Autodesk On-Demand: AutoCAD Fundamentals (Levels 1 & 2) - On-Demand Course

  The AutoCAD Level 1: Essentials course is designed for students to create a basic 2D drawing in the AutoCAD software.

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

The class covers the main topics for working with the AutoCAD software. The course starts by intruduciung students to a few basic tools that enable them to create and edit a simple drawing, and then continue to develop those tools. Advanced tools and techniques are introduced throughout the class.

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

Topics covered in the course include:

• Understanding the AutoCAD workspace and user interface.
• Using basic drawing, editing, and viewing tools.
• Organizing drawing objects on layers.
• Inserting reusable symbols (blocks).
• Preparing a layout to be plotted.
• Adding text, hatching, and dimensions.

Target Student: This course is ideal for students looking to build a strong foundation in AutoCAD. Students typically have a base knowledge of design or drafting procedures and terminology.

From AutoCAD Level 1 Essentials Class:

Section 1: Getting Started with AutoCAD
Topic: 1 Starting the Software
Topic: 2 User Interface
Topic: 3 Working with Commands
Topic: 4 Cartesian Workspace
Topic: 5 Opening an Existing Drawing File
Topic: 6 Viewing Your Drawing
Topic: 7 Saving Your Work

Section 2: Basic Drawing and Editing Commands
Topic: 1 Drawing Lines
Topic: 2 Erasing Objects
Topic: 3 Drawing Vertical and Horizontal Lines
Topic: 4 Drawing Rectangles
Topic: 5 Drawing Circles
Topic: 6 Undo and Redo Actions

Section 3: Projects: Creating a Simple Drawing
Topic: 1 Create a Simple Drawing
Topic: 2 Create Simple Shapes

Section 4: Drawing Precision in AutoCAD
Topic: 1 Using Running Object Snaps
Topic: 2 Using Object Snap Overrides
Topic: 3 Polar Tracking at Angles
Topic: 4 Object Snap Tracking
Topic: 5 (Optional) Drawing with Snap and Grid

Section 5: Making Changes in Your Drawing
Topic: 1 Selecting Objects for Editing
Topic: 2 Moving Objects
Topic: 3 Copying
Topic: 4 Rotating Objects
Topic: 5 Scaling Objects
Topic: 6 Mirroring Objects
Topic: 7 Editing with Grips

Section 6: Projects: Making Your Drawings More Precise
Topic: 1 Schematic Project: Electronics Diagram
Topic: 2 Architectural Project: Landscape
Topic: 3 Mechanical Project: Using Polar and Tracking
Topic: 4 Mechanical Project: Surge Protector
Topic: 5 Mechanical Project: Satellite

Section 7: Organizing Your Drawing with Layers
Topic: 1 Creating New Drawings With Templates
Topic: 2 What are Layers?
Topic: 3 Layer States
Topic: 4 Changing an Object’s Layer

Section 8: Advanced Object Types
Topic: 1 Drawing Arcs
Topic: 2 Drawing Polylines
Topic: 3 Editing Polylines
Topic: 4 Drawing Polygons
Topic: 5 Drawing Ellipses

Section 9: Analyzing Model and Object Properties
Topic: 1 Working with Object Properties
Topic: 2 Measuring Objects

Section 10: Projects: Drawing Organization and Information
Topic: 1 Architectural Project
Topic: 2 Mechanical Project
Topic: 3 Civil Project

Section 11: Advanced Editing Commands
Topic: 1 Trimming and Extending Objects
Topic: 2 Stretching Objects
Topic: 3 Creating Fillets and Chamfers
Topic: 4 Offsetting Objects
Topic: 5 Creating Arrays of Objects

Section 12: Inserting Blocks
Topic: 1 What are Blocks?
Topic: 2 Working with Dynamic Blocks
Topic: 3 Inserting Blocks
Topic: 4 Inserting Blocks using the Tool Palettes
Topic: 5 Inserting Blocks using the DesignCenter

Section 13: Projects: Creating More Complex Objects
Topic: 1 Mechanical Project 1: Plate
Topic: 2 Mechanical Project 2: Gasket
Topic: 3 Mechanical Project 3: Plate
Topic: 4 Mechanical Project 4: Rocker Arm
Topic: 5 Architectural Project 1: Floor Plan
Topic: 6 Architectural Project 2: Floor Plan
Topic: 7 Civil Project: Parking Lot

