The objective of AutoCAD/AutoCAD LT Essentials is to enable students to create, modify, and work with a 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.
AutoCAD/AutoCAD LT Essentials 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 guide included with this course. Not every command or option is covered, because the intent is to show the most essential tools and concepts, such as:
Prerequisites: A working knowledge of basic design/drafting procedures and terminology. A working knowledge of your operating system.
AutoCAD Versions That Can Attend: 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017,& 2016 (Microsoft Windows PC)
Course Taught With: AutoCAD 2020 (Microsoft Windows PC) Software and Courseware
Not Appropriate For: Macintosh versions of AutoCAD
We have additional
Length: 3 day(s)
Daily Start Time: 9:00 Central
Daily End Time: 16:00 Central
Registration Cutoff: 15 Days Prior to Class Start
Price: $1,730.00 (U.S. Dollars)
Location: 310 E Buffalo St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Training Format:
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You can attend any of our public classes from your home or work - all you need is a high-speed internet connection. We provide access to any needed software and lab environments during your class. We’ll ship you any course material about 1 week prior to your class start date.
You can also attend any of our public classes at our computer lab location at 310 E Buffalo St, Milwaukee, WI 53202. You’ll get access to a fully set up learning environment for you to walk into and start class. We provide a computer and access to any needed software and lab environments. We’ll ship you any course material about 1 week prior to your class start date.
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Chapter 1 Getting Started with AutoCAD
1.1 Starting the Software
1.2 User Interface
1.3 Working with Commands
1.4 Cartesian Workspace
1.5 Opening an Existing Drawing File
1.6 Viewing Your Drawing
1.7 Saving Your Work
Chapter 2 Basic Drawing & Editing Commands
2.1 Drawing Lines
2.2 Erasing Objects
2.3 Drawing Lines with Polar Tracking
2.4 Drawing Rectangles
2.5 Drawing Circles
2.6 Undo and Redo Actions
Chapter 3 Projects – Creating a Simple Drawing
3.1 Create a Simple Drawing
3.2 Create Simple Shapes
Chapter 4 Drawing Precision in AutoCAD
4.1 Using Running Object Snaps
4.2 Using Object Snap Overrides
4.3 Polar Tracking at Angles
4.4 Object Snap Tracking
4.5 Drawing with Snap and Grid (Optional)
Chapter 5 Making Changes in Your Drawing
5.1 Selecting Objects for Editing
5.2 Moving Objects
5.3 Copying Objects
5.4 Rotating Objects
5.5 Scaling Objects
5.6 Mirroring Objects
5.7 Editing with Grips
Chapter 6 Projects – Making Your Drawings More Precise
6.1 Schematic Project: Electronics Diagram
6.2 Architectural Project: Landscape
6.3 Mechanical Project (with Polar & Tracking)
6.4 Mechanical Project: Surge Protector
6.5 Mechanical Project Satellite
Chapter 7 Organizing Your Drawing with Layers
7.1 Creating New Drawings with Templates
7.2 What are Layers?
7.3 Layer States
7.4 Changing an Object’s Layer
Chapter 8 Advanced Object Types
8.1 Drawing Arcs
8.2 Drawing Polylines
8.3 Editing Polylines
8.4 Drawing Polygons
8.5 Drawing Ellipses
Chapter 9 Getting Information from Your Drawing
9.1 Working with Object Properties
9.2 Measuring Objects
Chapter 10 Projects – Drawing Organization & Information
10.1 Architectural Project
10.2 Mechanical Project
10.3 Civil Project
Chapter 11 Advanced Editing Commands
11.1 Trimming and Extending Objects
11.2 Stretching Objects
11.3 Creating Fillets and Chamfers
11.4 Offsetting Objects
11.5 Creating Arrays of Objects
Chapter 12 Blocks
12.1 What are Blocks?
12.2 Inserting Blocks using the Blocks Palette
12.3 Inserting Blocks using the Tool Palettes
12.4 Working with Dynamic Blocks
12.5 Inserting Blocks using the Design Center
Chapter 13 Projects – Creating More Complex Objects
13.1 Mechanical Project 1 – Plate
13.2 Mechanical Project 2 – Gasket
13.3 Mechanical Project 3 – Plate
13.4 Mechanical Project 4 – Rocker Arm
13.5 Architectural Project 1 – Floor Plan
13.6 Architectural Project 2 – Floor Plan
13.7 Civil Project – Parking Lot
Chapter 14 Setting up a Layout
14.1 Working in Layouts
14.2 Creating Layouts
14.3 Creating Layout Viewports
14.4 Named Views
14.5 Guidelines for Layouts
Chapter 15 Printing Your Drawing
15.1 Printing Concepts
15.2 Printing Layouts
15.3 Print and Plot Settings
Chapter 16 Projects – Preparing to Print
16.1 Mechanical Project
16.2 Architectural Project
Chapter 17 Text
17.1 Working with Annotations
17.2 Adding Text in a Drawing
17.3 Modifying Multiline Text
17.4 Formatting Multiline Text
17.5 Adding Notes with Leaders to Your Drawing
17.6 Creating Tables
17.7 Modifying Tables (Optional)
Chapter 18 Hatching
18.1 Hatching
18.2 Editing Hatches
Chapter 19 Adding Dimensions
19.1 Dimensioning Concepts
19.2 Adding Linear Dimensions
19.3 Adding Radial and Angular Dimensions
19.4 Editing Dimensions
Chapter 20 Projects – Annotating your Drawing
20.1 Mechanical Project
20.2 Architectural Project 1
20.3 Architectural Project 2
20.4 Civil Project
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