AutoCAD Training Course by D. Bharathi Pandian

AutoCAD Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to AutoCAD

What is CAD & AutoCAD

Applications of AutoCAD (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Architecture)

Versions and system requirements

AutoCAD file types (.DWG, .DXF, .DWT)

Starting AutoCAD: New, Open, Save

Module 2: AutoCAD Interface & Settings

AutoCAD workspace overview

Ribbon, Toolbars, Command line

Model Space vs Layout (Paper Space)

Units setting (UNITS command)

Limits, Grid, Snap, Ortho, Polar tracking

Object Snap (OSNAP) settings

Module 3: Basic Drawing Commands

LINE

POLYLINE

CIRCLE

ARC

RECTANGLE

POLYGON

ELLIPSE

SPLINE

Practice: Simple 2D shapes & layouts

Module 4: Modify Commands

MOVE

COPY

ROTATE

SCALE

MIRROR

OFFSET

TRIM

EXTEND

FILLET

CHAMFER

STRETCH

BREAK

JOIN

Practice: Editing and modifying drawings

Module 5: Precision Drawing Techniques

Absolute coordinates

Relative coordinates

Polar coordinates

Object snaps in detail

Tracking & precision tools

Module 6: Layers & Properties

Layer creation & management

Layer properties (color, linetype, lineweight)

Freeze, Lock, On/Off layers

Match Properties (MATCHPROP)

Properties palette

Module 7: Annotation – Text & Dimensions

Single-line text (TEXT)

Multiline text (MTEXT)

Text styles

Dimension types:

Linear

Aligned

Angular

Radius & Diameter

Dimension styles

Tolerances

Module 8: Blocks & References

Creating blocks

Inserting blocks

Block attributes

Editing blocks (BEDIT)

Dynamic blocks (introduction)

External references (XREF)

Module 9: Hatching & Gradients

HATCH command

Pattern selection

Scale & angle

Gradient fills

Editing hatch boundaries

Module 10: Advanced Drawing Tools

Multiline (MLINE)

Revision clouds

Arrays (Rectangular, Polar, Path)

Divide & Measure

Region command

Module 11: Layouts & Plotting

Paper Space vs Model Space

Creating layouts

Viewports

Setting scale

Plot styles (CTB / STB)

Printing & PDF export

Module 12: Drawing Standards & Best Practices

CAD standards

Naming conventions

Line types & weights

Template creation

Drawing organization techniques

Module 13: Introduction to 3D (Optional)

3D workspace

UCS basics

3D primitives (Box, Cylinder, Sphere)

Extrude, Revolve, Sweep

View controls & visual styles

Module 14: Industry-Based Practice

Floor plan drawing

Mechanical part drawing

Electrical layout

Simple site layout

Module 15: Final Project & Assessment

Complete 2D project

Plot-ready drawing

Viva / practical test

Certification guidance

Software Used

AutoCAD (Latest version)

Course Outcome

After completing this course, learners will be able to:

Create accurate 2D drawings

Apply drafting standards

Prepare drawings for printing

Work confidently in industry or academics