Although you will be able to see all the topics in the side menu of the Academy interface (on the left side of the window, as highlighted below), here we will explain the main topics that comprise the individual lessons.

0003.01 - Course topics are listed in the side menu.

Below, you can see the complete list of modules that this course contains:

• 00 - Welcome
• 01 - Getting Started with ARES Kudo
• 02 - First Steps with ARES Kudo
• 03 - Basic Functions to Create and Edit a Drawing
• 04 - Set Up a Drawing
• 05 - Set Up a Sheet
• 06 - Text Options
• 07 - Dimension Options
• 08 - Introduction to Blocks
• 09 - Print and Share
• 10 - Custom Templates

00 - Welcome

This module aims to quickly explain the most important things to know before starting the course. If you want to learn how to download and install the programs, or how to activate a license or trial license, please see: “Read Me First,” the user guide that specifically addresses those topics.

In this module you will learn about:

• The objectives of this course.
• Recommendations for new students, and descriptions of each course module.
• Which elements will appear in the graphical interface of the course.
• How Graebert Academy certificates can benefit your career, and how to earn them.
• What steps you need to follow to get a Graebert account.
• The list of things that you should take into account before tackling the course: “Do you have everything you need to get started?”

01 - Getting Started with ARES Kudo

This module begins with a video that quickly demonstrates the beginning stages of working with ARES Kudo, providing a summary of the topics covered in this course. This introductory video allows you to take a first look at the program, especially if it is new to you.

In this module you will learn about:

• The basics of the ARES Kudo workflow.
  

02 - First Steps with ARES Kudo

This module introduces essential ARES Kudo tools with a hands-on approach, avoiding an overload of initial theory. Through simple yet effective exercises, you’ll learn key functions while becoming familiar with the program.

In this module you will learn how to:

• Start a new drawing.
• Create a directory in the cloud.
• Upload exercises to the cloud.
• Draw and edit basic entities.
• Generate view-only links.

03 - Basic Functions to Create and Edit a Drawing

While CAD programs offer hundreds of commands, mastering a small set of "basic tools" is enough to draw almost anything. These essential commands are used daily and quickly become second nature through frequent practice.

This module introduces these fundamental tools, with step-by-step exercises of varying difficulty to help you practice. Experienced CAD users may find the exercises unnecessary, but can still benefit from understanding how familiar commands from programs like ARES Commander or AutoCAD translate seamlessly to ARES Kudo.

In this module you will learn how to:

• Execute commands via the toolbar, hamburger menu, and command line.
• Navigate command options and dialog boxes.
• Use the Escape (ESC) and Enter keys effectively.
• Create and edit entities.

04 - Set Up a Drawing

ARES Kudo offers two graphical environments: the Cloud Storage Explorer for managing cloud files and directories, and the Drawing Editor, which includes familiar CAD elements like a ribbon, command icons, tool and layer palettes, and the command line.

To draw accurately, users must configure certain elements, such as drawing units and the coordinate system, which depend on the template and individual settings. Though cloud-based, ARES Kudo remains focused on precision, incorporating essential functions for detailed drawing work.

In this module you will learn how to:

• Configure drawing units and understand their impact on sharing entities.
• Identify and customize the coordinate system.
• Create custom views for better drawing interaction.
• Use precision tools for accurate drawing.
• Modify the Model Space background color.
  

05 - Set Up a Sheet

This module explores the evolution of Model Space and Paper Space in CAD, focusing on their implementation in ARES Kudo. While Model Space remains unchanged as the workspace for creating drawings at real size, Paper Space has evolved into multiple tabs called sheets, where layouts are configured. In ARES Kudo, sheets allow for standardized formats like ISO or ANSI, custom paper sizes, and scaled views of drawings for printing or PDF export.

In this module you will learn how to:

• Draw in paper space.
• Configure sheet formats.
• Create views of the drawing in Model Space at different scales.
• Configure annotative scales.
• Use some features of layers to be more productive in paper space.
• Work with blocks in paper space.
  

06 - Text Options

This module explores the crucial role of text in technical drawings and its effective use in ARES Kudo. Text enhances clarity, communicates key information, and adds value to designs, whether through single-line text, multi-line text, block attributes, or tables. Understanding the functions and properties of each type is essential for maximizing their potential.

In this module you will learn how to:

• Create simple texts.
• Configure and save text styles.
• Load new fonts.
• Copy and paste font styles between different drawings.
• Create a template with custom font styles.
  

07 - Dimension Options

This module teaches how to use dimension tools in ARES Kudo and create custom dimension styles. You will learn how to apply dimension tools effectively to ensure accurate and clear drawings, and how to customize dimension styles to meet your project needs. This includes configuring line types, arrow styles, text size, and other parameters for a consistent, professional appearance. 

The module covers different types of dimensions, such as linear, angular, and radial, and teaches you to apply and modify dimension styles to maintain clarity and precision in your drawings.

In this module you will learn how to:

• Use dimension tools to accurately add measurements to your drawings.
• Create custom dimension styles to suit your project needs.
• Customize dimension appearance, including line types, arrow styles, and text size.
• Apply dimension styles consistently across your drawing.
• Modify and update dimension styles to maintain design standards.
• Work with different types of dimensions, such as linear, angular, and radial dimensions.
• Adjust dimension settings to improve clarity and precision in your drawings.
  

08 - Introduction to Blocks

Blocks are essential in CAD drawings, allowing entities to be grouped under a single name for easier management, copying, and updating. In this module, you’ll learn to maximize their functionality and explore how to share blocks using the Trinity Block Library, among other advanced features.

In this module you will learn how to:

• Create blocks and share them with other users.
• Configure and use the Trinity Block Library.
• Use dynamic blocks and custom blocks.
• Rename drawing blocks.
• Create variants of a block from an existing one.
  

09 - Print and Share

In this module, you'll learn to enhance printing and cloud collaboration in ARES Kudo by generating high-quality PDFs, sharing drawings and comments online, and creating QR codes to connect printed plans with their digital versions. You'll also explore creating view-only links and assigning roles like Editor or Viewer for collaborative work. This module provides a foundation for the advanced topics covered in the "Master Online CAD in DWG — Collaboration Tools with ARES Kudo" course.

In this module you will learn how to:

• Print drawings to PDF.
• Generate view-only links and provide access to other users with roles such as Editor or Viewer for collaborative work in the cloud.
• Share drawings and comments using cloud-based collaboration tools.
• Add QR codes to printed plans to link them to their digital versions.
  

10 - Custom Templates

When starting a new drawing in ARES Kudo, you can select a default template, but it’s often necessary to adjust settings like units, text styles, and dimension styles to meet your specific needs. If the projects you work on are often similar to each other, you likely use the same layers, colors, and line weights repeatedly, but are recreating these settings for each new drawing. Creating custom templates can save you time and effort.

In this module you will learn how to:

• Create a custom template.
• Load text and dimension styles.
• Create a list of pre-configured base layers.
• Add blocks to the drawing.
• Load commonly used linetypes and hatch patterns.
• Configure Paper Space sheets for consistent sheets.