AutoCAD Training : AutoCAD 2017 (R1): Update for AutoCAD 2015 & 2016 Users

The AutoCAD® 2017 (R1): Update for AutoCAD® 2015 & 2016 Users student guide teaches the new and enhanced features introduced in the AutoCAD® 2016 and AutoCAD® 2017 (R1) software. The topics covered range from general improvements and command enhancements to 3D modeling and collaboration enhancements.

Among the many changes in this release are changes to the general interface components, including the addition of the Start Tab, enhancements to tabs and panels, and changes to Autodesk® A360 collaboration and Help.

There are several updates to commands, such as dimensions, and various 3D tools, such as Point Clouds, Rendering, and editing previews.

AutoCAD Training Topics

Command preview enhancements

Dimension enhancements

Point Cloud enhancements

Rendering enhancements

Customization updates in the Cloud

Design Feed palette

Direct access to A360 (Cloud)

Prerequisites

This training guide assumes familiarity with the AutoCAD® 2015 or 2016 software

AutoCAD Training Course Duration

8 hours

AutoCAD Training Course outline

Chapter 1: User Interface

1.1 Interface Enhancements

Installation Enhancements

Dialog Box Enhancements

Units

Tooltips

Start Tab

File Tabs

Layout Tabs

Ribbon Galleries

Status Bar

Help

Practice 1a User Interface Enhancements

1.2 Command Enhancements

Pickfirst
Hatch Layer
Command Preview
Object Snaps
Xref Enhancements
Practice 1b Command Enhancements

1.3 Software Enhancements

Improved Graphics
System Variable Monitor
Security Options
Practice 1c Improved Graphics
Chapter Review Questions
Command Summary

Chapter 2: Drawing Documentation

2.1 Dimensioning Concepts

General Dimensioning

2.2 Adding Linear Dimensions

Individual Linear Dimensions
Multiple Linear Dimensions
Quick Dimensioning
Practice 2a Adding Linear Dimensions (Architectural)
Practice 2b Adding Linear Dimensions (Mechanical)

2.3 Adding Radial and Angular Dimensions

Radius and Diameter Dimensions
Angular Dimensions
Practice 2c Adding Radial and Angular Dimensions (Architectural)
Practice 2d Adding Radial and Angular Dimensions (Mechanical)

2.4 Editing Dimensions

Dimension Shortcut Menu
Editing Dimensions using Grips
Dimension Grips Shortcut Options
Editing the Dimension Text
Adjusting Dimension Spacing
Dimension Breaks
Practice 2e Editing Dimensions (Architectural)
Practice 2f Editing Dimensions (Mechanical)

2.5 Other Annotations

Text
Revision Clouds

2.6 PDF Enhancements

Export to PDF Files
Import from PDF Files
Practice 2g Modifying Annotations
Chapter Review Questions
Command Summary

Chapter 3: 3D Modeling

3.1 Point Clouds

Attach Point Cloud
Point Cloud Contextual Tab
Object Snap
Dynamic UCS
Practice 3a Attach a Point Cloud
Practice 3b Working with Sections

3.2 Rendering

Adjusting the Exposure
Render Presets Manager
Practice 3c Rendering Concepts
Chapter Review Questions
Command Summary

Chapter 4: Building Information Modeling and Cloud Tools

4.1 Connecting to the Cloud

Stay Connected Menu
A360 Log in and Settings
Design Feed
Exchange Apps
Sharing Drawings in the Cloud
Upload Drawings
Sharing Files

4.2 Rendering in the Cloud

Practice 4a Working in A360

4.3 Attaching Navisworks Files

Coordination Model Contextual Tab
Practice 4b Attach a Navisworks file

4.4 Attaching BIM 360 Glue Models

Chapter Review Questions
Command Summary

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