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Autocad
mahabub alam
in
Drafting
3
0
Beginner
This course will help you to learn Autocad basic level to advance level.
AutoCAD
drawing
autocad
Example of using solids in AutoCAD
Stéphane Gazel
in
Modeling
2
4
Intermediate
Use solid modeling commands in AutoCAD to create a fluid shape.
AutoCAD
autocad
Creating layers in AutoCAD
Na. Karma
in
Design & CAD
0
0
Beginner
Creating layers in AutoCAD is a fundamental practice that helps you keep your drawings organized and easier to manage. Layers act like transparent sheets stacked on top of each other, where each sheet can hold different types of objects. By assigning objects to specific layers, you can control their visibility, color, linetype, and other properties independently, which improves both the clarity and efficiency of your work. Layers are especially useful in complex drawings where many objects coexist, such as architectural plans, engineering diagrams, or mechanical designs. For example, you might place walls on one layer, electrical wiring on another, and plumbing on a third. This separation allows you to hide or lock layers you aren't currently working on, reducing visual clutter and preventing accidental edits. Benefits of Using Layers: Visibility Control: You can toggle layers on or off to display only relevant parts. Color and Linetype Management: Assigning colors and line styles to layers helps differentiate object types visually. Editing Efficiency: Lock or unlock layers to protect certain elements from changes. Organization: Keeps your project structured, making collaboration and revisions smoother. Simple Procedure to Create Layers in AutoCAD: Open the Layer Properties Manager by clicking the Layers panel or typing LAYER in the command line. Click on the New Layer button (+ icon) to create a new layer. Name your layer with a descriptive title (e.g., Walls, Electrical, Furniture). Assign a color to the layer to visually distinguish it in your drawing. Set the linetype if you want lines in this layer to appear dashed, dotted, etc. Adjust the layer’s visibility or lock status as needed. Assign objects to the new layer by selecting them and changing their layer property.
AutoCAD
line types
visibility control
drawing organization
layer managem
cad drawing
creating layers
layers
autocad
[CAD TIPS#11] ANGLEPOISE LAMP - AUTOCAD SMART BLOCK
Artur Izaak
in
Drafting
1
0
Beginner
🔧 Smart Anglepoise Lamp in AutoCAD – Dynamic Block Demo 💡 In this video, I show how to create a smart parametric Anglepoise lamp in AutoCAD using Dynamic Blocks. This setup allows flexible control over the lamp’s articulation with minimal constraints. You’ll see: ✅ Smart use of dynamic parameters ✅ Clean, adjustable geometry for multi-joint movement ✅ Useful tricks for mechanism-style blocks in AutoCAD 💬 Got ideas for other smart block mechanisms? Drop them in the comments! 👉 Like & subscribe for more CAD content!
AutoCAD
parametricmodeling
mechanicaldesign
dynamicblocks
cadtips
autocad
آموزش اتوکد صنعتی - جلسه ی سوم
Dr. Mohsen Rezaei
in
Modeling
0
0
Beginner
من محسن رضائی هستم با جلسه سوم از اتوکد صنعتی در خدمتتون هستم. توی این جلسه موارد مربوط به ویرایش مدلسازی دو بعدی در اتوکد ارائه شده است. امید که این جلسات نیازتون رو برطرف کنه.
AutoCAD
autocad
آموزش نرم افزار اتوکد صنعتی - جلسه دوم
Dr. Mohsen Rezaei
in
Modeling
1
0
Beginner
من محسن رضائی هستم. با جلسه ی دوم آموزش نرم افزار اتوکد در صنعت در خدمت شما هستم. در این قسمت مبانی بسیار ساده ی مدلسازی دو بعدی توضیح داده شده است. ویدیوها حاصل سال ها تجربه ی تدریس و طراحی صنعتی است. امیدوارم بدردتون بخوره.
AutoCAD
autocad
آموزش نرم افزار اتوکد صنعتی - جلسه ی اول
Dr. Mohsen Rezaei
in
Modeling
2
1
Beginner
من محسن رضائی هستم. با جلسه ی اول آموزش نرم افزار اتوکد در صنعت در خدمت شما هستم. در این قسمت مبانی بسیار ساده ی مدلسازی دو بعدی توضیح داده شده است. ویدیوها حاصل سال ها تجربه ی تدریس و طراحی صنعتی است. امیدوارم بدردتون بخوره.
