AutoCAD Essentials

Future Media Concepts, Inc.
Boston, Chicago, New York, Orlando, Philadelphia, Washington DC, United States

Course Format: Classroom | E-learning | Virtual Class | Online | On-site | Blended | Self-paced

Course Description:

'' This course is designed for the new AutoCAD user who requires comprehensive training in AutoCAD. It incorporates the features, commands, and techniques for creating, editing, and printing drawings with AutoCAD 2008.

Hands-on exercises throughout the courseware explore how to create 2D production drawings. The exercises are provided in both a printed format as well as an online format that can be viewed next to AutoCAD. This class also supports training on AutoCAD LT 2008.

Intended Audience

�This course is designed for the new user of AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT.
�No previous CAD experience is necessary. However, drafting, design, or engineering experience is a plus. It is recommended that the student have a working knowledge of Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000, or Microsoft Windows NT 4.0.

Course Objectives

�Navigate the AutoCAD / AutoCAD LT user interface.
�Use the fundamental features of AutoCAD / AutoCAD LT.
�Use the precision drafting tools in AutoCAD / AutoCAD LT to develop accurate technical drawings.
�Present drawings in a detailed and visually impressive manner.

Recommended Prerequisites

�Windows XP Professional: Level 1
�Windows XP Professional: Level 2

Course Outline

I. Taking the AutoCAD Tour
�Navigating the Working Environment
�Working with Files
�Displaying Objects

II. Creating Basic Drawings
�Inputting Data
�Creating Basic Objects
�Using Object Snaps
�Using Polar Tracking and PolarSnap
�Using Object Snap Tracking
�Working with Units
�Using Function Keys

III. Manipulating Objects
�Selecting Objects in the Drawing
â€?Changing an Object’s Position
�Creating New Objects from Existing Objects
â€?Changing the Angle of an Object’s Position
�Creating a Mirror Image of Existing Objects
�Creating Object Patterns
â€?Changing an Object’s Size

IV. Drawing Organization and Inquiry Commands
�Using Layers
�Changing Object Properties
�Matching Object Properties
�Using the Properties Palette
�Using Linetypes
�Using Inquiry Commands

V. 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
â€?Changing Part of an Object’s Shape

VI. Annotating Drawings
�Creating Multiline Text
�Creating Single Line Text
�Using Text Styles
�Editing Text

VII. Hatching Objects
�Hatching Objects
�Editing Hatch Objects

VIII. Dimensioning
�Creating Dimensions
�Using Dimension Styles
�Editing Dimensions

IX. Working with Reusable Content
�Using Blocks

This course covers the partial requirements necessary to pass the AutoCAD 2008 Certified User Exam.
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Elements of this syllabus are subject to change.

Phone:212.233.3500

School Address:

299 Broadway
Suite 1510
New York, NY 10007,USA
Tel: 212.233.3500

43 Thorndike Street
Cambridge, MA 02141,USA
Tel: 617.621.1155

325 Chestnut Street
Suite 220
Philadelphia, PA 19106,USA
Tel: 215.922.2500

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