PROCAD

AutoCAD Customisation
(1 Day )
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This course is designed for the AutoCAD user who requires comprehensive training on customizing AutoCAD tool palettes and the user interface, and working with Customize User Interface file types.

Customization of tool palettes can increase productivity by placing the most commonly used commands and objects in a single place. Additionally, tailoring the user interface to contain the commands, menus, and palettes that are commonly used during daily drafting tasks is another important key to improving productivity.

Hands-on exercises throughout the course.

Objectives

The primary objective of this courseware is to teach students powerful tools and techniques for tailoring the AutoCAD user interface, including the creation and management of custom tool palettes.

Who Should Attend

This courseware is designed for the intermediate-level user of AutoCAD.

Prerequisites

It is recommended that students have a working knowledge of:

    • The current or a previous release of AutoCAD;
    • Creating and editing basic AutoCAD objects;
    • Microsoft® Windows® XP or Microsoft® Windows® 2000.

    Course Outline

    Customizing AutoCAD
    • Using Workspaces
    • Customising the Keyboard
    • Customising Toolbars
    • Creating Double-Click Actions
    • Customising Menus
    • Migrating Customisation Files
    Custom Scripts and Objects
    • Using Script Files
    • Creating Linetypes and Hatch Patterns
    • Creating Custom Shapes
    • Loading Custom Applications
    • Project Exercise: Customise AutoCAD
    Creating Custom Tool Palettes
    • Tool Palettes
    • Creating Custom Tool Palettes
    • Organizing Tool Palettes
     
    Managing Custom Tool Palettes
      • Managing Tool Palettes
      • Sharing Tool Palettes
      • Project Exercise: Customising Tool Palettes

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