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toolintermediate
AutoCAD
2+ years experience
1 projects
Confidence: 7/10
Proficiency Levelintermediate
Skill Evolution
Feb 2015
First Exposure
Used AutoCAD for 2D technical drawings and manufacturing documentation during freelance product design work
Feb 2015
Professional Use
Created detailed 2D drawings and specifications for manufacturing partners, complementing SolidWorks 3D designs
Technical Depth
Core Concepts
- • 2D drafting - Creating precise technical drawings with accurate dimensions and annotations for manufacturing
- • Dimensioning standards - Applying proper GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) for clear manufacturing specifications
- • Layer management - Organizing drawings with logical layer structures for readability and efficient editing
- • Block creation - Creating reusable design elements for common features and symbols
Advanced Topics
- • Technical drawing standards compliance (ISO, ANSI)
- • Annotation and callout best practices
- • Drawing templates for consistent documentation
- • Export formats for manufacturing (DXF, DWG)
Tools & Ecosystem
AutoCAD 2D drafting toolsDimension and annotation toolsPrint and export workflowsDWG file format management
Evidence & Achievements
Key Achievements
- ✓Created manufacturing documentation packages for electronics enclosure projects
- ✓Produced detailed 2D drawings for the self-following luggage prototype
Metrics
- 📊 2+ years of professional AutoCAD usage for technical documentation
Interview Talking Points
- 💬Experience with AutoCAD for creating manufacturing-ready 2D technical drawings
- 💬Used AutoCAD to complement 3D CAD workflows, ensuring clear specifications for production partners
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