Course Outline
2-day AutoCAD training course designed for Basic to Intermediate AutoCAD/AutoCAD LT users
This two-day AutoCAD training course is designed for Basic to Intermediate AutoCAD/AutoCAD LT users who require a foundational understanding of the product. It incorporates the core functions, commands, and techniques for creating, editing, and printing drawings using AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT.
Target Audience for AutoCAD Basic Essentials
Beginners to Intermediate users in design or drafting roles who want to understand the basics of drawing in AutoCAD. If you already have a good basic knowledge and want to know more about the advanced techniques in AutoCAD then do look at our Intermediate AutoCAD training course.
AutoCAD Training Course Objectives
The primary objective of this course is to teach delegates the key commands necessary for professional 2D drawing, design and drafting using AutoCAD/AutoCAD LT.
AutoCAD Training Pre-Requisites
No experience required.
Course Testimonials
"Great course!"
Project Manager, Sonsino Turcan
Course Testimonials
"A very good and well laid out course. Had all the essential info needed to get started on AutoCAD, but it did not drown you in aspects you will not need to begin with. Would recommend!"
Owner, Company Director, Airtight & Noisecheck Ltd.
Course Testimonials
"This was a great introduction to using the AutoCad product, it was clear, concise and well formatted with a very knowledgeable tutor".
Quantity Surveyor, D S Watson Civil Engineering (Anglia) Ltd
Topics Covered
Understanding Coordinates
- Pure Coordinate drawing
- Relative Drawing
- Drawing at Angles
AutoCAD Tool Options
- Mouse settings
- Snap selector settings
- Screen colours
Creating Basic Drawings
- Creating Basic Objects
- Using Polar Tracking, Polar-Snap and Object Snap
- Working with Units
Manipulating Objects
- Creating New Objects from Existing Objects
- Changing the Angle of an Objects Position
- Creating a Mirror Image of Existing Objects
- Creating Objects Patterns
- Changing an Object's Size
Drawing organisation and inquiry commands
- Using Layers
- Changing Object Properties
- Using the Properties Palette
- Using Linetypes
Altering objects
- Trimming and Extending Objects
- Creating Parallel and Offset Geometry
- Joining and Breaking an Object
- Applying a Radius Corner to Two Objects
- Creating an Angled Corner Between Two Objects
- Changing Part of an Object's Shape
Annotating drawings
- Creating Multiline Text and single line text
- Using Text Styles and Editing Text
Hatching objects
- Hatching
- Associated Hatching and Islands
- Editing Hatch Objects
Dimensioning
- Creating Dimensions
- Using Dimension Styles
- Editing Dimensions
Working with reusable content
- Using Blocks
- Using Tool Palettes
Creating additional drawing objects
- Working with Polylines
- Creating Splines and Ellipses
- Using Tables
Layouts and plotting
- Using Layouts
- Using Page Setups
- Using Viewports
- Plotting Drawings
