AutoCAD / AutoCAD LT Fundamentals 3-Day Training, May 15-17, 2018
This course is designed for new users of AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT. No previous CAD experience is required, but students are expected to have: a sound level of computer literacy; an understanding of drafting or engineering principles; a demonstrated ability to interpret working drawings; and a sound working knowledge of the Microsoft Windows 7 or 8 environment.
Day 1 - May 15
- Getting Started with AutoCAD
- Basic Drawing and Editing Commands
- Projects: Creating a Simple Drawing
- Drawing Precision in AutoCAD
- Making Changes in Your Drawing(s)
- Projects: Making Your Drawings More Precise
Day 2 - May 16
- Organizing Your Drawings with Layers
- Advanced Object Types
- Analyzing Model and Object Properties
- Projects: Drawing Organization and Information
- Advanced Editing Commands
- Inserting Blocks
- Projects: Creating More Complex Objects
Day 3 - May 17
- Setting Up a Layout
- Printing Your Drawing
- Preparing to Print
- Text
- Hatching
- Adding Dimensions
- Projects: Annotating Your Drawing
Class Materials are provided (Study Book, Exercise Files, etc.) You will need to bring a laptop with AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT already installed on it. If a training laptop is needed, please contact us immediately as there are only limited quantities available.
Not every command or option is covered, as the intent is to show the fundamental 2D drafting tools and concepts. More advanced tools are available in the training guide provided.