Overview
This course is aimed at new users of either the full-blown package or the cut down equivalent – AutoCAD LT.
Participants must be familiar with using a Windows based PC, a keyboard and mouse to a reasonable standard. An understanding of technical drawing concepts and maths would also be beneficial.
2 – 3 days would be required to cover these topics based upon a practical hands-on approach to using the software by means of drawing exercises we have developed over the years for a wide range of draughting applications.
We would also be happy to incorporate any specific sample drawings you may care to provide.
Content
Getting started and creating useful default settings
- Setting up the screen layout with the correct toolbars and palettes
- Ensuring drawings are started correctly with metric settings and other file management tips
Creating and editing drawings
- Creating lines, arcs and circles and other everyday shapes
- Using polylines to good effect
- Using object snaps and tracking to draw and edit objects accurately
- Using ortho and other drawings aids
- Using the different methods to select objects in the drawing
- Performing basic editing tasks like moving, copying, mirroring and rotating objects
- Trimming, extending, filleting and chamfering objects
- Offsetting various types of geometry
- Using Grips
Drawing Organisation
- Using layers, colours and linetypes and understanding the bylayer concept
- Matching object properties
- Using the properties palette
- Setting linetype scales in both model space and paper space
Inquiry Commands
- Listing drawing information
- Measuring distances and angles
Hatching Objects
- Creating and editing areas of hatching
Text
- Creating and editing multiline and single line text
- The importance of creating and editing text styles
Dimensioning
- Creating and editing dimensions.
- The importance of creating and editing dimension styles
Layouts and Plotting
- Setting up layouts using page setups
- Creating and editing viewports
- Scaling drawings
- Plotting drawings
Have a question?
Let’s get this conversation started. Tell us a bit about your requirements and we’ll be in touch.
What you need to bring for these courses when delivered as a virtual classroom.
For virtual classroom courses, you will need:
- Computer with Internet Access
- Microphone and Headset
- Webcam
- Microsoft Teams
- A dual monitor setup is recommended for IT training