Course Content
Getting Started with AutoCAD
- Starting the Software
- User Interface
- Working with Commands
- Cartesian Workspace
- Opening an Existing Drawing File
- Viewing Your Drawing
- Saving Your Work
Basic Drawing & Editing Commands
- Drawing Lines
- Erasing Objects
- Drawing Lines with Polar Tracking
- Drawing Rectangles
- Drawing Circle
- Undo and Redo Action
Projects - Creating a Simple Drawing
- Create a Simple Drawing
- Create Simple Shapes
Drawing Precision in AutoCAD Fields
- Using Running Object Snaps
- Using Object Snap Overrides
- Polar Tracking at Angles
- Object Snap Tracking
- Drawing with Snap and Grid (Optional)
Making Changes in Your Drawing
- Selecting Objects for Editing
- Moving Objects
- Copying Objects
- Rotating Objects
- Scaling Objects
- Mirroring Objects
- Editing with Grips
Projects - Making Your Drawings More Precise
- Schematic Project: Electronics Diagram
- Architectural Project: Landscape
- Mechanical Project (with Polar & Tracking)
- Mechanical Project: Surge Protector
- Mechanical Project: Satellite
Organizing Your Drawing with Layers
- Creating New Drawings With Templates
- What are Layers?
- Layer States
- Changing an Object's Layer
Advanced Object Types
- Drawing Arcs
- Drawing Polylines
- Editing Polylines
- Drawing Polygons
- Drawing Ellipses
Getting Information from Your Drawing
- Working with Object Properties
- Measuring Objects
Projects - Drawing Organization & Information
- Architectural Project
- Mechanical Project
- Civil Project
Advanced Editing Commands
- Trimming and Extending Objects
- Stretching Objects
- Creating Fillets and Chamfers
- Offsetting Objects
- Creating Arrays of Objects
Inserting Blocks
- What are Blocks?
- Inserting Blocks
- Working with Dynamic Blocks
- Inserting Blocks with DesignCenter
- Inserting Blocks with Content Explorer
Projects - Creating More Complex Objects
- Mechanical Project 1 - Plate
- Mechanical Project 2 - Gasket
- Mechanical Project 3 - Plate
- Mechanical Project 4 - Rocker Arm
- Architectural Project 1 - Floor Plan
- Architectural Project 2 - Floor Plan
- Civil Project - Parking Lot
Setting Up a Layout
- Printing Concepts
- Working in Layouts
- Copying Layouts
- Creating Viewports
- Guidelines for Layouts
Printing Your Drawing
- Printing Layouts
- Printing from the Model Tab
Projects - Preparing to Print
- Mechanical Project
- Architectural Project
Text
- Working with Annotations
- Adding Text in a Drawing
- Modifying Multiline Text
- Formatting Multiline Text
- Adding Notes with Leaders to Your Drawing
- Creating Tables
- Modifying Tables
Hatching
- Hatching
- Editing Hatches
Adding Dimensions
- Dimensioning Concepts
- Adding Linear Dimensions
- Adding Radial & Angular Dimensions
- Editing Dimensions
Projects - Annotating Your Drawing
- Mechanical Project
- Architectural Project 1
- Architectural Project 2
- Civil Project
Working Effectively with AutoCAD
- Creating a Custom Workspace
- Using the Keyboard Effectively
- Object Creation, Selection, and Visibility
- Working in Multiple Drawings
- Copying and Pasting Between Drawings
- Using Grips Effectively
- Additional Layer Tools
Accurate Positioning
- Coordinate Entry
- Locating Points with Tracking
- Construction Lines
- Placing Reference Points
Projects - Productivity Tools
- Schematic Project - Purifier Unit
- Mechanical Project - 2 Views
- Architectural/Civil Project - Formal Garden
- Mechanical Project - Cover Plate
- Architectural Project - Addition
- Mechanical Project - Block
- Mechanical Project - Plate
Parametric Drawing
- Working with Constraints
- Geometric Constraints
- Dimensional Constraints
Working with Blocks
- Creating Blocks
- Editing Blocks
- Removing Unused Elements
- Adding Blocks to Tool Palettes
- Modifying Tool Properties in Tool Palettes
Projects - Creating and Organizing Blocks
- Mechanical Project - Control Panel
- Architectural Project - Furniture Layout
- Civil Project - Utility Layout
Creating Templates
- Why Use Templates?
- Controlling Units Display
- Creating New Layers
- Adding Standard Layouts to Templates
- Saving Templates
Advanced Layouts
- Quick View Layouts
- Creating and Using Named Views
- Advanced Viewport Options
- Layer Overrides in Viewports
- Additional Annotative Scale Features
Annotation Styles
- Creating Text Styles
- Creating Dimension Styles
- Creating Multileader Styles
Projects - Drawing Setup and Utilities
- Interiors Project
- Mechanical/Schematic Project
- Civil/Map Project
- Mechanical Project - Dimension Styles
External References
- Attaching External References
- Modifying External References
- Xref Specific Information
Projects - Drawing
- D-sized Title Block (36x24)
- Mechanical Project - Drill Press Base
- Architectural Project - Office Tower
- P & ID Project - Oil Lubrication System
- Civil Project - Warehouse Site
