AutoCAD Training : AutoCAD LT 2007 Level 1

The objective of AutoCAD LT 2007 Level 1 is to enable students to create a basic 2D drawing in AutoCAD LT. Even though it does not include some of the high-end features of the full AutoCAD program, AutoCAD LT is one of the most sophisticated computer applications that students are likely to encounter. Learning to use it is therefore not a trivial undertaking. To make the process easier and provide flexibility for instructors and students, the course is divided into two parts that can be taken independently.

AutoCAD LT 2007 Level 1 Essentials (3 days) covers the indispensable core topics for working with AutoCAD LT. The teaching strategy is to start with a few basic tools that will enable the student to create and edit a simple drawing. We then continue to develop those tools, as well as introducing more advanced tools throughout the course. Not every command or option is covered, because the intent is to show the most essential tools and concepts.

AutoCAD Training Topics

Topics in the three-day course include:

understanding the AutoCAD LT workspace and user interface
using basic drawing, editing, and viewing tools
organizing drawing objects on layers
inserting reusable symbols (blocks) and manipulating Dynamic Blocks
preparing a layout to be plotted
adding text, hatching, and dimensions
saving drawings and saving as previous AutoCAD LT versions

AutoCAD LT 2007 Level 1 Beyond the Basics (two days) continues with more sophisticated techniques that will extend the student’s mastery of the program. For example, in this course we go beyond the basic skill of inserting a block to learn how to create blocks, and beyond the basic skill of using a template to understand the process of setting up a template.

Topics in the two-day course include:

using more advanced editing and construction techniques
creating local and global blocks
setting up layers, styles, and templates

AutoCAD Training Course Duration

40 hours

AutoCAD Training Course outline

Module 1: Creating a Simple Drawing

Section 1: Getting Started with AutoCAD LT

Starting AutoCAD LT
AutoCAD LT’s Screen Layout
Command Prompts and the Keyboard
Using Your Pointing Device
Opening an Existing Drawing File
AutoCAD LT’s Cartesian Workspace
Self Check: Getting Started with AutoCAD LT

Section 2: Basic Drawing & Editing Commands

Drawing Lines
Erasing Objects
Drawing Lines with Polar Tracking
Drawing Rectangles
Drawing Circles
Viewing Your Drawing
Undoing and Redoing Actions
Saving Your Work
Self Check: Basic Drawing & Editing Commands

Project Practices: Creating a Simple Drawing Module 2: Making Your Drawings More Precise

Section 1: Drawing Precision in AutoCAD LT

Using Object Snap
Object Snap Overrides
Polar Tracking Settings
Object Snap Tracking
Drawing with SNAP and GRID
Self Check: Drawing Precision

Section 2: Making Changes in Your Drawing

Selecting Objects for Editing
Moving Objects
Copying Objects
Rotating Objects
Scaling Objects
Self Check: Making Changes to Your Drawing

Project Practices: Making Your Drawings More Precise Module 3: Drawing Organization and Information

Section 1: Organizing Your Drawing with Layers

Creating New Drawings with Templates
What are Layers?
Layer States
Changing an Object’s Layer
Using Extra Layer Tools
Self Check: Organizing Your Drawing with Layers

Section 2: Two More Object Types

Drawing Arcs
Drawing Polylines
Converting Polylines to Lines & Arcs
Converting Lines & Arcs to Polylines
Self Check: Two More Object Types

Section 3: Getting Information from Your Drawing

Measuring a Distance
Measuring an Area
Information about Objects
Self Check: Getting Information from Your Drawing

Project Practices: Drawing Organization and Information Module 4: Creating More Complex Objects

Section 1: Advanced Editing Commands

Trim
Extend
Stretch
Fillet
Chamfer
Self Check: Advanced Editing Commands

Section 2: Duplication Commands

Offsetting Objects
Mirroring Objects
Creating Arrays of Objects
Self Check: Duplication Commands

Section 3: Inserting Blocks

What are Blocks?
Inserting Blocks from Tool Palettes
Inserting Blocks with Insert
Self Check: Inserting Blocks

Project Practices: Creating More Complex Objects Module 5: Preparing to Print

Section 1: Setting Up a Layout

Printing Concepts
Working in Layouts
Creating a New Layout
Copying a Layout
Guidelines for Layouts
Self Check: Setting Up a Layout

Section 2: Printing Your Drawing

Plot Command
Plot Preview
Self Check: Printing Your Drawing

Project Practices: Preparing to Print Module 6: Annotating Your Drawing

Section 1: Text

Adding Multiline Text
Formatting Multiline Text
Editing Multiline Text
Self Check: Text

Section 2: Hatching

Hatching
Editing the Hatch Pattern
Self Check: Hatching

Section 3: Adding Dimensions

Dimensioning Concepts
Adding Single Dimensions
Other Dimension Tools
Adding Leaders
Editing Dimensions
Selecting a Dimension Style
Self Check: Adding Dimensions

Project Practices: Annotating Your Drawing Skills Assessment

Beyond the Basics:

Module 1: Productivity Tools

Section 1: Selection Sets

Advanced Object Selection
Quick Select
Editing with Grips
Self Check: Selection Sets

Section 2: Accurate Positioning

Coordinate Entry
Locating Points with Tracking
Construction Lines
Placing Reference Points
Self Check: Accurate Positioning

Project Practices: Productivity Tools Module 2: Creating and Organizing Blocks

Section 1: Creating Blocks

Defining a Block
Creating Global Blocks
Editing Blocks
Removing Unused Elements
Self Check: Creating Blocks

Section 2: Blocks in Tool Palettes

Adding Blocks to Tool Palettes
Modifying Tool Properties in Tool Palettes
Self Check: Blocks in Tool Palettes

Project Practices: Creating and Organizing Blocks Module 3: Drawing Setup and Utilities

Section 1: Creating Templates

Why Use Templates
Controlling Units Display
Creating New Layers
Creating Text Styles
Creating Dimension Styles
Adding Standard Layouts to Templates
Saving Templates
Self Check: Creating Templates

Section 2: Advanced Viewing Tools

Additional Zoom Options
Creating & Using Named Views
Creating Model Space Viewports
Self Check: Advanced Viewing Tools

Project Practices: Drawing Setup and Utilities Module 4: Drawing Projects

D-sized Titleblock (24x36)
Mechanical Project: Drill Press Base
Architectural Project: Office Tower
P&ID Project: Oil Lubrication System
Civil Project: Warehouse Site

Appendix: Optional Topics

Break and Join
Polygons
Donuts
Ellipses
Single-Line Text
Other Text Tool

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