AutoCAD Essentials
Categories: AutoCAD
Course Summary
This course is designed for new users of AutoCAD/AutoCAD LT who require comprehensive training. You will learn the features, commands and techniques for creating, editing, and printing drawings with AutoCAD 2008 and AutoCAD LT 2008.
Your Autodesk Authorised instructor will set you Hands-on exercises throughout the course and help you explore how to create 2D production drawings. These exercises will be taken from the official Autodesk Work books that we provide to each client to support them during and after the course.
After you have been awarded your official Autodesk certificate you will be ready to return to work a competent AutoCAD user ready for a tasty project to bed-in your new skills.

Course Content
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

Pre-Requisites
It is recommended that students have a working knowledge of drafting, design, or engineering and Microsoft Windows XP or Microsoft Windows 2000.

Audience
People looking to gain valuable experience with AutoCAD 2008

On Completion
A sound working knowledge of AutoCAD 2008.
 
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Key Details
Provided by:
Academy Class


 
Duration3 days
 
£697
per delegate