AutoCAD
autocad
Modeling Egg in AutoCAD | AutoCAD Basic 3D Modeling | Draw 3d Egg in AutoCAD | AutoCAD Revolve | CADable
Ibrahim Omer
in
Modeling
0
0
Beginner
Hi friends welcome back to CADable. This is Engr. Ibrahim Omer and in this tutorial we will learn AutoCAD revolve by modeling egg. Along the way, we’ll also explore commands like Join, Trim, Revolve, and how to change the visual style. Chapters of the tutorial: Introduction 0:00 AutoCAD basic settings 0:15 Creating sketch for egg 0:32 AutoCAD trim command 1:17 AutoCAD join command 1:52 Charging workspace to 3d + AutoCAD revolve command 2:13 AutoCAD visual style 2:49 Conclusion 3:14 That's it for today's tutorial! I really hope you find it useful. If you have any questions or need help, please drop a comment below. I love hearing from you. Don't forget to subscribe for more fun and informative videos. I also make tutorials, Shorts, and even quizzes and polls to help refresh your memory, learn new things, or just revisit the basics. #ModelingEgginAutoCAD #AutoCADBasic3DModeling #Draw3dEgginAutoCAD #AutoCADRevolve #CADable #cadabletutorials #Autocad3dmodeling Watch Tutorial: https://youtu.be/k-bHIfJRhA8
AutoCAD
cadable tutorials
cadable
autocad basic 3d modeling
autocad 3d modeling
modeling egg in autocad
Essential AutoCAD Commands for Beginners
Aya maansi
in
Drafting
3
0
Beginner
In this tutorial, I introduce the most important AutoCAD commands every engineer and designer should know to work faster and more efficiently. 📐 Whether you are a beginner or already familiar with AutoCAD, this video will help you understand and apply the most commonly used commands with clear examples. Commands covered in the video: Line (L): Draw straight lines Circle (C): Create circles Rectangle (REC): Draw rectangles Trim (TR): Cut extra parts Extend (EX): Extend lines to meet Move (M): Move objects Copy (CO): Duplicate objects Mirror (MI): Create mirrored copies Offset (O): Create parallel lines/shapes Array (AR): Pattern or repeat objects Dimension (DIM): Add dimensions Hatch (H): Apply hatching or shading Zoom & Pan: Control your view
AutoCAD
2d modeling
autodesk
autocad
Automate AutoCAD using ChatGPT | Validate LISP Program in AutoCAD | What is AutoLISP | CADable
Ibrahim Omer
in
Drafting
12
1
Expert
Hi friends welcome back to CADable. This is Engr. Ibrahim Omer and in this tutorial we will learn how to automate AutoCAD using ChatGPT. We will learn the following: What is AutoLISP? How to use ChatGPT to write LISP code Making a parametric tube section LISP program Validate LISP Program in AutoCAD That's it for today's tutorial! I really hope you find it useful. If you have any questions or need help, please drop a comment below. I love hearing from you. Chapters of the tutorial: Introduction 0:00 What is AutoLISP 0:14 Making a LISP program in ChatGPT 0:53 Saving LISP program in Notepad from ChatGPT 1:44 Launch AutoCAD + AutoCAD basic settings 2:32 Upload LISP program in AutoCAD 3:03 Moving UCS icon to origin 3:34 Tube section 1st program + AutoCAD measure tool 3:45 Tube section 2nd program + AutoCAD measure tool 4:30 Tube section 3rd program + AutoCAD measure tool 5:08 Conclusion 6:04 Don't forget to subscribe for more fun and informative videos. I also make tutorials, Shorts, and even quizzes and polls to help refresh your memory, learn new things, or just revisit the basics. #AutomateAutoCADusingChatGPT #ValidateLISPPrograminAutoCAD #WhatisAutoLISP #CADable #cadabletutorials Watch Tutorial: https://youtu.be/zP6YMHM9wr8
AutoCAD
cadable
lisp program autocad
autocad lisp command
automate autocad using chatgpt
AutoCAD Fillet and Chamfer | AutoCAD 3d Fillet and Chamfer | AutoCAD Primitives | AutoCAD Union | CADable
Ibrahim Omer
in
Modeling
0
0
Beginner
AutoCAD Fillet and Chamfer | AutoCAD 3d Fillet and Chamfer | AutoCAD Primitives | AutoCAD Union | CADable Hi friends welcome back to CADable. This is Engr. Ibrahim Omer and in this short tutorial we will learn how to use fillet and chamfer commands in AutoCAD 3d modeling. We will learn AutoCAD primitives, 3d copy, union command, visual style and how to apply fillet edge and chamfer edge. First we will model a rectangular box, then place two cylinders on the top of it, we will use union command to combine the shapes and finally adding fillet and chamfer. Chapters of the tutorial: Introduction 0:00 AutoCAD basic settings 0:29 AutoCAD UCS icon move to origin 0:50 AutoCAD primitives (box and cylinder) 1:04 AutoCAD union command 2:06 Fillet edge AutoCAD 2:32 Chamfer edge AutoCAD 3:47 Conclusion 4:33 That's it for today's tutorial! I really hope you find it useful. If you have any questions or need help, please drop a comment below. I love hearing from you. Don't forget to subscribe for more fun and informative videos. I also make tutorials, Shorts, and even quizzes and polls to help refresh your memory, learn new things, or just revisit the basics. #AutoCADFilletandChamfer #AutoCAD3dFilletandChamfer #AutoCADPrimitives #AutoCADUnion #CADable #cadabletutorials #filletedgeandchamferedge Watch Tutorial: https://youtu.be/ctQWgkz1I-o
