AutoCAD - Part 1

Course

In Cambridge

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • 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.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Cambridge (Cambridgeshire )
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Micro Concepts , Grain House, Mill Court, Great Shelford, CB22 5LD

Start date

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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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Course programme

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

Price on request