AutoCAD - Level 1
Mechanical Design - CAD
Training
Provided by Computers Etc Software Training Center
Learn the fundamentals of this powerful program.
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AutoCAD - Level 1
Course Description:
This class is essential for all new AutoCAD users, or as an excellent class for end users of other CAD systems who are migrating to AutoCAD. Upon completion of this course students will be able to create basic 2D drawings using the drawing and editing tools; organize drawing objects on layers; add text and basic dimensions; and prepare to plot the drawing. Students will learn essential skills in addition to more sophisticated techniques for drawing setup and productivity.
Course Length:
32 hours - may be scheduled two days per week for four weeks; or four consecutive days in one week; or eight evening sessions; or four Saturday sessions.
Creating A Simple Drawing
Starting AutoCAD
Using Your Pointing Device
Opening an Existing Drawing File
AutoCAD s Screen Layout
Command Line & Using the Keyboard
What Happens When You Right-Click?
Working with multiple drawings
AutoCAD s Cartesian Workspace
Drawing lines
Drawing lines with Direct Distance Entry
Drawing Rectangles
Drawing with GRID and SNAP
Drawing Circles
Erasing Objects
Viewing Your Drawing
Undo
Saving Your Work
Exiting AutoCAD
Making Your Drawings More Precise
Polar Tracking
Snapping to Geometric Objects
Object Snap Settings
Object Snap Tracking
Selecting Objects for Editing
Moving Objects
Copying Objects
Rotating Objects
Scaling Objects
Drawing Organization and Information
Organizing Your Drawing with Layers
Creating New Drawings with Templates
What are Layers
Layer State
Changing an Object Layer
Measuring Distance
Measuring Area
Getting Information from Your Drawing
Creating More Complex Drawings
Drawing Arcs & Polylines
Converting Polylines to Lines & Arcs
Trim
Extend
Fillet
Chamfer
Duplication Commands
Offsetting Objects
Mirroring Objects
Array of Objects
What are Blocks?
Inserting Blocks
Annotating Your Drawing
Adding DText
Adding Multiline Text
Formatting Multiline Text
Editing Multiline Text
Hatching
Editing Hatching
Adding Dimensions
Dimensioning Concept
Adding Single Dimensions
Adding Multiple Dimensions
Other Dimension Tools
Basic Leaders
Editing Dimensions
Selecting a Dimension Style
Advanced Editing Features
Stretch
Lengthen
Using Grips
Grips with Specific Objects
Advanced Object Selection
Efficient Construction Techniques
Coordinate Entry
Locating Points with Tracking
Placing Reference Points
Multiple Points
Defining Blocks
Saving Blocks
Converting Blocks to Components
Drawing Setup and Utilities
Templates
Creating New Layers
Text Styles
Creating Dimensioning Styles
Controlling Unit Display
DesignCenter
Removing Unused
Spell Check
Preparing To Plot
Plot Concepts
Creating a Layout
Manipulating Floating Viewports
Creating Floating Viewports
Working Inside Floating Viewports
Guidelines for Layouts
Plot Command
Plot Settings
Plot Preview
This class is essential for all new AutoCAD users, or as an excellent class for end users of other CAD systems who are migrating to AutoCAD. Upon completion of this course students will be able to create basic 2D drawings using the drawing and editing tools; organize drawing objects on layers; add text and basic dimensions; and prepare to plot the drawing. Students will learn essential skills in addition to more sophisticated techniques for drawing setup and productivity.
Course Length:
32 hours - may be scheduled two days per week for four weeks; or four consecutive days in one week; or eight evening sessions; or four Saturday sessions.
Creating A Simple Drawing
Starting AutoCAD
Using Your Pointing Device
Opening an Existing Drawing File
AutoCAD s Screen Layout
Command Line & Using the Keyboard
What Happens When You Right-Click?
Working with multiple drawings
AutoCAD s Cartesian Workspace
Drawing lines
Drawing lines with Direct Distance Entry
Drawing Rectangles
Drawing with GRID and SNAP
Drawing Circles
Erasing Objects
Viewing Your Drawing
Undo
Saving Your Work
Exiting AutoCAD
Making Your Drawings More Precise
Polar Tracking
Snapping to Geometric Objects
Object Snap Settings
Object Snap Tracking
Selecting Objects for Editing
Moving Objects
Copying Objects
Rotating Objects
Scaling Objects
Drawing Organization and Information
Organizing Your Drawing with Layers
Creating New Drawings with Templates
What are Layers
Layer State
Changing an Object Layer
Measuring Distance
Measuring Area
Getting Information from Your Drawing
Creating More Complex Drawings
Drawing Arcs & Polylines
Converting Polylines to Lines & Arcs
Trim
Extend
Fillet
Chamfer
Duplication Commands
Offsetting Objects
Mirroring Objects
Array of Objects
What are Blocks?
Inserting Blocks
Annotating Your Drawing
Adding DText
Adding Multiline Text
Formatting Multiline Text
Editing Multiline Text
Hatching
Editing Hatching
Adding Dimensions
Dimensioning Concept
Adding Single Dimensions
Adding Multiple Dimensions
Other Dimension Tools
Basic Leaders
Editing Dimensions
Selecting a Dimension Style
Advanced Editing Features
Stretch
Lengthen
Using Grips
Grips with Specific Objects
Advanced Object Selection
Efficient Construction Techniques
Coordinate Entry
Locating Points with Tracking
Placing Reference Points
Multiple Points
Defining Blocks
Saving Blocks
Converting Blocks to Components
Drawing Setup and Utilities
Templates
Creating New Layers
Text Styles
Creating Dimensioning Styles
Controlling Unit Display
DesignCenter
Removing Unused
Spell Check
Preparing To Plot
Plot Concepts
Creating a Layout
Manipulating Floating Viewports
Creating Floating Viewports
Working Inside Floating Viewports
Guidelines for Layouts
Plot Command
Plot Settings
Plot Preview
About The Training Provider: Computers Etc Software Training Center
Computers Etc Software Training Center - Since 1992 we have provided hands-on computer training to over 10,000 San Diego students from all walks of life. We offer basic and advanced training in Access, AutoCAD, Excel, FrontPage, HTML, PageMaker, PhotoShop, PowerPoint, Publisher, QuickBooks, Word, and other popular Windows-based programs.
We offer day, evening, and weekend classes. Certificates of Completion (suitable for framing)...
