Introduction to AutoCAD
Course Code: ...................CAD-1
AutoCAD Version: ...........Latest
System: .............................Windows
Course Description
Introduction to AutoCAD is an instructor led training course which
covers the basics of the latest version of the AutoCAD Computer Aided Design (CAD)
software. This introductory course will cover much of the AutoCAD command set as well as
CAD concepts required to use AutoCAD effectively. This course will concentrate on
providing a solid nucleus of the AutoCAD command set which will establish a working
knowledge of the package. Efficient and accurate CAD work habits are stressed in this and
subsequent AutoCAD courses. Topics covered include: CAD overview, CAD applications,
hardware requirements, the user interface, getting started, 2D drawing and editing
commands, selecting objects, defining and using prototype drawings, setting scale, inquiry
and utility commands, plotting, using object snap, text and fonts, block operations,
making symbol libraries, duplicating entities, dimensioning, crosshatching, and using
AutoCAD efficiently.
Participant Materials
B. Burchard, et al, "Inside AutoCAD", New Riders
Publishing.
Approximately 80 pages of desktop published notes.
Duration of Training
3 Days, 9:00 to 4:00 (course times may vary)
Course Prerequisites
Basic working knowledge of the appropriate operating system. Previous
CAD or design experience is helpful but not required
Terminal Objectives
The objective of this course is to quickly move students up the learning
curve to the point where they have a working knowledge of AutoCAD basics. It also stresses
accurate and efficient CAD work habits and techniques. This course is designed to be
followed by the Intermediate AutoCAD course.
Course Structure
Lecture, discussion, demonstration, hands on practice with specific
commands, followed by relevant drawing exercises. As much as possible, drawing exercises
will be made relevant to the students basic field of work; i.e., Mechanical Engineering,
Civil Engineering, Architecture, Facilities Management, Landscape Architecture, etc. A
minimum of 50% of the course time is spent on hands-on activities. .
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