About this Course

The objective the AutoCAD/AutoCAD LT training during the AutoCAD/AutoCAD LT Essentials course is to enable students to create a basic 2D drawing in the AutoCAD software. Even at this fundamental level, the AutoCAD software is one of the most sophisticated computer applications that you are likely to encounter. 

Therefore learning to use it can be challenging.

AutoCAD/AutoCAD LT Essentials covers the essential core topics for working with the AutoCAD software. The teaching strategy is to start with a few basic tools that enable the student to create and edit a simple drawing, and then continue to develop those tools. More advanced tools are also introduced throughout the training course. 

Not every command or option is covered, because the intent is to show the most essential tools and concepts, such as:

• Understanding the AutoCAD workspace and user interface.
  
• Using basic drawing, editing, and viewing tools.
  
• Organizing drawing objects on layers.
  
• Inserting reusable symbols (blocks).
  
• Preparing a layout to be plotted.
  
• Adding text, hatching, and dimensions.
  

The AutoCAD/AutoCAD LT Essentials training course is designed for those using the AutoCAD® or AutoCAD LT® software with a Windows operating system. 

This training course is not designed for the AutoCAD for Mac software. This training course is not recommended for users that have completed the AutoCAD®/AutoCAD LT® Fundamentals training course as Essentials contains the same content.

Table of Contents

DAY 1

• Chapter 1 Getting Started with AutoCAD
  
• Chapter 2 Basic Drawing & Editing Commands
  
• Chapter 3 Projects - Creating a Simple Drawing
  
• Chapter 4 Drawing Precision in AutoCAD
  
• Chapter 5 Making Changes in Your Drawing
  
• Chapter 6 Projects - Making Your Drawings More Precise
  

DAY 2

• Chapter 7 Organizing Your Drawing with Layers
  
• Chapter 8 Advanced Object Types
  
• Chapter 9 Analyzing Model and Object Properties
  
• Chapter 10 Projects - Drawing Organization & Information
  
• Chapter 11 Advanced Editing Commands
  
• Chapter 12 Inserting Blocks
  
• Chapter 13 Projects - Creating More Complex Objects
  

DAY 3

• Chapter 14 Setting Up a Layout
  
• Chapter 15 Printing Your Drawing
  
• Chapter 16 Projects - Preparing to Print
  
• Chapter 17 Text
  
• Chapter 18 Hatching
  
• Chapter 19 Adding Dimensions
  
• Chapter 20 Projects - Annotating Your Drawing
• Appendix A Skills Assessment
• Appendix B AutoCAD Certified Professional Exam Objectives

Prerequisites for this AutoCAD/AutoCAD LT training course:

• A working knowledge of basic design/drafting procedures and terminology.
  
• A working knowledge of your operating system.
  

*Note: Course may satisfy your local continuing education engineering and surveying requirements. Check with your state board or provincial organization to verify your requirements.

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