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Setting Up

Essential AutoCAD Commands

OFFSET

Create parallel lines at a set distance — fundamental drafting move.

TRIM / EXTEND

Clean intersection of geometry — speeds up every drawing.

MIRROR

Reflect geometry across an axis — symmetric layouts in seconds.

ARRAY

Rectangular or polar duplication — handles repeating elements.

Master AutoCAD at Noble Desktop

Noble Desktop's AutoCAD Certification teaches drafting, layouts, blocks, and dimensions.

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

Complete the following setup prior to beginning any exercises.

Topics Covered in This AutoCAD Tutorial:

Setting up Your Class Files

Creating Your Own Copy of Class Files

Throughout this workbook you will be editing class files that we have prepared for you. Instead of editing the originals, we’ll have you make a copy just for yourself to edit.

  1. If you have any windows open, minimize or hide them so you can see the Desktop.
  2. Open the Class Files folder.
  3. Follow the instructions below:
    • Click once on the AutoCAD Class folder to select it.
    • Press CTRL–C to copy it.
    • Press CTRL–V to paste it.
    • The new copy may be at the bottom of the list of folders. Rename it yourname-AutoCAD Class.
  4. You now have your own set of class files to use throughout the class. Have fun!