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Video Tutorials

20 free video tutorials covering progeCAD Professional — from basic 2D drafting to 3D modeling, mechanical layout, and architectural design. No registration required.

Sample drawings available. Each video has practice drawings you can follow along with — look in the YouTube video description to download them before you start.
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Course produced by progeSOFT · Partially sponsored by progeCAD USA

Module 1 — progeCAD Basics for Beginners

10 videos covering the core 2D workflow: interface, drawing, editing, layers, layouts, plotting, text, and dimensioning.

Understanding User Interface
1.1
Understanding User Interface
Navigate the workspace, ribbon, menus, commands, status bar, and tool palettes.
Entity Drawing and Editing Basics
1.2
Entity Drawing and Editing Basics
Create basic geometric elements and edit entities in progeCAD.
Precision Drawing Tools
1.3
Precision Drawing Tools
Entity snaps, ortho mode, grid, and polar tracking for accurate drawings.
Entity Selection Methods
1.4
Entity Selection Methods
Selection filters, Window and Crossing selection, and selection sets.
Modifying Your Geometry
1.5
Modifying Your Geometry
Move, Copy, Rotate, Scale, and Mirror commands.
Using Layers to Organize Your Drawing
1.6
Using Layers to Organize Your Drawing
Layer Manager, creating layers, On/Off, Freeze, Lock, and Print properties.
Creating and Modifying Layouts
1.7
Creating and Modifying Layouts
Model Space vs Paper Space, viewports, and preparing drawings for print.
Plotting, Printing, and Electronic Output
1.8
Plotting, Printing, and Electronic Output
Page layouts, plot settings, printers/plotters, and PDF export.
Text and Annotation Basics
1.9
Text and Annotation Basics
Text, MText, multileaders, and annotation styles.
Dimensioning Your Drawing
1.10
Dimensioning Your Drawing
Dimensioning tools, dimension styles, and measurement appearance.

Module 2 — progeCAD 3D Basics

3 videos introducing 3D modeling: navigating 3D space, creating solids, and editing solid geometry.

Introduction to 3D
2.1
Introduction to 3D
Basics of 3D drawing and how to visualize 3D models in progeCAD.
Basics of Creating 3D Solids
2.2
Basics of Creating 3D Solids
Extrude, Sweep, Loft, and Revolve commands for solid modeling.
Basics of 3D Solids Editing
2.3
Basics of 3D Solids Editing
Fillet and Union commands for refining and combining 3D solids.

Module 3 — Mechanical Parts Layout

3 videos on Model Space and Paper Space setup, plus dimensioning and plotting 3D mechanical drawings.

Setting up the Model Space Environment
3.1
Setting up the Model Space Environment
Model Space environment setup and viewport management.
Setting up the Paper Space (Layout) Environment
3.2
Setting up the Paper Space (Layout) Environment
Paper Space setup, viewport creation, scale control, and layout organization.
Dimensioning and Plotting Your 3D Model
3.3
Dimensioning and Plotting Your 3D Model
Applying dimensions to 3D views and configuring layout for plotting.

Module 4 — Architectural Design

4 videos on progeCAD's AEC tools — from AEC object styles to creating floorplans, elevations, and section views.

Exploring the Architectural Design Tools
4.1
Exploring the Architectural Design Tools
Overview of AEC tools and 3D model visualization.
Understanding AEC Object Styles
4.2
Understanding AEC Object Styles
How to work with and customize AEC Object Styles.
Creating a Simple Floorplan
4.3
Creating a Simple Floorplan
Transform a 2D floorplan into a 3D architectural model.
Defining Elevation and Section Views
4.4
Defining Elevation and Section Views
Define elevation and section views from an AEC model.

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