Duration: 3 Days
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'll discover ways to present drawings in a detailed and visually impressive way.
What You Will Learn
- Navigate the AutoCAD user interfaces
- Use the fundamental features of AutoCAD
- Use the precision drafting tools in AutoCAD to develop accurate
technical drawings
- Present drawings in a detailed and visually impressive way
Audience
Professionals who want unparalleled creative freedom, productivity, and precision for producing superb 3D modeling
Prerequistes
- Basic design/drafting procedures and terminology
- Working knowledge of Windows 9x, ME, NT 4.0, 2000, or XP
Course Outline
1. Taking the AutoCAD Tour
- Navigating the Working
Environment
- Working with Files
- Displaying Objects
2. Creating Basic Drawings
- Inputting Data
- Creating Basic Objects
- Using Object Snaps
- Using Polar Tracking and
PolarSnap
- Using Object Snap Tracking
- Working with Units
3. Manipulating Objects
- Selecting Objects in the
Drawing
- Changing an Object's
Position
- Creating New Objects from
Existing Objects
- Changing the Angle of an
Object's Position
- Creating a Mirror Image of
Existing Objects
- Creating Object Patterns
- Changing an Object's Size
4. Drawing Organization and Inquiry
Commands
- Using Layers
- Changing Object Properties
- Matching Object Properties
- Using the Properties
Palette
- Using Line Types
- Using Inquiry Commands
5. Altering Objects
- Trimming and Extending
Objects to Defined Boundaries
- Creating Parallel and
Offset Geometry
- Joining Objects
- Breaking an Object into Two
Objects
- Applying a Radius Corner to
Two Objects
- Creating an Angled Corner
Between Two Objects
- Changing Part of an
Object's Shape
6. Working with Layouts
- Using Layouts
- Using View ports
7. Annotating the Drawing
- Creating Multiline Text
- Creating Single Line Text
- Using Text Styles
- Editing Text
8. Dimensioning
- Creating Dimensions
- Using Dimension Styles
- Editing Dimensions
- Using Multileaders
9. Hatching Objects
10. Working with Reusable Content
- Using Blocks
- Working with Design Center
- Using Tool Palettes
11. Creating Additional Drawing Objects
- Working with Polylines
- Creating Splines
- Creating Ellipses
- Using Tables
12. Plotting Your Drawings
- Using Page Setups
- Plotting Drawings
13. Creating Drawing Templates
Course Labs
