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Autodesk Quick Start Guides

Fast-track your skills in as little as 90 minutes with these guides. Start right in on the concepts, tools, and functions you need right away.


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Get to know your Autodesk product and jump straight into designing with these quick start guides. Whether you design for architecture, manufacturing, or media and entertainment, start here to begin creating your 2D and 3D models. First-time users of AutoCAD, Revit, Fusion, Inventor, 3ds Max, Maya, and more can start here to become familiar with the interface and functionality of their favorite modeling software.

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Curated List17 tutorials
AutoCAD
Curated List22 tutorials
Revit
Curated List26 tutorials
Civil 3D
Curated List10 tutorials
Fusion
Curated List18 tutorials
Inventor
Curated List16 tutorials
Maya
Curated List14 tutorials
3ds Max

Architecture

Craft high-quality, high-performing designs with a range of conceptual and detailed design tools.

Curated List21 tutorials
Revit, Forma, AutoCAD, 3ds Max, Navisworks Products...
Curated List22 tutorials
Revit
Curated List8 tutorials
Revit LT
Curated List17 tutorials
AutoCAD
Curated List9 tutorials
AutoCAD LT
Curated List15 tutorials
Forma
Curated List14 tutorials
3ds Max
Curated List17 tutorials
ReCap
Curated List8 tutorials
Workshop XR
Curated List10 tutorials
Tandem

Engineering

Create detailed, resilient designs with geospatial context, ensuring standards compliance and project documentation.

Curated List28 tutorials
Revit, Navisworks Products
Curated List8 tutorials
Civil 3D, Navisworks Products, InfraWorks, ReCap
Curated List29 tutorials
Revit, Robot Structural Analysis Professional...
Curated List17 tutorials
AutoCAD
Curated List22 tutorials
Revit
Curated List26 tutorials
Civil 3D
Curated List7 tutorials
InfraWorks
Curated List13 tutorials
InfraWorks
Curated List11 tutorials
Navisworks Products
Curated List10 tutorials
Robot Structural Analysis Professional
Curated List12 tutorials
InfoDrainage
Curated List12 tutorials
InfoWater Pro
Curated List7 tutorials
InfoWater Pro
Curated List17 tutorials
InfoWorks ICM

Construction

Create comprehensive shop deliverables with automated design to detailing workflows for concrete and steel structures fabrication.

Curated List17 tutorials
AutoCAD
Curated List22 tutorials
Revit
Curated List11 tutorials
Navisworks Products
Curated List17 tutorials
ReCap

Collaboration and interoperability

Adopt connected and integrated workflows in a dynamic BIM environment to make your designs more functional and efficient.

Curated List9 tutorials
BIM Collaborate
Curated List13 tutorials
Desktop Connector
Curated List11 tutorials
Navisworks Products
Curated List8 tutorials
Workshop XR
Curated List10 tutorials
Tandem
Curated List17 tutorials
ReCap

Product Design & Manufacturing

Model products intuitively and precisely with advanced 3D design tools that enhance performance, help prevent failures, and create high-fidelity visuals.

Curated List18 tutorials
Inventor
Curated List17 tutorials
AutoCAD
Curated List10 tutorials
Fusion
Curated List15 tutorials
Netfabb
Curated List11 tutorials
Alias Products
Curated List18 tutorials
VRED Products

Media & Entertainment

Develop a scalable, collaborative pipeline for animation, visual effects, or game development.

Curated List14 tutorials
3ds Max
Curated List16 tutorials
Maya
Curated List18 tutorials
Flow Production Tracking
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