AutoCAD Training Course

This courseware is designed for the new AutoCAD® / AutoCAD LT® user who requires comprehensive training in AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT. It incorporates the features, commands, and techniques for creating, editing, and printing drawings with AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT. Hands-on exercises throughout the courseware explore how to create 2D production drawings. The exercises are provided in both a printed format as well as an onscreen format that can be viewed next to AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT. Course content is shown below.

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Taking the AutoCAD tour
Navigating the working environment
Working with Files
Displaying Objects

Creating Basic Drawings
Inputting Data
Creating Basic Objects
Using Object Snaps
Using Polar Tracking and Polarsnap
Using Object snap Tracking
Working with Units
Using Function keys

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 shape
Creating a mirror image of existing Objects
Creating Object Patterns
Changing an Object's size.

Drawing Organisation and Inquiry Commands
Using Layers
Object Properties
Matching Object Properties
Using the properties Palette
Using linetypes
Using Inquiry Commands

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
Changing part of an Object's Shape
Using Grips

Annotating Drawings
Creating Multiline text
Creating Single Line text
Using Text Styles
Editing text

Hatching Objects
Hatching Objects
Editing Hatch Objects

Dimensioning
Creating Dimensions
Using Dimension Styles
Editing Dimensions

Working with Reusable Content
Using Blocks
Working with Designcentre
Using Tool Palettes

Creating Additional Drawing Objects
Working with Polylines
Creating Splines
Creating Ellipses
Using Tables

Layouts and Plotting
Using Layouts
Using Page Setups
Using Viewports
Plotting Drawings

Template Drawing Creation
Using Drawing Templates

Course Details

Course Title
AutoCAD Essentials

Course Duration
3 Days

Location
Deeside and Cardiff Offices

Course Objectives
The Primary objective of this course is to teach students the basic commands necessary for professional 2D drawing, design and drafting using AutoCAD/AutoCAD LT.

Training Material
Tutor Based.
CD Based and on-screen exercises provided.

Prerequisites
No previous CAD experience required, but knowledge of drafting, design or engineering experience is a plus. Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows is also desirable.

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