my age is 49 years : I want to learn auto cad version 2006 : it is possible for me give me real advise pls.?

Answer 1

I am 47 and have used programs such as GenericCadd since the mid 80's. 3 year ago I took a class in AutoCadd and earned a certificate.

I assume that you may have had some traditional drafting experience drawing with T-squares and Triangles, or if you were good with geometry you will have an edge picking up CADD. If not you will still find that Cadd is not that difficult, its just another way of drawing. Once you learn it you will wonder how you ever drew without it.

A big advantage to Cadd vs tradional drafting is that you do not have to worry about scaling while drawing. In CADD you draw in full scale, the computer scale the image to fit the screen. This lets you concentrate on what you are drawing rather than the lenght of line on paper. Geometry and previous drafting experience helps as you can use similar techniques from mechanical drafting and geometry to locate a point such as swinging acrs to locate an intersection.

If you take a course at night school you will become proficient enough to easily draw two dimensional drawings within a semester. Add another semester to learn 3 D basics. After that you can spend years learning details and advanced techniques but don't be put off by thi s statement as you can do alot with skils learned within a semester or two.

Do be prepared for sticker shock if you plan on buying Auto Cadd. THere is a cheaper limited version called AutoCadd LT. And if you plan to run AutoCadd at home make sure your PC is capable (Xp/ Vista , speed/graphics, lots of memory)

The links are for the text book used in the course I took (2002) and an updated version by the same author. I suggest that you take a look at the 2D books.

Answer 2

You can learn Autocad at any age! (I am 59, but I work with ACad since the 80's...)
The question is WHAT do you want to do with it?
If you are an architect or mechanical engineer (or any REAL engineer for that matter), AutoCAD is the most powerful program you can get.
Beware: It takes a LONG time to learn it (25 years with it and I am still learning!).
My advices:
- don't take "courses": it is a waste of time and does not teach you what you need.
- take a small introduction course (a few hours, no more), to learn how to move around.
- THEN, fix yourself a target drawing (a house, a garden, a small machine), and try to do it alone.
- When stuck, call on someone who KNOWS it, and get a helping hand for 20 minutes, so you can continue.
Good luck!
ACAD is a wonderful program and I have designed very complex production lines, machines and even aircrafts with in, in 3D.

Answer 3

Yes you are right.

Answer 4

YES.