( 2 Days )
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This course is suitable for students comfortable with the basics of creating an AutoCAD drawing, as taught in AutoCAD Fundamentals. It focuses on using advanced annotation, 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, creating sheet sets, and enhancing productivity with simple customization.
Topics include:
- Advanced annotation
- Advanced blocks and attributes
- Referencing and sharing information
- Sheet sets
- Layouts and plotting
- CAD management
- Introduction to customization
Course Content:
Module 1: Advanced Annotation
Section 1: Advanced Text Objects
Annotation Scale Overview
Using Fields
Controlling the Draw Order
Section 2: Working with Tables
Creating Tables
Modifying Tables
Working with Linked Tables
Creating Table Styles
Module 2: Advanced Blocks and Attributes
Section 1: Dynamic Blocks
Working with Dynamic Blocks
Creating Dynamic Block Definitions
Dynamic Block Authoring Tools
Section 2: Attributes
Inserting Blocks with Attributes
Editing Attribute Values
Defining Attributes
Redefining Blocks with Attributes
Extracting Attributes
Module 3: Referencing and Sharing Information
Section 1: External References
Attaching External References
Modifying External References
Xref Specific Information
Section 2: Other Tools for Collaboration
eTransmit
Hyperlinks
Module 4: 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
Module 5: CAD Management
Section 1: Managing Layers
Working in the Layer Properties Manager
Creating Layer Filters
Setting Up Layer States
Section 2: CAD Standards
CAD Standards Concepts
Configuring Standards
Checking Standards
Layer Translator
Section 3: System Setup
The Options Dialog Box
System Variables
Dynamic Input Settings
Drawing Utilities
Managing Plotters
Plot Styles
Module 6: Introduction to Customization
Section 1: Introduction to Customization
Why Customize?
What Can be Customized?
Creating a Custom Workspace
Section 2: Customizing the User Interface
Using the Customize User Interface (CUI) Dialog Box
Creating Custom Toolbars
Creating Custom Dashboard Panels
Customizing Menus
Keyboard Shortcuts
Section 3: Macros and Custom Routines
Custom Commands and Macros
Running Scripts
Loading Custom Routines
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