AutoCAD & F/X CAD First Steps
New to CAD and need training? Looking to hit the ground running or just pick up some pointers on how CAD works? Here are our resources for your first steps with using AutoCAD.
F/X CAD for New CAD Users Webinar Series
Our trio of F/X CAD webinars is a great starting point for getting to know AutoCAD. Although these videos showcase F/X CAD, this series is a perfect starting point for any CAD user. We go over the most important CAD features and teach you good habits for building a solid drafting foundation.
CAD for Beginners 1
Gain some basic familiarity with the software interface so you can jump right into drafting. We'll take you from the ground up, from opening the software to working with file types and using some of the essential drafting tools you see around the screen. (57 min)
You can view the webinar below or jump to the webinar page, where you can follow a time-stamped summary.
CAD for Beginners 2
In part 2, we show you how to customize your CAD environment for your personal workflow. We’ll take you from stock CAD to a finely tuned workspace by demonstrating a variety of tips, from setting up your tool palettes to customizing your keyboard shortcuts, that will help you work faster and more efficiently. (57 min)
You can view the webinar below or jump to the webinar page, where you can follow a time-stamped summary.
CAD for Beginners 3
Take a deeper dive into the fundamentals of blocks, as well as other drawing-defined items such as layers, MLeaders, and Dimension Styles (DimStyles). We’ll get into some native CAD capabilities to help you understand the basics. Then we’ll show off how Land F/X takes all this functionality to the next level. (1 hr 5 min)
You can view the webinar below or jump to the webinar page, where you can follow a time-stamped summary.
Bonus Webinar: Getting to Know Your CAD Interface
Developing a strong familiarity with the CAD environment is a great way to maximize your efficiency and get your workflow up to speed. Take a tour through your CAD interface, covering the basics of the various tool panels and ribbons, options, setup preferences, and more. Learn how to save all your preferred settings into a profile, which you can back up and even export for use in newer versions of CAD when you upgrade each year.
You can view the webinar below or jump to the webinar page, where you can follow a time-stamped summary.
Land F/X Beginner Webinar Series
Are you new to Land F/X? Or do you have a new employee who needs to be immersed in the software ASAP? Tune in to our webinar collection for Land F/X beginners.
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- Land F/X
Our software tailors AutoCAD® to the needs of landscape architects, irrigation designers, and other professionals. We automate your most tedious tasks and ensure accuracy, giving you more time to design.