Course description
AutoCAD Essentials
Unlock the fundamentals of AutoCAD with our expert-led course, delivered by platinum Autodesk-approved trainers. Learn to boost productivity, navigate the AutoCAD environment, and use drafting tools for 2D geometry. Gain skills in managing layers and blocks, annotating with text and dimensions, and outputting drawings for various printing options. Ideal for beginners seeking a solid foundation in AutoCAD.
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Prerequisites
No previous experience is required.
Course Objectives
As a result of attending this training, you will be able to create, modify and work with 2D drawings within AutoCAD, helping you to comfortably use these skills on a day to day basis.
Upon completion, delegates will receive an Autodesk approved certificate of attendance and Autodesk approved manual
To find out more about our training options for this, please speak to one of our team today.
Training Course Content
Getting Started
- Communicating with AutoCAD
- Understanding the AutoCAD user interface
- Getting out of trouble
- Options for starting a drawing
- Managing drawing files
Viewing a Drawing
- Understanding drawing scale in AutoCAD
- Moving around a drawing in “real time”
- Time-saving display tools
Basic Drafting Tools
- Using different coordinate systems in CAD
- Using object snaps to control accuracy
- Saving time with running osnaps
- Your electronic T-square
Creating and Editing 2D Geometry
- Creating lines, circles, and arcs in AutoCAD
- Erasing, moving, copying, scaling, and rotating objects
- Using grips for better editing
Managing Object Properties
- Adding windows
- Organising drawing geometry using layers
- Working with different linetypes
- Options for changing object properties
Basic Drawing Techniques
- Using AutoCAD to make objects parallel, longer, repeat, or symmetrical
- Trim unwanted segments, round object corners Creating orthographic views
Saving Time with Blocks
- Draw something once and use it many times over
- Using a library of drawing components
- Using components from other drawings
Drawing Annotation
- Use single and multiline text
- Learning dimension techniques
- Dimensioning angles, arcs and circles
- Quick dimensions
Working with Layouts
- Creating sheets for plotting
- Using viewports
- Setting layouts to plot to scale
Improving Drawing Appearance
- How to use hatch patterns to represent different parts or materials
Getting Your Drawings Out
- Plotting options, controlling plotting scale
Why choose SquareOne Training
25 years' experience of delivering quality IT Training Services
All trainers Certified Microsoft Office Trainer (MOS) or higher
Public and in-house training throughout the UK
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For teams, groups and companies, this course is also available on an in-house basis and can be customised to the specific needs of each organisation.
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