How to Learn CAD Design
Method 1 of 2:
Preparing Software
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Download a free software. Find a software that is free to start learning there are plenty of them out there. Such like Blender or AutoCAD- If you are not sure what software is suitable for you, can try the trial version.
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Once we have the software in hand, give it a try. Try all the features, try the primitive shapes (cubes, spheres, etc), the tools and the rendering. -
Try this simple mini design.- Create the shape (cube) many software has this feature drag and drop. Just drag the shape.
- Move its co-ordinates move it to 0,0,0
- Re-size it.
- Give it a texture.
- Render it.
Method 2 of 2:
Learning
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Familiarize yourself with the software- At first just try all the feature offered. Don't afraid to try, you can always click the undo button.
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Search for Tutorial. There is a lot book and webpage that offer a good tutorial. -
Make sure you know the basic coordinate- There will be x,y,z ; @delta-x,delta-y,delta-z ; and @length < angle
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If necessary learn the Shortcut. Although you can just click at the menu bar, it will be much faster when you learn the shortcut.
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