AutoCAD Essentials for Mechanical Engineers: Beginner to Advanced Tutorial | Episode 21 | Skill-Lync

🎯 Ready to master dimensioning in AutoCAD? This episode of "AutoCAD for Mechanical Engineers" takes you through all the essential dimensioning tools and commands that every mechanical engineer needs to know.

In Episode 21, we dive deep into how to work with AutoCAD's dimension features, from quick dimensioning and linear measurements to advanced options like angular dimensions and baseline setups. Whether you're a beginner or refining your CAD skills, this tutorial has you covered!

🔍 Key learning objectives:

Explore the dimension menu and learn how to access the most useful tools 🛠️

Master linear dimensioning with different methods for precise measurements 📏

Customize your dimensions with Mtext and single-line text for added clarity 📝

Understand how to work with angular dimensions for curved and rotated elements ➡️

Learn to apply radius and diameter dimensioning for circular objects 🎯

Discover how to use baseline dimensions for consistent measurement referencing 🧭

Apply advanced dimensioning techniques, including quadrant and vertex commands ⚙️

Whether you’re creating professional technical drawings or just honing your AutoCAD skills, this episode will guide you step-by-step to elevate your design game! 🚀

Check out the previous episodes of this series here!


📌 Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction to Dimension menus
02:30 – Dimensioning with origin of the extension line
07:44 - Using Mtext & Text for customising dimensions
09:51 - Angular & rotated dimensions
12:38 - Dimensioning with object selection
15:04 - Radius & diameter dimensioning
18:51 – Dimension angular command
20:19 – Quadrant command
20:50 – Baseline dimensions
24:58 – Practical example – Measuring the slots placed along an arc length

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