AutoCAD (Essentials)

As a result of attending this training, you will be able to create, modify and work with 2D drawings within AutoCAD, helping you to comfortably use these skills on a day to day basis.

Outline:

• Getting Started
  • Communicating with AutoCAD
  • Understanding the AutoCAD user interface
  • Getting out of trouble
  • Options for starting a drawing
  • Managing drawing files
• Viewing a Drawing
  • Understanding drawing scale in AutoCAD
  • Moving around a drawing in “real time”
  • Time-saving display tools
• Basic Drafting Tools
  • Using different coordinate systems in CAD
  • Using object snaps to control accuracy
  • Saving time with running osnaps
  • Your electronic T-square
• Creating and Editing 2D Geometry
  • Creating lines, circles, and arcs in AutoCAD
  • Erasing, moving, copying, scaling, and rotating objects
  • Using grips for better editing
• Managing Object Properties
  • Adding windows
  • Organising drawing geometry using layers
  • Working with different linetypes
  • Options for changing object properties
• Basic Drawing Techniques
  • Using AutoCAD to make objects parallel, longer, repeat, or symmetrical
  • Trim unwanted segments, round object corners Creating orthographic views
• Saving Time with Blocks
  • Draw something once and use it many times over
  • Using a library of drawing components
  • Using components from other drawings
• Drawing Annotation
  • Use single and multiline text
  • Learning dimension techniques
  • Dimensioning angles, arcs and circles
  • Quick dimensions
• Working with Layouts
  • Creating sheets for plotting
  • Using viewports
  • Setting layouts to plot to scale
• Improving Drawing Appearance
  • How to use hatch patterns to represent different parts or materials
• Getting Your Drawings Out
  • Plotting options, controlling plotting scale