AutoCAD PowerUser Level
This course moves the user beyond the basics into more productive CAD work. Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to work with advanced drawing tools and have greater control of the AutoCAD environment. Specific skills to be gained include drawing with polylines, multilines, and regions; using blocks and external reference files; creating and extracting attributes; and using a greater array of object selection and editing tools. Students will also learn techniques for beginning to customize the AutoCAD environment and the basic concepts for working in 3D
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- AutoCAD Expert Level
Next Course(s):
None
This course is included in the following Certification Program:
- Certified AutoCAD Professional
Our Program is All-Inclusive:
- 16 hours of classroom instruction
- Unlimited supervised computer lab/practice time for 6 months
- A complete instruction manual
- Certificate upon completion
- Career Enhancement Services
- Full Placement Counseling
- Free Resume Review
- Job Placement Assistance
- Free Test Preparation
- Computer-Based Training Files
- Assessment Testing
- Internship Opportunities
- Guarantee: Retake the course for free until test passed and/or employed.
- Check the schedule
Topics:
Module 1: Productivity Tools
Section 1: Working Efficiently with AutoCAD
Using the Right-Click Shortcut Menus
Using the Keyboard Effectively
Controlling the Drafting Settings (Review)
Self Check: Working Efficiently with AutoCAD
Section 2: Quick Editing Techniques
Double-click Editing
Using Grips Effectively
Object Selection Tips
Working in Multiple Drawings
Self Check: Quick Editing Techniques
Section 3: Viewing What You Need
Creating & Using Drawing Views
Creating Multiple Viewports
Partial Open and Partial Load
Self Check: Viewing What You Need
Module 2: Advanced Object Types
Section 1: Polylines and Regions
Using Complex Polylines
Polylines with Other Commands
Editing Polylines
Creating Complex Boundaries
Working with Regions
Command Summary
Section 2: Multilines (Optional)
Drawing with Multilines
Editing Multilines
Multiline Styles
Command Summary
Module 3: Advanced Blocks and Attributes
Section 1: Advanced Blocks
Blocks and DesignCenter
Blocks in Tool Palettes
Multiple Block Insertions
Creating Local and Global Blocks
Special Block Properties
Revising Blocks
Section 2: Attributes
What are Attributes?
Inserting Attributes
Editing Attribute Values
Defining Attributes
Redefining Blocks with Attributes
Extracting Attributes
Attribute Strategies
Command Summary
Module 4: Referencing and Sharing Information
Section 1: External References
Working with External References
Attachments vs. Overlays
Working with XREF Layers
Opening and Editing XREFs
Binding XREFs
Clipping an XREF
Command Summary
Self Check: External References
Section 2: Working with Images
Attaching Raster Images
Editing Raster Images
Controlling the Draw Order
Command Summary
Section 3: Other Tools for Collaboration
eTransmit
Hyperlinks
Object Linking and Embedding
Module 5: Layouts and Plotting
Section 1: Working with Layouts
Layout Concepts: A Review
Copying Layouts
Controlling Viewport Display
Creating Additional Viewports
Annotating Layouts
Command Summary
Section 2: Advanced Plotting Features
Managing Plotters
DWF Plotting and Viewing
Publishing Drawing Sheets
Publish to Web
Plot Styles
Module 6: Drawing Standards and System Setup
Section 1: Maintaining Standards
Drawing Standards
Managing Layers
Managing Dimension Styles
Self Check: Maintaining Standards
Section 2: CAD Standards
CAD Standards Concepts
Configuring Standards
Checking Standards
Layer Translator
Self Check: CAD Standards
Section 3: System Setup
The Options Dialog
Hows and Whys of System Variables
Drawing Utilities
Drawing Security
Module 7: Introduction to Customization
Section 1: Getting Started with Customization
Why Customize?
What Can be Customized?
Saving Settings in a Profile
Creating Custom Toolbars
Customizing the Keyboard
Writing Macros
Section 2: Loading and Running Custom Components
Running Scripts
Loading Menus
Programming for AutoCAD
Using AutoLISP Routines
Loading and Running VBA Macros
Command Summary
Self Check: Loading and Running Custom Components
Module 8: Introduction to 3D
Section 1: Working in 3D
3D Concepts
Types of 3D Objects
Viewing in 3D
AutoCAD's 3D Coordinate System
Introduction to the User Coordinate System
Command Summary
Section 2: Solid Modeling
Solid Concepts
Solid Primitives
Creating Complex Solids
Command Summary
Section 3: Visualization Techniques
Rendering Concepts
Adding Materials to the Model
Scenes and Lighting
Adding Bitmap Images
Command Summary
