AutoCAD Advanced Training Course

Course Length: 3 Days

Prerequisites: Working knowledge of AutoCAD.

Training Guide Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Advanced Text Objects

• 1 Annotation Scale Overview
• 2 Using Fields
• 3 Controlling the Draw Order

Chapter 3: Working with Tables

• 1 Working with Linked Tables
• 2 Creating Table Styles

Chapter 4: Projects – Advanced Annotation

Chapter 5: Dynamic Blocks

• 1 Working with Dynamic Blocks
• 2 Creating Dynamic Block Definitions
• 3 Dynamic Block Authoring Tools
• 4 Additional Visibility Options

Chapter 6: Attributes

• 1 Inserting Blocks with Attributes
• 2 Editing Attribute Values
• 3 Defining Attributes
• 4 Redefining Blocks with Attributes
• 5 Extracting Attributes

Chapter 7: Projects – Advanced Blocks and Attributes

Chapter 8: Output and Publishing

• 1 Output for Electronic Review
• 2 Autodesk Design Review
• 3 Publishing Drawing Sets
• 4 Shared Views

Chapter 9: Other Tools for Collaboration

• 1 eTransmit
• 2 Hyperlinks
• 3 Compare Drawings

Chapter 10: Cloud Collaboration and 2D Automation

• 1 Connecting to the Cloud
• 2 Save to Web and Mobile
• 3 Rendering in the Cloud
• 4 Attach Navisworks Files

Chapter 11: Introduction to Sheet Sets

• 1 Overview of Sheet Sets
• 2 Creating Sheet Sets
• 3 Creating Sheets in Sheet Sets
• 4 Adding Views to Sheets
• 5 Importing Layouts to Sheet Sets

Chapter 12: Publishing and Customizing Sheet Sets

• 1 Transmitting and Archiving Sheet Sets
• 2 Publishing Sheet Sets
• 3 Customizing Sheet Sets
• 4 Custom Blocks for Sheet Sets

Chapter 13: Projects – Sheet Sets

Chapter 14: Managing Layers

• 1 Working in the Layer Properties Manager
• 2 Creating Layer Filters
• 3 Setting Layer States

Chapter 15: CAD Standards

• 1 CAD Standards Concepts
• 2 Configuring Standards
• 3 Checking Standards
• 4 Layer Translator Chapter 16: System Setup
• 1 Options Dialog Box
• 2 System Variables
• 3 Dynamic Input Settings
• 4 Drawing Utilities
• 5 Managing Plotters
• 6 Plot Styles

Chapter 17: Introduction to Customization

• 1 Why Customize?
• 2 Creating a Custom Workspace

Chapter 18: Customizing the User Interface

• 1 Using the Customize User Interface (CUI) Dialog Box
• 2 Customizing the Ribbon
• 3 Customizing the Quick Access Toolbar
• 4 Customizing Menus
• 5 Keyboard Shortcuts

Chapter 19: Macros and Custom Routines

• 1 Custom Commands and Macros
• 2 Running Scripts
• 3 Action Recorder
• 4 Editing Action Macros
• 5 Loading Custom Routines

Appendix A: Skills Assessment

Appendix B: AutoCAD Certification Exam Objectives