Dan Perico

Drawing Template: Mechanical

Create a drawing in AutoCAD based on a mechanical template and explore various elements and settings saved to the template.

Using Layers to Assign Color & Line Weight

In this exercise, you will open a drawing based on an architectural template and use layers to assign properties to objects.

Object Snap Part 1

Gain an in-depth understanding of AutoCAD's Object Snap feature, including its various settings and applications, through this...

The Cartesian XY Grid

All drawings in AutoCAD have an absolute XY plane with an origin at 0,0 on a Cartesian XY grid. Learn about the Cartesian XY Grid and its...

The Fillet Command

Dive into this comprehensive AutoCAD tutorial that details the application of the Fillet command to create a more aesthetically pleasing...

Drawing Template: Architectural

Create a Drawing in AutoCAD based on an Architectural template and explore various elements and settings saved to the template.

The Chamfer Command

Discover how to utilize the Chamfer command in AutoCAD, perfecting your skills in completing a drawing of a screwdriver by cutting corners...

Zooming, Panning, & Navigation Part 2

Learn more about the basics of AutoCAD navigation. Please read Part I if you haven't done so already.

April 19, 20266 min read

The Ellipse & Polygon Tools

Learn how to effectively use the Ellipse and Polygon tools in AutoCAD through this comprehensive tutorial, featuring step-by-step exercises...

April 19, 20266 min read

Multileader Tool

Dive into this comprehensive AutoCAD tutorial that covers the use of Multileaders Tools and Commands, complete with exercise previews and...

Offset & Explode Commands

Learn the intricacies of AutoCAD through this comprehensive tutorial demonstrating the usage of Offset and Explode commands to construct a...

April 19, 202611 min read

Text Tools

Learn how to use the Multiline Text Tool, adjust text styles, and edit text with the Properties Palette in AutoCAD through this...

Mechanical Hatching

Dive deep into the intricacies of AutoCAD with this detailed tutorial that covers the use of the Hatch command, Cross Section Hatching, and...

April 19, 20261 min read

Setting Up

Discover step-by-step guidance on setting up your class files for an AutoCAD tutorial, including how to create your own copies for editing.

Advanced Modify Tools

Explore the intricacies of using the Trim command in AutoCAD, improving your ability to create complex drawings from simple shapes, in this...

The Line Command in AutoCAD

Discover how to use the Line Command to draw straight lines. You'll be introduced to how the Command Line works and how to use keystrokes...

Entering Commands

Familiarize yourself with the process of entering commands by finishing the drawing shown below. The drawing tools used will be covered in...

April 19, 20267 min read

Modifying Objects Part 2

Delve into this comprehensive AutoCAD tutorial and learn how to modify objects in a digital workspace, including the use of move, copy,...

April 19, 20269 min read

Layout Tabs & Viewports

Learn how to use Layouts and Viewports to scale and position your AutoCAD drawings perfectly for plotting and understanding the crucial...

QNew & Drawing Template File Location

Learn how to assign a Template file to the QNew button and establish a Drawing Template file location for the New command. The QNew command...

Polylines & Offset in AutoCAD

In this exercise, you will use the Polyline tool to make connected line segments that will be treated as one object, as opposed to the Line...

Modifying with Grips Part 2

Explore a comprehensive AutoCAD tutorial that covers topics such as stretching with grips, accessing modify tools with grips, and offers...

The Arc Tool

Dive into this comprehensive tutorial to enhance your AutoCAD skills, covering important topics like using the Arc tool to complete a...

April 19, 20262 min read

The Polygon Tool: Edge Method

Learn how to use the Edge option of the Polygon tool in AutoCAD to create a polygon based on the length of edges rather than a circle, with...