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Introduction to AutoCAD

 

Duration:  24 Hours

Price:  $825.00

Course Level:  Introduction

Class Dates: Classes are constantly forming

Class times are set for each time zone in the US, Europe & Australia 

Half day, evening and weekend classes
are available to fit your busy schedule.


"I am confident in my newly acquired skills. Without hesitation I would recommend this method of learning to others in my field and similar fields as a great way to acquire new skills.  Megan Meyers, Associate Designer

"This was the best training experience that I have had during my long professional career. The personal attention to my training, questions and methods in the e-learning format was just perfect. This e-training session is head and shoulders above any others, no question, not doubt. My professional abilities have increased substantially from the level at which I began the e-training session.  -  Hank Heidt - Facilities Director for the National Center for State Courts

 

Introduction to AutoCAD

 

 

Description:

Designed for those new to AutoCAD® / AutoCAD LT® who require comprehensive training. This class incorporates the features, commands and techniques for creating, editing and printing drawings with AutoCAD 2012, AutoCAD 2011, AutoCAD LT 2012 and AutoCAD LT 2011.

 

Objective:

The main objective is to teach you the basic commands necessary for professional 2D drawing, design and drafting using AutoCAD / AutoCAD LT. After completing this course, you will be able to: navigate the user interface, use the fundamental features of AutoCAD / AutoCAD LT, use the precision drafting tools to develop accurate technical drawings and present drawings in a detailed and visually impressive manner.

prerequisites:

This course is designed for the new AutoCAD user.  It is recommended that you have a working knowledge of drafting, design or engineering principles and experience with Microsoft® Windows®.


Course Outline

 

   Getting Started with AutoCAD

  • Starting AutoCAD
  • AutoCAD’s User Interface
  • Working with Commands
  • AutoCAD’s Cartesian Workspace
  • Opening an Existing Drawing File
  • Viewing Your Drawing
  • Saving Your Work

 

   Basic Drawing & Editing Commands

  • Drawing Lines
  • Erasing Objects
  • Drawing Lines with Polar Tracking
  • Drawing Rectangles
  • Drawing Circles
  • Undo and Redo Actions

 

   Drawing Precision in AutoCAD

  • Using Running Object Snaps
  • Using Object Snap Overrides
  • Polar Tracking at Angles
  • Object Snap Tracking
  • Drawing with Snap and Grid (Optional)

 

 

   Making Changes in Your Drawing

  • Selecting Objects for Editing
  • Moving Objects
  • Copying Objects
  • Rotating Objects
  • Scaling Objects
  • Mirroring Objects
  • Editing with Grips

 

   Organizing Your Drawing with Layers

  • Creating New Drawings With Templates
  • What are Layers?
  • Layer States
  • Changing an Object’s Layer

 

   Advanced Object Types

  • Drawing Arcs
  • Drawing Polylines
  • Editing Polylines
  • Drawing Polygons
  • Drawing Ellipses

   Getting Information from Your Drawing

  • Working with Object Properties
  • Measuring Objects

 

   Advanced Editing Commands

  • Trimming and Extending Objects
  • Stretching Objects
  • Creating Fillets and Chamfers
  • Offsetting Objects
  • Creating Arrays of Objects

 

   Inserting Blocks

  • What are Blocks?
  • Inserting Blocks
  • Inserting Dynamic Blocks
  • Inserting Blocks with DesignCenter

 

   Setting Up a Layout

  • Printing Concepts
  • Working in Layouts
  • Copying Layouts
  • Creating Viewports
  • Guidelines for Layouts

 

   Printing Your Drawing

  • Printing Layouts
  • Printing from the Model Tab

 

   Text

  • Working with Annotations
  • Adding Text in a Drawing
  • Modifying Multiline Text
  • Formatting Multiline Text

 

  Hatching

  • Hatching
  • Editing Hatches

 

   Adding Dimensions

  • Dimensioning Concepts
  • Adding Linear Dimensions
  • Adding Radial and Angular Dimensions
  • Editing Dimensions

 


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