Autocad programming is software that is used for 3 dimensional designs and for the purposes of building anything that has 2 or 3 dimensions. This type of design software enables architects, landscapers, jewelry designers, engineers and 3D artists to design a cretion and see it first hand on a computer screen before any work is begun on the idea. Autocad promotes efficiency in that the actual dimensions of a design may be computed and flaws may be detected and changed with very little effort and in very little time. It may be seen on the computer screen before it is actually built, thereby helping to work any foreseeable flaws in design. Autocad's primary function is designing the essential parts of a structure, and is capable of creating designs ranging from car engines to shoes.

Autocad tutorials are found online or in books. Most tutorial books have a cd rom located within the book and attached to the back cover. This Autocad cd rom tutorial can add a visual sense to the explanation of the written word. Online Autocad tutorials may be helpful by covering essential elements in Autocad such as entering data, bitmaps, modifications, scales, units, and any advanced selection process. Autocad tutorials also provide tutoring for drawing techniques, and shadows. Tutorials for Autocad also must tutor in Autocad coupling with Bryce, Photoshop and other programs.

Some Autocad websites also provide free programming enhancements to upload to compliment current Autocad programs and also provide information on Autocad schools for drafintg.