Level 2 AutoCAD

LT users should note that many commands used in this course are unavailable in AutoCAD LT.

Exceptions
Although an overview of 3D and visualisation is covered the user would not be expected to produce 3D drawings. Macros, AutoLISP, Visual Basic and Object ARX programming is briefly mentioned in the courseware provided but we do not cover this content in the course. For a full list of 3D commands click on the 3D Training course link at the top of this page.

Topics

Module 1: Productivity Tools
This is a more in depth review of some of the main techniques used in level 1. It mainly deals with shortcut menus, keyboard options selection techniques and only using what you need in more depth.

Module 2: Advanced Object Types
This module delves deeper into polylines, multilines & regions, how to create, edit and custom them.

Module 3: Advanced Blocks & Attributes
Advanced blocks involve inserting blocks, Multiple blocks, local & global blocks, properties and revisions. Attributes are explained and the module explains how to insert, edit, define & redefine and extract attributes.

Module 4: Referencing & Sharing Information
External referencing, using existing drawings within your current drawing, is explained in detail. The commands that relate to inserting and using graphical images are explained and the AutoCAD collaboration tools that allow use with other users are covered.

Module 5: Layouts & Plotting
A review of layout concepts is followed by how to create, copy and annotate layouts. Custom viewport options are covered and then how these new views/layouts are plotted. Advanced plotting features include how to manage plotters, plotting & publishing to the web, plot style & batch plotting.

Module 6: Drawing Standards & System Setup
The efficiency of a CAD office depends upon the standards it enforces within its drawings. AutoCAD drawing standards allows the standards to be effectively controlled . This module introduces the user to how AutoCAD manages standards, layers & dimensions. .

Module 7: Introduction to Customisation
This module is skimmed over due to time constraints as well as the fact it relates to programming which is covered in more depth in special courses at specialised training centres. We do however show how to customise tool bars, icons and keyboard options

Module 8: Introduction to 3D
We introduce the users to 3D concepts, basic geometry & editing commands, viewing options. We also touch on the concepts of how to add materials, lighting and scenes to make the 3D model more realistic.