This course is aimed at new users of either the full blown package or the cut down equivalent - AutoCAD LT.
Delegates must be familiar with using a Windows based PC, a keyboard and mouse to a reasonable standard. An understanding of technical drawing concepts and maths would also be beneficial.
2 - 3 days would be required to cover these topics based upon a practical hands-on approach to using the software by means of drawing exercises we have developed over the years for a wide range of draughting applications. We would also be happy to incorporate any specific sample drawings you may care to provide.
Getting started and creating useful default settings
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Setting up the screen layout with the correct toolbars and palettes. |
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Ensuring drawings are started correctly with metric settings and other file management tips. |
Creating and editing drawings
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Creating lines, arcs and circles and other everyday shapes. |
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Using polylines to good effect. |
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Using object snaps and tracking to draw and edit objects accurately. |
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Using ortho and other drawings aids. |
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Using the different methods to select objects in the drawing. |
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Performing basic editing tasks like moving, copying, mirroring and rotating objects. |
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Trimming, extending, filleting and chamfering objects. |
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Offsetting various types of geometry. |
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Using Grips. |
Drawing Organisation
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Using layers, colours and linetypes and understanding the bylayer concept. |
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Matching object properties. |
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Using the properties palette. |
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Setting linetype scales in both model space and paper space. |
Inquiry Commands
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Listing drawing information. |
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Measuring distances and angles. |
Hatching Objects
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Creating and editing areas of hatching. |
Text
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Creating and editing multiline and single line text. |
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The importance of creating and editing text styles. |
Dimensioning
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Creating and editing dimensions. |
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The importance of creating and editing dimension styles. |
Layouts and Plotting
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Setting up layouts using page setups. |
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Creating and editing viewports. |
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Scaling drawings. |
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Plotting drawings. |
Blocks
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Creating and inserting blocks. |
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Understanding the benefits of nested blocks. |
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Editing blocks without exploding them. |
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