Discover the powerful tools and techniques for drawing, dimensioning, and printing 2D drawings in this course that enables you to reuse content and extract information from your drawings. With an understanding of the tools and concepts you'll learn in class, you can begin to streamline the design process and become more productive with AutoCAD.
What You'll Learn
Powerful tools and techniques for drawing, dimensioning, and printing 2D drawings
Use content that has been previously created
Extract information from your drawings
Streamline the design process and become more productive with AutoCAD
Who Should Attend
Professionals who want unparalleled creative freedom, productivity, and precision for producing superb 3D modeling
Prerequisites
Knowledge of basic computer navigation
Basic design/drafting procedures and terminology
AutoCAD Fundamentals Part 1 class or equivalent experience.
Course Outlines
Lesson 1: 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
Lesson 3: 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
Lesson 5: Working with Blocks
Creating Blocks
Editing Blocks
Removing Unused Elements
Adding Blocks to Tool Palettes
Modifying Tool Properties in Tool Palettes
Lesson 2: Accurate Positioning
Coordinate Entry
Locating Points with Tracking
Construction Lines
Placing Reference Points
Lesson 4: Parametric Drawing
Working with Constraints
Geometric Constraints
Dimensional Constraints
Lesson 6: Projects - Creating and Organizing Blocks