Plotting is one of the most important aspects of AutoCAD, and for many students it is also one of the most misunderstood. This course is designed as a one-day survey of plotting and related features in AutoCAD 2007. It is an appropriate class for students upgrading from earlier versions of AutoCAD who need to master new techniques related to plotting, such as page setups, the Publish command, and sheet sets. It is also appropriate for students who need a better understanding of plotting concepts and techniques in AutoCAD.
The course begins with the fundamentals of layouts and proceeds through more advanced or specialized features.
AutoCAD Training Topics
Essentials
- Setting up a layout
- Working with viewports in layouts
- The Plot command
- DWF plotting and publishing
- Plot styles
- Using sheet sets
- Publishing and customizing sheet sets
Prerequisites
Students enrolling in the course should be familiar with AutoCAD fundamentals including layers, blocks, text, and dimensions.
AutoCAD Training Course Duration
8 hours
AutoCAD Training Course outline
Module 1: Layouts and Plotting
Section 1: Setting Up a Layout
- Plotting Concepts
- Working On Layouts
- Creating Layouts
- Guidelines for Layouts
- Self Check: Setting Up a Layout
Section 2: Advanced Viewports and Annotation
- Creating Additional Viewports
- Annotating Layouts
- Self Check: Advanced Viewports and Annotation
Section 3: Plotting Features
- Using the Plot Command
- Managing Plotters
- DWF Plotting and Viewing
- Publishing Drawing Sets
- Plot Styles
- Self Check: Plotting Features
Module 2: 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
- Publishing Sheet Sets
- Transmitting and Archiving Sheet Sets
- Customizing Sheet Sets (Optional)
- Custom Blocks for Sheet Sets (Optional)
- Self Check: Publishing and Customizing Sheet Sets
