The objective of AutoCAD 2010 Fundamentals is to enable students to create a basic 2D drawing in AutoCAD. Even at this fundamental level, AutoCAD is one of the most sophisticated computer applications that you are likely to encounter. Therefore, learning to use it is 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.
Part 1 (24 hours) covers the indispensable core topics for working with AutoCAD. The teaching strategy is to start with a few basic tools that let the student create and edit a simple drawing. You then continue to develop those tools, as well as being introduced to 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:
- 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 (16 hours) 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 learn how to create blocks, and beyond the basic skill of using a template to understand the process of setting up a template.
- using more advanced editing and construction techniques
- creating local and global blocks
- setting up layers, styles, and templates
AutoCAD Training Prerequisites
- A working knowledge of basic design/drafting procedures and terminology
- A working knowledge of Windows 9x, ME, NT 4.0, 2000, or XP
AutoCAD Training Course Duration
40 hours
AutoCAD Training Course outline
AutoCAD 2009 Fundamentals – Part 1
Chapter 1: Getting Started with AutoCAD
- 1.1 Starting AutoCAD
- 1.2 AutoCAD’s User Interface
- 1.3 Working with Commands
- 1.4 AutoCAD’s 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
- 2.7 Undo and Redo Actions
Chapter 3: Projects - Creating a Simple Drawing
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
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
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: Inserting Blocks
- 12.1 What are Blocks?
- 12.2 Inserting Blocks
- 12.3 Inserting Dynamic Blocks
- 12.4 Inserting Blocks with DesignCenter
Chapter 13: Projects - Creating More Complex Objects
Chapter 14: Setting Up a Layout
- 14.1 Printing Concepts
- 14.2 Working in Layouts
- 14.3 Copying Layouts
- 14.4 Creating Viewports
- 14.5 Guidelines for Layouts
Chapter 15: Printing Your Drawing
- 15.1 Printing Layouts
- 15.2 Printing from the Model Tab
Chapter 16: Projects - Preparing to Print
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
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
- 19.5 Adding Notes with Leaders to Your Drawing
Chapter 20: Projects - Annotating Your Drawing
Appendix A: Skills Assessment Part 1
AutoCAD 2009 Fundamentals - Part 2
Chapter 1: Working Effectively with AutoCAD
- 1.1 Creating a Custom Workspace
- 1.2 Using the Keyboard Effectively
- 1.3 Working in Multiple Drawings
- 1.4 Copying and Pasting between Drawings
- 1.5 Using Grips Effectively
- 1.6 Additional Layer Tools
Chapter 2: Accurate Positioning
- 2.1 Coordinate Entry
- 2.2 Locating Points with Tracking
- 2.3 Construction Lines
- 2.4 Placing Reference Points
Chapter 3: Projects - Productivity Tools
Chapter 4: Parametric Drawing
- 4.1 Working with Constraints
- 4.2 Geometric Constraints
- 4.3 Dimensional Constraints
Chapter 5: Working with Blocks
- 5.1 Creating Blocks
- 5.2 Editing Blocks
- 5.3 Removing Unused Elements
- 5.4 Adding Blocks to Tool Palettes
- 5.5 Modifying Tool Properties in Tool Palettes
Chapter 6: Projects - Creating and Organizing Blocks
Chapter 7: Creating Templates
- 7.1 Why Use Templates?
- 7.2 Controlling Units Display
- 7.3 Creating New Layers
- 7.4 Adding Standard Layouts to Templates
- 7.5 Saving Templates
Chapter 8: Annotation Styles
- 8.1 Creating Text Styles
- 8.2 Creating Dimension Styles
- 8.3 Creating Multileader Styles
Chapter 9: Projects - Drawing Setup and Utilities
Chapter 10: Advanced Layouts
- 10.1 Quick View Layouts
- 10.2 Creating and Using Named Views
- 10.3 Creating Additional Viewports
- 10.4 Layer Overrides In Viewports
- 10.5 Additional Annotative Scale Features
Chapter 11: Output and Publishing
- 11.1 Output for Electronic Review
- 11.2 Autodesk Design Review
- 11.3 Publishing Drawing Sets
Chapter 12: Projects - Drawing
Appendix A: Optional Topics
- A.1 Creating Industry-Specific Workspaces
- A.2 How to Use QuickCalc
- A.3 Additional Zoom Commands
- A.4 Advanced Object Selection
- A.5 Additional Text Tools
- A.6 Additional Dimensioning Tools
- A.7 Creating Boundaries and Regions
- A.8 Modifying Length
Appendix B: Skills Assessment Part 2
