AutoCAD Mobile App

2h 3mBeginner2019-01-04

Authors

Shaun Bryant

Autodesk Certified Instructor in both AutoCAD and Revit Architecture

Course details

AutoCAD is the world leader in computer aided design (CAD). With its new cloud-based features and tools, you can bring your AutoCAD projects anywhere your job takes you. In this course, instructor Shaun Bryant shows how to take your AutoCAD drawings on the go using Autodesk Drive and the AutoCAD web, desktop, and mobile apps. Discover how to create and edit drawings on the go, synchronize your files, and collaborate and work with your team remotely. Plus, learn how to access your files on your desktop and refine your drawings back at the office.

Learning objectives
Setting up the AutoCAD cloud options
Saving files on the web and mobile apps
Syncing design changes
Uploading and sharing files on Autodesk Drive
Working with the AutoCAD mobile app for the iPad
Creating new drawings
Editing drawings
Opening revised drawings in the AutoCAD desktop and mobile apps
Establishing a workflow between mobile and desktop

Skills covered

AutoCAD mobile appAutoCAD2D Drafting and DrawingBIMAutodesk3D ModelingVisualization and Real-TimeAECProduct and ManufacturingAnimation and IllustrationDeep Dive (X:Y)

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - The AutoCAD mobile app - An overview
02 - What you should know before watching this course (PC)
03 - Using the exercise files (PC)

1. Introducing AutoCAD in the Cloud

04 - The AutoCAD cloud
05 - Using your Autodesk account
06 - Using Autodesk Drive
07 - The AutoCAD mobile app

2. Setting Up Your Cloud Settings

08 - Setting up an Autodesk account (if you don't have one)
09 - Your Autodesk Drive account (subscription only)
10 - Save to Web & Mobile
11 - Open from Web & Mobile
12 - Syncing design changes from the AutoCAD mobile app

3. Autodesk Drive (Subscription Only)

13 - Locating files on Autodesk Drive
14 - My Data folder
15 - Sharing files
16 - Uploading files
17 - Creating subfolders

4. The AutoCAD Mobile App (iPad Pro)

18 - The opening screen
19 - Designs - All and Recent
20 - Social
21 - Upload your files
22 - Settings

5. Opening Your DWG Files in the AutoCAD Mobile App

23 - Using your own storage
24 - Creating a new folder
25 - Creating a new drawing
26 - Locating an existing folder
27 - Locating an existing DWG file
28 - Online DWG file information

6. Using the AutoCAD Mobile App to Make Changes

29 - Select
30 - Smart Pen
31 - Quick Trim
32 - Draw
33 - Annotate
34 - Measure
35 - Dimension
36 - GPS
37 - Color

7. Opening the Revised DWG in the AutoCAD Desktop App

38 - Open from Web & Mobile
39 - Saving the DWG file to another project location (desktop or server)
40 - Checking changes in the AutoCAD desktop app
41 - Saving the DWG back to web and mobile

8. The Final Check - Opening in the Mobile App Again

42 - Opening the AutoCAD mobile app
43 - Checking the changes to make sure they have uploaded
44 - Closing the AutoCAD mobile app

Conclusion

45 - Next steps