Do architects learn AutoCAD?

AutoCAD can be described as the most important and powerful tool made for any Architect. So, as an architecture student or as a professional architect, you must have a strong command on it. Usually, your college or university will teach you the basics of using the software but that’s not enough.

How is AutoCAD Architecture different from AutoCAD?

AutoCAD is a general use CAD program to draw/design anything/everything, with no easy ability to do anything architectural without a lot of work on your end all up front. AutoCAD Architecture has tools for architects and builders to design buildings with, ready to go.

How to learn AutoCAD for architecture?

Introduction to AutoCAD

  • Learn how to use basic drawing tools in AutoCAD
  • Learn how to use line weights for Architectural plans in AutoCAD
  • Learn how to plan and design basic residential houses in AutoCAD

    • How to use AutoCAD Architecture?

    Visit the AutoCAD website.

  • Click on the button that says ‘Download AutoCAD for free’.
  • It would ask you to select the operating system for which you wish to download the app,you just do that.
  • This will take you to the required notice.
  • Again,you will have to make a few selections.
  • Now,you must enter personal information.

    • How to set up AutoCAD for architectural drawings?

    Open the AutoCAD program. The program is either shown as an icon on your desktop,or you may find it in the START menu on the bottom left corner

  • Go to modelspace. There are two views in AutoCAD: modelspace and paperspace.
  • Set your units.
  • Select the toolbars that you will use throughout your drawing.
  • Turn on OSNAP.

    • How to start with AutoCAD?

    pick the Start button in the Windows task bar, select Programs and look for AutoCAD. You can also double-click on a shortcut to launch AutoCAD (if there is one on your system). shortcuts can be customized to use a specific user profile and start in a specific default folder ( right-click on shortchut).