AutoCAD Level 2: Intermediate

Overview AutoCAD® Level 2 Intermediate course is designed for those using AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT® with a Windows operating system. This learning guide is not designed for the AutoCAD for Mac software. _ Our AutoCAD Level 2 Intermediate course continues on from the topics covered in the AutoCAD Level 1 Essentials course. Level 2 covers more sophisticated techniques that extend your mastery of the software. For example, here you go beyond the basic skill of using a template to understand the process of setting up a template, creating annotation styles, and how to work with external references. _ You learn skills such as: • Using more advanced editing and construction techniques. • Adding parametric constraints to objects. • Creating local and global blocks. • Setting up layers, styles, and templates. • Attaching External References. Prerequisites AutoCAD® Level 1 Essentials course or equivalent experience.
A working knowledge of basic design/drafting procedures and terminology. A working knowledge of your operating system. COURSE OUTLINE Chapter 1: Working Effectively with AutoCAD 1.1 Creating a Custom Workspace 1.2 Using the Keyboard Effectively 1.3 Object Creation, Selection, and Visibility 1.4 Working in Multiple 1.5 Copying and Pasting Between Drawings 1.6 Using Grips Effectively 1.7 Additional Layer Tools Chapter 2: Accurate Positioning 2.1 Coordinate Entry 2.2 Locating Points with Tracking 2.3 Construction Lines 2.4 Placing Reference Points Chapter 3: Projects: Productivity Tools 3.1 Schematic Project: Purifier Unit 3.2 Mechanical Project: 2 Views 3.3 Architectural/Civil Project: Formal Garden 3.4 Mechanical Project: Cover Plate 3.5 Architectural Project: Addition 3.6 Mechanical Project: Block 3.7 Mechanical Project: Plate Chapter 4: Parametric Drawing 4.1 Working with Constraints 4.2 Geometric Constraints 4.3 Dimensional Constraints Chapter 5: Working with Blocks 5.1 Creating Blocks 5.2 Editing Blocks 5.3 Removing Unused Elements 5.4 Adding Blocks to Tool Palettes 5.5 Modifying Tool Properties in Tool Palettes Chapter 6: Projects: Creating and Organizing Blocks 6.1 Mechanical Project: Control Panel 6.2 Architectural Project: Furniture Layout 6.3 Civil Project: Utility Layout Chapter 7: Creating Templates 7.1 Why Use Templates? 7.2 Controlling Units Display 7.3 Creating New Layers 7.4 Adding Standard Layouts to Templates 7.5 Saving Templates Chapter 8: Advanced Layouts 8.1 Creating and Using Named Views 8.2 Advanced Viewport Options 8.3 Layer Overrides in Viewports 8.4 Additional Annotative Scale Chapter 9: Annotation Styles 9.1 Creating Text Styles 9.2 Creating Dimension Styles 9.3 Creating Multileader Styles Chapter 10: Projects: Drawing Setup and Utilities 10.1 Interiors Project 10.2 Mechanical/Schematic 10.3 Civil/Map Project 10.4 Mechanical Project: Dimension Styles Chapter 11: External References 11.1 Attaching External References 11.2 Modifying External 11.3 Xref Specific Information Chapter 12: Projects: Drawing 12.1 D-sized Title Block (36x24) 12.2 Mechanical Project: Drill Press Base 12.3 Architectural Project: Office Tower 12.4 P&ID Project: Oil Lubrication System 12.5 Civil Project: Warehouse Site