The document outlines a step-by-step guide for starting a CAD drawing using AutoCAD, prepared by Arvind Kolaki. It includes instructions on setting units, limits, and dimensions, followed by detailed steps for drawing a fully panelled door, including the use of various commands and adding measurements. The final steps involve hatching components and adding text to complete the drawing.

1. HOW TO START THE CAD
DRAWING
PREPARED BY: ARVIND KOLAKI, L/CE
JAIN POLYTECHNIC BELAGAVI
15CE37P- BASIC CAD

2. CONTENT
• Step by step procedure to draw the given object

3. STEP BY STEP PROCEDURE
• Open Auto CAD application
• Then set the units by typing “UNITS” in command pane (as per given details in the
figure or as you are comfortable)

4. STEP BY STEP PROCEDURE
• Next step set the limits by typing “LIMITS” in the command pane

5. STEP BY STEP PROCEDURE
• Next step is to set the sizes of dimensions & arrow with dimension lines

6. STEP BY STEP PROCEDURE
1. By using line command, offset, trim, extend commands draw the fully panelled door as per the
dimensions.
2. By using Hatch command hatch the components of fully panelled door.
3. Add the measurements, dimensions and
4. By using D-text, add text to the drawing and complete it with details.