AutoCAD

Course details

Theory - Architectural Drawing

• Coordinate System
• Geometry
• 2D - Drafting

AutoCAD Basics

1.  Taking the AutoCAD Tour
• Navigating the Working
• Environment
• Working with Files
• Displaying Objects

2.  Creating Basic Drawings
• Inputting Data
• Creating Basic Objects
• Using Object Snaps & Object Snap Tracking
• Using Polar Tracking & Polar Snap
• Working with Units
• Using Function Keys

3.  Manipulating Objects
• Selecting Objects in the Drawing
• Changing an Object’s Position
• Creating New Objects from Existing Objects
• Changing the Angle of an Object’s Position
• Creating a Mirror Image of Existing Objects
• Creating Object Patterns
• Changing an Object’s Size

4.  Drawing Organization and Inquiry Commands
• Using Layers
• Changing Object Properties
• Matching Object Properties
• Using the Properties Palette
• Using Line types
• Using Inquiry Commands

5.  Altering Objects
• Define Boundaries through Trimming and Extending Objects
• Creating Parallel and Offset Geometry
• Joining Objects
• Breaking an Object into Two Objects
• Applying a Radius and Angled Corner to Two Objects
• Changing Part of an Object’s Shape

6.  Annotating Drawings
• Creating Multiline Text
• Creating Single Line Text
• Using Text Styles
• Editing Text

7.  Hatching Objects
• Hatching Objects
• Editing Hatch Objects

8.  Dimensioning
• Creating Dimensions
• Using Dimension Styles
• Editing Dimensions

9.  Working with Reusable Content
• Using Blocks
• Working with Design Center
• Using Tool Palettes

10.  Creating Additional Drawing Objects
• Working with Polylines
• Creating Splines
• Creating Ellipses
• Using Tables

11.  Layouts and Plotting