QCAD — Video Tutorials

Video Tutorials

Learn QCAD step by step with these video tutorials.

Beginner

1.1 Using CAD Tools

In this QCAD tutorial, we take a first look at the application window of QCAD and learn how to use a construction tool to draw lines. We also learn how to select and delete an object.

1.2 Viewing and Navigating

This QCAD tutorial provides an introduction to viewing and navigating drawings. We will learn how to use the most essential zooming and panning tools.

One of the essential concepts of CAD software is the use of layers. Layers help to organize and manage different aspects of a drawing. In this tutorial, we will explore the basics of layers in QCAD and learn how to use them effectively.

1.4 Object Snaps

In this QCAD tutorial, we will explore object snaps. Object snaps help us to precisely align and connect entities in QCAD drawings. We'll cover auto snap as well as manually snapping to specific points.

1.5 Coordinates

In this QCAD tutorial, we will learn the basics about coordinates and how they can be used in a CAD software. We demonstrate the use of absolute and relative coordinates as well as polar coordinates.

1.6 Editing

In this QCAD tutorial, we talk about the most basic editing tools of QCAD. We show what we can do using drag and drop, and how to quickly move or rotate entities using the keyboard. We also look at the cut and paste tools and how they can be used to move entities.

1.7 Property Editor

This tutorial is a short introduction to the QCAD property editor. We show what properties are and how we can display and change them.

1.8 Entity Selection

This QCAD tutorial focuses on the basic selection tools in QCAD. We will cover single entity selection and window selection. We will also have a brief look at the selection toolbar of QCAD.

1.9 Modification

In this QCAD tutorial, we will learn the basics about modification tools. We will look at the tool to move and copy entities and some of the tools for trimming.

1.10 Dimensions

This QCAD tutorial introduces some basic dimensioning tools. We will use the tools for horizontal and vertical dimensions and learn how to adjust the dimension label.

1.11 Blocks

This QCAD tutorial introduces the concept of blocks. In the context of CAD, Blocks are groups of entities. We will learn how to create, edit and use blocks.

1.12 Printing and PDF Export

In this QCAD tutorial, we will print a drawing. We will learn how to print a drawing to scale using the print preview. We will also cover PDF export which is very similar to printing.

Intermediate

2.1 Keyboard Shortcuts

In this QCAD tutorial, we will learn how to use QCAD more efficiently by using keyboard shortcuts. First, we look into shortcuts that are used to start tools. We will also learn how we can efficiently enter tool parameters, for example the distance of a parallel line or the length or angle of a line.

2.2 Texts

In this QCAD tutorial, we will explore the text tool of QCAD. We will show how to create, format and break up texts.

2.3 Offsetting

In this QCAD tutorial, we demonstrate the offset tool of QCAD. We will learn how to offset single entities such as lines, arcs, circles, ellipses or splines. We will also cover how to offset entire contours and multiple selected contours.

2.4 Layouts and Viewports

In this QCAD tutorial, we learn about more advanced printing techniques using layouts and viewports. We explore how to arrange parts of a drawing on a paper for printing and how to include a drawing border.

2.5 Inserting and Aligning Images

In this tutorial, we will learn how to insert and align images in QCAD. In QCAD, we can add images to our drawings. This is useful if we want to trace a scanned plan, use a photo as a guide, or turn a hand-drawn sketch into a CAD drawing. Sometimes, company logos or product photos are also inserted into drawings as images.

2.6 Tracing Images

In this tutorial, we will look into ways to trace or vectorize images in QCAD. Tracing images can be useful for recreating technical drawings from a scan or photo or for vectorizing sketches.

2.7 Selection Filter

In this QCAD tutorial, we check out the selection filter of QCAD. The selection filter is a powerful tool to select entities that match certain criteria. We will learn how to select entities based on their type or their properties.

2.8 Printer Calibration

In this QCAD tutorial, we will calibrate the printer. Printer calibration ensures that drawings printed from QCAD match their intended real-world dimensions.

2.9 Activate Layer of Entity

In this QCAD tutorial, we will learn how to activate layers based on existing entities instead of using the layer list. This way, we can quickly activate the layer of any entity in the drawing by simply moving the mouse pointer over the entity and entering a keyboard shortcut.