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Autodesk AutoCAD 101 – Beginner
AutoCAD Course Description
In this Autodesk authorized 3-day AutoCAD training class, you will learn the essential core topics for working with the AutoCAD software platform. The class starts with the basic AutoCAD tools and techniques that enable you to create and edit simple drawings. You will then continue to develop more advanced skills as more powerful and specialized drawing tools are introduced throughout the class.
All topics, including features and commands, relate to both AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT unless specifically noted otherwise.
AutoCAD Course Benefits
By focusing on hands on practice, you will learn to create and edit professional AutoCAD drawings. Learn how to navigate AutoCAD toolbars and menus and how to use the command prompt, to apply basic drawing skills, use drawing aids (such as object snap, ortho and polar tracking and grids), edit entities, work with curves, control object visibility and appearance, and gain fundamental AutoCAD skills.
The instructor provides time-saving tips and describes techniques for creating primarily two-dimensional drawings.
- Understand the AutoCAD workspace and user interface
- Use the basic drawing, editing, and viewing tools in the AutoCAD line of products
- Organize drawing objects on layers
- Insert and create reusable symbols (blocks)
- Prepare layouts to be plotted or exported to PDF
- Add text, dimensions and hatching to AutoCAD drawings
- Recommended by Autodesk for all new users to AutoCAD including those pursuing AutoCAD certification.
Suggested Prerequisites
- This class is appropriate for novice users of AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT, and most other AutoCAD products. No previous CAD experience necessary.
- You should have a working knowledge of the Windows operating system.
- Drafting, design or engineering experience a plus but not a requirement.
- We also suggest that you have access to AutoCAD software outside of class for practice.
- Autodesk gives students, educators, and educational institutions free access to AutoCAD for non-commercial purposes.
- Commercial users can obtain a free 30-day trial version of AutoCAD.
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