AutoCAD

1 - AutoCAD 2009 Intermediate

2 - AutoCAD 2009 Essentials

1 - AutoCAD 2009 Intermediate

Course Description

This courseware is designed for the experience AutoCAD user who requires additional training. It incorporatesthe features, commands, and techinques for becoming more productive when creating, annotating, and printing drawings with AutoCAD 2009.

This intermediate-level course continues to build on the basic concepts of the AutoCAD 2009 Essentials course.

Hands-on exercises throughout the courseware explore how to create 2D production drawings. The exercises are provided in both a printed format as well as an onscreen fomat that can be viewed next to AutoCAD.

Learning Objectives

The primary objectives of this courseware are:

  • To teach students powrful tools and techniques for drawing, dimensioning, and printing 2D drawings.
  • To enable students to reuse content that has been previously created, and extract information form their drawings.

With an understanding of these tools, students can begin to streamline the design process and become more productive with AutoCAD 2009.

Who Should Attend

This courseware is designed for the experienced AutoCAD user who wants to learn more about AutoCAD 2009.

Prerequisites

It is recommended that sutdents have a working knowledge of:

  • The current or a previous release of AutoCAD.
  • Creating and editing basic AutoCAD objects.
  • MicroSoft® Windows® 2000,MicroSoft® Windows® XP, or MicroSoft® Windows® Vista.

Course Outline (5days/40 hrs.)

Day 1

Drawing Objects

  • Creating and Editing
  • Multilines
  • Creating Revision Clouds
  • Wipeout Objects
  • Boundaries
  • Regions

Manipulating Objects and Data

  • Selecting Objects with Quick Select
  • Purging Objects
  • Working with Point Objects
  • Dividing and Measuring Objects
  • Using QuickCalc for Performing Calculations

Day 3

Reusable Content

  • Using DesignCenterTM
  • Creating Custom Tool Palettes
  • Organizing Tool Palettes
  • Sharing Tool Palettes
  • Using External References
  • Managing External References
  • referencing Non-Native File Types

Blocks and Attributes

  • Working with Blocks
  • Creating Attributes
  • Editing Attributes

Dynamic Blocks

  • Using Dynamic Blocks
  • Adding Parameters to Dynamic Blocks
  • Using Parameter Sets
  • Creating Dynamic Blocks

Day 2

Template Drawing Creation

  • Creating Drawing Templates

Dimensioning and Annotation

  • Introduction to Annotation Scalling
  • Controlling Annotation Scale
  • Working with Text
  • Using Multileaders
  • Dimensioning
  • Creating Ordinate Dimensions
  • Creating Geometric Dimensions and Tolerances
  • Working with Dimension Substyles and Overrides

Day 4

Layer Management and Best Practices

  • Working with Layer Filters
  • Using the Layer States Manager
  • Using Layer Standards

Layouts and Views

  • Creating Layouts
  • Modifying Layouts and Using Page Setups
  • Creating Layout Viewports
  • Working with Layout Viewports
  • Controlling Object Visibility in Layout Viewports

Day 5

Plotting

  • Working with Plotter Configuration Files
  • Creating and Applying Plot Style Tables
  • Publishing Drawing

Introduction to Sheet Sets

  • Creating Sheet Sets
  • Working with Sheet Sets
  • Setting Sheet Set Properties
  • Using Fields in Sheet Sets
  • Using Attributes in Sheet Sets
  • Publishing, Transmitting, and Archinving Sheet Sets

Working with Tables

  • Working with Table Styles
  • Creating and Editing Tables
  • Creating Advanced Tables
  • Extracting Attributes to Tables
  • Exporting and Importing Tables
  • Creating Tables Linked to External Data

Note:

The suggested course duration is a guideline. Course topics and duration may be modified by the instructior based upon the knowledge and skill level of the course participants.

2 - AutoCAD 2009 Essentials

Course Description

Students learn the features, commands, and techniques for creating, editing, and printing drawings with AutoCAD® 2009 and AutoCAD LT® 2009. Using hands-on exercises, students explore how to create 2D production drawings.

Learning Objectives

The primary objective of this courseware is to teach students the basic commands necessary for professional 2D drawing, design, and drafting using AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT.

After completing this course, students will be able to:

  • Navigate the AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT user interfaces.
  • Use the fundamental features of AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT.
  • Use the precision drafting tools in AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT to develop accurate technical drawings.
  • Present drawings in a detailed and visually impressive way.

Who Should Attend

This courseware is designed for new users of AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT.

Prerequisites

Before using this courseware, students should have a working knowledge of the following:

  • Drafting, design, or engineering principles.
  • MicroSoft® Windows® 2000,MicroSoft® Windows® XP, or MicroSoft® Windows® Vista.

Course Outline (5days/40 hrs.)

Day 1

Taking the AutoCAD Tour

  • Navigating the Working Environment
  • Working with Files
  • Displaying Objects

Creating Basic Drawings

  • Inputting Data
  • Creating Basic Objects
  • Using Object Snaps
  • Using Polar Tracking and PolarSnapTM
  • Using Object Snap Tracking
  • Working with Units

Day 4

Dimensioning

  • Creating Dimensions
  • Using Dimension Styles
  • Edititng Dimensions
  • Using Multileaders

Hatching Objects

  • Hatching Objects
  • Editing Hatch Objects

Working with Reusable Content

  • Using Blocks
  • Working with DesignCenterTM
  • Using Tool Palettes

Day 2

Manipulating Objects

  • Selecting Objects in the Drawing
  • Changing an Object’s Position
  • Creating New Objects from Existing Objects
  • Changing the Angle of an Object's Position
  • Creating a Mirror Image of Existing Objects
  • Creating Object Patterns
  • Changing an Object's Size

Drawing Organization and Inquiry Commands

  • Using Layers
  • Changing Object Properties
  • Matching Object Properties
  • Using the Properties Palette
  • Using Line types
  • Using Inquiry Commands

Day 5

Creating Additional Drawing Objects

  • Working with Polylines
  • Creating Splines
  • Creating Ellipses
  • Using Tables

Plotting Your Drawings

  • Using Page Setups
  • Plotting Drawings
  • Inventor Link

Creating Drawing Templates

  • Using Drawing Templates

Day 3

Altering Objects

  • Trimming and Extending Objects to Defined Boundaries
  • Creating Parallel and Offset Geometry
  • Joining Objects
  • Breaking an Object into Two Objects
  • Applying a Radius Corner to Two Objects
  • Creating an Angled Corner Between Two Objects
  • Changing Part of an Object's Shape

Working with Layouts

  • Using Layouts
  • Using Viewports

Annotating the Drawing

  • Creating Multiline Text
  • Creating Single Line Text
  • Using Text Styles
  • Editing Text

Note:

The suggested course duration is a guideline. Course topics and duration may be modified by the instructior based upon the knowledge and skill level of the course participants.