Introduction to AutoCAD

The Benefits of AutoCAD

Quickly create designs

Improved quality over hand drafting

Can be customized to suit the individual’s needs

Teaches a marketable skill

The AutoCAD Screen

X,Y What?

X, Y Coordinate System

Every object is located in relation to the origin.

Positive and negative X axis

Positive and negative Y axis

For Example….

If you have a point that is located at (3,2) then it would be here

And, if it’s negative….

If you have a point that is located (-3,-2) then it would be here