AutoCAD - Part 1
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In Cambridge
Description
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Course
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Location
Cambridge
Become familiar with the AutoCAD user interface. Understand the fundamental concepts and features of AutoCAD. Use the precision drafting tools in AutoCAD to develop accurate technical drawings. Present drawings in a detailed and visually impressive manner. Develop a level of comfort and confidence with AutoCAD through hands-on experience.
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About this course
No previous CAD experience is necessary, however, drafting, design, or engineering experience is a plus. A working knowledge of Microsoft Windows is required.
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Objectives
The primary objective of this course is to teach the student the basic commands necessary for professional 2D drawing, design, and drafting using AutoCAD.
Course outline
AutoCAD Tour
- Launching AutoCAD
- The Working Environment
- Navigating AutoCAD
- Working with AutoCAD Files
Basic Drawing
- Data Input
- Creating Basic Objects
- Object Tracking
- Polar Tracking
- Object Snaps
- Function Keys
- Displaying AutoCAD Objects
Making Change to AutoCAD Objects
- Object Selection
- Move Command
- Copy Command
- Rotate Command
- Trim Command
- Extend Command
- Offset Command
- Lengthen Command
- Break Command
- Stretch Command
- Mirror Command
- Array Command
- Fillet Command
- Chamfer Command
- Undo Command
- Scale Command
- Using Match Properties
- The Properties Palette
- Grips
Layers and Inquiry
- Organizing AutoCAD Objects
- Layers Overview
- Layers Pull-down Menu
- Layer Properties Manager
- Layer Previous
- Make Object Layer Current
- Layer Commands
- Inquiry Commands
Annotation Using AutoCAD Objects
- Style Command
- MTEXT
- Introduction to Fields
- Adding Text to your Drawing
- Text Editing
- Spell Checking
Introduction to Layouts
- Overview
- Create a Layout
- Copying a Layout
Dimensioning
- Basic Dimensioning Concepts
- Creation of Dimension Styles
- Dimensioning Toolbar
- Editing Dimensions
- Hatch Objects
- Hatching
- Boundary Hatching
- Hatch Command
- Hatch Editing
Reusable AutoCAD Content
- AutoCAD DesignCenter
- Tool Palettes
- Content Creation
Additional Drawing Objects
- Polylines
- Polygons
- Spline
- Ellipse
- Construction Line
- Ray
- Introduction to Tables
Plot Drawing
- Introduction to Layouts
- Create a Layout
- Copying a Layout
- Plotting and Publishing Concepts
- Plotting from Model Space
- Working with Layouts
- Using PC3 Files
- Color Dependent Style Tables
- Named Plot Style Tables
Template Drawing Creation
- Creating a Template Drawing
- Use of Template Drawings
- Layouts in Templates
AutoCAD - Part 1