Autodesk AutoCAD Introduction

Short course

In London

£ 450 + VAT

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Description

  • Type

    Short course

  • Level

    Beginner

  • Location

    London

  • Class hours

    12h

  • Duration

    2 Days

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Learn the fundamentals of AutoCAD as we show you how to get started with this industry-standard drawing program. We will guide you on creating, editing, and printing your own creations as you learn what goes into making useful production drawings.

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Location

Start date

London
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5 St Johns Lane

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

Our goal is for you to understand the basics of creating and manipulating 2D production drawings.

This course is intended for those who are new to technical drawing tools and who wish to get started in creating 2D production drawings.

You will need basic PC or Mac skills, including a solid understanding of a computer's operating system (Windows or Mac OS). You will also need to know how to launch a program, create and save files, and copy files from CDs and other media.

After we give you a complete tour of the AutoCAD environment, we will focus on the basic commands you need to know in order to design and draft your own 2D production drawings. Our experts will discuss fundamental features of the program and cover its precision drafting tools. We will also show you how to present drawings in ways that will impress your audien

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Subjects

  • Design
  • Autodesk
  • AutoCAD
  • 2D Design
  • Drawing
  • Industry
  • Production
  • Interior Design
  • Model creation
  • 2D Drawing
  • 3DS Max
  • 3DS
  • 3DS Max Professional
  • Floor Plans

Teachers and trainers (1)

Autodesk 3DS Max Professional Certified

Autodesk 3DS Max Professional Certified

Trainer

Course programme

This 2-day Introduction course helps you learn about the tools and features available in AutoCAD. We will help you understand how this industry-leading program takes 2D production drawing to a new level. With our help you will quickly be able to design and draft your own drawings. As well as covering the basics of object snapping and polar tracking, we will show you various ways to manipulate objects, adjust properties, and execute commands. You will also learn how to create your own drawing templates and add your own text annotations to drawings.

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Navigate the AutoCAD environment
  • Create basic objects
  • Understand snapping and tracking
  • Adjust object positions and angles
  • Break and join objects
  • Annotate drawings with text
  • Build drawing templates

The following is a general outline. The range of topics covered during your training is dependent upon student level, time available and preferences of your course booking.

Taking the AutoCAD Tour

  • Navigate 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

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

Drawing Organization and Inquiry Commands

  • Using Layers
  • Changing Objects Properties
  • Matching Objects 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 and Angled Corner Between Two Objects
  • Changing Part of an Object's Shape

Working with Layouts

  • Using Layouts
  • Using Viewports

Annotating the Drawing

  • Creating Multiline Text
  • Creating Single Line Text
  • Using Text Styles
  • Editing Text

Dimensioning

  • Creating Dimensions
  • Using Dimension Styles
  • Editing Dimensions
  • Using Multi-leaders

Hatching Objects

  • Hatching Objects
  • Editing Hatch Objects

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

Plotting Your Drawings

  • Using Page Setups
  • Plotting Drawings

Creating Drawing Templates

  • Using Drawing Templates

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Autodesk AutoCAD Introduction

£ 450 + VAT