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AutoCAD Training Overview
This course is suitable for students comfortable with the basics of creating an AutoCAD drawing, as taught in AutoCAD 2005 Level 1. This course focuses on using efficiency tools including grips and advanced object selection, drawing with complex objects including polylines, regions and advanced text objects, defining blocks and attributes, using external reference files and image files, using layouts and advanced plotting features, using sheet sets, and enhancing productivity with simple customization of AutoCAD.
AutoCAD Training Topics
- Productivity tools
- Advanced object types
- Advanced blocks and attributes
- Referencing and sharing information
- Layouts and plotting
- Sheet sets
- Drawing standards and system setup
- Introduction to customization
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 and Using Named 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
- Self Check: Polylines and Regions
Section 2: Advanced Text Objects
- Using Fields
- Tables
- Controlling the Draw Order
- Self Check: Advanced Object Types
Project Exercises: Advanced Object Types
Module 3: Advanced Blocks and Attributes
Section 1: Advanced Blocks
- Creating Blocks (A Review)
- Special Block Properties
- Creating Blocks for Tool Palettes
- Inserting Multiple Blocks
- Revising Blocks
- 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
- 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
- Self Check: External References
Section 2: Working with Images
- Attaching Raster Images
- Editing Raster Images
- 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
- Controlling Viewport Display
- Creating Additional Viewports
- Annotating Layouts
- Self Check: Working with Layouts
Section 2: Advanced Plotting Features
- Managing Plotters
- DWF Plotting and Viewing
- Publishing Drawing Sets
- Publish to Web
- Plot Styles
- Self Check: Advanced Plotting
Project Exercise: Layouts and Plotting
Module 6: Sheet Sets
Section 1: Introduction to Sheet Sets
- Overview of Sheet Sets
- Creating Sheet Sets
- Creating Sheets in Sheet Sets
- Adding Views to Sheets
- Importing Layouts to Sheet Sets
- Self Check: Introduction to Sheet Sets
Section 2: Publishing and Customizing Sheet Sets
- Transmitting and Archiving Sheet Sets
- Publishing Sheet Sets
- Customizing Sheet Sets
- Custom Blocks For Sheet Sets
- Self Check: Publishing and Customizing Sheet Sets
Project Exercise: Sheet Sets
Module 7: Drawing Standards and System Setup
Section 1: Maintaining Standards
- Drawing Standards
- Managing Layers
- Managing Dimension Styles
- DesignCenter
- 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 8: Introduction to Customization
Section 1: Getting Started with Customization
- Why Customize?
- What Can be Customized?
- Saving Settings in a Profile
- Customizing Tool Palettes
- 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
- Self Check: Loading and Running Custom Components
Skills Assessment
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