1. AutoCAD Basics (Must-Know)

• AutoCAD interface & workspace (Model space vs Layout)
• Coordinate system (Absolute, Relative, Polar)
• Drawing limits, units (Architectural / Engineering)
• Object selection methods

2. Drawing & Modify Commands

Drawing Commands

• Line, Polyline (PL)
• Circle, Arc
• Rectangle, Polygon
• Spline
• Hatch & Gradient

Modify Commands

• Move, Copy, Rotate, Scale
• Offset (very important for walls/roads)
• Trim, Extend
• Fillet & Chamfer
• Mirror
• Stretch

3. Layers & Object Properties (Very Important)

• Layer creation & management
• Color, linetype & lineweight
• Layer standards for civil drawings
• Freeze, Lock & On/Off layers
• ByLayer concept

4. Annotation & Text

• Text styles (Single line & Multiline text)
• Dimensions:
• Linear, Aligned, Angular
• Radius, Diameter
• Dimension styles (ISO / Custom)
• Leaders & Multileaders
• Scaling text & dimensions

5. Blocks & References

• Creating blocks (Doors, windows, symbols)
• Editing blocks (BEDIT)
• Dynamic blocks
• WBLOCK
• External references (XREF) – site plans & master drawings

6. Civil Engineering Drawing Topics (Core Area)

Building Drawings

• Site plan
• Center line plan
• Foundation layout
• Column layout
• Plinth beam layout
• Floor plans
• Section & elevation

Infrastructure Drawings

• Road plan & alignment
• Road cross-sections
• Drainage layout
• Water supply layout
• Sewer line drawings

7. Layout, Scale & Plotting (Very Important)

• Paper space vs Model space
• Viewports
• Setting drawing scale
• Title block setup
• Page setup
• Plot styles (CTB / STB)
• Printing as per scale (1:50, 1:100, 1:200)

8. Advanced Tools for Civil

• Polyline editing (PEDIT)
• Measure & Divide
• Area & distance calculation
• Quick Select & Properties palette
• Match properties (MA)
• Tool palettes

9. Survey & Site Related Topics

• Importing survey data
• Drawing contour lines (basic)
• Coordinates & point plotting
• North direction & legends
• Levels, spot heights, benchmarks

10. Standards & Best Practices

• CAD drawing standards for civil
• File management & naming
• Layer naming conventions
• Revision control
• Error checking (overlaps, scaling issues)