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AutoCAD Training Overview
This course introduces the new features of AutoCAD 2004 to users of AutoCAD 2000. It covers changes from the intermediate releases (AutoCAD 2000i and AutoCAD 2002), as well as AutoCAD 2004. The combined changes span a wide range, from the visible interface to the file format, from the new Tool Palettes window to powerful CAD management tools. Based on requests from AutoCAD users, the improvements focus especially on ease of use, teamwork, performance and management.
AutoCAD Training Topics
Essentials
- Interface changes
- Changes to drawing and editing tools
- Annotation and plotting enhancements
- Changes to Blocks, Xrefs, and related tools
- CAD standards and other CAD management tools
AutoCAD Training Course Duration
16 hours
AutoCAD Training Course outline
Module 1: Basic Changes in AutoCAD 2004
Section 1: Interface Changes
- Toolbar and Status Bar Changes
- Selecting Files to Open
- Starting New Drawings
- Using Tool Palettes
- Other Interface Changes
- Customizing Tool Palettes
- Self Check: Interface Changes
Section 2: Drawing and Editing Tools
- Enhancements to Familiar Commands
- Revision Clouds and Wipeouts
- Grip Editing Enhancements
- New Layer Tools
- Self Check: Drawing and Editing Tools
Module 2: Annotation and Plotting
Section 1: Annotation Enhancements
- Using the New Text Editor
- Other New Text Tools
- Associative Dimensioning
- More Colors and Gradient Fills
- Self Check: Annotation Enhancements
Section 2: Plotting Enhancements
- Shaded Viewport Plotting
- Publishing Drawing Sheets
- Express Viewer
- Plot Stamp
- Publish to Web
- Self Check: Plotting Enhancements
Module 3: Blocks, XREFs, and Related Tools
Section 1: Block and Xref Enhancements
- Editing Blocks and Xrefs in Place
- Changes Related to Xrefs
- Reference Manager
- Self Check: Block and Xref Enhancements
Section 2: Related Tools
- eTransmit
- New Attribute Tools
- Purge Dialog
- Hyperlinks
- Self Check: Related Tools
Module 4: CAD Management and Productivity
Section 1: CAD Standards
- CAD Standards Concepts
- Configuring Standards
- Checking Standards
- Layer Translator
- Self Check: CAD Standards
Section 2: Other Management and Productivity Tools
- Drawing Security
- Communication Center and CAD Manager Control Utility
- Customize Dialog
- Other Productivity Enhancements
- Express Tools
- Self Check: Other Management and Productivity Tools
Module 5: Appendix
- System Requirements
- Network CAD Management Tools
- 3D Enhancements
- UCS Icon Properties
- New 3D Orbit Options
- Displaying Material Textures
Skills Assessment
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