I used AutoCAD version 2003 back in college, which was about 10 years ago. I haven’t practiced much since then, but recently, I had to draw an oil field location for my job using AutoCAD. The modern version, 2025, is quite different from what I was used to, but this video has been incredibly helpful in refreshing my skills. I'm really grateful and thankful to you. Your way of explaining things is simple, and your accent is lovely and easy to understand. Thanks again, and keep up the great work!
Thanks anyways for this course, watched some of your previous Autocad beginner tutorials and I really like your efficency, style and voice. Keep up the good work!!
It's humbling to come back into CAD years later and not understand the basics anymore. Thank you for this course, it really helped! Question--I'm running into problems with my move function, (it's selecting objects but not allowing me to move them), is there a way to fix that? My layer is unlocked, but I'm unsure what else I can check.
Great video! I've got a question - Under "Setting Units and Modifying", the centre point of my object is not showing for me to snap when using any modifying function,, why is that and how can I fix it? Anyone please.
I got a question. It’s been quite a long while since I have used AutoCAD. Like 6+ years. But which version would I need to purchase, in order to draw and detail 2D drawings with already existing blocks of structural steel materials and sizes? I’m quite familiar with the basic functions of the software already. But I’m currently enrolled in college and at least get the educational version. I’ve paid out of pocket before just to mess around with it. But now I want to purchase what I remember how to operate. And, actually the first couch you drew. Was a Loveseat. 😂 And So the Z axis would be 3D drawing??
Would depend on what you'd be comfortable with. All versions contain the basics needed in order to design what you described. You can import existing blocks and start using them almost right away in all (recent) versions. There's nothing wrong with going with AutoCAD 2024 or lower if you can get the software cheaper. Again, basic functionality stays the same. The Z Axis is mostly used for 3D drawing yes. If you're just doing 2D design, you'll almost never touch the Z axis.
I had a question, say I draw a square surface joining 4 lines which lies on the ZX plane i.e vertically. How do I fill in the square surface with a certain color? Using hatch I'm only able to solid fill regions on the UCS plane. I'm pretty new to this, hope u'd help out brother.
So it depends if you're doing 3D or 2D. What can be used in 3D is you can apply a material to the 3D surface, while making sure the visual style you're using in AutoCAD allows "Materials and Textures" to be displayed. For a 2D object, hatching a solid colour is the way to do what you described. One thing you can try is to type in "UCS" into the command bar and go into the plane that you want to fill in (example, instead of doing a "top" view you want "right" view) press enter once you type UCS and then you'll see a bar show up, press the down arrow key on your keyboard and a few options will show up. Use the arrow key to highlight "view" and then press enter. This will change the coordinate system so that it matches up with your work plane. When you do this you should be able to hatch. To switch back simply do the above, except instead of selecting "view" select "global" and press enter. This will bring you back to the normal grid positioning. Hope this helps!
Due to this being from one of our actual courses, you will need to go to our website to access the 1 or 2 files if you want to follow along at 1 point during the video. We apologize for the inconvenience, but its just a more secure method to get this information to you! Thanks!
That's quite alright, most of the commands and everything should work correctly regardless of version, however there will be changes or commands you wont be able to use, but the principles stay the same!
I used AutoCAD version 2003 back in college, which was about 10 years ago. I haven’t practiced much since then, but recently, I had to draw an oil field location for my job using AutoCAD. The modern version, 2025, is quite different from what I was used to, but this video has been incredibly helpful in refreshing my skills. I'm really grateful and thankful to you. Your way of explaining things is simple, and your accent is lovely and easy to understand. Thanks again, and keep up the great work!
Thanks, glad it was helpful to you!
Thanks anyways for this course, watched some of your previous Autocad beginner tutorials and I really like your efficency, style and voice. Keep up the good work!!
Thank you!
We're glad our videos help you and thanks for your support!
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It's humbling to come back into CAD years later and not understand the basics anymore. Thank you for this course, it really helped! Question--I'm running into problems with my move function, (it's selecting objects but not allowing me to move them), is there a way to fix that? My layer is unlocked, but I'm unsure what else I can check.
Scratch that, your video answered my question (after some more investigation and replays)!
Great video! I've got a question - Under "Setting Units and Modifying", the centre point of my object is not showing for me to snap when using any modifying function,, why is that and how can I fix it? Anyone please.
Check your snap settings in the bottom lefthand corner of the screen, find a combination that works and you'll be good!
the resources aren't available for download?
pls help
Can be found here: www.verweydraftinginc.com/dwgresources
I got a question. It’s been quite a long while since I have used AutoCAD. Like 6+ years. But which version would I need to purchase, in order to draw and detail 2D drawings with already existing blocks of structural steel materials and sizes? I’m quite familiar with the basic functions of the software already. But I’m currently enrolled in college and at least get the educational version. I’ve paid out of pocket before just to mess around with it. But now I want to purchase what I remember how to operate. And, actually the first couch you drew. Was a Loveseat. 😂 And So the Z axis would be 3D drawing??
Would depend on what you'd be comfortable with. All versions contain the basics needed in order to design what you described. You can import existing blocks and start using them almost right away in all (recent) versions.
There's nothing wrong with going with AutoCAD 2024 or lower if you can get the software cheaper. Again, basic functionality stays the same.
The Z Axis is mostly used for 3D drawing yes. If you're just doing 2D design, you'll almost never touch the Z axis.
Thanks, explained well and helpful
Glad you enjoyed :)
I had a question, say I draw a square surface joining 4 lines which lies on the ZX plane i.e vertically. How do I fill in the square surface with a certain color? Using hatch I'm only able to solid fill regions on the UCS plane.
I'm pretty new to this, hope u'd help out brother.
So it depends if you're doing 3D or 2D. What can be used in 3D is you can apply a material to the 3D surface, while making sure the visual style you're using in AutoCAD allows "Materials and Textures" to be displayed.
For a 2D object, hatching a solid colour is the way to do what you described.
One thing you can try is to type in "UCS" into the command bar and go into the plane that you want to fill in (example, instead of doing a "top" view you want "right" view) press enter once you type UCS and then you'll see a bar show up, press the down arrow key on your keyboard and a few options will show up. Use the arrow key to highlight "view" and then press enter. This will change the coordinate system so that it matches up with your work plane. When you do this you should be able to hatch.
To switch back simply do the above, except instead of selecting "view" select "global" and press enter. This will bring you back to the normal grid positioning.
Hope this helps!
@@VerweyDraftingInc thanks a lot brother. All of these worked out. I used both the materials method and UCS. Thanks again & good luck man!!!
Anytime, glad I could help!
Due to this being from one of our actual courses, you will need to go to our website to access the 1 or 2 files if you want to follow along at 1 point during the video.
We apologize for the inconvenience, but its just a more secure method to get this information to you!
Thanks!
i still use autocad 2018 because my minimum spec of computer
That's quite alright, most of the commands and everything should work correctly regardless of version, however there will be changes or commands you wont be able to use, but the principles stay the same!