AutoCAD 2008 and AutoCAD LT Essentials

Type of learning:	Instructor lead at DBIC
Duration:	3 days intensive
Dates/Times:	Click here
Cost:	£469.00 per person

Courseware Description

This courseware is designed for new AutoCAD® / AutoCAD LT® software users who require comprehensive training. It incorporates the features, commands, and techniques for creating, editing, and printing drawings with AutoCAD 2008 and AutoCAD LT 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 onscreen format that can be viewed next to AutoCAD.

Suggested Course Duration:	3 days
Pages:	Volume 1: 340 Volume 2: 250
Trial CD:	Yes
Onscreen Exercises Included?	Yes

Objectives

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

After completing this course, students will be able to:

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.

Who Should Attend

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

Prerequisites

It is recommended that students have a working knowledge of:

Drafting, design, or engineering.
Microsoft® Windows® XP or Microsoft® Windows® 2000.

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

· 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