AutoCAD Fundamentals

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The course will be delivered as a series of short lectures on the topics listed below. These will be reinforced with a variety of practical exercises. The later sessions will include a ‘surgery’ for troubleshooting and support in a small group.

Techniques taught:

• Introduction to the software, interface, version differences (inc. full AutoCAD vs. LT)
• Using co-ordinate systems
• Efficient drawing - working with shortcuts and the command line
• Introduction/Revision of basic drawing techniques
• Drawing techniques for various scales/types of drawing - plans, sections, elevations, details
• Drawing organisation & management, layering, visibility
• Creating and using hatches
• Using styles to manage the appearance of text, dimensions and annotations
• Using blocks, groups
• Plotting/printing, plotstyles, managing and automating output
• Introduction to standards for working with other professionals - focus on AEC (UK) &UNICLASS standards