AutoCAD Tutorials

Introduction to AutoCAD 2014 Interface

Hello! I like to tell you Introduction of AutoCAD 2014.AutoCAD is in market for 30 yrs. and is software tools of drafting and drawing. Engineer use AutoCAD in varies discipline of engineering and professions. In blog we will learn more about AutoCAD. Starting with Introduction to AutoCAD 2014 Interface, then we will moveRead More …

Starting AutoCAD

While Starting AutoCAD,we have to follow some preliminary settings or steps before start to working in the AutoCAD. Before starting to work in the AutoCAD we have to do some work like opening up new file , defining the units to work in AutoCAD, controlling the work space. we will see step by step whatRead More …

Draw AutoCAD Lines

Let’s start drawing objects in the AutoCAD. first object we start to Draw AutoCAD Lines. You should pay attention to the command line as you work.Before starting to Draw AutoCAD Lines we should understand coordinate systems in which lines or any other geometry is drawn. About the Coordinate System Every geometry  drawn is placed in  the worldRead More …

Draw AutoCAD Circles

Let’s start learning how to Draw AutoCAD Circles. circles command First you need to know how to start circle command. these are the following ways to access circle command: Command Line: CIRCLE, C with Enter. Menu Bar: Draw > Circle > choose option Ribbon: Home tab > Draw panel > Circle     After startingRead More 

AutoCAD Rectangles

AutoCAD Rectangles Command Use the Rectangle command to create AutoCAD rectangular object. A single poly line object is created with the command. The easiest method for creating a rectangle is to specify the first corner, then the opposite corner. Other options for creating the rectangle include the Area, Dimension, and Rotation options. Command Access CommandRead More …

AutoCAD Arcs

AutoCAD Arcs Command Access. 1)Command Line: ARC or  A Enter. 2)Ribbon: Home tab > Draw panel > Arc. First: 3 Points ARC method circle This command creates an AutoCAD Arcs using three points on drawing canvas. Using the default method for creating an arc, you specify a start point, a second point, and an end point.
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AutoCAD Polygon Rectangle and other closed counter loops are type of polygon i.e. closed counters with more than or equal to three sides. The AutoCAD Polygon command provide a much faster method of drawing a polygon (all side of polygon and angle subtended by them at center are same or equal ). The given step guide  how to work with  the AutoCAD Polygon command:-Read More …

AutoCAD Ellipse

AutoCAD Ellipse Command. AutoCAD Ellipse Command Access. 1)Command Line: Ellipse or  EL Enter. 2)Ribbon: Home tab >> Draw panel >>Ellipse. To Create an AutoCAD Ellipse or an AutoCAD elliptical arc.you should know about Ellipse is that The 1st two point of AutoCAD Ellipse define the position and length of first(major) axis. The 3rd point determine the distanceRead More …

drafting setting(snap and grid)

snap and grid in AutoCAD. Snap: It is AutoCAD tool help you to reach specific point or location with accuracy and easily when you want to pick any point. With help of this you can easily jump from one point to another equal point and draw angular lines. Grid: Grid is the continuous array ofRead More …



Drafting setting(Polar Tracking)

Polar Tracking (Drafting_Settings Box) This setting Controls the Auto Angle Tracking settings. Note:-3D Object Snap is not available inDrafting setting in AutoCAD_LT. Lists of available Option Polar Tracking [on/off] setting: It applies a restriction for crosshair movement to given  angles. [AUTOSNAP system variable] Polar Tracking Angle Settings: It Set restriction for alignment of polar angle forRead More …


Drafting Settings(Object_Snap)

Object_Snap (Drafting_Settings Box) This setting Control the  running point snapping on the geometric object.snapping of point like endpoint, mid point, center, quadrant etc. Note:- 3D Object_Snap  is not available in AutoCAD_LT. With Object_Snap settings, which is also called Osnap, you may point out  snap_point at an exact point on  objects. When more  options selected at a time, the specified snap mode areRead More …


Drafting Settings(3-D Object_Snap)

3-D Object_Snap (Drafting_Settings Box) 3-D Object_Snap setting controls the dynamic object_snap settings for 3-D object. With dynamic 3-D Object_Snap setting, also called Osnap setting, you may signify the snap point at the specified position on the objects. When more than one option are chosen, the chosen snap mode is applied to give a point closer to_center of  aperture_box. Press TABRead More …

Drafting Settings (Dynamic Input)

Drafting Settings (Dynamic Input) Drafting Settings (Dynamic Input) command is Applicable to AutoCAD_2016, AutoCAD_Architecture_2016, AutoCAD_Civil 3D_2016, AutoCAD_Electrical_2016, AutoCAD MEP_2016, AutoCAD Map 3D _2016, AutoCAD Mechanical_2016, AutoCAD P&ID_2016, AutoCAD Plant 3D_2016, AutoCAD Structural Detailing_2016, and AutoCAD Utility Design_2016. List of Available Option in Drafting Settings (Dynamic Input)  Enable Pointer_Input Turn on pointer_input. When pointer_input and dimensional_input areRead More …

