AutoCAD 2008 and AutoCAD LT Essentials

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

· Using Function Keys

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

Annotating Drawings

· Creating Multiline Text

· Creating Single Line Text

· Using Text Styles

· Editing Text

Hatching Objects

· Hatching Objects

· Editing Hatch Objects

Dimensioning

· Creating Dimensions

· Using Dimension Styles

· Editing Dimensions

Day 3

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

Layouts and Plotting

· Using Layouts

· Using Page Setups

· Using Viewports

· Plotting Drawings

Template Drawing Creation

· Using Drawing Templates