You've installed AutoCAD and opened a blank drawing. Now you're looking at a screen full of buttons, panels, and tabs, and it can feel like a lot. Don't worry. Once you know what each area is for, it all starts to make sense.
In this post, we'll take a guided tour of the AutoCAD interface, one area at a time, so you always know where to find things. If you haven't installed AutoCAD yet, start with Part 1 and Part 2 of this series.
In Part 1, we covered what AutoCAD is and what your computer needs to run it. Now it's time to get it installed.
In this post, I'll walk you through the three ways to get AutoCAD (including the free options), then take you step by step through downloading, installing, and opening it for the first time.
If you've ever wondered how architects draw building plans, how engineers design machine parts, or how solar installers lay out panels on a roof, there's a good chance the answer is AutoCAD.
This is the first post in our beginner series. By the end, you'll know what AutoCAD is, what it's used for, which version to choose, and whether your computer can run it.
