AutoCAD 2D & 3D

AutoCAD 2D & 3D – Full Syllabus

Course Overview

This course provides comprehensive training in AutoCAD for 2D drafting and 3D modeling. Students learn to create professional engineering drawings, architectural layouts, mechanical components, and 3D visualizations using industry standards.

SECTION 1: AutoCAD 2D SYLLABUS

Module 1: Introduction to AutoCAD

What is AutoCAD?

Applications in architecture, civil, mechanical, and electrical fields

AutoCAD interface and workspace

Command window, toolbars, palettes

Coordinate systems (Absolute, Relative, Polar)

Module 2: Basic Drawing Tools

Line, Polyline, Circle, Arc, Rectangle

Ellipse, Polygon, Spline

Object snaps (OSNAP), tracking

Grid, Ortho mode, Dynamic Input

Module 3: Editing Tools

Move, Copy, Rotate, Scale

Trim, Extend, Offset, Fillet, Chamfer

Mirror, Stretch, Lengthen

Array (Rectangular & Polar)

Module 4: Layers & Properties

Creating and managing layers

Color, Line type, Line weight

Layer properties manager

Object properties and overrides

Module 5: Annotation & Dimensions

Text (Single-line & Multi-line)

Text styles

Dimension types: linear, aligned, angular, radial, etc.

Dimension styles

Leaders & Multileaders

Hatching and gradients

Module 6: Blocks & Attributes

Creating blocks

Editing blocks

Using attributes

Annotative blocks

WBLOCK & Design Center

Module 7: Working with Layouts

Model space vs Paper space

Viewports

Plotting/printing setups

Title blocks and borders

Plot styles (CTB/STB)

Module 8: Advanced Tools

Construction lines

Multiline

Groups

External references (XREF)

Image attachments

Templates (DWT)

Module 9: 2D Project Work

Students create full sets of 2D drawings such as:

Floor plans

Electrical layouts

Mechanical parts drawings

Civil site plans

Elevations and sections

SECTION 2: AutoCAD 3D SYLLABUS

Module 1: Introduction to 3D

2D vs 3D concepts

3D coordinate systems

Isometric views

Navigating 3D space (Orbit, Pan, Zoom)

Module 2: 3D Modeling Basics

Wireframe modeling

Solid modeling

Surface modeling

Module 3: Creating 3D Objects

Box, Sphere, Cylinder, Cone, Torus

Extrude, Revolve, Sweep & Loft

Presspull command

Polysolid

Module 4: Modifying 3D Models

Union, Subtract, Intersect

Shell, Fillet & Chamfer

3D Move, 3D Rotate, 3D Scale

Slice & Section view tools

Module 5: 3D Editing & Visualization

UCS (User Coordinate System)

View controls: Top, Front, Isometric

Visual styles: wireframe, shaded, realistic

Materials library

Applying textures

Lights & shadows

Module 6: 3D Surface Tools

Mesh modeling

Editing mesh faces/vertices

Surface sculpting basics

Module 7: Rendering

Setting scenes

Cameras

High-quality rendering

Exporting images

Module 8: 3D to 2D Conversion

Creating 2D drawing views from 3D models

Flatshot

Section planes

Generating orthographic projections

Module 9: 3D Project Work

Students create complete 3D models such as:

Architectural building model

Mechanical assembly model

3D machine component

Interior room layout

Object visualization

Optional Add-Ons

AutoCAD shortcuts & productivity hacks

Industry drafting standards

Introduction to Revit / SolidWorks (extension learning)

Plotting for real print sizes (A1, A3, etc.)