Autodesk-AutoCAD Level 1: Essentials October 23, 2011

http://www.fmctraining.com/fmc.asp?l=Washington+DC&p2=Upcoming+Classes

Contact:202-429-9700 / [email protected]

(3 day class)
2011: 10/24-26, 12/19-21
2012: 3/12-14, 6/4-6, 8/20-22

Course Objectives

• Navigate the AutoCAD user interfaces.
• Use the fundamental features of AutoCAD.
• Use the precision drafting tools in AutoCAD to develop accurate technical drawings.
• Present drawings in a detailed and visually impressive way.

Prerequisites
• Basic design/drafting procedures and terminology
• Working knowledge of Windows 9x, ME, NT 4.0, 2000 or XP

Course Outline

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
* Matching Object Properties
* Using the Properties Palette
* Using Linetypes
* Using Inquiry Commands

Altering Objects

* Trimming and Extending Objects to Defined Boundaries
* Creating Parallel and Offset 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 Shape

Working with Layouts
* Using Layouts
* Using Viewports

Annotating the Drawing

* Creating Multiline Text
* Creating Single Line Text
* Using Text Styles
* Editing Text

Dimensioning

* Creating Dimensions
* Using Dimension Styles
* Editing Dimensions
* Using Multileaders

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
* Using Drawing Templates

This course covers the partial requirements necessary to pass the AutoCAD 2010 Certified User Exam ($150 per exam).

Please contact the local branch in order to schedule your exam. If you are a student and you wish to take the exam immediately after your class, you will need to make arrangements with the branch manager. Otherwise we can accommodate you at another time that is convenient to you.