AutoCAD 2013 Level 1
Overview
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The objective of AutoCAD/AutoCAD LT 2013 Fundamentals is to enable students to create a basic 2D drawing in the AutoCAD software. Even at this fundamental level, the AutoCAD software is one of the most sophisticated computer applications that you are likely to encounter. Therefore learning to use it can be challenging. To make the process easier and provide flexibility for instructors and students, the training guide is divided into two parts that can be taken independently.
Part 1 covers the essential core topics for working with the AutoCAD software. The teaching strategy is to start with a few basic tools that enable the student to create and edit a simple drawing, and then continue to develop those tools. More advanced tools are also introduced throughout the training guide.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- 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
Prerequisites:
Students should have a basic understanding of Windows, including how to use files and folders.
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The Course Curriculum for AutoCAD 2013 Level 1:
AutoCAD Fundamentals – Part 1
Chapter 1 Getting Started with AutoCAD
- 1.1 Starting the Software
- 1.2 User Interface
- 1.3 Working with Commands
- 1.4 Cartesian Workspace
- 1.5 Opening an Existing Drawing File
- 1.6 Viewing Your Drawing
- 1.7 Saving Your Work
Chapter 2 Basic Drawing & Editing Commands
- 2.1 Drawing Lines
- 2.2 Erasing Objects
- 2.3 Drawing Lines with Polar Tracking
- 2.4 Drawing Rectangles
- 2.5 Drawing Circles
- 2.6 Undo and Redo Actions
Chapter 3 Projects - Creating a Simple Drawing
- 3.1 Create a Simple Drawing
- 3.2 Create Simple Shapes
Chapter 4 Drawing Precision in AutoCAD
- 4.1 Using Running Object Snaps
- 4.2 Using Object Snap Overrides
- 4.3 Polar Tracking at Angles
- 4.4 Object Snap Tracking
- 4.5 Drawing with Snap and Grid (Optional)
Chapter 5 Making Changes in Your Drawing
- 5.1 Selecting Objects for Editing
- 5.2 Moving Objects
- 5.3 Copying Objects
- 5.4 Rotating Objects
- 5.5 Scaling Objects
- 5.6 Mirroring Objects
- 5.7 Editing with Grips
Chapter 6 Projects - Making Your Drawings More Precise
- 6.1 Schematic Project: Electronics Diagram
- 6.2 Architectural Project: Landscape
- 6.3 Mechanical Project (with Polar & Tracking)
- 6.4 Mechanical Project: Surge Protector
- 6.5 Mechanical Project: Satellite
Chapter 7 Organizing Your Drawing with Layers
- 7.1 Creating New Drawings With Templates
- 7.2 What are Layers?
- 7.3 Layer States
- 7.4 Changing an Object's Layer
Chapter 8 Advanced Object Types
- 8.1 Drawing Arcs
- 8.2 Drawing Polylines
- 8.3 Editing Polylines
- 8.4 Drawing Polygons
- 8.5 Drawing Ellipses
Chapter 9 Getting Information from Your Drawing
- 9.1 Working with Object Properties
- 9.2 Measuring Objects
Chapter 10 Projects - Drawing Organization & Information
- 10.1 Architectural Project
- 10.2 Mechanical Project
- 10.3 Civil Project
Chapter 11 Advanced Editing Commands
- 11.1 Trimming and Extending Objects
- 11.2 Stretching Objects
- 11.3 Creating Fillets and Chamfers
- 11.4 Offsetting Objects
- 11.5 Creating Arrays of Objects
Chapter 12 Inserting Blocks
- 12.1 What are Blocks?
- 12.2 Inserting Blocks
- 12.3 Working with Dynamic Blocks
- 12.4 Inserting Blocks with DesignCenter
- 12.5 Inserting Blocks with Content Explorer
Chapter 13 Projects - Creating More Complex Objects
- 13.1 Mechanical Project 1 - Plate
- 13.2 Mechanical Project 2 - Gasket
- 13.3 Mechanical Project 3 - Plate
- 13.4 Mechanical Project 4 - Rocker Arm
- 13.5 Architectural Project 1 - Floor Plan
- 13.6 Architectural Project 2 - Floor Plan
- 13.7 Civil Project - Parking Lot
Chapter 14 Setting Up a Layout
- 14.1 Printing Concepts
- 14.2 Working in Layouts
- 14.3 Copying Layouts
- 14.4 Creating Layout Viewports
- 14.5 Guidelines for Layouts
Chapter 15 Printing Your Drawing
- 15.1 Printing Layouts
- 15.2 Printing from the Model Tab
Chapter 16 Projects - Preparing to Print
- 16.1 Mechanical Project
- 16.2 Architectural Project
Chapter 17 Text
- 17.1 Working with Annotations
- 17.2 Adding Text in a Drawing
- 17.3 Modifying Multiline Text
- 17.5 Adding Notes with Leaders to Your Drawing
- 17.6 Creating Tables
- 17.7 Modifying Tables
Chapter 18 Hatching
- 18.1 Hatching
- 18.2 Editing Hatches
Chapter 19 Adding Dimensions
- 19.1 Dimensioning Concepts
- 19.2 Adding Linear Dimensions
- 19.3 Adding Radial & Angular Dimensions
- 19.4 Editing Dimensions
Chapter 20 Projects - Annotating Your Drawing
- 20.1 Mechanical Project
- 20.2 Architectural Project 1
- 20.3 Architectural Project 2
- 20.4 Civil Project
Appendix A Skills Assessment Part 1
- A.1 Skills Assessment Part 1
Appendix B AutoCAD 2013 Certified Professional Exam
Objectives
AutoCAD Fundamentals – Part 2
Overview
Part 2 continues with more sophisticated techniques that extend your mastery of the program. For example, here you go beyond the basic skill of inserting a block to learning how to create blocks, and beyond the basic skill of using a template to understand the process of setting up a template.
