- Advanced Text Objects
- Creating Tables
- Defining dynamic blocks and attributes
- Using external reference files and image files
- Creating sheet sets
- CAD Management and System Setup
- Enhancing productivity with interface customization of AutoCAD
Students should be comfortable with the basics of creating an AutoCAD drawing as taught in AutoCAD 2009 Fundamentals. Our teaching strategy is to demonstrate the versatility of AutoCAD by showing a range of options to achieve a particular result, and to suggest where one option can be better than another under given circumstances. Students should practice the topics and concepts discussed in this class, and apply them in ways appropriate for their work.
Prerequisites:
AutoCAD 2009 Fundamentals (or equivalent) and at least 80 hours of experience with AutoCAD.
AutoCAD Training Course Duration
32 hours
AutoCAD Training Course outline
DAY 1
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Advanced Text Objects
- Annotation Scale Overview
- Using Fields
- Controlling the Draw Order
Chapter 3: Working with Tables
- Creating Tables
- Modifying Tables
- Working with Linked Tables
- Creating Table Styles
Chapter 4: Projects - Advanced Annotation
Chapter 5: Dynamic Blocks
- Working with Dynamic Blocks
- Creating Dynamic Block Definitions
- Dynamic Block Authoring Tools
Chapter 6: Attributes
- Inserting Blocks with Attributes
- Editing Attribute Values
- Defining Attributes
- Redefining Blocks with Attributes
- Extracting Attributes
Chapter 7: Projects – Advanced Blocks & Attributes
- Dynamic Block Practice – Desk Unit
- Mechanical Attribute Project - Amplifier
- Architectural Attribute Project - Door Schedule
DAY 2
Chapter 8: External References
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- Attaching External References
- Modifying External References
- Xref Specific Information
Chapter 9: Other Tools for Collaboration
Chapter 10: Projects - Reference & Share Information
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- Reference & Share Information
Chapter 11: Introduction to Sheet Sets
- Overview of Sheet Sets
- Creating Sheet Sets
- Creating Sheets in Sheet Sets
- Adding Views to Sheets
- Importing Layouts to Sheet Sets
Chapter 12: Publishing & Customizing Sheet Sets
- Transmitting and Archiving Sheet Sets
- Publishing Sheet Sets
- Customizing Sheet Sets
- Custom Blocks for Sheet Sets
Chapter 13: Projects - Sheet Sets
DAY 3
Chapter 14: Managing Layers
- Working in the Layer Properties Manager
- Creating Layer Filters
- Setting Layer States
Chapter 15: CAD Standards
- CAD Standards Concepts
- Configuring Standards
- Checking Standards
- Layer Translator
Chapter 16: System Setup
- Options Dialog Box
- System Variables
- Dynamic Input Settings
- Drawing Utilities
- Managing Plotters
- Plot Styles
Chapter 17: Introduction to Customization
- Why Customize?
- What Can be Customized?
- Creating a Custom Workspace
Chapter 18: Customizing the User Interface
- Using the Customize User Interface (CUI) Dialog Box
- Creating Custom Toolbars
- Customizing the Ribbon
- Customizing Menus
- Keyboard Shortcuts
Chapter 19: Macros and Custom Routines
- Custom Commands and Macros
- Running Scripts
- Action Recorder
- Editing Action Macros
- Loading Custom Routines