AutoCAD
cadable
autocad fillet and chamfer
skeletal trailer
Dennis Wasonga
in
Drafting
8
2
Expert
full drawing and details availlable contact or whats up on +254 714 858 226
AutoCAD
Line with Arrowhead | AutoCAD Arrowhead Command | Draw Line with Arrowhead | AutoCAD Leader Command
Ibrahim Omer
in
Drafting
1
0
Beginner
Line with Arrowhead | AutoCAD Arrowhead Command | Draw Line with Arrowhead | AutoCAD Leader Command Hi friends, welcome back to CADable! This is Engr. Ibrahim Omer. In this short tutorial, I’ll show you how to use an arrowhead with and without text in AutoCAD. At the start of the tutorial, I’ve shared some examples where you can use a leader, such as in mechanical parts, floor plans, electrical drawings, schematic drawings, and more. Chapters of the tutorial: Use of arrowhead in AutoCAD 0:00 AutoCAD basic settings 0:19 Arrowhead 1st example 0:32 Change arrowhead size 0:55 Arrowhead example with text 1:14 Another arrowhead example with text 1:37 Arrowhead without text 2:00 Conclusion 2:30 That's it for today's tutorial! I really hope you find it useful. If you have any questions or need help, please drop a comment below. I love hearing from you. Don't forget to subscribe for more fun and informative videos. I also make tutorials, Shorts, and even quizzes and polls to help refresh your memory, learn new things, or just revisit the basics. #LinewithArrowhead #AutoCADArrowheadCommand #DrawLinewithArrowhead #AutoCADLeaderCommand #CADable #AutoCADLinewithArrowhead #cadabletutorials Watch Tutorial: https://youtu.be/XHo_5iDrxgI
AutoCAD
cadable
autocad leader
autocad arrowhead command
line with arrowhead in autocad
Path Array AutoCAD | What is an Array in CAD | How to Create Path Array | CADable Tutorial | CADable
Ibrahim Omer
in
Drafting
0
0
Beginner
Path Array AutoCAD | What is an Array in CAD | How to Create Path Array | CADable Tutorials | CADable Hi friends, welcome back to CADable! This is Engr. Ibrahim Omer, and in this short tutorial, we’ll learn how to use the Path Array in AutoCAD. I’m using AutoCAD 2024, but don’t worry — if you’re using an older or newer version, you can still follow along easily. First, we’ll understand what an array is in CAD — and remember, it’s different from arrays in computer science. Then we’ll briefly go over the three main types of arrays in AutoCAD with simple illustrations: Rectangular Array Polar Array Path Array Finally, we’ll focus on the Path Array, where we place objects along a spline. Let’s get started! Chapters of the tutorial: What is an array in CAD 0:00 Types of arrays in AutoCAD with examples 0:16 AutoCAD basic settings 0:34 Draw a spline (path) 0:56 Draw a circle (object) 1:20 AutoCAD polar array explanation 1:34 Conclusion 2:36 That's it for today's tutorial! I really hope you find it useful. If you have any questions or need help, please drop a comment below. I love hearing from you. Don't forget to subscribe for more fun and informative videos. I also make tutorials, Shorts, and even quizzes and polls to help refresh your memory, learn new things, or just revisit the basics. #PathArrayAutoCAD #WhatisanArrayinCAD #HowtoCreatePathArray #CADableTutorials #cadable Watch Tutorial: https://youtu.be/f3kruhSadDQ
AutoCAD
cadable
array examples autocad
what is an array in autocad
path array autocad
Discover the Nephroid: A Practical AutoCAD Drawing Guide
Jens Nielsen
in
Drafting
0
0
Beginner
Learn how to accurately draw a nephroid curve in AutoCAD with this step-by-step tutorial. We'll cover the necessary commands and techniques to create this interesting geometric shape. Perfect for designers, engineers, and anyone interested in geometric constructions in CAD.
AutoCAD
advanced
autocad tutorial for beginners
autocad tips
draw
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