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AutoCAD Training Overview
Students learn how to turn the generic AutoCAD program into a customized package that will maximize the productivity of a specific organization. Topics include customizing for productivity, toolbars and macros, menu customization, DIESEL string expression language, customization and AutoLISP. Meets Autodesk Level III curriculum standards.
AutoCAD Training Topics
- Customization fundamentals
- Creating toolbars
- Menu basics
- Pull-down menus and image menus
- DIESEL
- Customization and programming
AutoCAD Training Course Duration
24 hours
AutoCAD Training Course outline
Module 1: Customization Fundamentals
Section 1: Planning to Customize
- Why Customize?
- What Can You Customize?
- Customization You Already Do
- Documenting Customization
Section 2: Beginning Steps
- Customizing the AutoCAD Environment: Options
- User Profiles
- Customizing Drawing Features: Templates
- Command Line Switches
- Customizing the User Interface: Command Aliases
- Automating Command Sequences: Script Files
- Self Check: Beginning Steps
Module 2: Creating Toolbars
Section 1: Toolbars, Buttons, and Flyouts
- Customizing Toolbars Graphically
- Creating New Toolbar Buttons
- Creating Flyouts
- Self Check: Toolbars, Buttons, and Flyouts
Section 2: Automating Your Work with Macros
- Writing Macros
- Multiple Command Macros
- The SELECT Command in Macros
- Self Check: Menu Macros
Module 3: Menu Basics
- Types of Menu Files
- Loading Partial Menus
- Menu Structure
- Menu Syntax
- Self Check: Menu Files
Section 2: Toolbars and Helpstrings
- Customizing Toolbars in the Menu File
- Helpstrings and Name Tags
- Self Check: Toolbars and Helpstrings
Section 3: Keyboard and Pointing Device Menus
- Accelerator Keys
- Button and Auxiliary Menus
- Tablet Menus (Optional)
- Self Check: Keyboard and Pointing Device Menus
Module 4: Pull-down Menus and Image Menus
Section 1: Pull-down Menus
- Basic Pull-down Menus
- Cascading Submenus
- Shortcut Menus
- Screen Menus (Optional)
- Self Check: Pull-Down Menus
Section 2: Image Tile Menus
- What is an Image Tile Menu?
- Creating Slides and Slide Libraries
- Creating Image Menus
- Self Check: Image Menus
Module 5: DIESEL
Section 1: Understanding DIESEL and MODEMACRO
- What is DIESEL?
- The Status Bar and MODEMACRO
- Using DIESEL with MODEMACRO
- Conditional Macros with DIESEL
- Error Messages
- Self Check: Understanding DIESEL and MODEMACRO
Section 2: Using DIESEL with Menus
- DIESEL Expressions in Menus
- Special Effects for Pull-Down Menus
- Variable Text in a Pull-down Label
- Menu Swapping
- Self Check: Using DIESEL with Menus
Module 6: Customization and Programming
- Loading AutoLISP and VBA Routines
- What Can AutoLISP Do for You?
- AutoCAD and AutoLISP are Two Separate Programs
- Introduction to the Visual LISP Editor
- AutoLISP as Calculator & Informant
- AutoLISP and Parametric Drawing
- AutoLISP and the Drawing Database
- AutoLISP Menu Files
- Self Check: Understanding AutoLISP
Section 2: Introduction to AutoLISP Programming
- AutoLISP Evaluates every Expression
- AutoLISP Distinguishes among Several Data Types
- Every List is Evaluated in the Same Specific Manner
- Assigning a Value to a Symbol
- Executing AutoCAD Commands through AutoLISP
- AutoLISP and AutoCAD's System Variables
- Prompting for User Input
- Self Check: Introduction to AutoLISP Programming
Appendix
- Custom Linetypes
- Multiline Styles
- List of DIESEL Functions
- Additional Information on DIESEL Functions
Skills Assessment
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