Completion of AutoCAD 2011 Fundamentals or equivalent

AutoCAD Training Course Duration

24 hours

AutoCAD Training Course outline

Chapter 1 Introduction

Practice 1a Introduction

Chapter 2 Advanced Text Objects

2.1 Annotation Scale Overview
Working with Annotative Styles
Viewing Annotative Objects at Different Scales...
Annotation Scale and Model Space
Modifying Annotative Object Scales
Practice 2a Annotation Scale
2.2 Using Fields
Updating and Modifying Fields
Field Settings
Object Fields
Fields in Blocks
Fields in Attributes
Practice 2b Fields
Practice 2c Object Fields
2.3 Controlling the Draw Order
Draw Order
Draw Order of Hatching
Masking Annotation Objects
Adding a Wipeout
Practice 2d Controlling the Draw Order

Chapter 3 Working with Tables

3.1 Working with Linked Tables
Using the Data Link Manager
Updating Table Links
3.2 Creating Table Styles
Cell Style Options
Practice 3a Working with Tables

Chapter 4 Projects - Advanced Annotation

4.1 Fields and Tables.

Chapter 5 Dynamic Blocks

5.1 Working with Dynamic Blocks
Inserting Dynamic Blocks
Modifying Dynamic Blocks
Practice 5a Inserting and Modifying Dynamic Blocks
5.2 Creating Dynamic Block Definitions
5.3 Dynamic Block Authoring Tools
Block Editor Contextual Tab
Parameters
Actions
Parameter Sets
Constraints
Labeling Parameters
Testing the Block
Construction Geometry
Constraints in Dynamic Blocks
Creating a Block Table
Practice 5b Creating Dynamic Block Definitions
5.4 Additional Visibility Options

Chapter 6 Attributes

6.1 Inserting Blocks with Attributes
What are Attributes?
How Attribute Values Are Entered
Attribute Visibility
6.2 Editing Attribute Values
Editing Attributes One at a Time
Editing Multiple Attribute Values
Practice 6a Inserting and Editing Attribute Values
6.3 Defining Attributes
Attribute Definition
Associating Attributes with Blocks
Practice 6b Defining Attributes
6.4 Redefining Blocks with Attributes
Updating Blocks with New Attributes
Practice 6c Redefining Blocks with Attributes
6.5 Extracting Attributes
Practice 6d Extracting Object Data to a Table

Chapter 7 Projects - Advanced Blocks & Attributes

7.1 Dynamic Block Practice - Desk Unit
7.2 Mechanical Attribute Project - Amplifier
7.3 Architectural Attribute Project - Door Schedule

Chapter 8 Output and Publishing

8.1 Output For Electronic Review
Plotting Electronic Files
Exporting DWF or PDF Files
8.2 Autodesk Design Review
Viewing Markups in AutoCAD
8.3 Publishing Drawing Sets
Practice 8a Reviewing and Publishing Drawing Sets

Chapter 9 Other Tools for Collaboration

9.1 eTransmit
Transmittal Setups
Practice 9a eTransmit
9.2 Hyperlinks
Using a Hyperlink
Practice 9b Hyperlinks

Chapter 10 Projects - Reference & Share Information

10.1 Reference & Share Information

Chapter 11 Introduction to Sheet Sets

11.1 Overview of Sheet Sets
Understanding the Sheet Set Manager
Practice 11a Overview of Sheet Sets
11.2 Creating Sheet Sets
Sheet Set Properties
11.3 Creating Sheets in Sheet Sets
Organizing Sheets in Subsets
11.4 Adding Views to Sheets
Sheet Views Tab
Practice 11b Introduction to Sheet Sets
11.5 Importing Layouts to Sheet Sets
Create a Sheet Set from Existing Layouts
Importing a Layout to a Sheet Set
Practice 11c Importing Layouts to Sheet Sets

Chapter 12 Publishing & Customizing Sheet Sets

12.1 Transmitting and Archiving Sheet Sets
Archiving
Sheet Sets
12.2 Publishing Sheet Sets
Publish to DWFx
Control Plotting Output
Practice 12a Transmitting, Archiving, and Publishing Sheet
Sets
12.3 Customizing Sheet Sets
Sheet Set Properties
Creating Custom Properties
12.4 Custom Blocks for Sheet Sets
Creating a Title Label Block
Creating a Callout Block
Practice 12b Customizing Sheet Sets

Chapter 13 Projects - Sheet Sets

13.1 Sheet Sets

Chapter 14 Managing Layers

14.1 Working in the Layer Properties Manager
Displaying Columns in the Layer Properties Manager
Layer Settings
Practice 14a Working in the Layer Properties Manager
14.2 Creating Layer Filters
Using the Filter Tree
Property Filters
Group Filters
14.3 Setting Layer States
Practice 14b Layer Filters and Layer States
Practice 14c Setting Up Layer States (Mechanical)

Chapter 15 CAD Standards

15.1 CAD Standards Concepts
Creating a Standards File
15.2 Configuring Standards
Plug-ins
CAD Standards Status Bar Icon
Notes
15.3 Checking Standards
CAD Standards Settings
Practice 15a Creating, Configuring, and Checking
Standards
15.4 Layer Translator
Settings
Practice 15b Layer Translator

Chapter 16 System Setup

16.1 Options Dialog Box
Options
Practice 16a Options Dialog Box
16.2 System Variables
Some Common System Variables
Practice 16b System Variables
16.3 Dynamic Input Settings
Practice 16c Dynamic Input Settings
16.4 Drawing Utilities
Renaming Named Objects
Drawing Recovery and Repair
Checking a Drawing’s Status
Practice 16d Drawing Utilities
16.5 Managing Plotters
Add Plotter Wizard
Plotter Manager
Plotter Configuration Editor
Practice 16e Managing Plotters
16.6 Plot Styles
Concepts
Types of Plot Style Tables
Creating Plot Style Tables
Attaching Plot Style Tables to Layouts
Practice 16f Color Plot Styles
Practice 16g Named Plot Styles

Chapter 17 Introduction to Customization

17.1 Why Customize?
Customization Guidelines
17.2 What Can Be Customized?
17.3 Creating a Custom Workspace
Practice 17a Setting Up Workspaces

Chapter 18 Customizing the User Interface

18.1 Using the Customize User Interface (CUI) Dialog Box
Overview of the CUI Interface
18.2 Customizing the Ribbon
Customize User Interface Dialog Box
Ribbon Contextual Tabs
Ribbon Fold Panels
18.3 Customizing the Quick Access Toolbar
Multiple Quick Access Toolbars
18.4 Customizing Menus
Controlling Menus in Workspaces
Modifying Shortcut Menus
18.5 Creating Custom Toolbars
18.6 Keyboard Shortcuts
Mouse Buttons
Customizing Double-Click Actions.
Practice 18a Customizing AutoCAD

Chapter 19 Macros & Custom Routines

19.1 Custom Commands and Macros
Creating a New Command
Command Macro
Special Characters used in Macros .
Button Image
Practice 19a Custom Command Macros
19.2 Running Scripts
Practice 19b Running Scripts
19.3 Action Recorder
19.4 Editing Action Macros
Working with the Action Macro Manager
Establishing a Base Point
Specifying Playback Values
Practice 19c Action Recorder
19.5 Loading Custom Routines
Loading Routines
APPLOAD Options
Practice 19d Loading and Running an AutoLISP Routine

Appendix A Skills Assessment

A.1 Skills Assessment