: For standard 2D work, choose acad.dwt (Imperial) or acadiso.dwt (Metric).

: Click Yes if Windows asks for administrative permission.

: Type LIMITS to define the boundaries of your "drawing paper" so you don't get lost in infinite space. 3. Basic Tools to Start Drawing Line ( L ) : The most basic tool for creating edges. Circle ( C ) : For rounded components. Trim ( TR ) : To clean up overlapping lines. Dimension ( DIM ) : To mark the exact sizes of your piece. Are you having trouble with the installation itself, or

Before you can create any pieces, you must run the executable file: : Double-click autocad (1).exe .

: Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation. You will need to sign in with your Autodesk account to activate your license. 2. Prepare Your First Drawing ("Piece")