Drafting Settings ( Selection Cycling )

Drafting Settings ( Selection Cycling ) Selection Cycling command is Applicable to AutoCAD_2016, AutoCAD_Architecture_2016, AutoCAD_Civil 3D_2016, AutoCAD_Electrical_2016, AutoCAD MEP_2016, AutoCAD Map 3D _2016, AutoCAD Mechanical_2016, AutoCAD P&ID_2016, AutoCAD Plant 3D_2016, AutoCAD Structural Detailing_2016, and AutoCAD Utility Design_2016. Selection Cycling Change setting for display selections candidate on overlapped object.   List of available Option in the Drafting Settings Read More …

AutoCAD COPY Command

AutoCAD COPY Command This command is Applicable to AutoCAD_2016, AutoCAD_Architecture_2016, AutoCAD_Civil 3D_2016, AutoCAD_Electrical_2016, AutoCAD MEP_2016, AutoCAD Map 3D _2016, AutoCAD Mechanical_2016, AutoCAD P&ID_2016, AutoCAD Plant 3D_2016, AutoCAD Structural Detailing_2016, and AutoCAD Utility Design_2016. AutoCAD COPY Command Copies the object at a specified distance in a specified given direction.  look for this icon in Modify toolbarRead More …


AutoCAD Offset Command

AutoCAD Offset Command  AutoCAD Offset_Command is used to Create concentric circle, parallel line, and parallel curve. Find this icon from the modify tool bar   You may offset objects at a specific distances or through point to point. After you offset object, you may be able to trim and extend objects as very efficient methodRead More …

AutoCAD Mirror Command

AutoCAD Mirror Command AutoCAD Mirror Command Create a mirrored duplicate of selected object. Access Method of mirror command look for this icon in the modify toolbar [To access modify tool bar follow these steps: -toolbar Enter type modify then enter enter] Or  Toolbar: Drafting tool set  Copy tool group  Mirror   Menu:  Modify  Mirror About AutoCAD Mirror command You may create object that representsRead More …

AutoCAD Array Command

AutoCAD Array Command You can access the AutoCAD Array Command from the command line or from the modify toolbar, Array Command create copies of object arranged in a definite pattern . It maintains the  legacy of command line approach for the creation of  non-associative , 2-D rectangular or polar array. It maintains the  legacy ofRead More …

AutoCAD Move Command

AutoCAD Move Command AutoCAD Move Command helps user to Move the object to a defined displacements in a defined directions. Find this icon from the Modify Toolbar to activate the command. AutoCAD Move command Uses coordinate, grid snap, object snap, and other tool to moves object with high precision. The following instructions will be askedRead More …

AutoCAD Rotate Command

AutoCAD Rotate Command AutoCAD Rotate Command used to rotate object or geometry around a fixed point called base-point. Find this icon in the modify toolbar or form the ribbon. User will be to rotate object around a base point to the absolute angles. The following steps are to be completed after activating the AutoCAD Rotate Command.

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AutoCAD Scale Command

AutoCAD Scale Command AutoCAD Scale Command used to Enlarge or reduce the size of the specified object, while keep proportions of the object same after scaling of the object. Access Method of stretch command Find this icon from the following options:   Tool bar: Drafting tool set >>Scale  Menu bar:  Modify >> Scale. Shortcut: Select object to scale. Rightclick in

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AutoCAD Stretch Command

AutoCAD Stretch Command  AutoCAD Stretch Command used to Stretch object by a selection window/polygon method. Find this icon from the modify toolbar or from the modify panel from the ribbon or simply type [Str Enter] Object those are partially closed by selection crossing windows are stretch. Object those are totally closed with in the crossing windows,Read More …

AutoCAD TRIM Command

AutoCAD TRIM Command is used to trim object to meet or intersects with the edge of other object. Click this icon from the modify toolbar to activate the trim command.   NOTE:- You can use quick trim option with [TR Enter Enter] To trim object, select boundary. After that press [Enter] and select objects that

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AutoCAD Layers

AutoCAD Layers With AutoCAD Layer User can adds/deletes/renames layer, or change their property, set property over-rides in layout view-ports, and add layers description. The Layer Properties Manager includes Filter panel and layer list panel. Layer filter control which layer are to be displayed in layer list, and could also used to make changes to several layer Read More …

AutoCAD Hatch/Gradient

AutoCAD Hatch/Gradient is utilized to represent section area of object or show difference between two or more object by filling an enclosed counter/area or selected object with a hatch lines, solid fill, or gradient fill. Icon for Hatch/Gradient command in AutoCAD. When hatch command is activated it will ask you to pick a internal point inRead More …

Type of line command In AutoCAD

There are Six type of line command in AutoCAD which i am going to describe in this article. you all are familiar with the simple line command which is usually called as continuous line command. Type of line command in AutoCAD are: 1) Line command: Line command is also known as continuous line command. usedRead More …