Duration
3 days
OVERVIEW
AutoCAD Essential Training enables students to create a basic 2D drawing in the AutoCAD software. This training covers the essential core topics for working with the AutoCAD software.
The objective of this course is to teach users the basic commands and tools necessary for professional 2D drawing, design and drafting using AutoCAD / AutoCAD LT.
HOW WILL YOU BENEFIT
By the end of this program, participants should be able to:
- Understand the concepts and values of AutoCAD in order to confidently produce professional drawings
- Use AutoCAD commands to effectively create, modify, save, plot and merge drawings
- Create layers to control the objects’ visibility.
- Plot or print the drawing by scale.
KEY CONTENTS
Module 1 - Introduction To AutoCAD
- Installation & Configuration
- AutoCAD Screen & Menu Components
- New, Open, Save & Exit
Module 2 - AutoCAD Drawing Tools
- Drawing Aids Tools
- Drawing Commands
- AutoCAD Coordinate Systems
- Object Snap & AutoTracking
Module 3 - AutoCAD Display Commands
- Zoom & Pan
- Regen Command
Module 4 - Hatch Patterns
- Positioning Hatch Pattern
- Understanding Advance Hatch
- Editing Hatch Patterns
Module 5 - Adding Text To Your Drawing
- Creating Text
- Editing Text
Module 6 - Layers, Linetype And Colors
- Implementation of Layers
- Save & Restore Layer Settings
- Colors & Linetype
Module 7 - AutoCAD Editing Tools
- Entity Selection
- 2D Editing Commands
- Object Properties Dialog Box
- Property Painter Support
Module 8 – AutoCAD Dimensioning
- Creating Dimension Style
- Editing Dimension Style
- Using QDIM command
- Using Leader
Module 9 – Layer Enhancements
- Isolate Layers
- Hide Layers
- Layer Walk
Module 10- Working with Reusable Content
- Working with DesignCenter
- Working with Tool Palettes
Module 11 - Creating Additional Drawing Objects
- Working with Polylines
- Creating Splines
- Creating Ellipses
Module 12 – Plotting Enhancements
- Plotting in AutoCAD
- Layer Manager - Turning Plotting On / Off for a Layer
- Convert to PDF
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This course is designed for Staff who deal with designs of products such as Designers, Engineering Draft person and R & D personnel especially where 2 dimensional designs are concerned.
METHODOLOGY
This program will be delivered through Case studies, which are built through actual working environments, small group practical exercises, small group discussion, facilitator presentations, skill practices, application planning and walk-through simulations.
Programme scope, delivery arrangements and suitability are confirmed during enquiry.