Learn AutoCAD
Draft faster. Build better.
AutoCAD is still the go-to for 2D drafting in architecture. Learn the fundamentals to produce clean, professional drawings.
What You’ll Learn
012D Drafting Basics
Draw floor plans, sections, and elevations with precision using AutoCAD’s core drafting tools. Start from scratch or work with existing drawings.
02Layers & Linework
Organize drawings with layers, linetypes, and a clean file structure. Understand annotation, hatching, and block libraries.
03Layouts & Printing
Set up paper space layouts and print professional drawings at any scale. Master plot styles and page setup for clean output every time.
Free AutoCAD tutorials
Start Here — AutoCAD Basics
- How to draw lines in AutoCAD — the place to start
- Set up units in AutoCAD — imperial and metric
- Set up layers and move objects between them
- Polyline, offset, fillet and join — the four commands you’ll live in
- Draw a door from scratch, and create batt insulation
Sheets, Layouts & a Full Drawing Set
- Set up layouts and sheets, size and scale a viewport
- Lock and unlock viewport scale in paper space
- Bunkie Sections Part 1 — sections from floor plans and a PDF
- Bunkie Sections Part 2 — finishing the section set
- Bunkie Elevations — building the elevation set
About Corbin
Architecture, Design & Teaching
Corbin Patten is an architectural designer and instructor with experience across practice and education. He breaks down AutoCAD into clear, practical lessons focused on what you’ll actually use on the job.
- Principal at Corbin Patten Designs
- Instructor at GBC & LTU
- 536K+ YouTube views
Watch: AutoCAD in Action
See how Corbin breaks down AutoCAD for architecture — straightforward and focused on what you’ll actually use in practice.
Next step
Ready to Learn AutoCAD?
Clear, practical tutorials covering everything from basic commands to professional drawing production in AutoCAD.
- Project
- Corbin Teaches
- Sheet
- CT-202 · AutoCAD Hub
- Scale
- 1 : 1
- Date
- 2026-09-29
- Rev
- A