Category Archives: CAD Tutorials

Basic CAD Tutorial: Dimensioning Your Drawings

Introduction Dimensioning is a critical part of CAD drawings, providing precise measurements and details that are essential for fabrication and construction. This tutorial will guide you through the process of adding dimensions to your drawings in General CADD, AutoCAD, and NanoCad. General CADD Instructions Adding Dimensions: Open General CADD and load your drawing. Go to… Read More »

Basic CAD Tutorial: Inserting a DXF File into Your Drawing

Introduction DXF (Drawing Exchange Format) files are commonly used for sharing and transferring CAD data between different programs. This tutorial will guide you through the process of inserting a DXF file into your drawing in General CADD, AutoCAD, and NanoCad. General CADD Instructions Inserting a DXF File: Open General CADD and load your drawing. Go… Read More »

Basic CAD Tutorial: Setting Snap and Using the Line Command

Introduction This tutorial will guide you through setting the snap function and using the line command in General CADD, AutoCAD, and NanoCad. These basic commands are fundamental for creating precise and accurate drawings. General CADD Instructions Setting Snap: Open General CADD and load your drawing. Go to the Settings menu and select Snap Settings. Choose… Read More »