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AutoCAD Training Overview
For students comfortable with the basics of creating an AutoCAD drawing as taught in AutoCAD 2004 Level 1, this course focuses on using efficiency tools including grips and advanced object selection; drawing with complex objects including polylines, regions and multilines; defining blocks and attributes; using external reference files and image files; using layouts and advanced plotting features; enhancing productivity with simple customization of AutoCAD; and introduction to AutoCAD's 3D features.
AutoCAD Training Course Duration
32 hours
AutoCAD Training Course outline
Module 1: Productivity Tools
Section 1: Working Efficiently with AutoCAD
- Using the Right-Click Shortcut Menus
- Using the Keyboard Effectively
- Controlling the Drafting Settings (Review)
- Self Check: Working Efficiently with AutoCAD
Section 2: Quick Editing Techniques
- Double-click Editing
- Using Grips Effectively
- Object Selection Tips
- Working in Multiple Drawings
- Self Check: Quick Editing Techniques
Section 3: Viewing What You Need
- Creating & Using Drawing Views
- Creating Multiple Viewports
- Partial Open and Partial Load
- Self Check: Viewing What You Need
Module 2: Advanced Object Types
Section 1: Polylines and Regions
- Using Complex Polylines
- Polylines with Other Commands
- Editing Polylines
- Creating Complex Boundaries
- Working with Regions
- Command Summary
- Self Check: Polylines and Regions
Section 2: Multilines (Optional)
- Drawing with Multilines
- Editing Multilines
- Multiline Styles
- Command Summary
- Self Check: Multilines
Project Exercises: Advanced Object Types
Module 3: Advanced Blocks and Attributes
Section 1: Advanced Blocks
- Blocks and DesignCenter
- Blocks in Tool Palettes
- Multiple Block Insertions
- Creating Local and Global Blocks
- Special Block Properties
- Revising Blocks
- Command Summary
- Self Check: Advanced Blocks
Section 2: Attributes
- What are Attributes?
- Inserting Attributes
- Editing Attribute Values
- Defining Attributes
- Redefining Blocks with Attributes
- Extracting Attributes
- Attribute Strategies
- Command Summary
- Self Check: Attributes
Project Exercises: Advanced Blocks and Attributes
Module 4: Referencing and Sharing Information
Section 1: External References
- Working with External References
- Attachments vs. Overlays
- Working with XREF Layers
- Opening and Editing XREFs
- Binding XREFs
- Clipping an XREF
- Command Summary
- Self Check: External References
Section 2: Working with Images
- Attaching Raster Images
- Editing Raster Images
- Controlling the Draw Order
- Command Summary
- Self Check: Working with Images
Section 3: Other Tools for Collaboration
- eTransmit
- Hyperlinks
- Object Linking and Embedding
- Self Check: Other Tools for Collaboration
Project Exercise: Referencing and Sharing Information
Module 5: Layouts and Plotting
Section 1: Working with Layouts
- Layout Concepts: A Review
- Copying Layouts
- Controlling Viewport Display
- Creating Additional Viewports
- Annotating Layouts
- Command Summary
- Self Check: Working with Layouts
Section 2: Advanced Plotting Features
- Managing Plotters
- DWF Plotting and Viewing
- Publishing Drawing Sheets
- Publish to Web
- Plot Styles
- Self Check: Advanced Plotting
Module 6: Drawing Standards and System Setup
Section 1: Maintaining Standards
- Drawing Standards
- Managing Layers
- Managing Dimension Styles
- Self Check: Maintaining Standards
Section 2: CAD Standards
- CAD Standards Concepts
- Configuring Standards
- Checking Standards
- Layer Translator
- Self Check: CAD Standards
Section 3: System Setup
- The Options Dialog
- Hows and Whys of System Variables
- Drawing Utilities
- Drawing Security
- Self Check: System Setup
Module 7: Introduction to Customization
Section 1: Getting Started with Customization
- Why Customize?
- What Can be Customized?
- Saving Settings in a Profile
- Creating Custom Toolbars
- Customizing the Keyboard
- Writing Macros
- Self Check: Getting Started with Customization
Section 2: Loading and Running Custom Components
- Running Scripts
- Loading Menus
- Programming for AutoCAD
- Using AutoLISP Routines
- Loading and Running VBA Macros
- Command Summary
- Self Check: Loading and Running Custom Components
Module 8: Introduction to 3D
Section 1: Working in 3D
- 3D Concepts
- Types of 3D Objects
- Viewing in 3D
- AutoCAD’s 3D Coordinate System
- Introduction to the User Coordinate System
- Command Summary
- Self Check: Working in 3D
Section 2: Solid Modeling
- Solid Concepts
- Solid Primitives
- Creating Complex Solids
- Command Summary
- Self Check: Solids Modeling
Section 3: Visualization Techniques
- Rendering Concepts
- Adding Materials to the Model
- Scenes and Lighting
- Adding Bitmap Images
- Command Summary
- Self Check: Visualization Techniques
Skills Assessment
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