AutoCAD 2013 / AutoCAD LT 2013 Fundamentals in Austin

3 days

Objective
The objective of AutoCAD Fundamentals is to enable students to create a basic 2D drawing in AutoCAD. Even at this fundamental level, AutoCAD is one of the most sophisticated computer applications that you are likely to encounter. Therefore, learning to use it is not a trivial undertaking. All topics, including features and commands, relate both to AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT.

Who Should Attend
New users of AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT.

Description
This class covers the indispensable core topics for working with AutoCAD. The teaching strategy is to start with a few basic tools that let the student create and edit a simple drawing. You then continue to develop those tools, as well as being introduced to more advanced tools throughout the course. Not every command or option is covered, because the intent is to show the most essential tools and concepts:

• 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

Prerequisites
Before attending this class, students should have:

• A working knowledge of basic design/drafting procedures and terminology
• A working knowledge of Windows XP, Vista or 7 

Class Outline

The topics covered will vary slightly with each class based upon the pace of the students. As an Autodesk Authorized Training Center, we adhere to the strict quality control procedures established by Autodesk to consistently deliver the highest caliber learning experience possible.

• Chapter 1: Getting Started with AutoCAD
  • Starting AutoCAD
  • AutoCAD’s User Interface
  • Working with Commands
  • AutoCAD’s Cartesian Workspace
  • Opening an Existing Drawing File
  • Viewing Your Drawing
  • Saving Your Work
• Chapter 2: Basic Drawing & Editing Commands
  • Drawing Lines
  • Erasing Objects
  • Drawing Lines with Polar Tracking
  • Drawing Rectangles & Circles
  • Undo and Redo Actions
• Chapter 3: Projects - Creating a Simple Drawing
• Chapter 4: Drawing Precision in AutoCAD
  • Using Running Object Snaps
  • Using Object Snap Overrides
  • Polar Tracking at Angles
  • Object Snap Tracking
  • Drawing with Snap and Grid (Optional)
• Chapter 5: Making Changes in Your Drawing
  • Selecting Objects for Editing
  • Moving, Copying, Rotating, Scaling and Mirroring Objects
  • Editing with Grips
• Chapter 6: Projects - Making Your Drawings More Precise
• 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 and Polylines
  • Editing Polylines
  • Drawing Polygons & Ellipses
• Chapter 9: Getting Information from Your Drawing
  • Working with Object Properties
  • Measuring Objects
• Chapter 10: Projects - Drawing Organization & Information
• Chapter 11: Advanced Editing Commands
  • Trimming and Extending Objects
  • Stretching Objects
  • Creating Fillets and Chamfers
  • Offsetting Objects
  • Creating Arrays of Objects
• Chapter 12: Inserting Blocks
  • What are Blocks?
  • Inserting Blocks
  • Inserting Dynamic Blocks
  • Inserting Blocks with DesignCenter
• Chapter 13: Projects - Creating More Complex Objects
• Chapter 14: Setting Up a Layout
  • Printing Concepts
  • Working in Layouts
  • Copying Layouts
  • Creating Viewports
  • Guidelines for Layouts
• Chapter 15: Printing Your Drawing
  • Printing Layouts
  • Printing from the Model Tab
• Chapter 16: Projects - Preparing to Print
• Chapter 17: Text
  • Working with Annotations
  • Adding Text in a Drawing
  • Modifying Multiline Text
  • Formatting Multiline Text
  • Adding Notes with Leaders
  • Creating and Editing 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

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This class meets the requirements of the American Institute of Architects for non-HSW Learning Units Hours. Additionally, some state licensing boards and other professional societies may recognize training from an Autodesk ATC as valid continuing education credits. Please check with your state licensing board or professional association.

*If you have 4 or more students for this course and/or want to have the class held at your location, refer to Custom & On-Site Training.

Published class dates are subject to change as circumstances warrant, call for confirmation of all class dates. Cancellations must be made within 10 working days of the scheduled course to qualify for a refund. “No-shows” or late cancellations will forfeit all tuition and fees. D|C|CADD reserves the right to reschedule or cancel scheduled courses, whereupon all fees will be refunded or applied to training at a later date. D|C|CADD is liable for course fees only