AutoCAD Essentials - Autodesk accredited - Live online training

Armada

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This 3-day course covers the following syllabus:

The AutoCAD interface

• Features of the ribbon
• The Application menu
• The Quick Access toolbar
• The command line
• Keyboard shortcuts
• Creating basic drawings

Creating basic objects

• Working with lines
• Working with arcs
• Working with polylines
• Using grips
• Using object snaps
• Using object snap tracking
• Using polar tracking

Saving your work

• Auto-backups
• Other file formats, DXF, etc.
• Disaster recovery

Accurate object creation

• Working with units
• Dynamic input
• Using Inquiry commands
• Using measurement tools to find length, area, etc.

Object viewing

• Zooming techniques
• Panning techniques

Manipulating objects

• Selecting objects in the drawing
• Noun/verb selection
• Using Quick Select
• Moving objects
• Copying objects
• Rotating objects
• Mirroring objects
• Arraying objects
• Scaling objects

Altering objects

• Trimming and extending objects to defined boundaries
• Creating parallel and offset geometry
• Joining objects
• Filleting corners between two objects
• Chamfering corners between two objects
• Stretching objects

Drawing organisation

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

Working with layouts

• Using page setups
• Using layouts
• Scaling drawing views

Annotating the drawing

• Creating multiline 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

• Creating and inserting blocks and symbols
• Editing blocks and symbols
• Using tool palettes
• Working with groups

Layouts and paper space

• Understanding model space and paper space
• Creating layouts
• Creating and using viewports
• Setting viewport scales

Plotting your drawings

• Plotting drawings
• PDF output
• Multiple sheet drawings
• Using Plotstyles

Drawing templates

• Creating drawing templates
• Using drawing templates

One AutoCAD

• AutoCAD toolsets
• AutoCAD web app
• AutoCAD mobile app

This course is ideal for:

• Newcomers to AutoCAD and CAD drawing.
• Users with a small amount of AutoCAD experience.
• Users who have previously used a different CAD tool and are switching to AutoCAD.
• People who want to learn AutoCAD without having to travel to a training centre.

Delegates should have a good working knowledge of Windows and need access to a Windows PC to use throughout the training. Please contact us if you are planning on using a Mac as our AutoCAD for Mac course is the most suitable for you.

If AutoCAD is not installed on your computer, Armada can provide you with details of trial software to download and use throughout the course.

A stable internet connection and a Webcam are essential.

No prior CAD knowledge is necessary.

AutoCAD is used widely in many industries, including Architectural, Engineering, Construction and Design. Potentials career paths include: becoming an architect, interior designer, engineer, product designer or graphic designer.

Depending on the specific role and experience, salaries start at £25k and can rise to £60k+.