AutoCAD Mechanical 2014 Beginner to Advanced Training

Module 1: The AutoCAD Mechanical Environment

• Getting Started
• Introducing the Default User Interface
• Enabling the Alternate User Interfaces
• Accessing the Help Resources
• Understanding Layer Management
• Using the Layer Management Tools
• Working with the Layer Management Tools

Module 2: Creating Designs

• Creating and Manipulating Geometry
• Drawing Rectangles and Squares
• Drawing Centerlines
• Drawing More Centerlines
• Adding Standard Holes
• Adding Slots
• Adding Counterbore and Countersunk Holes
• Drawing Section Lines
• Drawing Zig-Zag and Symmetrical Lines
• Using Construction Line Tools
• Using Basic Construction Lines
• Using Construction Line Circles
• Using Inferred Constraints to Draw Simple Shapes
• Projecting Construction Lines
• Using Contour Tracing
• Using Hatch Commands
• Adding Fillets
• Adding Chamfers
• Using the Offset Command
• Moving and Rotating Copies Simultaneously
• Using the Join and 2D Hide Commands
• Editing and Erasing Mechanical Objects
• Using Power Copy
• Creating Shafts with Shaft Generator
• Editing Shafts with Shaft Generator
• Creating Shaft Side Views and Section Views
• Using Spring Utilities
• Creating Chain and Belt Designs
• Creating Chain and Belt Designs and Calculating Their Length
• Creating Shaft Parts
• Inserting Structural Steel Shapes
• Using the Power View and Change Representation Tools

Module 3: Managing and Using Content Libraries

• Using Content Libraries
• Inserting Objects from Content Libraries
• Using Content Manager
• Creating Custom Content Libraries
• Adding Content to Custom Libraries
• Importing Data from Excel for Content Libraries

Module 4: Annotations and Documentation

• Introducing Annotation and Documentation
• Using the Power Dimensioning Dialog Box
• Using Power Dimensioning
• Using Power Dimensioning for Radial and Diametrical Dimensions
• Using Power Dimensioning for Angle and Chamfer Dimensions
• Using Power Dimensioning Fits and Tolerances
• Configuring the Power Dimensioning Settings
• Using Power Dimensioning to Place Multiple Dimensions
• Editing Automatic Dimensions
• Editing Power Dimensions
• Modifying Power Dimensions
• Breaking Dimensions
• Using Weld Representations
• Creating Leader Notes
• Using Surface Texture Symbols
• Creating Simple Hide Situations
• Editing a Simple Hide Situation
• Creating Hole Charts
• Using Hole Chart Settings
• Creating Detail View
• Creating and Editing Viewports
• Creating Title Blocks and Borders
• Using Dimension and Symbol Scale Factor
• Creating and Editing Scale Area
• Creating Weld Symbols
• Using Leaders
• Using the Annotation Monitor

Module 5: Designing Assemblies with Layer Groups

• Introducing Layer Groups
• Creating Layer Groups
• Using Layer Group Tools
• Using Additional Layer Group Tools and Techniques
• Understanding Layer Group Concepts

Module 6: Designing Assemblies with Structure

• Understanding Structure Concepts
• Understanding the Organization of Structure
• Creating Structure Bill of Material Tools
• Creating Folders
• Creating an Assembly with Structure
• Creating Structure Annotation Views
• Browsing Structure Tools

Module 7: Documenting Parts and Assemblies

• Understanding the Bill of Materials
• Creating and Editing Part References
• Working with the Bill of Material Database
• Using the Bill of Material Database Settings
• Creating and Editing Parts Lists
• Using Parts List Filters and Groups
• Adding Balloons
• Using Balloon Settings

Module 8: Analysis and Validation

• Introducing Analysis
• Using Moment of Inertia
• Calculating Deflection Line
• Calculating Shafts
• Performing a Finite Element Analysis
• Applying Finite Element Analysis Meshing and Understanding the Results
• Using the Cam Profile Generator
• Understanding the Cam Profile and Analysis

Module 9: Implementing Preferences and Standards

• Understanding Preferences and Standards
• Configuring Standards Settings
• Configuring Structure Settings
• Configuring Drawing Settings
• Configuring Content Settings
• Configuring Shaft Settings
• Configuring Calculation Settings
• Configuring Preferences Settings
• Configuring the Associative Hide Settings
• Configuring the Power Snap Settings
• Configuring Object Property Settings

Module 10: Interoperability and Collaboration

• Understanding the Interoperability of AutoCAD and Mechanical
• Using Autodesk Synergy
• Using AutoCAD Designs in Mechanical
• Mapping AutoCAD Layers
• Removing Mechanical Structure
• Migrating Title Blocks and Parts Lists
• Working with Autodesk 360
• Syncing Your Settings Online
• Choosing Which Settings are Synchronized
• Configuring Online Options
• Saving and Opening Drawings Using Autodesk 360
• Uploading Multiple Drawings to Your Autodesk 360 Account
• Sharing Documents with Others
• Collaborating Using AutoCAD WS