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AutoCAD 2D & 3D

8 day Instructor-Led Course (50 hours)
 

Course Outline:

Part 1 • The Basics

Chapter 1 • Exploring the AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT Interface
Taking a Guided Tour
Working with AutoCAD
If You Want to Experiment
 

Chapter 2 • Creating Your First Drawing
Getting to Know the Draw Toolbar
Starting Your First Drawing
Specifying Distances with Coordinates
Interpreting the Cursor Modes and Understanding Prompts
Selecting Objects
Editing with Grips
Using Dynamic Input
Getting Help
Displaying Data in a Text Window
Displaying the Properties of an Object
If You Want to Experiment
 

Chapter 3 • Setting Up and Using AutoCAD's Drafting Tools
Setting Up a Work Area
Understanding Scale Factors
Using the AutoCAD Modes as Drafting Tools
Setting the Polar Tracking Angle
Exploring the Drawing Process
Modifying an Object
Planning and Laying Out a Drawing
Aligning Objects by Using Object Snap Tracking
If You Want to Experiment
 

Chapter 4 • Organizing Objects with Blocks and Groups
Creating a Symbol
Understanding the Block Definition Dialog Box
Inserting a Symbol
Using an Existing Drawing as a Symbol
Modifying a Block
Other Uses for Blocks
Inserting Symbols with Drag-and-Drop
Grouping Objects
Working with the LT Group Manager
If You Want to Experiment
 

Chapter 5 • Keeping Track of Layers, Blocks, and Files
Organizing Information with Layers
Keeping Track of Blocks and Layers
If You Want to Experiment
 

Part 2 • Mastering Intermediate Skills
 

Chapter 6 • Editing and Reusing Data to Work Efficiently

Creating and Using Templates
Copying an Object Multiple Times
Developing Your Drawing

Finding an Exact Distance along a Curve
Changing the Length of Objects

Creating a New Drawing by Using Parts from Another Drawing
Drawing Parallel Lines
If You Want to Experiment

Chapter 7 • Mastering Viewing Tools, Hatches, and External References
Assembling the Parts
Taking Control of the AutoCAD Display
Using Hatch Patterns in Your Drawings
Understanding the Boundary Hatch Options
Using External References
Editing Xrefs in Place
If You Want to Experiment
 

Chapter 8 • Introducing Printing, Plotting, and Layouts
Plotting the Plan
Understanding the Plotter Settings
WYSIWYG Plotting Using Layout Tabs
Adding an Output Device
Storing a Page Setup
Plotter and Printer Hardware Considerations
Sending Your Drawings to a Service Bureau
Using Batch and Electronic Plots
If You Want to Experiment
 

Chapter 9 • Understanding Plot Styles
Choosing between Color-Dependent and Named Plot Style Tables .
Creating a Color Plot Style Table
Editing and Using Plot Style Tables
Assigning Named Plot Styles Directly to Layers and Objects
If You Want to Experiment
 

Chapter 10 • Adding Text to Drawings
Adding Text to a Drawing
Understanding Text Formatting in AutoCAD
Organizing Text by Styles
What Do the Fonts Look Like?
Adding Special Characters
Adding Simple Text Objects
Using the Check Spelling Feature
Substituting Fonts
Finding and Replacing Text
Accelerating Zooms and Regens with Qtext
If You Want to Experiment

Chapter 11 • Using Fields and Tables
Using Fields to Associate Text with Drawing Properties Adding Tables to Your Drawing
Editing the Table Line Work
Adding Formulas to Cells
Importing and Exporting Tables
Creating Table Styles
If You Want to Experiment

Chapter 12 • Using Dimensions
Understanding the Components of a Dimension
Creating a Dimension Style
Drawing Linear Dimensions
Editing Dimensions
Dimensioning Non-orthogonal Objects
Adding a Note with an Arrow
Skewing Dimension Lines
Applying Ordinate Dimensions
Adding Tolerance Notation
If You Want to Experiment

Part 3 • Mastering Advanced Skills
 

Chapter 13 • Using Attributes
Creating Attributes
Editing Attributes
Extracting and Exporting Attribute Information
If You Want to Experiment
 

Chapter 14 • Copying Pre-existing Drawings into AutoCAD .,
Converting Paper Drawings to AutoCAD Files
Tracing a Drawing
Importing and Tracing Raster Images
If You Want to Experiment
 

Chapter 15 • Advanced Editing and Organizing
Editing More Efficiently
Using Grips to Simplify Editing
Using External References (Xrefs)
Managing Layers
Using Advanced Tools: Filter, Quick Select, and QuickCalc
Using the QuickCalc Calculator
If You Want to Experiment
 

