Learn to design and shape the world around you using the powerful, flexible features found in AutoCAD® design and documentation software, one of the world's leading 2D and 3D CAD tools.
In this course, you will learn to navigate the AutoCAD user interfaces and use the fundamental features of AutoCAD. You will learn to use the precision drafting tools in AutoCAD to develop accurate technical drawings and you will also discover the ways to present drawings in a detailed and visually impressive way.
Objective:
The main objective is to teach you the basic commands necessary for professional 2D drawing, design and drafting using AutoCAD. After completing this course, you will be able to: navigate the user interface, use the fundamental features of AutoCAD, 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.
Topics:
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
Adding Dimensions
- Dimensioning Concepts
- Adding Linear Dimensions
- Adding Radial and Angular Dimensions
- Editing Dimensions
School Notes:
- Hands-on, instructor led training classes in top-notch master trainer.
- Maximum 3 students in a class, and most of the time one on one instructor to a student ratio.
- Class never will be cancelled!