This course is aimed at new users of AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT.

A working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and design and drafting concepts is recommended before attending this course.

Getting Started

• Communicating with AutoCAD
• Understanding the AutoCAD user interface
• Getting out of trouble
• Options for starting a drawing
• Managing drawing files

Viewing a Drawing

• Understanding drawing scale in AutoCAD
• Moving around a drawing in “real time”
• Time-saving display tools

Basic Drafting Tools

• Using different coordinate systems in CAD
• Using object snaps to control accuracy
• Saving time with running osnaps
• Your electronic T-square Creating and Editing 2D Geometry
• Creating lines, circles, and arcs in AutoCAD
• Erasing, moving, copying, scaling, and rotating objects
• Using grips for better editing

Managing Object Properties

• Adding windows
• Organising drawing geometry using layers
• Working with different linetypes
• Options for changing object properties

Basic Drawing Techniques

• Using AutoCAD to make objects parallel, longer, repeat, or symmetrical
• Trim unwanted segments, round object corners
• Creating orthographic views

Saving Time with Blocks

• Draw something once and use it many times over
• Using a library of drawing components
• Using components from other drawings

Drawing Annotation

• Use single and multiline text
• Learning dimension techniques
• Dimensioning angles, arcs and circles
• Quick dimensions

Working with Layouts

• Creating sheets for plotting
• Using viewports
• Setting layouts to plot to scale

Improving Drawing Appearance

• How to use hatch patterns to represent different parts or materials

Getting Your Drawings Out

• Plotting options, controlling plotting scale

The course runs from 9:30am to 4:30pm, through virtual, tutor led delivery.

You will learn with a small group of people with a maximum of 6 delegates.  A specialist tutor will guide and encourage you through all the learning necessary to develop your skills and questions are always welcome.

Online Delivery
A link to the online training platform will be sent before the course, simply click the link and follow the instructions.

• The platform is Adobe Connect
• You can be located anywhere in the world with an internet connection and your computer
• Delegates will receive an official AutoDesk certification of completion