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The ultimate AutoCAD® Introduction. In this course we show how to create a basic 2D drawing using drawing and editing tools, organize drawing objects on layers, add text and basic dimensions, and prepare to plot. Using Authorised Autodesk Courseware, PROCAD ensures you receive the best training available.
For maximum flexibility, the course is divided into two parts, the first presenting essential skills, the second covering more sophisticated techniques for drawing setup and productivity.
Designed for the first time user in mind, this course is packed with information and tips on how to get up to speed. Participants are guided through extensive examples and shown what features can assist in the production of CAD drawings.
Emphasis is on complete understanding of the use of AutoCAD commands. The small class sizes are a unique feature of PROCAD training.
Course Overview
- Creating a Simple Drawing
- Making Your Drawings More Precise
- Drawing Organization and Information
- Creating More Complex Objects
- Preparing to Print
- Annotating Your Drawing
- Productivity Tools
- Creating and Organizing Blocks
- Drawing Setup and Utilities
- Drawing Projects
- Productivity Tools
- Advanced Object Types
- Advanced Blocks & Attributes
- Referencing & Sharing Information
- Sheet Sets
- Drawing Standards & System Setup
- Introduction to Customisation
Course Content
Module 1: Creating a Simple Drawing
Section 1: Getting Started with AutoCAD
Starting AutoCAD
AutoCAD’s Screen Layout
Command Prompts and the Keyboard
Using Your Pointing Device
Opening an Existing Drawing File
AutoCAD’s Cartesian Workspace
Section 2: Basic Drawing & Editing Commands
Drawing Lines
Erasing Objects
Drawing Lines with Polar Tracking
Drawing Rectangles
Drawing Circles
Viewing Your Drawing
Undoing and Redoing Actions
Saving Your Work
Command Summary
Module 2: Making Your Drawings More Precise
Section 1: Drawing Precision in AutoCAD
Using Object Snap
Object Snap Overrides
Polar Tracking Settings
Object Snap Tracking
Drawing with SNAP and GRID
Section 2: Making Changes in Your Drawing
Selecting Objects for Editing
Moving Objects
Copying Objects
Rotating Objects
Scaling Objects
Module 3: Drawing Organization and Information
Section 1: Organizing Your Drawing with Layers
Creating New Drawings
What are Layers?
Layer State
Changing an Object’s Layer
Section 2: Two More Object Types
Drawing Arcs Polylines
Converting Polylines to Lines & Arcs
Converting Lines & Arcs to Polylines
Section 3: Getting Information from Your Drawing
Measuring a Distance
Measuring an Area
Information about Objects
Module 4: Creating More Complex Objects
Section 1: Advanced Editing Commands
Trim
Extend
Stretch
Fillet
Chamfer
Section 2: Duplication Commands
Offsetting Objects
Mirroring Objects
Creating Arrays of Objects
Command Summary
Self Check: Duplication Commands
Section 3: Inserting Blocks
What are Blocks?
Inserting Blocks from Tool Palettes
Inserting Blocks with INSERT
Module 5: Preparing to Print
Section 1: Setting Up a Layout
Printing Concepts
Working in Layouts
Creating a New Layout
Copying a Layout
Guidelines for Layouts
Section 2: Printing Your Drawing
PLOT Command
Plot Preview
Module 6: Annotating Your Drawing
Section 1: Text
Adding Multiline Text
Formatting Multiline Text
Editing Multiline Text
Section 2: Hatching
Hatching
Editing the Hatch Pattern
Section 3: Adding Dimensions
Dimensioning Concepts
Adding Single Dimensions
Other Dimension Tools
Quick Dimension (Optional)
Adding Leaders
Editing Dimensions
Selecting a Dimension Style
Module 7: Productivity Tools
Section 1: Selection Sets
Advanced Object Selection
Quick Select
Editing with Grips
Section 2: Accurate Positioning
Coordinate Entry
Locating Points with Tracking
Construction Lines
Placing Reference Points
Module 8: Creating and Organizing Blocks
Section 1: Creating Blocks
Defining a Block
Creating Global Blocks
Editing Blocks
Removing Unused Elements
Section 2: Blocks in Tool Palettes
Adding Blocks to Tool Palettes
Modifying Tool Properties in Tool Palettes
Module 9: Drawing Setup and Utilities
Section 1: Creating Templates
Why Use Templates?
Controlling Units Display
Creating New Layers
Creating Text Styles
Creating Dimension Styles
Adding Standard Layouts to Templates
Saving Templates
Section 2: Advanced Viewing Tools (Optional)
Additional Zoom Options
Creating & Using Named Views
Creating Multiple Viewports
Module 10: Productivity Tools
Section 1: Working Efficiently with AutoCAD
Using the Right-Click Shortcut Menus
Using the Keyboard Effectively
Controlling the Drafting Settings (Review)
Creating Tool Palettes
Section 2: Quick Editing Techniques
Working with Properties
Using Grips Effectively
Working in Multiple Drawings
Module 11: Advanced Object Types
Section 1: Polylines and Regions
Using Complex Polylines
Polylines with Other Commands
Editing Polylines
Creating Complex Boundaries
Working with Regions
Section 2: Advanced Text Objects
Using Fields
Creating Tables
Tables Modifications and Styles
Controlling the Draw Order
Module 12: 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 13: Referencing and Sharing Information
Section 1: External References
Working with External References
Xref Layers
Opening and Editing Xrefs
Binding Xrefs
Clipping an Xref
Attaching Raster Images
Section 2: Other Tools for Collaboration
eTransmit
Hyperlinks
Module 14: Layouts and Plotting
Section 1: Working with Layouts
Layout Concepts: A Review
Controlling Viewport Display
Creating Additional Viewports
Annotating Layouts
Section 2: Advanced Plotting Features
Managing Plotters
DWF Plotting and Viewing
Publishing Drawing Sets
Plot Styles
Module 15: 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 16: Drawing Standards and System Setup
Section 1: Maintaining Standards
Drawing Standards
Managing Layers
Managing Dimension Styles
DesignCente
Section 2: CAD Standards
CAD Standards Concepts
Configuring Standards
Checking Standards
Layer Translator
Section 3: System Setup
The Options Dialog
System Variables
Dynamic Input Settings
Drawing Utilities
Module 17: Introduction to Customization
Section 1: Customizing the User Interface
Why Customize?
What Can be Customized?
Setting Up Workspaces
Creating Custom Toolbars
Customizing Menus
Keyboard Shortcuts
Section 2: Macros and Custom Routines
Custom Commands and Macros
Running Scripts
Loading Custom Routines
Skills & Certificates
Prequisites:
No prior CAD knowlege required