Hitchhiker's Guide to the AutoCAD Web App

If you're new to the AutoCAD universe, this guide introduces you to the essential commands that you need to create 2D drawings using the web-based version of AutoCAD. It's also a great place to refresh your memory if you've used AutoCAD in the past but still need to brush up on your skills, or if you've never used the web-based version of AutoCAD before.

1. Basics

Review the basic AutoCAD web app controls.

2. Create

Create basic geometric objects such as lines and circles.

3. Modify

Perform operations such as erase, move, and trim on the objects in a drawing.

4. Precision

Ensure the precision required for your models.

5. Layers

Organize your drawing by assigning objects to layers.

6. Properties

Assign properties such as color and linetype to individual objects, or as default properties assigned to layers.

7. Annotate and Dimension

Create notes, labels, and dimensions.

8. Layout and Print

Display scaled views of your design on a standard-size drawing sheet called a layout, and output a drawing to PDF.