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 2008. 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
- 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
- Printing Concepts
- Creating Viewports
- Setting Up Layouts
- Creating Additional Viewports
- Guidelines for Layouts
Section 2: Printing Your Drawing
- Printing Layouts
- Printing a Check Plot
- DWF Plotting & Viewing
- Publishing Drawing Sets
Section 3: Plotter Setup
- Managing Plotters
- Plot Styles
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
Section 2: Publishing and Customizing Sheet Sets
- Transmitting and Archiving Sheet Sets
- Publishing Sheet Sets
- Customizing Sheet Sets
- Custom Blocks for Sheet Sets
