In this chapter, we learned about different coordinate systems and input methods in AutoCAD. We also learned about the most basic draw command—Line—and different methods of making a line in AutoCAD. We then learned about other draw tools, such as Circle, Arc, Rectangle, and Polygon, which are the building blocks of drawings. Then, we also learned different methods of manipulating these drawing building blocks using modify commands, such as Move, Copy, Rotate, Fillet, Trim, and Extend.

These drawing and modifying tools are the building block of any AutoCAD drawing and you will find yourself using these tools in almost every drawing. In the next chapter, we will focus more on making complex drawings using advanced draw tools, status bar options such as object snap, and using modify tools such as offset, scale, and stretch. We will also discuss the hatch and gradient tools that let you fill closed boundaries with patterns and colors. So, I will see you in the next chapter.