Course length: 3 days. Cost: $895 AIA Learning Units/Hours: 24
Course Description
Learn the features, commands, and techniques for creating, editing, and printing drawings with AutoCAD 2010 and AutoCAD LT 2010. Using hands-on exercises, users explore how to create 2D production drawings.
Course Prerequisites:
Before taking this course, students should have a working knowledge of drafting, design, or engineering principles.
Syllabus
Taking the AutoCAD Tour
- Navigating 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 Object Properties
- Quick Properties
- Matching Object Properties
- Using the Properties Palette
- Using Linetypes
- Using Inquiry Commands
Altering Objects
- Trimming and Extending Objects to Defined Boundaries
- Creating Parallel and Offest Geometry
- Joining Objects
- Breaking an Object into Two Objects
- Applying a Radius Corner to Two Objects
- Creating an Angled Corner Between Two Objects
- Changing Part of an Object's Shaps
Working with Layouts
- Using Layouts
- Using Viewports
Annotating the Drawing
- Creating Multiline Text
- Creating Single Line Text
- Editing Text
- Using Text Styles
Dimensioning
- Creating Dimensions
- Using Dimension Styles
- Using Multileaders
- Editing Dimensions
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
- Creating Drawing Templates