About this Course

The AutoCAD/AutoCAD LT Fundamentals training course is designed for those using AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT with a Windows operating system. This training course is not designed for the AutoCAD for Mac software.

The AutoCAD/AutoCAD LT training objective of AutoCAD/AutoCAD LT Fundamentals 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. To make the process easier and provide flexibility for instructors and students, the training guide is divided into two parts that can be taken independently.

Part 1

(three days) 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.
  

Part 2 

(two days) continues with more sophisticated techniques that extend your mastery of the program. 

For example, here you go beyond the basic skill of inserting a block to learning how to create blocks, and beyond the basic skill of using a template to understand the process of setting up a template. 

You learn skills such as:

• Using more advanced editing and construction techniques.
  
• Adding parametric constraints to objects.
  
• Creating local and global blocks.
  
• Setting up layers, styles, and templates.
  
• Using advanced plotting and publishing options.
  

Table of Contents

AutoCAD/AutoCAD LT Fundamentals Part 1

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 Part 1
• Appendix B AutoCAD Certified Professional Exam Objectives

AutoCAD/AutoCAD LT Fundamentals Part 2

DAY 1

• Chapter 1 Working Effectively with AutoCAD
  
• Chapter 2 Accurate Positioning
  
• Chapter 3 Projects - Productivity Tools
  
• Chapter 4 Parametric Drawing
  
• Chapter 5 Working with Blocks
  
• Chapter 6 Projects - Creating and Organizing Blocks

DAY 2

• Chapter 7 Creating Templates
  
• Chapter 8 Advanced Layouts
  
• Chapter 9 Annotation Styles
  
• Chapter 10 Projects - Drawing Setup and Utilities
  
• Chapter 11 External References
  
• Chapter 12 Projects - Drawing
  
• Appendix A Optional Topics
• Appendix B Skills Assessment Part 2
• Appendix C AutoCAD Certified Professional Exam Objectives

Prerequisites

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

• A working knowledge of your operating system.

Course Length: 5 Days

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