AutoCAD Level 1 - Essentials

3 Days

18 CPD hours

Professionals who want unparalleled creative freedom, productivity, and precision for producing superb 3D modeling.

Navigate the AutoCAD user interfacesUse the fundamental features of AutoCADUse the precision drafting tools in AutoCAD to develop accurate technical drawingsPresent drawings in a detailed and visually impressive way

In this course, you will learn to navigate the AutoCAD user interfaces and use the fundamental features of AutoCAD. You will learn to use the precision drafting tools in AutoCAD to develop accurate technical drawings.

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

Basic Drawing & Editing Commands

• Drawing Lines
• Erasing Objects
• Drawing Lines with Polar Tracking
• Drawing Rectangles
• Drawing Circles
• Undo and Redo Actions

Projects - Creating a Simple Drawing

• Create a Simple Drawing
• Create Simple Shapes

Drawing Precision in AutoCAD

• Using Running Object Snaps
• Using Object Snap Overrides
• Polar Tracking at Angles
• Object Snap Tracking
• Drawing with Snap and Grid (Optional)

Making Changes in Your Drawing

• Selecting Objects for Editing
• Moving Objects
• Copying Objects
• Rotating Objects
• Scaling Objects
• Mirroring Objects
• Editing with Grips

Projects - Making Your Drawing More Precise

• Schematic Project: Electronics Diagram
• Architectural Project: Landscape
• Mechanical Project (with Polar & Tracking)
• Mechanical Project: Surge Protector
• Mechanical Project: Satellite

Organizing Your Drawing with Layers

• Creating New Drawings With Templates
• What are Layers?
• Layer States
• Changing an Object's Layer

Advanced Object Types

• Drawing Arcs
• Drawing Polylines
• Editing Polylines
• Drawing Polygons
• Drawing Ellipses

Analzying Model and Object Properties

• Working with Object Properties
• Measuring Objects

Projects - Drawing Organization & Information

• Architectural Project
• Mechanical Project
• Civil Project

Advanced Editing Commands

• Trimming and Extending Objects
• Stretching Objects
• Creating Fillets and Chamfers
• Creating Arrays of Objects

Inserting Blocks

• What are Blocks?
• Working with Dynamic Blocks
• Inserting Blocks
• Inserting Blocks using the Tool Palettes
• Inserting Blocks using the DesignCenter
• Inserting Blocks using the Content Explorer

Projects - Creating More Complex Objects

• Mechanical Project 1 - Plate
• Mechanical Project 2 - Gasket
• Mechanical Project 3 - Plate
• Mechanical Project 4 - Rocker Arm
• Architectural Project 1 - Floor Plan
• Architectural Project 2 - Floor Plan
• Civil Project - Parking Lot

Setting Up a Layout

• Printing Concepts
• Working in Layouts
• Creating Layouts
• Creating Layout Viewports
• Guidelines for Layouts

Printing Your Drawing

• Printing Layouts
• Print and Plot Settings

Projects - Preparing to Print

• Mechanical Project
• Architectural Project

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

Hatching

• Hatching
• Editing Hatches

Adding Dimensions

• Dimensioning Concepts
• Adding Linear Dimensions
• Adding Radial and Angular Dimensions
• Editing Dimensions

Projects - Annotating Your Drawing

• Mechanical Project
• Architectural Project 1
• Architectural Project 2
• Civil Project

Additional course details:

Nexus Humans AutoCAD Level 1 - Essentials training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward.