AutoCAD 2009 Essentials

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Introduction:

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 2009 and AutoCAD LT 2009

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