Introduction:

AutoCAD LT Introductory Level 2D Course Outline: This course is suitable for architects, engineers, designers, facilities planners, drafters, technicians, and those from other disciplines who will be primarily involved in editing drawings created by other people. After completing this beginner level course the trainee will be familiar with the basic concepts and techniques of 2D drawing. The course is 100% hands-on, with exercises to help the trainees practice the new skills they learn.

Objectives:

  • Mastering AutoCAD Interface and Navigation
  • Creating and Editing Basic Drawings in AutoCAD
  • Using Layers, Blocks, and Templates in AutoCAD
  • Advanced Drawing and Annotation Techniques in AutoCAD
  • Mastering 2D Drafting and Detailing in AutoCAD
  • Creating 3D Models and Visualizations in AutoCAD
  • Managing AutoCAD Projects and Files Efficiently
  • Advanced AutoCAD Tools for Precision and Productivity
  • Customization and Automation in AutoCAD
  • Applying AutoCAD in Architectural and Engineering Design.

Course Outline:

Getting Started:

  • Starting a new drawing
  • The screen layout
  • Command Line & using the keyboard
  • Opening an existing drawing

Basic Drawing and Editing:

  • Circles
  • Erasing Objects
  • Using Direct Distance Entry & Polar Tracking
  • Drawing with Grid & Snap
  • Viewing your drawing

Drawing Precision:

  • Using Object Snap & Object Snap Overrides
  • Polar Tracking Summary
  • Changing Your Drawings:
  • Selecting Objects for Editing
  • Moving & Copying Objects
  • Rotating & Scaling Objects.

Drawing Information:

  • Measuring a Distance & Area
  • Information about Objects

More Object Types:

  • Drawing Arcs & Polylines
  • Converting Polylines to Lines & Arcs
  • Converting Lines & Arcs to Polylines

Advanced Editing Commands:

  • Using Trim, Extend, Fillet & Chamfer
  • Offsetting & Mirroring Objects
  • Creating Arrays of Objects

Inserting Blocks:

  • What are Blocks?
  • Using Design Center to Insert Blocks
  • Organizing Your Drawing:
  • Creating New Drawings with Templates
  • What are Layers?
  • Layer State
  • Changing an Object’s Layer.

Printing:

  • Printing concepts
  • Layouts
  • Plot Settings & Preview
  • Annotation:
  • Adding, Formatting & Editing Multiline Text
  • Spell Checking Text
  • Using & Editing Hatch Patterns
  • Adding & Editing Dimensions
  • Basic Leaders
  • Selecting a Dimension Style.