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SELF-PACED AUTOCAD TRAINING

Self-paced AUTOCAD training is available whenever and wherever you need it. The duration of the AUTOCAD training varies for each student. Some students complete the training in a few weeks, while others take a few months.

This AUTOCAD class is available for you to access for one year from the date of your registration.

FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS
INTERMEDIATE SKILLS
ADVANCED SKILLS
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Who Should Attend Self Paced AUTOCAD Training?

  • You want to learn AUTOCAD at your own pace

  • You learn by watching and doing

  • You learn better when you are alone

  • You do not need scheduled dates to keep you on track with your goals

  • You want interactive video based training that is provided by Autodesk Certified Instructors

  • Amateur YouTube videos are not sufficient for your learning needs

  • You want live support available when you need it to be there

SELF-PACED ONLINE AUTODESK TRAINING

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AIA CONTINUING EDUCATION

Our Autodesk self paced online training courses are AIA / CES registered so you can use them for your required continuing education needs. Each class comes with an official Training Center certificate of completion that you use to self report your training to your governing body.

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DESCRIPTION – OBJECTIVES – PREREQUISITES

CLASS DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION

AutoCAD 2D Drafting and Annotation Complete Guide is designed to give you a solid understanding of AutoCAD features and capabilities. Every course is designed to use all learning styles from text, audio, video, interactivity, quizzes and practical “Let Me Try” examples.

You’ll follow a workflow-based approach that mirrors the development of projects in the real world, learning 2D drawing skills, editing entities, working with splines and polylines, using layers, creating and editing text, dimensioning, and creating blocks.

TRAINING OBJECTIVES

OBJECTIVES

To get the most out of this course, we strongly recommend you review every topic within the course, and use all the learning styles to ensure you retain the important information within. We also encourage you to take all the progress tests to ensure you have retained the knowledge, and most importantly practice with the hundreds of real-world, Let Me Try examples.

PREREQUISITES

ARE YOU READY?

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.

 

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AUTOCAD FUNDAMENTALS – TRAINING OUTLINE

New For AutoCAD

  • User Interface & Configuration Changes
  • Documentation and Design Enhancements

Introduction to AutoCAD

  • Introducing AutoCAD
  • Using Tools in AutoCAD
  • Working With AutoCAD Files
  • Autodesk 360

Getting Started with AutoCAD

  • Getting Started with AutoCAD
  • Coordinate Systems
  • AutoCAD Workspaces
  • AutoCAD File Settings

Starting with Sketching

  • Starting with Basic Sketching
  • Drawing Irregular Objects
  • Drawing Various Arcs

Working with Drawing Aids

  • Working with Drawing Aids
  • Object Properties
  • Working With Object Snaps
  • Draft Settings Dialog Box
  • Using AutoTracking

Editing Sketched Objects – I

  • Creating a Selection Set
  • Copying and Pasting Sketched Objects
  • Editing Sketched Objects
  • Arraying and Mirroring Sketched Objects
  • Separating and Joining Sketched Objects

Editing Sketched Objects – II

  • Modifying Grips in AutoCAD
  • Properties of Sketched Objects
  • DesignCenter and Autodesk Seek
  • Making Inquiries about Objects and Drawings
  • Manipulating the View
  • Understanding the Concept of Sheet Sets

Creating Text and Tables

  • Annotative Objects
  • Creating Text
  • Creating Multiline Text
  • Using Tables
  • Text Styles

Basic Dimensioning, Geometric Dimensioning, and Tolerancing

  • Dimensioning Terms and Tools
  • Selecting Dimension Tools
  • Creating Specialized Dimensions
  • Working with True Associative Dimensions
  • Geometric Dimensioning
  • Editing Dimensions
  • Editing Dimensions Using Editing Tools
  • Editing Dimensions Using Editing Tools Continued
  • Dimension Styles, Multileader Styles, and System Variables
  • Dimension Styles
  • Dimension Style Families
  • Dimension Text and Units

Adding Constraints to Sketches

  • Constraints in a Sketch
  • Applying and Editing Constraints

Hatching Drawings

  • Hatching Basics
  • Modifying Hatch Properties

Model Space Viewports, Paper Space Viewports, and Layouts

  • Model Space Viewports
  • Viewport Options

Plotting Drawings

  • Plotting Drawings In AutoCAD
  • Plot Styles

Template Drawings

  • Understanding Templates
  • Customizing Templates

Working with Blocks

  • Changing Blocks
  • Inserting and Modifying Blocks
  • Simplifying Blocks
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