AutoCAD Level 3: Advanced

Course Description:

  The AutoCAD Level 3: Advanced course is designed to expand of the topics covered in the AutoCAD intermediate course.

AutoCAD is a computer assisted drafting programs that helps users produce 2D and 3D drawings for construction, architecture and manufacturing.

The course teaches students to increase their productivity with the software by showing them how to identify the best tool for a task, the best ways to use that tool, and how to build new tools to accomplish tasks more efficiently.

The course is taught using the Windows version of AutoCAD, and is not designed for Mac users

Topics covered in the course include:

• Advanced Text Objects
Working with Tables Defining dynamic blocks and attributes Outputting and publishing files for review Collaboration and automation tools Creating, publishing, and customizing sheet sets Managing Layers CAD Management and System Setup Enhancing productivity by customizing the AutoCAD interface Using macros and custom routines

Target Student: This course is ideal for students who have an intermediate level skillset in AutoCAD and are looking to become more proficient when use the software.

Section 1: Introduction

Section 2: Advanced Text Objects
- Annotation Scale Overview
- Using Fields
- Controlling the Draw Order

Section 3: Working with Tables
- Working with Linked Tables
- Creating Table Styles

Section 4: Projects - Advanced Annotation

Section 5: Dynamic Blocks
- Working with Dynamic Blocks
- Creating Dynamic Block Definitions
- Dynamic Block Authoring Tools
- Additional Visibility Options

Section 6: Attributes
- Inserting Blocks with Attributes
- Editing Attribute Values
- Defining Attributes
- Redefining Blocks with Attributes
- Extracting Attributes

Section 7: Projects - Advanced Blocks and Attributes

Section 8: Output and Publishing
- Output For Electronic Review
- Autodesk Design Review
- Publishing Drawing Sets

Section 9: Other Tools for
- eTransmit
- Hyperlinks

Section 10: Cloud Collaboration and 2D Automation
- Connecting to the Cloud
- Sharing Drawings in the Cloud
- Rendering in the Cloud
- Attach Navisworks Files

Section 11: Introduction to Sheet Sets
- Overview of Sheet Sets
- Creating Sheet Sets
- Creating Sheets in Sheet Sets
- Adding Views to Sheets
- Importing Layouts to Sheet Sets

Section 12: Publishing and Customizing Sheet Sets
- Transmitting and Archiving Sheet Sets
- Publishing Sheet Sets
- Customizing Sheet Sets
- Custom Blocks for Sheet Sets

Section 13: Projects - Sheet Sets

Section 14: Managing Layers
- Working in the Layer Properties Manager
- Creating Layer Filters
- Setting Layer States

Section 15: CAD Standards
- CAD Standards Concepts
- Configuring Standards
- Checking Standards
- Layer Translator

Section 16: System Setup 16-1
- Options Dialog Box
- System Variables
- Dynamic Input Settings
- Drawing Utilities
- Managing Plotters
- Plot Styles

Section 17: Introduction to Customization
- Why Customize?
- Creating a Custom Workspace

Section 18: Customizing the User Interface
- Using the Customize User Interface (CUI) Dialog Box
- Customizing the Ribbon
- Customizing the Quick Access Toolbar
- Customizing Menus
- Keyboard Shortcuts

Section 19: Macros and Custom Routines
- Custom Commands and Macros
- Running Scripts
- Action Recorder
- Editing Action Macros
- Loading Custom Routines

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