Learn AutoCAD Basics With the New AutoCAD Foundations Guide

[The AutoCAD Blog]

Just starting out with AutoCAD? Or need a little refresher? We’ve got you covered. The AutoCAD Content Experience Design team recently released a new, 12-part series that details AutoCAD basics from start to finish.

From a tour of the UI to working with commands, creating 2D objects, getting started with blocks, and much more, AutoCAD Foundations helps you gain the knowledge you need to understand essential features and workflows. The topics include in-depth learning objectives, videos, and even exercises to try out and cement your new skills.

The entire AutoCAD Foundations series can be found online at the links below. It’s also available in AutoCAD 2025 as part of the product help.

AutoCAD Basics Covered in AutoCAD Foundations

All topics at-a-glance:

AutoCAD Foundations Guide

Individual topics:

1. Tour the AutoCAD UI

2. Take Your First Steps into AutoCAD

3. Create, Open, Save, and View Drawings

4. Start Working with Commands

5. Create Basic 2D Objects

6. Create Objects with Precision and Accuracy

7. Select, Modify, and Duplicate Objects

8. Change Object Properties and Organize Objects with Layers

9. Place Annotation and Hatch Closed Areas

10. Add Dimensions to a Design

11. Create and Insert Blocks

12. Organize and Output a Design with Layouts

Stay Tuned

Stay tuned for more as we detail each of these topics in future articles.

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