Try to activate a drawing tool, like a line.Īfter you activate the line tool, then AutoCAD will tell you what to do: specify the first point.ĭefine your point by clicking in the drawing area then it will ask you again: Specify next point. That’s what command line is for (or you can use dynamic input).Ĭommand line is just like a road sign it will guide you, so you don’t get lost. It’s difficult to remember all of the steps in each tool. Easy, right? What you have to understand is, every tool might have a different way to be used.

Line tool will draw a line rectangle tool will draw a rectangle. Most basic tools name describe what they do. How AutoCAD tools workĭrawing tools are very easy to use. But if you don’t get the concept, then you will forget it the next day. I know some instructors teach students how to use each drawing tools. Drawing ToolsĪfter you get familiar with AutoCAD interface and its navigation tools, now it’s time for you to learn how to use drawing tools. If you draw with metric units, don’t use imperial templates! 2. The rule is: create a new drawing using appropriate template. Now you can start to create a new drawing and try to draw. Then it will be easier for you later when you start to learn how to draw. Pan, zoom in, zoom out, and then zoom extend. I always teach this first: navigation tools. If you don’t have it, start with a sample file. AutoCAD is a Windows compliant software, so should taste the same. If you already familiar with Windows application, then this won’t take too long. Learn how you can access and activate drawing tools, modify tools, and any other tools. But honestly new and occasional users say that they like the new interface. I know many AutoCAD veterans hate ribbon and other interface enhancements.

AutoCAD InterfaceĪutoCAD interface now is easier for new users. Getting Startedįirst, you have to be familiar with the interface. This article is not a tutorial, but what do you need to achieve before you can master AutoCAD. You need to understand the concept of each step then you will be an AutoCAD guru. The key is you need to learn one step at a time. Many people think that learning AutoCAD is hard.

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