AutoCAD 2007 Level 1
AutoCAD Training Overview

Upon completion of AutoCAD 2007 Level 1, 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 AutoCAD Level 1.

AutoCAD Training Topics

Essentials

  • Understanding the AutoCAD workspace and user interface 
  •  Using basic drawing, editing, and viewing tools 
  •  Organizing drawing objects on layers 
  •  Inserting reuseable symbols (blocks) 
  •  Preparing a layout to be plotted 
  •  Adding text, hatching, and dimensions 
Beyond the Basics
  • Using more advanced editing and construction techniques 
  •  Creating local and global blocks 
  •  Setting up layers, styles, and templates 
 AutoCAD Training Course Duration


40 hours


AutoCAD Training Course outline


Essentials: Module 1: Creating a Simple Drawing
    Section 1: Getting Started with AutoCAD

    • Starting AutoCAD
    • AutoCAD’s Screen Layout
    • Command Prompts and the Keyboard
    • Using Your Pointing Device
    • Opening an Existing Drawing File
    • AutoCAD’s Cartesian Workspace
    • Self Check: Getting Started with AutoCAD
    Section 2: Basic Drawing & Editing Commands

    • Drawing Lines
    • Erasing Objects
    • Drawing Lines with Polar Tracking
    • Drawing Rectangles
    • Drawing Circles
    • Viewing Your Drawing
    • Undoing and Redoing Actions
    • Saving Your Work
    • Command Summary
    • Self Check: Basic Drawing & Editing Commands
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
    • Drawing with SNAP and GRID
    • Command Summary
    • Self Check: Drawing Precision
    Section 2: Making Changes in Your Drawing

    • Selecting Objects for Editing
    • Moving Objects
    • Copying Objects
    • Rotating Objects
    • Scaling Objects
    • Command Summary
    • Self Check: Making Changes to Your Drawing

      Project Exercises: Making Your Drawings More Precise
Module 3: Drawing Organization and Information
    Section 1: Organizing Your Drawing with Layers

    • Creating New Drawings With Templates
    • What are Layers?
    • Layer State
    • Changing an Object’s Layer
    • Using Extra Layer Tools
    • Command Summary
    • Self Check: Organizing Your Drawing with Layers
    Section 2: Two More Object Types

    • Drawing Arcs
    • Drawing Polylines
    • Converting Polylines to Lines & Arcs
    • Converting Lines & Arcs to Polylines
    • Command Summary
    • Self Check: Two More Object Types
    Section 3: Getting Information From Your Drawing

    • Measuring Distances
    • Measuring Areas
    • Information about Objects
    • Command Summary
    • Self Check: Getting Information from Your Drawing

      Project Exercises: Drawing Organization and Information
Module 4: Creating More Complex Objects
    Section 1: Advanced Editing Commands

    • Trim
    • Extend
    • Stretch
    • Fillet
    • Chamfer
    • Command Summary
    • Self Check: Advanced Editing Commands
    Section 2: Duplication Commands

    • Offsetting Objects
    • Mirroring Objects
    • Creating Arrays of Objects
    • Command Summary
    • Self Check: Duplication Commands
    Section 3: Inserting Blocks

    • What are Blocks?
    • Inserting Blocks from Tool Palettes
    • Inserting Blocks with INSERT
    • Self Check: Inserting Blocks

      Project Exercises: Creating More Complex Objects
Module 5: Preparing to Print
    Section 1: Setting Up a Layout

    • Printing Concepts
    • Working in Layouts
    • Creating a New Layout
    • Copying a Layout
    • Guidelines for Layouts
    • Command Summary
    • Self Check: Setting Up a Layout
    Section 2: Printing Your Drawing

    • PLOT Command
    • Plot Preview
    • Command Summary
    • Self Check: Printing Your Drawing

      Project Exercises: Preparing to Print
Module 6: Annotating Your Drawing
    Section 1: Text

    • Adding Multiline Text
    • Formatting Multiline Text
    • Editing Multiline Text
    • Command Summary
    • Self Check: Text
    Section 2: Hatching

    • Hatching
    • Editing the Hatch Pattern
    • Command Summary
    • Self Check: Hatching
    Section 3: Adding Dimensions

    • Dimensioning Concepts
    • Adding Single Dimensions
    • Other Dimension Tools
    • Quick Dimension (Optional)
    • Adding Leaders
    • Editing Dimensions
    • Selecting a Dimension Style
    • Command Summary
    • Self Check: Adding Dimensions

      Project Exercises: Annotating Your Drawing
Skills Assessment
    • AutoCAD 2007 Level 1 Essentials Skills Assessment
 Beyond the Basics:

Module 1: Productivity Tools
    Section 1: Selection Sets

    • Advanced Object Selection
    • Additional Layer Tools
    • Quick Select
    • Editing with Grips
    • Command Summary
    • Self Check: Selection Sets
    Section 2: Accurate Positioning

    • Coordinate Entry
    • Locating Points with Tracking
    • Construction Lines
    • Placing Reference Points
    • Command Summary
    • Self Check: Accurate Positioning

      Project Exercises: Productivity Tools
Module 2: Creating and Organizing Blocks
    Section 1: Creating Blocks

    • Creating Local Blocks
    • Creating Global Blocks
    • Editing Blocks
    • Removing Unused Elements
    • Command Summary
    • Self Check: Creating Blocks
    Section 2: Blocks in Tool Palettes

    • Adding Blocks to Tool Palettes
    • Modifying Tool Properties in Tool Palettes
    • Command Summary
    • Self Check: Blocks in Tool Palettes

      Project Exercises: Creating and Organizing Blocks
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
    • Command Summary
    • Self Check: Creating Templates
    Section 2: Advanced Viewing Tools (Optional)

    • Additional Zoom Options
    • Creating & Using Named Views
    • Creating Model Space Viewports
    • Command Summary
    • Self Check: Advanced Viewing Tools

      Project Exercises: Drawing Setup and Utilities
Module 4: Drawing Projects
    • D-sized Title Block (36x24)
    • Mechanical Project: Drill Press Base
    • Architectural Project: Office Tower
    • P&ID Project: Oil Lubrication System
    • Civil Project: Warehouse Site
 Appendix: Optional Topics
    • Break and Join
    • Polygons
    • Donuts
    • Ellipses
    • Single-Line Text
    • Other Text Tools
 Skills Assessment
    • AutoCAD 2007 Level 1 Beyond the Basics Skills Assessment
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