AutoCAD 2025 Boot Camp - Complete (Levels 1, 2 & 3)

Course Description:

Description

This 8-day AutoCAD Bootcamp is an intensive, comprehensive program that blends the essentials of AutoCAD with intermediate and advanced techniques to rapidly elevate your drafting and design skills.

Over the course of eight days, you will progress from mastering the core tools and precision techniques of Level 1, through advanced project organization and parametric design in Level 2, to harnessing dynamic blocks, automation, and CAD management in Level 3.

The bootcamp is structured around hands-on projects and real-world scenarios, ensuring that you not only learn the theory behind each tool but also apply your knowledge to create professional-quality 2D drawings and layouts across a variety of industries.

Key Takeaways

• Solid Foundation & Precision: Build essential skills in drawing, editing, and annotating with AutoCAD 2025, learning techniques for precise and professional 2D designs.
• Enhanced Productivity & Workflow: Learn advanced editing methods, parametric constraints, and custom workspace setups that streamline your design process.
• Advanced Project Management: Gain expertise in block creation and management, external references, and CAD organization to maintain standardized, efficient projects.
• Dynamic and Automated Tools: Explore dynamic blocks, attributes, macros, and custom commands to automate repetitive tasks and boost overall efficiency.
• Professional Output & Collaboration: Master the art of setting up layouts, annotations, and sheet sets for high-quality drawing outputs and improved team collaboration.

Course Objectives

• Fundamental Skills (Level 1):
  • Navigate the AutoCAD 2025 interface, and utilize basic drawing and editing commands to create simple yet accurate 2D drawings.
  • Implement precision tools such as object snaps, polar tracking, and grid settings to enhance drawing accuracy.
  • Organize drawings using layers and advanced object types, preparing them for professional output with proper annotations and layouts.
• Intermediate Techniques (Level 2):
  • Utilize advanced editing and construction techniques, and introduce parametric constraints to create dynamic and precise designs.
  • Develop skills in creating and managing blocks, setting up styles, templates, and incorporating external references.
  • Customize workspaces and annotation styles to streamline project setup and organization.
• Advanced Strategies (Level 3):
  • Master dynamic blocks, attributes, and advanced annotation for more efficient design updates.
  • Automate processes with macros, custom routines, and optimize the AutoCAD interface for enhanced productivity.
  • Learn techniques for CAD management, including effective layer management, system settings optimization, and output publishing using sheet sets and eTransmit tools.

Target Audience

• Design Professionals: Drafters, Mechanical Engineers, Civil Engineers, and MEP Engineers seeking a robust foundation and advanced training in AutoCAD.
• Architects & Interior Designers: Professionals looking to refine their skills in creating detailed layouts and dynamic design elements.
• Product Designers: Individuals aiming to streamline their design workflow, improve project organization, and adopt advanced CAD tools for complex projects.
• Aspiring CAD Experts: Anyone committed to mastering AutoCAD from the basics to advanced techniques, whether transitioning from other fields or upgrading existing skills.

Content from AutoCAD 2025 Level 1: Essentials Course

1. 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
2. Basic Drawing and Editing Commands
   • Drawing Lines
   • Erasing Objects
   • Drawing Vertical and Horizontal Lines
   • Drawing Rectangles
   • Drawing Circles
   • Undo and Redo Actions
3. Projects: Creating a Simple Drawing
   • Create a Simple Drawing
   • Create Simple Shapes
4. Drawing Precision in AutoCAD
   • Using Running Object Snaps
   • Using Object Snap Overrides
   • Polar Tracking at Angles
   • Object Snap Tracking
   • Drawing with Snap and Grid
5. Making Changes in Your Drawing
   • Selecting Objects for Editing
   • Moving Objects
   • Copying Objects
   • Rotating Objects
   • Scaling Objects
   • Mirroring Objects
   • Editing with Grips
6. Projects: Making Your Drawings More Precise
   • Schematic Project: Electronics Diagram
   • Architectural Project: Landscape
   • Mechanical Project: Using Polar and Tracking
   • Mechanical Project: Surge Protector
   • Mechanical Project: Satellite
7. Organizing Your Drawing with Layers
   • Creating New Drawings with Templates
   • What Are Layers
   • Layer States
   • Changing an Object’s Layer
8. Advanced Object Types
   • Drawing Arcs
   • Drawing Polylines
   • Editing Polylines
   • Drawing Splines
   • Drawing Polygons
   • Drawing Ellipses
9. Analyzing Model and Object Properties
   • Working with Object Properties
   • Measuring Objects
10. Projects: Drawing Organization and Information
    • Architectural Project
    • Mechanical Project
    • Civil Project
11. Advanced Editing Commands
    • Trimming and Extending Objects
    • Stretching Objects
    • Creating Fillets and Chamfers
    • Offsetting Objects
    • Creating Arrays of Objects
12. Introduction to Blocks
    • What Are Blocks
    • Inserting Blocks Using the Blocks Palette
    • Inserting Blocks Using the Tool Palettes
    • Inserting Dynamic Blocks
    • Inserting Blocks Using the DesignCenter
13. 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
14. Setting Up a Layout
    • Working in Layouts
    • Creating Layouts
    • Creating Layout Viewports
    • Named Views
    • Guidelines for Layouts
15. Printing Your Drawing
    • Printing Concepts
    • Printing Layouts
    • Print and Plot Settings
16. Projects: Preparing to Print
    • Mechanical Project
    • Architectural Project
17. 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
18. Hatching
    • Hatching
    • Editing Hatches
19. Adding Dimensions
    • Dimensioning Concepts
    • Adding Linear Dimensions
    • Adding Radial and Angular Dimensions
    • Editing Dimensions
20. Projects: Annotating Your Drawing
    • Mechanical Project
    • Architectural Project 1
    • Architectural Project 2
    • Civil Project

