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CD121: CAD1 - Basic AutoCAD
Prerequisite(s): CD111

Gives the student the basic skills, knowledge and applications needed to produce, save, and plot drawings using AutoCAD as the tool.


 

General AutoCAD Resources

3DLinks.com
AutoCAD tutorials

AutocadCentral
Free AutoCAD tutorials, discussion forum, news, and links

AutoCAD Tutorials
Tutorials geared for students from the University of New South Wales

Autodesk
Official site for AutoCAD, includes overview, design gallery, demonstration, product trial, and FAQ

Autodesk Blogs
List of blogs on Autodesk topics

CADdepot
CAD shareware library (free registration required to download)

CAD Digest
Reading room for computer aided design

CADTutor
Free AutoCAD tutorials on the web

CADVILLE
Autodesk product community free share and support portal

CompInfo
AutoCAD directory, includes links to sites, white papers, organizations, related topics, and more

Additional Sites of Interest

ADA
Information and technical assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act

American Institute of Architects
The AIA represents the professional interests of America's architects

American National Standards Institute
Non-profit organization that administers and coordinates the U.S. voluntary standardization and conformity assessment system

BlueBook.com
The Blue Book of Building and Construction

CAD Virtual Library
Directory of web resources

Constructionplace.com
Project management for construction

Construction Specifications Institute
CSI's mission is to improve the process of creating and sustaining the built environment

Energy Design Resources
Guide to energy efficient design practices

First Source
Formatted commercial building product information

Great Buildings Collection
Architecture design images, history, and 3D models

HUD
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

International Code Council (ICC)
Building safety codes

National Association of Home Builders
Site dedicated to those interested in home building and the industry

National CAD Standard
Industry standards incorporated

Residential Architect Online
Home building news and design ideas

USGBC
U.S. Green Building Council

 

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