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® Professional Windows equips you with the essential 2D and 3D CAD skills to operate TurboCAD® Professional with precision and efficiency. Through easy-to-follow, step-by-step sessions, you’ll seamlessly transition from foundational 2D drafting to advanced 3D modeling and rendering. Perfect for self-paced learners or classroom environments, this guide is designed to empower students, educators, and professionals alike—no prior CAD experience required.
2D and 3D CAD skills
Master TurboCAD® Professional: Your Personal Guide to 2D Drafting & 3D Design Mastery This comprehensive training program provides expert guidance for developing precise 2D technical drawings and transforming them into fully realized 3D models, complete with architectural layouts, photorealistic renders, and print-ready formats.
Master 2D Drafting & Architectural Design with Step-by-Step TurboCAD® Training.
Learn from start to finish how to transform 2D sketches into fully realized 3D models.
Follow detailed illustrated instructions alongside immersive video-animated Work Sessions.
Designed for all skill levels, with no prior experience required.
Updated to latest TurboCAD® version but suitable for any previous edition.
What you will learn
This comprehensive training course takes you from Beginner to Advanced in a single course.
UNDERSTANDING THE BASICS
Starting and setting up a new drawing
creating and saving a drawing template
The Graphical User Interface – Controlling and personalizing the appearance of your workspace
Graphical Information – Using the various Information Palettes
Drawing Aids – Using Layers, Grids, Snap Modes and Constraints for precision input and drawing control
Sketch Tools – All the tools you need to create your sketch geometry including Line & Radial Geometry, Curves and Constraints.
Object Handling – Selecting, manipulating, modifying and transforming sketch objects
Spatial Information – Understanding Coordinate input and Measurement Information
Annotation – Dimensions, Leader Arrows, Tolerances, Surface Roughness, Hatching and Text input
Formatted & External Objects – Includes Groups, Blocks, Libraries and Externally Referenced Objects
Drawing Layouts – Understanding Model & Paper Space layouts, creating & inserting variable scaled viewports & printing
File Utilities – ePack, Print Queue and File Converter
Drawing Utilities – Geo Location, Drawing Compare, Drawing Underlays etc.
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
Inserting an image as an underlay for a floor plan
Drawing Interior & Exterior Walls, Doors, Windows, Drawing a Roof
Splitting and joining Walls
Creating multiple layouts of the design.
MODELING & VISUALIZATION IN THE 3D WORKSPACE
After learning the 2D tools, now proceed to 8 self-paced work sessions which will introduce you to the world of 3D design.
Understanding the 3D Design Environment
Working with the CoordinateSystems
Manipulating, Modifying and Transforming objects in 3-dimensional space
Creating and extruding profiles into solids or surfaces
Building 3D Primitive, Solid and Surface Objects
Modeling techniques using Boolean Facet, Slice tools
Assembling Parts to create full Assemblies
Rendering & Visualization tools to create hyper-realistic renditions of your designs.
INCLUDES:
15 Tutorial Sessions providing step-by-step instructions to take your designs into another dimension.
Format
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.
Access to your content from any mobile device.
Access to updated content and new tutorials.
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:
TurboCAD® Professional or TurboCAD® Platinum Version 20 or newer required to open task/example drawings
Most drawings open in TurboCAD® Deluxe without losing any functionality
Additional Software:
A PDF reader is necessary to view or print example drawings
A 3D graphics accelerator card is recommended for better performance
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.
The materials collection is perfect for applying a unique look to your rendered scenes. They can be used for wall art, throw pillows, custom furniture finishes, and more.
FloorPlan® Home & Landscape Training & Tutorials 2024 is an extensive eBook authored by Patricia Gamburgo, a seasoned architect and an expert in FloorPlan® Home & Landscape software. This guide is designed to assist users of all proficiency levels to effectively utilize the FloorPlan® Home & Landscape 2024 software. Provided in a downloadable PDF format, it includes all the vital resources for comprehending and mastering the software. With this eBook, you can immediately embark on your 3D design endeavors and progress towards becoming proficient.
FloorPlan® is a complete, easy-to-use home and landscape design solution for Windows Desktops. No experience required! Simply drag and drop and FloorPlan® does the work for you so you can focus on the final design.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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