The objective of AutoCAD/AutoCAD LT 2013 Fundamentals is to enable students to create a basic 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.
To make the process easier and provide flexibility for instructors and students, the training guide is divided into two parts that can be taken independently.
Part 1 (three days) 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. Not every command or option is covered, because the intent is to show the most essential tools and concepts, such as:
- Understanding the AutoCAD workspace and user interface
- Using basic drawing, editing, and viewing tools
- Organizing drawing objects on layers
- Inserting reusable symbols (blocks)
- Preparing a layout to be plotted
- Adding text, hatching, and dimensions
Part 2 (two days) continues with more sophisticated techniques that extend your mastery of the program. For example, here you go beyond the basic skill of inserting a block to learning how to create blocks, and beyond the basic skill of using a template to understand the process of setting up a template. You learn skills such as:
- Using more advanced editing and construction techniques
- Adding parametric constraints to objects
- Creating local and global blocks
- Setting up layers, styles, and templates
- Using advanced plotting and publishing options
Prerequisites
- A working knowledge of basic design/drafting procedures and terminology
- A working knowledge of your operating system
AutoCAD Training Course Duration
40 hours
AutoCAD Training Course outline
Part 1
Chapter 1 Getting Started with AutoCAD
Chapter 2 Basic Drawing & Editing Commands
Chapter 3 Projects - Creating a Simple Drawing
Chapter 4 Drawing Precision in AutoCAD
Chapter 5 Making Changes in Your Drawing
Chapter 6 Projects - Making Your Drawings More Precise
Chapter 7 Organizing Your Drawing with Layers
Chapter 8 Advanced Object Types
Chapter 9 Getting Information from Your Drawing
Chapter 10 Projects - Drawing Organization & Information
Chapter 11 Advanced Editing Commands
Chapter 12 Inserting Blocks
Chapter 13 Projects - Creating More Complex Objects
Chapter 14 Setting Up a Layout
Chapter 15 Printing Your Drawing
Chapter 16 Projects - Preparing to Print
Chapter 17 Text
Chapter 18 Hatching
Chapter 19 Adding Dimensions
Chapter 20 Projects - Annotating Your Drawing
Appendix A Skills Assessment Part 1
Appendix B AutoCAD 2013 Certified Professional Exam Objectives
Part 2
Chapter 1 Working Effectively with AutoCAD
Chapter 2 Accurate Positioning
Chapter 3 Projects - Productivity Tools
Chapter 4 Parametric Drawing
Chapter 5 Working with Blocks
Chapter 6 Projects - Creating and Organizing Blocks
Chapter 7 Creating Templates
Chapter 8 Advanced Layouts
Chapter 9 Annotation Styles
Chapter 10 Projects - Drawing Setup and Utilities
Chapter 11 External References
Chapter 12 Projects - Drawing
Appendix A Optional Topics
Appendix B Skills Assessment Part 2
Appendix C AutoCAD 2013 Certified Professional Exam Objectives
