the use of AutoCAD and unlocking your full creative potential. Stay tuned for more articles that delve deeper into each of these topics and help you take your design skills to the next level.

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