How To Make a Section Arrow in CAD Super Fast!
In this video, I’ll show you how to create a section cut bubble in AutoCAD using common CAD commands, attributes, and dynamic blocks. You’ll learn how to draw the circle and arrow, add attributes for section numbers, and convert it into a flexible dynamic block. Perfect for improving your 2D drafting workflow in AutoCAD or…
Quick AutoCAD 3D Surface Modeling How To Tutorial
Building 3D Surfaces in AutoCAD ? Define surface vs solid modeling ? Draw a rectangle at XY origin ? Explode the rectangle into separate lines ? Extrude lines as thin surfaces ? Blend to close bottom surfaces ? Draw an overhang arc for top ? Rotate arc into correct position ? Mirror surfaces for symmetric…
How To Create Line Types In CAD Super Quick!
Create Custom Line Types in AutoCAD & AViCAD – Step-by-Step In this video, I’m walking through how to create your own custom line type in AutoCAD—or AViCAD, which is what I’m using here. I’ll start with the built-in Make Linetype command. We’ll fill out the basics like name, description, and scale, and then save that…
Quick AutoCAD Trick To Fix Rotated Drawings
Tip to Make Your Drawings Straight from Any Odd Angle – Ever opened a drawing that’s all tilted and wished you could work on it more easily? Here’s a super-easy trick—no math required! Type UCS and pick 3?Point. Click once where your drawing’s X?axis should start. Click again where the X?axis should end. Click a…
AutoCAD Command Line Magic – Draw 5x Faster With These Tips
Are you stuck clicking through the Ribbon in AutoCAD? In this video, I’ll show you 13 essential AutoCAD command shortcuts to boost your speed and efficiency. Whether you’re new to CAD or a seasoned drafter, these quick tips will save you time and keep your workflow sharp. We’ll go hands-on using CAD and I’ll walk…
The right hand rule in CAD makes 3D simple to undertand
Wanted to share a simple but powerful trick in AutoCAD that can really change how you work in 3D. Using the UCS (User Coordinate System) command and selecting the 3Point option, you can reorient the default World Coordinate System (WCS) to a UCS that works better for what you’re drawing. This lets you control how…
Best Way to Start 3D Modeling in AutoCAD
For a practical demonstration, check out my stair-building video above. I’ll walk through the process of building walls and stairs in AutoCAD using extrusion and basic 3D techniques. Why a Good 2D Foundation is Essential When learning 3D modeling in AutoCAD, starting with a solid understanding of 2D fundamentals is crucial. Mastering 2D is the…
How to create a isometric piping drawing
Mastering ISO Piping with Mech-Q: A Step-by-Step Guide Welcome to today’s demonstration of how to draw ISO piping inside Mech-Q at CADAvenue! Mech-Q is a powerful suite of engineering tools designed to streamline your CAD projects. For those seeking more flexibility, we also offer a standalone version of Mech-Q called AViCAD. For additional details, visit…
No Stress, 7-minute AutoCAD BOM, See how
The data extract command in AutoCAD (and AViCAD as well) makes it possible to create a BOM table from block attributes in your drawing using the DATAEXTRACTION command, With this step-by-step tutorial, we’ll learn how to add and edit a bill of materials in CAD software. Understanding how to manage a bill of materials is…