Upon successful completion of this course Part 2, students will be able to:
- Using more advanced editing and construction techniques
- Adding parametric constraints to objects
- Creating local and global blocks
- Setting up layers, styles, and templates
- Using advanced plotting and publishing options
Chapter 1 Working Effectively with AutoCAD
- 1.1 Creating a Custom Workspace
- 1.2 Using the Keyboard Effectively
- 1.3 Object Creation, Selection, and Visibility
- 1.4 Working in Multiple Drawings
- 1.5 Copying and Pasting Between Drawings
- 1.6 Using Grips Effectively
- 1.7 Additional Layer Tools
Chapter 2 Accurate Positioning
- 2.1 Coordinate Entry
- 2.2 Locating Points with Tracking
- 2.3 Construction Lines
- 2.4 Placing Reference Points
Chapter 3 Projects - Productivity Tools
- 3.1 Schematic Project - Purifier Unit
- 3.2 Mechanical Project - 2 Views
- 3.3 Architectural/Civil Project - Formal Garden
- 3.4 Mechanical Project - Cover Plate
- 3.5 Architectural Project - Addition
- 3.6 Mechanical Project - Block
- 3.7 Mechanical Project - Plate
Chapter 4 Parametric Drawing
- 4.1 Working with Constraints
- 4.2 Geometric Constraints
- 4.3 Dimensional Constraints
Chapter 5 Working with Blocks
- 5.1 Creating Blocks
- 5.2 Editing Blocks
- 5.3 Removing Unused Elements
- 5.4 Adding Blocks to Tool Palettes
- 5.5 Modifying Tool Properties in Tool Palettes
Chapter 6 Projects - Creating and Organizing Blocks
- 6.1 Mechanical Project - Control Panel
- 6.2 Architectural Project - Furniture Layout
- 6.3 Civil Project - Utility Layout
Chapter 7 Creating Templates
- 7.1 Why Use Templates?
- 7.2 Controlling Units Display
- 7.3 Creating New Layers
- 7.4 Adding Standard Layouts to Templates
- 7.5 Saving Templates
Chapter 8 Advanced Layouts
- 8.1 Quick View Layouts
- 8.2 Creating and Using Named Views
- 8.3 Advanced Viewport Options
- 8.4 Layer Overrides in Viewports
- 8.5 Additional Annotative Scale Features
Chapter 9 Annotation Styles
- 9.1 Creating Text Styles
- 9.2 Creating Dimension Styles
- 9.3 Creating Multileader Styles
Chapter 10 Projects - Drawing Setup and Utilities
- 10.1 Interiors Project
- 10.2 Mechanical/Schematic Project
- 10.3 Civil/Map Project
- 10.4 Mechanical Project - Dimension Styles
Chapter 11 External References
- 11.1 Attaching External References
- 11.2 Modifying External References
- 11.3 Xref Specific Information
Chapter 12 Projects - Drawing
- 12.1 D-sized Title Block (36x24)
- 12.2 Mechanical Project - Drill Press Base
- 12.3 Architectural Project - Office Tower
- 12.4 P&ID Project - Oil Lubrication System
- 12.5 Civil Project - Warehouse Site
Appendix A Optional Topics
- A.1 Using QuickCalc
- A.2 Additional Zoom Commands
- A.3 Advanced Object Selection
- A.4 Additional Text Tools
- A.5 Additional Dimensioning Tools
- A.6 Creating Boundaries and Regions
- A.7 Modifying Length
Appendix B Skills Assessment Part 2
- B.1 Skills Assessment
Appendix C AutoCAD 2013 Certified Professional Exam
Objectives
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