AutoCAD Level 1: Essentials

AutoCAD is our most popular class series and these classes can fill weeks ahead.

3 DaysLive Online & In-CenterInstructor-led since 1983Course Code: XAC1NS

Course overview

AutoCAD is our most popular class series and these classes can fill weeks ahead. Green flag dates have the MINIMUM enrollment to run as scheduled. Dates with "Class is Full" are at capacity without availability. To get a class date you prefer, it's best to register as far in advance as possible. View More Dates

AutoCAD is our most popular class series and these classes can fill weeks in advance. Green flag dates have the MINIMUM enrollment to run as scheduled. Dates with "Class is Full" are at capacity without availability. To get the class date you prefer, it's best to register as far in advance as possible. Class Format Fully interactive live, hands-on training presented and supported by a professional online instructor. Attend from ` your own location

or an ONLC center

. Class Times Based on local time zone... 10:00a - 4:45p (ET) | 9:00a - 3:45p (CT) | 8:00a - 2:45p (MT) | 7:00a - 1:45p (PT) This 3-day AutoCAD® Level 1: Essentials class is designed for those using AutoCAD® or AutoCAD LT® with a Windows operating system. This class is not designed for the AutoCAD for Mac software. The objective of AutoCAD Level 1: Essentials is to enable students to create a basic 2D drawing in the AutoCAD software. _ NOTE: Those attending class from their own location should use a wheeled mouse. A trackpad is not sufficient as AutoCAD is heavily dependent on selecting points and right clicking for additional menus. _ This course covers the essential core topics for working with the AutoCAD software. The teaching strategy is to start with a few basic tools that enable the student to create and edit a simple drawing, and then continue to develop those tools. More advanced tools are introduced throughout the class. Not every command or option is covered, because the intent is to show the most essential tools and concepts, such as: _ ● Understanding the AutoCAD workspace and user interface. ● Using basic drawing, editing, and viewing tools. ● Organizing drawing objects on layers. ● Inserting reusable symbols (blocks). ● Preparing a layout to be plotted. ● Adding text, hatching, and dimensions.

Prerequisites

A working knowledge of basic design or drafting procedures and terminology. A working knowledge of the Windows operating system is also needed. _ If you do not have a background in drafting, architecture or prior experience with a CAD package, you should instead consider the 5-day Novice Users class. This alternate class is for those with little or no prior experience. ` Go to AutoCAD for Novice Users course

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Course outline

Chapter 1: Getting Started with AutoCAD 1.1 Starting the Software 1.2 User Interface 1.3 Working with Commands 1.4 Cartesian Workspace 1.5 Opening an Existing Drawing File 1.6 Viewing Your Drawing 1.7 Saving Your Work Chapter 2: Basic Drawing and Editing Commands 2.1 Drawing Lines 2.2 Erasing Objects 2.3 Drawing Vertical and Horizontal Lines 2.4 Drawing Rectangles 2.5 Drawing Circles 2.6 Undo and Redo Actions Chapter 3: Projects: Creating a Simple Drawing 3.1 Create a Simple Drawing 3.2 Create Simple Shapes Chapter 4: Drawing Precision in AutoCAD 4.1 Using Running Object Snaps 4.2 Using Object Snap Overrides 4.3 Polar Tracking at Angles 4.4 Object Snap Tracking 4.5 (Optional) Drawing with Snap and Grid Chapter 5: Making Changes in Your Drawing 5.1 Selecting Objects for Editing 5.2 Moving Objects 5.3 Copying 5.4 Rotating Objects 5.5 Scaling Objects 5.6 Mirroring Objects 5.7 Editing with Grips Chapter 6: Projects: Making Your Drawings More Precise 6.1 Schematic Project: Electronics Diagram 6.2 Architectural Project: Landscape 6.3 Mechanical Project: Using Polar and Tracking 6.4 Mechanical Project: Surge Protector 6.5 Mechanical Project: Satellite Chapter 7: Organizing Your Drawing with Layers 7.1 Creating New Drawings With Templates 7.2 What are Layers? 7.3 Layer States 7.4 Changing an Object’s Layer Chapter 8: Advanced Object Types 8.1 Drawing Arcs 8.2 Drawing Polylines 8.3 Editing Polylines 8.4 Drawing Polygons 8.5 Drawing Ellipses Chapter 9: Analyzing Model and Object Properties 9.1 Working with Object Properties 9.2 Measuring Objects Chapter 10: Projects: Drawing Organization and Information 10.1 Architectural Project 10.2 Mechanical Project 10.3 Civil Project Chapter 11: Advanced Editing Commands 11.1 Trimming and Extending Objects 11.2 Stretching Objects 11.3 Creating Fillets and Chamfers 11.4 Offsetting Objects 11.5 Creating Arrays of Objects Chapter 12: Inserting Blocks 12.1 What are Blocks? 12.2 Working with Dynamic Blocks 12.3 Inserting Blocks 12.4 Inserting Blocks using the Tool Palettes 12.5 Inserting Blocks using the DesignCenter Chapter 13: Projects: Creating More Complex Objects 13.1 Mechanical Project 1: Plate 13.2 Mechanical Project 2: Gasket 13.3 Mechanical Project 3: Plate 13.4 Mechanical Project 4: Rocker Arm 13.5 Architectural Project 1: Floor Plan 13.6 Architectural Project 2: Floor Plan 13.7 Civil Project: Parking Lot Chapter 14: Setting Up a Layout 14.1 Working in Layouts 14.2 Creating Layouts 14.3 Creating Layout Viewports 14.4 Guidelines for Layouts Chapter 15: Printing Your Drawing 15.1 Printing Concepts 15.2 Printing Layouts 15.3 Print and Plot Settings Chapter 16: Projects: Preparing to Print 16.1 Mechanical Project 16.2 Architectural Project Chapter 17: Text 17.1 Working with Annotations 17.2 Adding Text in a Drawing 17.3 Modifying Multiline Text 17.4 Formatting Multiline Text 17.5 Adding Notes with Leaders to Your Drawing 17.6 Creating Tables 17.7 Modifying Tables Chapter 18: Hatching 18.1 Hatching 18.2 Editing Hatches Chapter 19: Adding Dimensions 19.1 Dimensioning Concepts 19.2 Adding Linear Dimensions 19.3 Adding Radial and Angular Dimensions 19.4 Editing Dimensions Chapter 20: Projects: Annotating Your Drawing 20.1 Mechanical Project 20.2 Architectural Project 1 20.3 Architectural Project 2 20.4 Civil Project

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