AutoCAD Level 2: Intermediate

Course Description:

  The AutoCAD Level 2: Intermediate course is designed to expand of the topics covered in the AutoCAD introduction course.

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

The course introduces students to more sophisticated techniques such as building a template, creating annotated styles and working with external references.

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

Topics covered in the course include:

• Using more advanced editing and construction techniques.
• Adding parametric constraints to objects.
• Creating local and global blocks.
• Setting up layers, styles, and templates.
• Attaching External References.

Target Student: This course is ideal for students who have a foundation in AutoCAD basics and a looking to become more productive with the software.

Section 1: Working Effectively with AutoCAD
- Creating a Custom Workspace
- Using the Keyboard Effectively
- Object Creation, Selection, and Visibility
- Working in Multiple
- Copying and Pasting Between Drawings
- Using Grips Effectively
- Additional Layer Tools

Section 2: Accurate Positioning
- Coordinate Entry
- Locating Points with Tracking
- Construction Lines
- Placing Reference Points

Section 3: Projects: Productivity Tools
- 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

Section 4: Parametric Drawing
- Working with Constraints
- Geometric Constraints
- Dimensional Constraints

Section 5: Working with Blocks
- Creating Blocks
- Editing Blocks
- Removing Unused Elements
- Adding Blocks to Tool Palettes
- Modifying Tool Properties in Tool Palettes

Section 6: Projects: Creating and Organizing Blocks
- Mechanical Project: Control Panel
- Architectural Project: Furniture Layout
- Civil Project: Utility Layout

Section 7: Creating Templates
- Why Use Templates?
- Controlling Units Display
- Creating New Layers
- Adding Standard Layouts to Templates
- Saving Templates

Section 8: Advanced Layouts
- Creating and Using Named Views
- Advanced Viewport Options
- Layer Overrides in Viewports
- Additional Annotative Scale

Section 9: Annotation Styles
- Creating Text Styles
- Creating Dimension Styles
- Creating Multileader Styles

Section 10: Projects: Drawing Setup and Utilities
- Interiors Project
- Mechanical/Schematic
- Civil/Map Project
- Mechanical Project: Dimension Styles

Section 11: External References
- Attaching External References
- Modifying External
- Xref Specific Information

Section 12: Projects: Drawing
- D-sized Title Block (36x24)
- Mechanical Project: Drill Press Base
- Architectural Project: Office Tower
- P&ID Project: Oil Lubrication System
- Civil Project: Warehouse Site

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