Section 14: Setting Up a Layout
Topic: 1 Working in Layouts
Topic: 2 Creating Layouts
Topic: 3 Creating Layout Viewports
Topic: 4 Guidelines for Layouts

Section 15: Printing Your Drawing
Topic: 1 Printing Concepts
Topic: 2 Printing Layouts
Topic: 3 Print and Plot Settings

Section 16: Projects: Preparing to Print
Topic: 1 Mechanical Project
Topic: 2 Architectural Project

Section 17: Working with Text
Topic: 1 Working with Annotations
Topic: 2 Adding Text in a Drawing
Topic: 3 Modifying Multiline Text
Topic: 4 Formatting Multiline Text
Topic: 5 Adding Notes with Leaders to Your Drawing
Topic: 6 Creating Tables
Topic: 7 Modifying Tables

Section 18: Hatching
Topic: 1 Hatching
Topic: 2 Editing Hatches

Section 19: Adding Dimensions
Topic: 1 Dimensioning Concepts
Topic: 2 Adding Linear Dimensions
Topic: 3 Adding Radial and Angular Dimensions
Topic: 4 Editing Dimensions

Section 20: Projects: Annotating Your Drawing
20.1 Mechanical Project
20.2 Architectural Project 1
20.3 Architectural Project 2
20.4 Civil Project

From Level 2 Intermediate Class:

Section 1: Working Effectively with AutoCAD
Topic: 1 Creating a Custom Workspace
Topic: 2 Using the Keyboard Effectively
Topic: 3 Object Creation, Selection, and Visibility
Topic: 4 Working in Multiple
Topic: 5 Copying and Pasting Between Drawings
Topic: 6 Using Grips Effectively
Topic: 7 Additional Layer Tools

Section 2: Accurate Positioning
Topic: 1 Coordinate Entry
Topic: 2 Locating Points with Tracking
Topic: 3 Construction Lines
Topic: 4 Placing Reference Points

Section 3: Projects: Productivity Tools
Topic: 1 Schematic Project: Purifier Unit
Topic: 2 Mechanical Project: 2 Views
Topic: 3 Architectural/Civil Project: Formal Garden
Topic: 4 Mechanical Project: Cover Plate
Topic: 5 Architectural Project: Addition
Topic: 6 Mechanical Project: Block
Topic: 7 Mechanical Project: Plate

Section 4: Parametric Drawing
Topic: 1 Working with Constraints
Topic: 2 Geometric Constraints
Topic: 3 Dimensional Constraints

Section 5: Working with Blocks
Topic: 1 Creating Blocks
Topic: 2 Editing Blocks
Topic: 3 Removing Unused Elements
Topic: 4 Adding Blocks to Tool Palettes
Topic: 5 Modifying Tool Properties in Tool Palettes

Section 6: Projects: Creating and Organizing Blocks
Topic: 1 Mechanical Project: Control Panel
Topic: 2 Architectural Project: Furniture Layout
Topic: 3 Civil Project: Utility Layout

Section 7: Creating Templates
Topic: 1 Why Use Templates?
Topic: 2 Controlling Units Display
Topic: 3 Creating New Layers
Topic: 4 Adding Standard Layouts to Templates
Topic: 5 Saving Templates

Section 8: Advanced Layouts
Topic: 1 Creating and Using Named Views
Topic: 2 Advanced Viewport Options
Topic: 3 Layer Overrides in Viewports
Topic: 4 Additional Annotative Scale

Section 9: Annotation Styles
Topic: 1 Creating Text Styles
Topic: 2 Creating Dimension Styles
Topic: 3 Creating Multileader Styles

Section 10: Projects: Drawing Setup and Utilities
10.1 Interiors Project
10.2 Mechanical/Schematic
10.3 Civil/Map Project
10.4 Mechanical Project: Dimension Styles

Section 11: External References
Topic: 1 Attaching External References
Topic: 2 Modifying External
Topic: 3 Xref Specific Information

Section 12: Projects: Drawing
Topic: 1 D-sized Title Block (36x24)
Topic: 2 Mechanical Project: Drill Press Base
Topic: 3 Architectural Project: Office Tower
Topic: 4 P&ID Project: Oil Lubrication System
Topic: 5 Civil Project: Warehouse Site