Setting Up: Free AutoCAD Tutorial

This exercise is excerpted from Noble Desktop’s past AutoCAD training materials and is compatible with Photoshop updates through 2020. To learn current skills in AutoCAD, check out AutoCAD Bootcamp and AutoCAD classes in NYC and live online.

Note: These materials are provided to give prospective students a sense of how we structure our class exercises and supplementary materials. During the course, you will get access to the accompanying class files, live instructor demonstrations, and hands-on instruction.

Complete the following setup prior to beginning any exercises.

Topics covered in this AutoCAD tutorial:

Setting up your class files

Creating Your Own Copy of Class Files

Throughout this workbook you will be editing class files that we have prepared for you. Instead of editing the originals, we’ll have you make a copy just for yourself to edit.

  1. If you have any windows open, minimize or hide them so you can see the Desktop.
  2. Open the Class Files folder.
  3. Follow the instructions below:
    • Click once on the AutoCAD Class folder to select it.
    • Press Ctrl–C to copy it.
    • Press Ctrl–V to paste it.
    • The new copy may be at the bottom of the list of folders. Rename it yourname-AutoCAD Class.
  4. You now have your own set of class files to use throughout the class. Have fun!

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