AutoCAD: Fundamentals
AutoCAD Fundamentals is the ultimate in AutoCAD training, with 32 topics covering everything in AutoCAD design and drafting that you need to know.
Building on the AutoCAD: Essentials course, Fundamentals goes into 2D drafting topics, advanced tools and work concepts, managing your project and parametrics.
Course Length: 5 Days
Training Guide Contents
Chapter 1: Getting Started with AutoCAD
- Starting the Software
- User Interface
- Working with Commands
- Cartesian Workspace
- Opening an Existing Drawing File
- Viewing Your Drawing
- Saving Your Work
Chapter 2: Basic Drawing and Editing Commands
- Drawing Lines
- Erasing Objects
- Drawing Vertical and Horizontal Lines
- Drawing Rectangles
- Drawing Circles
- Undo and Redo Actions
Chapter 3: Projects: Creating a Simple Drawing
- Create a Simple Drawing
- Create Simple Shapes
Chapter 4: Drawing Precision in AutoCAD
- Using Running Object Snaps
- Using Object Snap Overrides
- Polar Tracking at Angles
- Object Snap Tracking
- (Optional) Drawing with Snap and Grid
Chapter 5: Making Changes in Your Drawing
- Selecting Objects for Editing
- Moving Objects
- Copying Objects ▪ 5.4 Rotating Objects
- Scaling Objects
- Mirroring Objects
- Editing with Grips
Chapter 6: Projects: Making Your Drawings More Precise
- Schematic Project: Electronics Diagram
- Architectural Project: Landscape
- Mechanical Project: Using Polar and Tracking
- Mechanical Project: Surge Protector
- Mechanical Project: Satellite
Chapter 7: Organizing Your Drawing with Layers
- Creating New Drawings With Templates
- What are Layers?
- Layer States
- Changing an Object’s Layer
Chapter 8: Advanced Object Types
- Drawing Arcs
- Drawing Polylines
- Editing Polylines
- Drawing Polygons
- Drawing Ellipses
Chapter 9: Analyzing Model and Object Properties
- Working with Object Properties
- Measuring Objects
Chapter 10: Projects: Drawing Organization and Information
- Architectural Project
- Mechanical Project
- Civil Project
Chapter 11: Advanced Editing Commands
- Trimming and Extending Objects
- Stretching Objects
- Creating Fillets and Chamfers
- Offsetting Objects
- Creating Arrays of Objects
Chapter 12: Blocks
- What are Blocks?
- Inserting Blocks using the Blocks Palette
- Inserting Blocks using the Tool Palettes
- Working with Dynamic Blocks
- Inserting Blocks using the DesignCenter
Chapter 13: Projects: Creating More Complex Objects
- Mechanical Project 1: Plate
- Mechanical Project 2: Gasket
- Mechanical Project 3: Plate
- Mechanical Project 4: Rocker Arm
- Architectural Project 1: Floor Plan
- Architectural Project 2: Floor Plan
- Civil Project: Parking Lot
Chapter 14: Setting Up a Layout
- Working in Layouts
- Creating Layouts
- Creating Layout Viewports
- Named Views
- Guidelines for Layouts
Chapter 15: Printing Your Drawing
- Printing Concepts
- Printing Layouts
- Print and Plot Settings
Chapter 16: Projects: Preparing to Print
- Mechanical Project
- Architectural Project
Chapter 17: Text
- Working with Annotations
- Adding Text in a Drawing
- Modifying Multiline Text
- Formatting Multiline Text
- Adding Notes with Leaders to Your Drawing
- Creating Tables
- (Optional) Modifying Tables
Chapter 18: Hatching
- Hatching
- Editing Hatches
Chapter 19: Adding Dimensions
- Dimensioning Concepts
- Adding Linear Dimensions
- Adding Radial and Angular Dimensions
- Editing Dimensions
Chapter 20: Projects: Annotating Your Drawing
- Mechanical Project
- Architectural Project 1
- Architectural Project 2
- Civil Project
Chapter 21: Working Effectively with AutoCAD
- Creating a Custom Workspace
- Using the Keyboard Effectively
- Object Creation, Selection, and Visibility
- Working in Multiple Drawings
- Copying and Pasting Between Drawings
- Using Grips Effectively
- Additional Layer Tools
Chapter 22: Accurate Positioning
- Coordinate Entry
- Locating Points with Tracking
- Construction Lines
- Placing Reference Points
Chapter 23: Projects: Productivity Tools
- Schematic Project: Purifier Unit
- Mechanical Project: 2 Views
- Architectural/Civil Project: Formal Garden
- Mechanical Project: Cover Plate
- Architectural Project: Addition
- Mechanical Project: Block
- Mechanical Project: Plate
Chapter 24: Parametric Drawing
- Working with Constraints
- Geometric Constraints
- Dimensional Constraints
Chapter 25: Working with Blocks
- Creating Blocks
- Editing Blocks
- Removing Unused Elements
- Adding Blocks to Tool Palettes
- Modifying Tool Properties in Tool Palettes
Chapter 26: Projects: Creating and Organizing Blocks
- Mechanical Project: Control Panel
- Architectural Project: Furniture Layout
- Civil Project: Utility Layout
Chapter 27: Creating Templates
- Why Use Templates?
- Controlling Units Display
- Creating New Layers
- Adding Standard Layouts to Templates
- Saving Templates
Chapter 28: Working with Layouts
- Creating and Using Named Views
- Advanced Viewport Options
- Layer Overrides in Viewports
- Annotative Scale Features
Chapter 29: Annotation Styles
- Creating Text Styles
- Creating Dimension Styles
- Creating Multileader Styles
Chapter 30: Projects: Drawing Setup and Utilities
- Interiors Project
- Mechanical/Schematic Project
- Civil/Map Project
- Mechanical Project: Dimension Styles
Chapter 31: External References
- Attaching External References
- Modifying External References
- Xref Specific Information
Chapter 32: Projects: Drawing
- ISO A1 Title Block
- Mechanical Project: Drill Press Base
- Architectural Project: Office Tower
- P&ID Project: Oil Lubrication System
- Civil Project: Warehouse Site
Appendix A: Skills Assessment 1 Appendix B: Optional Topics
- Using QuickCalc
- Additional Zoom Commands
- Additional Text Tools
- Additional Dimensioning Tools
- Creating Boundaries and Regions
- Modifying Length
Appendix C: Skills Assessment 2 Appendix D: AutoCAD Certification Exam Objectives
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