TurboCAD®’s training guides equip users with essential tools for mastering CAD workflows. Whether creating precise 2D drawings or detailed 3D models, these programs offer step-by-step tutorials, video animations, and hands-on exercises, simplifying complex design processes. Suitable for beginners and professionals, they cover architectural drafting, advanced 3D modeling, and photorealistic rendering while ensuring proficiency in TurboCAD® Deluxe, Professional, or Platinum.
Each guide includes the Introduction to TurboCAD® Training Guide, which is also available separately for those who want a standalone introduction to TurboCAD® before advancing to more comprehensive training. Fully compatible with latest and prior versions, these guides adapt to various learning styles, making professional design accessible.
The 2D/3D Training Guide for TurboCAD® Deluxe Windows is the ultimate resource for mastering CAD design, combining precision and creativity through structured, intuitive learning. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced user, this guide breaks down 2D drafting and 3D modeling into clear, step-by-step sessions enriched with video animations and hands-on exercises. Designed for both self-study and classroom use, the program adjusts to your learning pace, providing printable templates, downloadable project files, and real-world examples that bridge theory with practical application. This training enables you to create detailed technical drawings, dynamic 3D models, and photorealistic renders, while building the confidence to tackle any design challenge with professional results.
Master TurboCAD® Deluxe: Complete 2D/3D Training for Beginners to Pros
This comprehensive training program delivers 17 in-depth Tutorial Work Sessions, meticulously curated to cover every critical tool in TurboCAD® Deluxe. From foundational 2D sketching to advanced 3D modeling and rendering, you’ll learn:
A newly expanded course for TurboCAD® Deluxe using a selection of the most popular TurboCAD® sessions across the entire TurboCAD® Training Program series, all compatible with TurboCAD® Deluxe.
UNDERSTANDING THE WORKSPACE
ARCHITECTURAL TOOLS
3D DESIGN & VISUALIZATION
RENDERING & VISUALIZATION
Bring your designs to life using the amazing rendering and visualization tools.
This training program is delivered in a user-friendly, browser-based format, allowing learners to follow each session sequentially or access specific topics as a quick reference.
Each video tutorial includes a printable and downloadable drawing, enabling users to work with sample designs and create their own projects.
The tutorials provide step-by-step instructions, guiding users through the entire drawing process—from initial sketch to final layout—complete with dimensions, text annotations, and multiple drawing views for a fully completed design.
Operating System: Windows® 11, 10, 8, 7, Vista, or XP
Processor: Pentium or newer
Memory (RAM): At least 256 MB
Storage: Minimum 40 MB of free hard disk space
Input Devices: Mouse with a scroll wheel recommended
Display: Super VGA monitor with a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher
Color Depth: Supports at least 32-bit color for better graphics quality
Internet Browser: Compatible with Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, or Safari
TurboCAD Compatibility:
Additional Software:
Enhanced Rendering Capabilities with LightWorks® Plug-in
The LightWorks® Plug-in for TurboCAD® significantly improves lighting, luminance, and photorealistic rendering capabilities, resulting in more robust and high-powered renders. Integrating directly with the TurboCAD® Material Editor and Design Director, this plug-in works exclusively with TurboCAD® Platinum, Pro, and Deluxe.
FloorPlan® offers an intuitive set of tools for homeowners, designers, and DIYers. Whether remodeling, designing your dream home, or planning outdoor spaces, FloorPlan® makes it easy with drag-and-drop simplicity. Choose from Pro, Deluxe, Instant Architect, or Express—each designed to turn ideas into reality. No experience needed—just start designing with powerful features like cost estimation, step-by-step guides, and 3D visualization. FloorPlan® is your perfect partner for any home design project.
DesignCAD™ offers powerful yet easy-to-use 2D/3D CAD tools for beginners, hobbyists, and professionals. DesignCAD™ 3D Max combines intuitive 2D drafting with advanced 3D modeling, rendering, animation, and 3D printing support—ideal for both learning and pro projects. It supports AutoCAD® files for smooth compatibility. For 2D-focused users, DesignCAD™ 2D Express provides a simple interface with hundreds of drafting tools, perfect for technical drawings and layouts. DesignCAD™ helps bring your ideas to life with precision and ease.
Elite 2D/3D CAD Software
TurboCAD® for Windows offers versatile CAD tools for engineers, architects, designers, and hobbyists. With Platinum, Professional, Deluxe, and Designer versions, it suits all skill levels. Platinum includes advanced 3D modeling, ACIS® solids, and rendering. Professional combines 2D/3D design with strong file support. Deluxe is great for beginners or small businesses, while Designer is ideal for basic 2D drafting. With intuitive tools, tutorials, and wide file compatibility, TurboCAD® delivers precision and creativity for all your design needs.
Ensure Continuous Excellence with Our Maintenance & Support Renewal
We understand the importance of keeping your products running smoothly and efficiently. Our Maintenance & Support plans are designed to provide you with the peace of mind that comes from knowing you have access to the latest patches and dedicated technical support.
Welcome to the 2D Training Guide for TurboCAD® Platinum Windows—your essential resource for mastering precise 2D drafting and annotation. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced user, this guide provides step-by-step tutorials, illustrated instructions, and immersive video-animated Work Sessions to enhance your skills. Learn the entire process, from sketching and annotating to producing professional layouts, ensuring confidence in TurboCAD® Platinum’s powerful tools. With detailed instructions and over 80 video tutorials, this guide enables users to create precise, high-quality 2D drawings with ease. Fully compatible with the latest and prior versions, it adapts to various learning styles, making CAD design more accessible than ever.
