AutoCAD Level 3: Advanced

AutoCAD® Level 3: Advanced introduces advanced techniques and teaches you to be proficient in your use of the ` AutoCAD® or AutoCAD LT® software. This is done by teaching you how to recognize the best tool for the task, the best way to use that tool, and how to create new tools to accomplish tasks more efficiently. Topics Covered Include: • Advanced Text Objects • Working with Tables • Defining dynamic blocks and attributes • Outputting and publishing files for review • Collaboration and automation tools • Creating, publishing, and customizing sheet sets • Managing Layers • CAD Management and System Setup • Enhancing productivity by customizing the AutoCAD interface • Using macros and custom routines

Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Advanced Text Objects 2.1 Annotation Scale Overview 2.2 Using Fields 2.3 Controlling the Draw Order Chapter 3: Working with Tables 3.1 Working with Linked Tables 3.2 Creating Table Styles Chapter 4: Projects - Advanced Annotation Chapter 5: Dynamic Blocks 5.1 Working with Dynamic Blocks 5.2 Creating Dynamic Block Definitions 5.3 Dynamic Block Authoring Tools 5.4 Additional Visibility Options Chapter 6: Attributes 6.1 Inserting Blocks with Attributes 6.2 Editing Attribute Values 6.3 Defining Attributes 6.4 Redefining Blocks with Attributes 6.5 Extracting Attributes Chapter 7: Projects - Advanced Blocks and Attributes Chapter 8: Output and Publishing 8.1 Output For Electronic Review 8.2 Autodesk Design Review 8.3 Publishing Drawing Sets Chapter 9: Other Tools for 9.1 eTransmit 9.2 Hyperlinks Chapter 10: Cloud Collaboration and 2D Automation 10.1 Connecting to the Cloud 10.2 Sharing Drawings in the Cloud 10.3 Rendering in the Cloud 10.4 Attach Navisworks Files Chapter 11: Introduction to Sheet Sets 11.1 Overview of Sheet Sets 11.2 Creating Sheet Sets 11.3 Creating Sheets in Sheet Sets 11.4 Adding Views to Sheets 11.5 Importing Layouts to Sheet Sets Chapter 12: Publishing and Customizing Sheet Sets 12.1 Transmitting and Archiving Sheet Sets 12.2 Publishing Sheet Sets 12.3 Customizing Sheet Sets 12.4 Custom Blocks for Sheet Sets Chapter 13: Projects - Sheet Sets Chapter 14: Managing Layers 14.1 Working in the Layer Properties Manager 14.2 Creating Layer Filters 14.3 Setting Layer States Chapter 15: CAD Standards 15.1 CAD Standards Concepts 15.2 Configuring Standards 15.3 Checking Standards 15.4 Layer Translator Chapter 16: System Setup 16-1 16.1 Options Dialog Box 16.2 System Variables 16.3 Dynamic Input Settings 16.4 Drawing Utilities 16.5 Managing Plotters 16.6 Plot Styles Chapter 17: Introduction to Customization 17.1 Why Customize? 17.2 Creating a Custom Workspace Chapter 18: Customizing the User Interface 18.1 Using the Customize User Interface (CUI) Dialog Box 18.2 Customizing the Ribbon 18.3 Customizing the Quick Access Toolbar 18.4 Customizing Menus 18.5 Keyboard Shortcuts Chapter 19: Macros and Custom Routines 19.1 Custom Commands and Macros 19.2 Running Scripts 19.3 Action Recorder 19.4 Editing Action Macros 19.5 Loading Custom Routines