AutoCAD 2008 - Essentials - Intro-Intermediate

Day 1
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 Position
Creating a Mirror Image of Existing Objects
Creating Object Patterns
Changing an Object s Size
Day 2
Drawing Organization and Inquiry Commands
Using Layers
Changing 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
Creating an Angled Corner Between Two Objects
Changing Part of an Object s Shape
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
Day 3
Working with Reusable Content
Using Blocks
Working with DesignCenter
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