What is the difference between 2d and 3d AutoCAD? What is the duration of these courses and which are the softwares included in them?

Hi Swati, AutoCAD's 3D is pretty archaic. The 2D is pretty simple to understand. Lines. That's about it. In their version of a 3D model, you can simply extrude your lines from the working plane to some other. It's non paramteric and not very easy to use. Honestly, I applaud you learning 2D first, but don't waste your time with AutoCAD for 3D. You can get a bit of a feel if you use Inventor or Mechanical Desktop (if it still exists) but I would recommend something along the lines of Pro/E or Solidworks for your 3D learning. Standard 2D art focuses on the contrast, rhythm, scale and proportion of a drawing, whereas 3D art looks at the depth and sculpture or the drawing. Examples of 2D art are graphic design, digital imaging and fabric design. Examples of 3D art include animation, sculpting and metal work. The visual contrast between the two types of drawings is a 2D drawing is a flat drawing and a 3D drawing looks like it has jumped off the page. Hope this information helps. Please feel free to revert. Wish you luck.

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