AutoCAD 2D Introduction to Advanced

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AutoCAD is a computer-aided design software used by architects, engineers and construction professionals. The software is a powerful tool used for plans, elevations, sections, and 3D models. AutoCAD is considered a staple for any architectural, engineering, construction and design career.

​London Software Training offers a wide range of AutoCAD courses for all levels, so whether you're a beginner, looking to brush up on your existing knowledge or an avid AutoCAD user, you'll find a course to meet your needs and enhance your skillset.

​After completing any one of our AutoCAD courses, you'll be fully equipped to create your own detailed and professional quality drawings, whether it be for architectural, engineering, interior, product, jewellery or fashion design, taking your career to new heights.

This AutoCAD course Includes:

• Expert teaching from practicing architects and designers
• Bespoke video tutorials to take home
• Digital reference book for revision
• Free ongoing after support
• Tailoring of syllabus and projects where possible
• LST certificate of completion

All courses are available in-classroom and online. London Software Training is located in Hackney, East London. Our AutoCAD 2D Introduction to Advanced Course can also be taken online, the virtual classroom offers the same quality as face-to-face training.

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

This Autodesk AutoCAD 2D Introduction to Advanced 6 Day Course is ideal for students who are completely new to the software or who have some limited knowledge about it. We'll have you drawing plans within the first hour of your class, whatever your ability. You'll grasp the foundations of AutoCAD before moving onto more in-depth lessons which will bring you to grips with the ins and outs of the software. If you prefer, we can tailor your AutoCAD learning experience to your needs and desired outcomes.

You’ll spend the first day covering the basics like user interface and terminology before moving into a wide range of lessons that will aid you in your understanding of AutoCAD and its creative processes. Over six full days, you’ll learn how to create complex plans, elevations and sections and cover all the advanced tools within the software.

AutoCAD 2D Introduction to Advanced 6 Day Course Outline:

Workspace

• Navigating the working environment
• Working with files
• Displaying objects

Creating basic drawings

• Inputting data
• Creating basic objects
• Using object snaps
• Using polar tracking and polarSnap
• Using object snap tracking
• Working with units

Manipulating objects

• Selecting objects in the drawing
• Changing an object’s position
• Creating new objects from existing objects
• Changing the angle of an object’s position
• Creating a mirror image of existing objects
• Creating object patterns
• Changing an object’s size

Drawing organisation and inquiry commands

• Using layers
• Changing object properties
• Matching object properties
• Using the properties palette
• Using linetypes
• Using inquiry commands

Altering objects

• Trimming and extending objects to defined boundaries
• Creating parallel and offset geometry
• Joining objects
• Breaking an object into two objects
• Applying a radius corner to two objects
• Creating an angled corner between two objects
• Changing part of an object’s shape

Layouts and viewports

• Using layouts
• Creating layouts
• Modifying layouts and using page setups
• Using viewports
• Creating layout viewports
• Working with layout viewports
• Controlling object visibility in layout viewports

Annotating a drawing

• Creating multi-line text
• Creating single-line text
• Using text styles
• Editing text

Dimensioning

• Creating dimensions
• Using dimension styles
• Editing dimensions
• Using multileaders

Hatching objects

• Hatching objects
• Editing hatch objects

Working with reusable content

• Using blocks
• Working with DesignCenter
• Using tool palettes

Creating additional drawing objects

• Working with polylines
• Creating splines
• Creating ellipses
• Using tables

Plotting your drawings

• Using page setups
• Working with plotter configuration files
• Creating and applying
• Plotting drawings
• Plot style tables
• Publishing drawings

Creating drawing templates

• Using drawing templates

Drawing objects

• Creating and editing multi-lines
• Creating revision clouds
• Wipeout objects
• Boundaries
• Regions

Manipulating objects and data

• Selecting objects with quick select
• Purging objects
• Working with point objects
• Dividing and measuring objects
• Using QuickCalc for performing calculations

Template drawing creation

• Creating drawing templates

Dimensioning and Annotation

• Introduction to annotation scaling
• Controlling annotation scale
• Working with text
• Using multi-leaders
• Dimensioning
• Creating centre marks
• Creating ordinate dimensions
• Creating geometric dimensions and tolerances
• Working with dimension sub-styles and overrides

Reusable content

• Using design center
• Creating custom tool palettes
• Organising tool palettes
• Sharing tool palettes
• Using external references
• Managing external references
• Referencing non-native file types

Blocks and attributes

• Working with blocks
• Creating attributes
• Editing attributes

Dynamic blocks

• Using dynamic blocks
• Adding parameters to dynamic blocks
• Adding actions to dynamic blocks
• Using parameter sets
• Creating dynamic blocks

Layer management and best practices

• Working with layer filters
• Using the layer states manager
• Using layer standards

Introduction to sheet sets

• Creating sheet sets
• Working with sheet sets
• Setting sheet set properties
• Using fields in sheet sets
• Using attributes in sheet sets
• Publishing
• Transmitting and archiving sheet sets

Working with tables

• Working with table styles
• Creating and editing tables
• Creating advanced tables
• Extracting attributes to tables
• Exporting and importing tables
• Creating tables linked to external data

Please note that course delivery is available as either in-class (£895) or live online (£995).

What our students say about this AutoCAD course:

Erum - Completed the AutoCAD 2D course Live Online, and thoroughly enjoyed the training. Easy step-by-step activities, the friendly environment I never felt inhibited to ask any questions. Day 3 was a great opportunity to work on personal projects with the support of the lecturer. Looking forward to training again with my free refresher.

Carrie-Ann - Clear and patient instruction gave me a strong foundation and enthusiasm to learn more.

Mao - I didn’t have experience in AutoCAD or any designing software before, however, this training helped me to gain useful skills, and knowledge and it was a very professional way to do so.

This 6 day Autodesk AutoCAD 2D Introduction to Advanced Course is ideal for students who are completely new to the software and for those looking to produce advanced 2D plans, elevations and sections, as well as understanding all key tools in AutoCAD 2D. The course is perfect for complete beginners or those with little experience in the software, who would like to apply for CAD roles or take their business and careers to the next level.

No previous experience of Autodesk AutoCAD 2D is required, just a keenness to learn!

Autodesk AutoCAD 2D course opens up many opportunities within various industries, we offer guidance on CV and portfolio building as part of the course. You may also want to look at London Software Training’s Career Development Packages to develop your creative opportunities.

• Architecture
• Interior design
• Construction
• Engineering
• Furniture design
• Product design
• Event production