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.
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.
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Perpetual License: A one-time purchase that allows you to use the software without time limitations. It remains functional as long as the hardware and operating system support it, making it an ideal choice for long-term investment. |
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Subscription License: An annual subscription that includes access to the latest updates, new features, and technical support. If the subscription is not renewed, access to the software is revoked. |
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Network License: Allows multiple users within the same network to access the software. Perfect for organizations needing to manage multiple licenses. Contact [email protected] for more information. |
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Floating License: A flexible licensing option (also known as a concurrent license) that allows a set number of users to share licenses. This is ideal for teams where not all users need access to the software simultaneously. |
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Companion License: One companion license is offered to customers using the current version and is on valid support. Customers can install the program on one companion machine used by the same registered user. This is a courtesy feature used by our customers and is helpful if you want access to the program at both work and home. |
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We offer volume licensing discounts for businesses and educational institutions purchasing multiple licenses. This helps organizations save on costs while equipping their teams with powerful CAD tools. Rates vary based on the number of seats ordered. For more information, please reach out to our sales team at [email protected] |
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Special pricing and licensing options are available for students, educators, and academic institutions. This ensures that future professionals have access to industry-standard tools at an affordable rate. For more information, please reach out to our sales team at [email protected] |
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Free trial versions of TurboCAD® are available for those who want to try out the software before making a purchase. This allows potential customers to evaluate the features and performance of TurboCAD®. |
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Our Maintenance & Support plans are valid for one year from the date of purchase and can be extended annually. These plans provide access to Technical Support and Software and Maintenance Updates (Patches). We highly recommend extending the maintenance plan to ensure continuous access to the latest updates and support. Maintenance & Support Renewal is available for versions up to 5 years old. |
6. Upgrade Policy:
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Upgrades include new and improved features and Maintenance & Support for one year. Upgrades are available for versions up to 5 years old. |
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Customers on active support can request reactivation of their license to another machine in case of hardware failure. This ensures that you can continue using TurboCAD without interruption. |
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1. Refund Policy: We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee on all our products. If you’re not satisfied with your purchase, you can request a full refund* within 30 days of purchase. * Please note that bank fees will be deducted from the refund amount. |
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At TurboCAD®, we are committed to providing our customers with the best value for their investment. Our Price Match Policy ensures that you receive the most competitive pricing available.
Eligibility for Price Match:
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1. Comparable Products: The product must be identical in terms of model, version, and licensing type (e.g., perpetual, subscription). |
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3. Current Offers: The price match request must be made at the time of purchase or within 15 days of your purchase from TurboCAD®. The lower price must be currently available and verifiable. |
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1. Contact Us: Reach out to our customer support team via email at [email protected] with the details of the lower price offer. |
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We encourage you to contact our customer support team if you have any questions or need assistance with a price match request. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we are here to ensure you get the best deal possible.
The 2D Training Guide for TurboCAD Platinum Windows provides all the essential tools to master 2D Drawing and Annotation. Designed for both individual learners and classroom study, this guide offers detailed and illustrated instructions alongside video-animated Work Sessions. Build a full 2D knowledge base through stunning tutorial sessions that use simple, step-by-step illustrated instructions and videos. Learn the entire process—from sketching and annotating to producing multiple layouts—ensuring you can create precise, professional-quality 2D drawings with confidence.
Master 2D Drafting in TurboCAD Platinum: A Complete Guide for All Skill Levels
This guide covers an extensive range of 2D drafting tutorials specifically targeted for the TurboCAD Platinum user.
All you’ll ever need to know about the TurboCAD tools used to construct ALL 2-dimensional drawings, including architectural tools.
Topics include:
UNDERSTANDING THE WORKSPACE
ARCHITECTURAL TOOLS
Over 80 videos are provided in the 8 sessions to provide detailed, step-by-step instructions.
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:
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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.
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.
Powerful Home & Landscape Design for Mac
FloorPlan® Pro is a powerful, professional home and landscape design solution for Windows Desktops. With no experience required, simply drag and drop to plan every phase of your dream home and outdoor living space including cost estimation tools.
Complete Home & Landscape Design
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.
TurboCAD® Mac offers a range of 2D/3D CAD solutions for architects, engineers, designers, and students. Mac Platinum is the top-tier version with advanced drafting, modeling, and rendering tools. Mac Pro supports powerful design workflows, while Mac Deluxe balances ease of use with robust 2D/3D tools, ideal for makers and students. Mac Designer is a simple 2D drafting tool perfect for floor plans and technical drawings. With intuitive features and scalable functionality, TurboCAD® Mac adapts to your needs—bringing your ideas to life with precision and creativity.
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.
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 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.
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.
