BASIC CONCEPTS
Module 1: Getting Started with AutoCAD
• Starting the Software
• User Interface
• Working with Commands
• Cartesian Workspace
• Opening an Existing Drawing File
• Viewing Your Drawing
• Saving Your Work
Module 2: Basic Drawing & Editing Commands
• Drawing Lines
• Erasing Objects
• Drawing Lines with Polar Tracking
• Drawing Rectangles
• Drawing Circle
• Undo and Redo Action
Module 3: Projects - Creating a Simple Drawing
• Create a Simple Drawing
• Create Simple Shapes
Module 4: Drawing Precision in AutoCAD Fields
• Using Running Object Snaps
• Using Object Snap Overrides
• Polar Tracking at Angles
• Object Snap Tracking
• Drawing with Snap and Grid
Module 5: Making Changes in Your Drawing
• Selecting Objects for Editing
• Moving Objects
• Copying Objects
• Rotating Objects
• Scaling Objects
• Mirroring Objects
• Editing with Grips
Module 6: Projects - Making Your Drawings More Precise
• Schematic Project: Electronics Diagram
• Architectural Project: Landscape
• Mechanical Projects (with Polar & Tracking)
Module 7: Setting Up a Layout
• Printing Concepts
• Working in Layouts
• Copying Layouts
• Locking Viewports
• Guidelines for Layouts
Module 8: Printing Your Drawing
• Printing Layouts
• Printing from the Model Tab
Module 9: Projects - Preparing to Print
• Mechanical Project
• Architectural Project
Module 10: Text
• Working with Annotations
• Adding Text in a Drawing
• Modifying Multiline Text
• Formatting Multiline Text
• Adding Notes with Leaders to Your Drawing
• Creating Tables
• Modifying Tables
Module 11: Hatching
• Hatching
• Editing Hatches
Module 12: Adding Dimensions
• Dimensioning Concepts
• Adding Linear Dimensions
• Adding Radial & Angular Dimensions
• Editing Dimensions
Module 13: Projects - Annotating Your Drawing
• Mechanical Project
• Architectural Project 1
• Architectural Project 2
• Civil Project
CLOSURE :
This Course covers the essential core topics for working with the AutoCAD software. The teaching strategy is to start with a few basic tools that enable the student to create and edit a simple drawing, and then continue to develop those tools. The course will show the most essential tools and concepts, such as:
• Understanding the AutoCAD workspace and user interface.
• Using basic drawing, editing, and viewing tools.
Organizing drawing objects on layers.
• Inserting reusable symbols (blocks).
Preparing a layout to be plotted.
• Adding text, hatching, and dimensions.