AutoCAD 2010 and AutoCAD LT 2010

Essentials

Courseware Description

This courseware is designed for new AutoCAD® / AutoCAD LT® software users who require comprehensive

training. It incorporates the feature, commands, and techniques for creating, editing and printing drawings with AutoCAD 2010 and AutoCAD LT 2010.

Objectives

The primary objective of this courseware is to teach students the basic commands necessary for professional 2D drawing, design, and drafting using AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT.

After completing this course, students will be able to:

• Navigate the AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT user interfaces.

• Use the fundamental features of AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT.

• Use the precision drafting tools in AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT to develop accurate technical drawings.

• Present drawings in a detailed and visually impressive way.

Who Should Attend

This courseware is designed for new users of AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT.

Prerequisites

Before using this courseware, students should have a working knowledge of the following:

• Drafting, design, or engineering principles.

• Microsoft® Windows® Vista, Microsoft® Windows® XP

Course Outline

Day 1

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

Day 2

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

Day 3

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

Note: The suggested course duration is a guideline. Course topics and duration may

be modified by the instructor based upon the knowledge and skill level of the course participants.