MasterAcademy - Classroom 2

Training

AutoCAD Level 1

AutoCAD 2011Register for this class Request more info

Course Length: 4 days*
Class Hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Cost: $1,495*

28 AIA Learning Units

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Summary

The objective of this fundamentals class is to enable students who haven't been formally trained in AutoCAD to create a basic 2D drawing. The class covers the indispensable core topics for working with AutoCAD. The teaching strategy is to start with a few basic tools that will let the student create and edit a simple drawing. We then continue to develop those tools, as well as introducing more advanced tools throughout the course. Not every command or option is covered, because the intent is to show the most essential tools and concepts.

The student progresses with more sophisticated techniques after understanding the basics. These will extend the user's mastery of the program. For example, we go beyond the basic skill of inserting a block to learn how to create blocks, and beyond the basic skill of using a template to understand the process of setting up a template.

Who Should Attend

This class is appropriate for new users. It is also suitable for those who have been self-taught or are returning users who want to strengthen their fundamental knowledge of today's AutoCAD. Those using AutoCAD LT would also benefit from this class.

The class is appropriate for all disciplines - architects, engineers, designers, facilities planners, drafters, technicians, and others who want to create or work with 2D drawings in AutoCAD.

Objectives

Upon completion of the class, the student will be able to create a basic 2D drawing using drawing and editing tools, organize drawing entities into layers, add text and basic dimensions, and prepare to plot. Students will be able to incorporate and manage Plot and Layouts tools. We recommend practice after class in order to reinforce these new skills.

Prerequisites

It is recommended that the student have a working knowledge of:

  • Microsoft® Windows® 2000, XP or Microsoft® Windows® Vista.
  • Drafting, design, or engineering experience.

Each Student Receives

  • A Student Guide
  • Telephone support on class topics for 30 days
  • Certificate of completion
  • AIA Learning Units for AIA members

Topics Covered*

Part 1

  • Getting Started With AutoCAD
  • Basic Drawing And Editing Commands
  • Drawing Precision in AutoCAD
  • Making Changes in Your Drawing
  • Organizing Your Drawing With Layers
  • Advanced Object Types
  • Getting Information from Your Drawing
  • Advanced Editing Commands
  • Inserting Blocks
  • Setting Up a Layout
  • Printing Your Drawing
  • Text
  • Hatching
  • Adding Dimensions
  • Annotating Your Drawings

Part 2

  • Working Effectively  With AutoCAD
  • Accurate Positioning
  • Parametric Drawing
  • Working with Blocks
  • Creating Templates
  • Annotation Styles
  • Advanced Layouts
  • Output and Publishing

* Note: The course topics are a guideline and class topics may be modified by the instructor based upon the class flow.

*Course length and cost are based on a minimum of four attendees. MasterGraphics reserves the right to cancel classes.

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