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Free CAD courses
Short courses with numbered lessons. Start at lesson 1 and follow along.
3 lessons · New
CAD Foundations
Set up CAD the way experienced drafters do: the key system variables, your own drawing template and a cleaner layer workflow.
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4 lessons · New
Piping Isometric Drawing
Draw a piping iso step by step, add a BOM with numbered callouts, link it to Excel and finish with a weld map.
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5 lessons
CAD Scaling
Units, viewports, text size, DIMSCALE and MLeaders – why drawings come out the wrong scale and how to get it right every time.
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6 lessons · Beginner
CAD Learner Series
A six-day introduction for new CAD users, one short lesson a day.
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Full course · Free preview
ShortcutCAD
Our complete 2D CAD course with an intro to 3D. Watch the free preview video, then decide if it’s right for you.
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Coming soon · In planning
3D CAD Intro Course
A beginner-friendly course on 3D modelling in CAD. Interested? Let me know – if there’s enough interest I’ll run a pre-launch and you’ll hear about it first.
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Video library · 200+ free videos
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CAD Tips
Commands, settings and shortcuts that make everyday drafting faster.
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Getting Started
Install, set up and take your first steps in AViCAD and Mech-Q.
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3D Piping
Model 3D pipe runs, fittings, vessels and spools.
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2D Piping
Piping plans, elevations and bills of materials in 2D.
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Isometric Piping
Iso sketches, dimensions, BOM tables and weld maps.
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Structural
Steel shapes, platforms, stairs and bracing.
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HVAC Ducting
2D and 3D ductwork, fittings and layouts.
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AutoCAD Alternative
See how AViCAD compares and what is new in each release.
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June 11, 2026
Whats inside AViCAD 2027?
AViCAD 2027 Preview - New Features, Improvements & Release Information AViCAD 2027 is available now and introduces one of the largest collections of performance, productivity,…
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February 11, 2020
New Basic Video Series: How to create Piping, Ducting and Structural fittings
Getting started with Mech-Q is easier than you think. In a new video section on CADavenue, which we call the Basic Series, we're exploring how…
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