AutoCAD Introduction

Duration 2 - 3 days would be required to cover these topics based upon a practical hands-on approach to using the software.

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.

We are happy to incorporate any specific sample drawings you may care to provide.

Course Content

Getting started and creating useful default settings
Setting up the screen layout with the correct toolbars and palettes
Ensuring drawings are started correctly with metric settings and other file management tips

Creating and editing drawings
Creating lines, arcs and circles and other everyday shapes
Using polylines to good effect
Using object snaps and tracking to draw and edit objects accurately
Using ortho and other drawings aids
Using the different methods to select objects in the drawing
Performing basic editing tasks like moving, copying, mirroring and rotating objects
Trimming, extending, filleting and chamfering objects
Offsetting various types of geometry
Using Grips

Drawing Organisation
Using layers, colours and linetypes and understanding the bylayer concept
Matching object properties
Using the properties palette
Setting linetype scales in both model space and paper space

Inquiry Commands
Listing drawing information
Measuring distances and angles

Hatching Objects
Creating and editing areas of hatching

Text
Creating and editing multiline and single line text
The importance of creating and editing text styles

Dimensioning
Creating and editing dimensions
The importance of creating and editing dimension styles

Layouts and Plotting
Setting up layouts using page setups
Creating and editing viewports
Scaling drawings
Plotting drawings

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