Enhanced Rendering Capabilities with LightWorks® Plug-in
The LightWorks® Plug-in for TurboCAD® significantly improves lighting, luminance, and photorealistic rendering capabilities, resulting in more robust and high-powered renders. Integrating directly with the TurboCAD® Material Editor and Design Director, this plug-in works exclusively with TurboCAD® Platinum, Pro, and Deluxe.
Quickly Create Repeating Patterns
The Hatch Pattern Creator, already included in TurboCAD® Platinum and Pro, is now available as an add-on for TurboCAD® Deluxe and Designer users. Design and save repeating patterns. Enhance your designs with custom brush patterns.
30+ Million Parts, Symbols and Models
CADsymbols® significantly boosts your productivity with over 30 million standard parts, symbols, and models for architectural, mechanical, electronic, and electrical drafting and design. This extensive library provides both 2D symbols and freely revolving 3D models, supporting both metric and imperial measurements, making it perfect for professionals who want to download complex symbols directly into their drawings instead of creating them from scratch.
Civil Design Suite for TurboCAD® is a plug-in that enhances your TurboCAD® Software (Deluxe, Pro or Platinum versions) with tools for road design and analysis, surveying and data collection, construction documentation, map production, storm and sanitary analysis and much more.
Animate your TurboCAD® designs.
AnimationLab Plug-in for TurboCAD® is easy-to-use software for creating professional-looking animations from your TurboCAD® designs. Use single click animation features to quickly enhance your work, or access high-end animation features for professional presentations.
Welcome to the 2D Training Guide for TurboCAD® Platinum Windows—your essential resource for mastering precise 2D drafting and annotation. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced user, this guide provides step-by-step tutorials, illustrated instructions, and immersive video-animated Work Sessions to enhance your skills. Learn the entire process, from sketching and annotating to producing professional layouts, ensuring confidence in TurboCAD® Platinum’s powerful tools. With detailed instructions and over 80 video tutorials, this guide enables users to create precise, high-quality 2D drawings with ease. Fully compatible with the latest and prior versions, it adapts to various learning styles, making CAD design more accessible than ever.
Fast, Affordable, and Secure PDF Solution
TurboPDF 4 is a feature-rich PDF solution that can be used to produce professional-looking PDF documents quickly, affordably, and securely. Create, view, and edit PDF documents, scan and OCR, mark up, convert and export to multiple formats, encrypt to secure, digitally sign, and more.
TurboCAD®’s training guides provide step-by-step tutorials, video animations, and hands-on exercises to help users master 2D drafting, 3D modeling, and rendering. Ideal for both beginners and professionals, the guides cover architectural design and advanced modeling using TurboCAD® Deluxe, Professional, or Platinum. Each includes the Introduction to TurboCAD® Training Guide, also available separately. Compatible with the latest and previous versions, these guides suit various learning styles and simplify complex CAD workflows.
Analyze Deflection & Stresses
The Beam Analysis Tool is a Plug-In for TurboCAD® Platinum and Pro for Windows, offering comprehensive analysis of deflection and stresses on simply supported beams under direct forces. Its intuitive interface ensures immediate productivity, while advanced features provide flexibility in problem definition.
Unlock the full potential of your design process with Copilot, the AI-driven companion seamlessly integrated into TurboCAD®. This integrated AI tool streamlines navigation, expedites your project's progress, and enhances your design endeavors with insightful analysis. Copilot supports two levels: TurboCAD® Copilot Help and TurboCAD® Copilot Professional.
TurboCAD®’s training guides equip users with essential tools for mastering CAD workflows. Whether creating precise 2D drawings or detailed 3D models, these programs offer step-by-step tutorials, video animations, and hands-on exercises, simplifying complex design processes. Suitable for beginners and professionals, they cover architectural drafting, advanced 3D modeling, and photorealistic rendering while ensuring proficiency in TurboCAD® Deluxe, Professional, or Platinum.
TurboCAD®’s training guides equip users with essential tools for mastering CAD workflows. Whether creating precise 2D drawings or detailed 3D models, these programs offer step-by-step tutorials, video animations, and hands-on exercises, simplifying complex design processes. Suitable for beginners and professionals, they cover architectural drafting, advanced 3D modeling, and photorealistic rendering while ensuring proficiency in TurboCAD® Deluxe, Professional, or Platinum.
Design and Build Custom Furniture with Precision & Ease
TurboCAD® Furniture Maker 23 is a versatile plug-in designed for TurboCAD® Deluxe, Pro, and Platinum. It streamlines the creation and production of custom cabinets and furniture, offering advanced size configuration, extensive material options, intuitive functionality, and specialized tools for ceiling design to bring your ideas to life.
Export TurboCAD® 3D Models to 3D PDF
The U3D and PDF 3D Plug-In, already included in TurboCAD® Platinum, is now available as an add-on for TurboCAD® Pro or Deluxe users. This Plug-In enables the Export of 3D models to U3D and PDF 3D Formats. These 3D objects can be interactively visualized using Acrobat Reader, allowing recipients to view and manipulate the models without needing specialized CAD software. Save and share your work in 3D PDF, accessible to anyone with the free Adobe® Acrobat Reader.
The Professional Machine Shop Solution
The CAM Plug-in for TurboCAD Platinum is the machinist’s choice for 2.5D CAD. This powerful plug-in generates native G-code for your machining equipment with no need for a post-processor. It includes a built-in communication module that allows you to set up your CNC controller effortlessly!
Enhanced Rendering Capabilities with RedSDK® Plug-in
The RedSDK® Plug-in for TurboCAD® significantly enhances the program’s lighting, luminance, and photorealistic rendering capabilities, providing a more robust and high-powered rendering solution. Integrating directly with the TurboCAD® Material Editor and Design Director, this plug-in works exclusively with TurboCAD® Platinum, Pro, and Deluxe.
