3 day course
Prerequisite: This course is designed for the new user of AutoCAD. No previous CAD experience is necessary, however, drafting, design, or engineering experience is a plus. A working knowledge of Microsoft Windows is required.
Objectives:
The primary objective of this course is to teach the student the basic commands necessary for professional 2D drawing, design, and drafting using AutoCAD.
Upon completion of the course, the student will:
Become familiar with the AutoCAD user interface.
Understand the fundamental concepts and features of AutoCAD
Use the precision drafting tools in AutoCAD to develop accurate technical drawings.
Present drawings in a detailed and visually impressive manner.
Develop a level of comfort and confidence with AutoCAD through hands-on experience.
Course outline
AutoCAD Tour
Launching AutoCAD
The Working Environment
Navigating AutoCAD
Working with AutoCAD Files |
Basic Drawing
Data Input
Creating Basic Objects
Object Tracking
Polar Tracking
Object Snaps
Function Keys
Displaying AutoCAD Objects |
Annotation Using AutoCAD Objects
Style Command
MTEXT
Introduction to Fields
Adding Text to your Drawing
Text Editing
Spell Checking |
Making Change to AutoCAD Objects
Object Selection
Move Command
Copy Command
Rotate Command
Trim Command
Extend Command
Offset Command
Lengthen Command
Break Command
Stretch Command
Mirror Command
Array Command
Fillet Command
Chamfer Command
Undo Command
Scale Command
Using Match Properties
The Properties Palette
Grips |
Layers and Inquiry
Organizing AutoCAD Objects
Layers Overview
Layers Pull-down Menu
Layer Properties Manager
Layer Previous
Make Object Layer Current
Layer Commands
Inquiry Commands
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Dimensioning
Basic Dimensioning Concepts
Creation of Dimension Styles
Dimensioning Toolbar
Editing Dimensions
Hatch Objects
Hatching
Boundary Hatching
Hatch Command
Hatch Editing |
Introduction to Layouts
Overview
Create a Layout
Copying a Layout
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Reusable AutoCAD Content
AutoCAD DesignCenter
Tool Palettes
Content Creation |
Additional Drawing Objects
Polylines
Polygons
Spline
Ellipse
Construction Line
Ray
Introduction to Tables
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Plot Drawing
Introduction to Layouts
Create a Layout
Copying a Layout
Plotting and Publishing Concepts
Plotting from Model Space
Working with Layouts
Using PC3 Files
Color Dependent Style Tables
Named Plot Style Tables
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Template Drawing Creation
Creating a Template Drawing
Use of Template Drawings
Layouts in Templates |
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