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AutoCAD Training Overview
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to create a basic 2D drawing using drawing and editing tools, organize drawing objects on layers, add text and basic dimensions, and prepare to plot. For maximum flexibility, the course is divided into two parts, the first presenting essential skills, the second covering more sophisticated techniques for drawing setup and productivity. The two parts combined fulfill the requirements for Autodesk Level 1.
- Creating a simple drawing
- Making your drawing more precise
- Drawing organization and information
- Creating more complex objects
- Preparing to print
- Annotating your drawing
- Advanced editing features
- Efficient construction techniques
- Drawing setup and utilities
- Drawing project
AutoCAD Training Course Duration
40 hours
AutoCAD Training Course outline
Part 1: Essentials
Module 1: Creating a Simple Drawing
Section 1: Getting Started with AutoCAD
- Starting AutoCAD
- AutoCAD’s Screen Layout
- Command Line & Using the Keyboard
- Using Your Pointing Device
- AutoCAD’s Cartesian Workspace
- Opening an Existing Drawing File
Section 2: Basic Drawing and Editing Commands
- Drawing Lines
- Erasing Objects
- Drawing Lines with Direct Distance Entry & POLAR
- Drawing Rectangles
- Drawing Circles
- Drawing with GRID and SNAP
- Viewing Your Drawing
- Undo
- Saving Your Work
- Exiting AutoCAD
Module 2: Making Your Drawings More Precise
Section 1: Drawing Precision in AutoCAD
- Using Object Snap
- Object Snap Overrides
- Polar Tracking Settings
- Object Snap Tracking
Section 2: Making Changes in the Drawing
- Selecting Object for Editing
- Moving Objects
- Copying Objects
- Rotating Objects
- Scaling Objects
Module 3: Drawing Organization and Information
Section 1: Organizing Your Drawing with Layers
- Creating New Drawings with Templates
- What Are Layers?
- Layer States
- Changing an Object’s Layer
Section 2: Two More Object Types
- Drawing Arcs
- Polylines
- Converting Polylines to Lines and Arcs
- Converting Lines and Arcs to Polylines
Section 3: Getting Information from Your Drawing
- Measuring a Distance
- Measuring an Area
- Information about Objects
Module 4: Creating More Complex Objects
Section 1: Advanced Editing Commands
- Trim
- Extend
- Fillet
- Chamfer
- Offsetting Objects
- Mirroring Objects
- Creating Arrays of Objects
Section 2: Inserting Blocks
- What are Blocks?
- Inserting Blocks
- Using Design Center to Insert Blocks
Module 5: Preparing to Print
Section 1: Setting Up a Layout
- Printing Concepts
- Working in Layouts
- Creating a New Layout
- Guidelines for Layouts
Section 2: Printing Your Drawing
- The PLOT command
- Plot Settings
- Plot Preview
Module 6: Annotating Your Drawing
Section 1: Text
- Adding Multiline Text
- Formatting Multiline Text
- Editing Multiline Text
- Other Text Tools (Optional)
- Spell Checking
Section 2: Hatching
- Hatching
- Editing the Hatch Pattern
Section 3: Adding Dimensions
- Dimensioning Concepts
- Adding Single Dimensions
- Other Dimension Tools
- Quick Dimension (Optional)
- Basic Leaders
- Editing Dimensions
- Selecting a Dimension Style
Part 2: Beyond the Basics
Module 1: Advanced Editing Features
Section 1: Changing an Object’s Length
Section 2: Productivity Tools
- Advanced Object Selection
- Quick Select
- Editing with Grips
Module 2: Efficient Construction Techniques
Section 1: Accurate Positioning
- Coordinate Entry
- Locating Points with Tracking
- Construction Lines
- Placing Reference Points
- Multiple Points
Section 2: Creating and Managing Blocks
- Defining a Block
- Modifying Blocks
- Storing Blocks
- Removing Unused Elements
Module 3: Drawing Setup and Utilities
Section 1: Creating Templates
- Why Use Templates?
- Controlling Units Display
- Creating New Layers
- Creating Text Styles
- Creating Dimension Styles
- Adding Standard Layouts to Templates
- Saving Templates
Section 2: Advanced Viewing Tools (Optional)
- Additional Zoom Options
- Creating & Using Drawing Views
- Creating Multiple Viewports
Module 4: Drawing Projects
- D-sized titleblock (24x36)
- Mechanical Project: Drill Press Base
- Architectural Project: Office Tower
- P&ID Project: Oil Lubrication System
- Civil Project: Warehouse Site
Appendix: Optional Topics
- Polygons
- Donuts
- Ellipses
- Single-Line Text
- Aerial View
- Grouping Objects
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