Chapter 16 • Laying Out Your Printer Output
Understanding Model Space and Paper Space
Working with Paper Space Viewports
Creating Odd-Shaped Viewports
Understanding Line Weights, Linetypes, and Dimensions in Paper Space
If You Want to Experiment
 

Chapter 17 • Using Dynamic Blocks
Exploring the Block Editor
Creating a Dynamic Block
Keeping an Object Centered
Adding Scale and Stretch Actions to a Parameter
Adding More Than One Parameter for Multiple Grip Functions
Creating Multiple Shapes in One Block .
Rotating Objects in Unison
Filling in a Space Automatically with Objects
If You Want to Experiment
 

Chapter 18 • Drawing Curves and Solid Fills
Introducing Polylines
Editing Polylines
Creating a Polyline Spline Curve
Using True Spline Curves

Marking Divisions on Curves
Sketching with AutoCAD
Filling In Solid Areas
If You Want to Experiment

Chapter 19 • Getting and Exchanging Data from Drawings
Finding the Area of Closed Boundaries
Getting General Information
Using the DXF File Format to Exchange CAD Data with other Programs
Using AutoCAD Drawings in Desktop Publishing
Combining Data from Different Sources .
If You Want to Experiment

Part 4 • 3D Modeling and Imaging

Chapter 20 • Creating 3D Drawings
Getting to Know the 3D Modeling Workspace ,
Drawing in 3D Using Solids
Creating 3D Forms from 2D Shapes
Isolating Coordinates with Point Filters ,..,.,
Moving Around Your Model
Getting a Visual Effect
Turning a 3D View into a 2D AutoCAD Drawing
If You Want to Experiment

Chapter 21 • Using Advanced 3D Features in AutoCAD 2007
Setting Up AutoCAD 2007 for This Chapter
Mastering the User Coordinate System
Understanding the UCS Options
Using Viewports to Aid in 3D Drawing
Creating Complex 3D Surfaces
Creating Spiral Forms
Creating Surface Models
Moving Objects in 3D Space
If You Want to Experiment

Chapter 22 • Rendering 3D Drawings
Things to Do before You Start
Creating a Quick-Study Rendering
Simulating the Sun
Adding a Distant Light
Using Materials
Adding a Background
Using Materials and Lights to Create Effects
Applying and Adjusting Texture Maps
Simulating Trees and People with Opacity Maps
Understanding the Rendering Options
Adding Cameras for Better View Control
Creating an Animated Walk-Through .
Printing Your Renderings
Rendering Interior Views
If You Want to Experiment
 

Chapter 23 • Editing and Visualizing 3D Solids.....
Understanding Solid Modeling
Creating Solid Forms
Creating Complex Solids
Editing Solids
Enhancing the 2D Drawing Process
Finding the Properties of a Solid
Taking Advantage of Stereolithography
If You Want to Experiment
 

Part 5 • Customization and Integration (Self Study)
 

Chapter 24 • Using the Express Tools (Self Study)
Using Enhancements Straight from the Source .
Putting AutoLISP to Work
If You Want to Experiment
 

Chapter 25 • Exploring AutoLISP (Self Study)
Understanding the Interpreter
Using Arguments and Expressions
Creating a Simple Program
Selecting Objects with AutoLISP
Controlling the Flow of an AutoLISP Program
Data-Type Conversions
Storing Your Programs as Files
If You Want to Experiment

Chapter 26 • Customizing Toolbars, Menus, Linetypes, and Hatch Patterns (Self Study)
Using Workspaces
Getting Familiar with the Custom User Interface
Creating Macros in Tools and Menus
Pausing for User Input
Opening an Expanded Text Box for the Macro Option
Editing Keyboard Shortcuts
Saving, Loading, and Unloading Your Customizations
Understanding the Diesel Macro Language
Creating Custom Linetypes
Creating Hatch Patterns
If You Want to Experiment
 

Chapter 27 • Managing and Sharing Your Drawings (Self Study)
Sharing Drawings over the Internet
ePublishing Your Drawings
Managing Your Drawings with DesignCenter and the Tool Palettes
Establishing Office Standards
Converting Multiple Layer Settings
If You Want to Experiment
 

Chapter 28 • Keeping a Project Organized with Sheet Sets (Self Study)
Understanding Sheet Sets
Creating a Sheet Set from an Existing Project
Managing Title Blocks and Cross-References
Customizing Sheet Sets
Archiving, Publishing, and eTransmitting Sheet Sets
Preparing Your Project Files
If You Want to Experiment
 

Appendix A • Installing and Setting Up AutoCAD
 

Appendix B • Hardware and Software Tips
 

Appendix C • System and Dimension Variables
 

Appendix D • New Features