Content from AutoCAD 2025 Level 2: Beyond the Basics Course

• Creating a Custom Workspace
• Using the Keyboard Effectively
• Object Creation, Selection and Visibility
• Working in Multiple Drawings
• Copying and Pasting Between Drawings
• Using Grips Effectively
• Additional Layer Tools

• Coordinate Entry
• Locating Points with Tracking
• Construction Lines
• Placing Reference Points

• Schematic Project Purifier Unit
• Mechanical Project 2 Views
• Architectural Civil Project Formal Garden
• Mechanical Project Cover Plate
• Architectural Project Addition
• Mechanical Project Block
• Mechanical Project Plate

• Working with Constraints
• Geometric Constraints
• Dimensional Constraints

• Creating Blocks
• Editing Blocks
• Removing Unused Elements
• Adding Blocks to Tool Palettes
• Modifying Tool Properties in Tool Palettes

• Mechanical Project Control Panel
• Architectural Project Furniture Layout
• Civil Project Utility Layout

• Why Use Templates
• Controlling Units Display
• Creating New Layers
• Adding Standard Layouts to Templates
• Saving Templates

• Creating and Using Named Views
• Advanced Viewport Options
• Layer Overrides in Viewports
• Annotative Scale Features

• Creating Text Styles
• Creating Dimension Styles
• Creating Multileader Styles

• Interiors Project
• Mechanical Schematic Project
• Civil Map Project
• Mechanical Project Dimension Styles

• Attaching External References
• Modifying External References
• Xref Specific Information

• D-Sized Title Block 36x24
• Mechanical Project Drill Press Base
• Architectural Project Office Tower
• Pamp ID Project Oil Lubrication System
• Civil Project Warehouse Site

Content from AutoCAD 2025: Advanced Course

• Introduction

• Annotation Scale Overview
• Using Fields
• Controlling the Draw Order

• Working with Linked Tables
• Creating Table Styles

• Working with Dynamic Blocks
• Creating Dynamic Block Definitions
• Dynamic Block Authoring Tools
• Additional Visibility Options

• Inserting Blocks with Attributes
• Editing Attribute Values
• Defining Attributes
• Redefining Blocks with Attributes
• Extracting Attributes

• Output for Electronic Review
• Autodesk Design Review
• Publishing Drawing Sets
• Shared Views

• eTransmit
• Hyperlinks
• Revision Clouds
• Compare Drawings

• Overview of Sheet Sets
• Creating Sheet Sets
• Creating Sheets in Sheet Sets
• Adding Views to Sheets
• Importing Layouts to Sheet Sets

• Transmitting and Archiving Sheet Sets
• Publishing Sheet Sets
• Customizing Sheet Sets
• Custom Blocks for Sheet Sets

• Working in the Layer Properties Manager
• Creating Layer Filters
• Setting Layer States

• CAD Standards Concepts
• Configuring Standards
• Checking Standards
• Layer Translator

• Options Dialog Box
• System Variables
• Dynamic Input Settings
• Drawing Utilities
• Managing Plotters
• Plot Styles

• Why Customize
• Creating a Custom Workspace

• Using the Customize User Interface (CUI) Dialog Box
• Customizing the Ribbon
• Customizing the Quick Access Toolbar
• Customizing Menus
• Keyboard Shortcuts

• Custom Commands and Macros
• Running Scripts
• Action Recorder
• Editing Action Macros
• Loading Custom Routines

What's Included in this course

• Autodesk Certified Instructor Delivery
• Official Training Materials
• Hands-On Labs