====== Tutorials ======

Tutorials provide step by step examples on how to create drawings for a specific purpose. Tutorials supplement the [[https://librecad.readthedocs.io/en/latest/index.html|User Manual]], particularly the [[https://librecad.readthedocs.io/en/latest/guides/index.html|User Guides]]. A tutorial doesn’t require a full understanding of the commands used, but provides sufficient detail to allow the user to complete the drawing.

Be aware that LibreCAD functionality and interface has changed over time but some things are still demonstrated well in an old interface. Look for tutorials in your preferred language.

Over time more tutorials will be added to this wiki but at the start the links go to the old wiki. Feel free to add tutorial or video links with a brief description including the LibreCAD version used.

Navigate within this page using the table of contents on the top right side of this page.


===== Video =====

Watch [[https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=librecad&sp=CAISAhAD|YouTube tutorials]], the most recently uploaded videos are at the start of the list


===== Classic step by step tutorials =====

==== Brief Overview ====
  * [[https://wiki.librecad.org/index.php?title=LibreCAD_Brief_Overview|Brief Overview]]
  * [[Tutorial:Simple_Template|Simple Template]]


==== Basics ====
  * [[https://www.howtoforge.com/tutorial/getting-started-with-librecad/|Getting Started with LibreCAD]]
  * Starting to draw: [[Tutorial:carport|carport]] example
  * [[https://wiki.librecad.org/index.php?title=Measure_Areas|Measure areas on a map]]
  * [[https://heikell.fi/downloads/LibCAD_220rc1.pdf|LibreCAD for Real Dummies a free option for Computer Aided Design]] - V2.2.0-rc1, Section 3 has 6 exercises
==== Intermediate ====
  * {{ :tutorials:draw_a_little_house.zip |Let's draw a little house}} - V2.0
  * [[https://wiki.librecad.org/index.php?title=LibreCAD_users_Manual#Isometric_Grid|Isometric Grid]] - V2.0
  * The [[https://wiki.librecad.org/index.php?title=Spline_tutorial_1|Spline Dolphin Tutorial]] shows how to draw a spline then the [[https://wiki.librecad.org/index.php?title=Spline_tutorial_2|Spline Second Tutorial]] shows some of the detail to be aware of. It is assumed you are familiar with basic LibreCAD commands like: //draw points//, //draw lines//, //draw polylines//, and //move/copy//.
  * [[https://wiki.librecad.org/index.php?title=LibreCAD_Quick_Start_Guide/Creating_Your_Own_Template|Creating Your Own Template]]
  * [[https://wiki.librecad.org/index.php?title=A_short_manual_for_use_from_the_command_line|A short manual for use from the command line]] - old
  * {{ :tutorials:librecad_manuel_formation.pdf |Draw a house - Dessiner une maison - Tutorial in French}} - {{ :tutorials:librecad_manuel_formation en-US.pdf |French text translated to English}}

==== Advanced ====
  * Parameterised drawing is not available but [[https://wiki.librecad.org/index.php?title=Pseudo-Scripting_With_Excel|Pseudo Scripting with Excel]] is close - V2.0. Could be automated with https://github.com/kozbot/kecb, perhaps with https://openpyxl.readthedocs.io under python.