AutoCAD Training Beyond the Basics

Course Length: 2 Days

Prerequisites: A working understanding of AutoCAD.

Training Guide Contents

Chapter 1: Working Effectively with AutoCAD

• 1 Creating a Custom Workspace
• 2 Using the Keyboard Effectively
• 3 Object Creation, Selection, and Visibility
• 4 Working in Multiple Drawings
• 5 Copying and Pasting Between Drawings
• 6 Using Grips Effectively
• 7 Additional Layer Tools

Chapter 2: Accurate Positioning

• 1 Coordinate Entry
• 2 Locating Points with Tracking
• 3 Construction Lines
• 4 Placing Reference Points

Chapter 3: Projects: Productivity Tools

• 1 Schematic Project: Purifier Unit
• 2 Mechanical Project: 2 Views
• 3 Architectural/Civil Project: Formal Garden
• 4 Mechanical Project: Cover Plate
• 5 Architectural Project: Addition
• 6 Mechanical Project: Block
• 7 Mechanical Project: Plate

Chapter 4: Parametric Drawing

• 1 Working with Constraints
• 2 Geometric Constraints
• 3 Dimensional Constraints

Chapter 5: Working with Blocks

• 1 Creating Blocks
• 2 Editing Blocks
• 3 Removing Unused Elements
• 4 Adding Blocks to Tool Palettes
• 5 Modifying Tool Properties in Tool Palettes

Chapter 6: Projects: Creating and Organizing Blocks

• 1 Mechanical Project: Control Panel
• 2 Architectural Project: Furniture Layout
• 3 Civil Project: Utility Layout

Chapter 7: Creating Templates

• 1 Why Use Templates?
• 2 Controlling Units Display
• 3 Creating New Layers
• 4 Adding Standard Layouts to Templates
• 5 Saving Templates

Chapter 8: Working with Layouts

• 1 Creating and Using Named Views
• 2 Advanced Viewport Options
• 3 Layer Overrides in Viewports
• 4 Annotative Scale Features

Chapter 9: Annotation Styles

• 1 Creating Text Styles
• 2 Creating Dimension Styles
• 3 Creating Multileader Styles

Chapter 10: Projects: Drawing Setup and Utilities

• 1 Interiors Project
• 2 Mechanical/Schematic Project
• 3 Civil/Map Project
• 4 Mechanical Project: Dimension Styles

Chapter 11: External References

• 1 Attaching External References
• 2 Modifying External References
• 3 Xref Specific Information

Chapter 12: Projects: Drawing

• 1 ISO A1 Title Block
• 2 Mechanical Project: Drill Press Base
• 3 Architectural Project: Office Tower
• 4 P&ID Project: Oil Lubrication System
• 5 Civil Project: Warehouse Site

 Appendix A: Optional Topics

• 1 Using QuickCalc
• 2 Additional Zoom Commands
• 3 Additional Text Tools
• 4 Additional Dimensioning Tools
• 5 Creating Boundaries and Regions
• 6 Modifying Length

Appendix B: Skills Assessment

Appendix C: AutoCAD Certification Exam Objectives