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Training Course Summary:

This course is designed for the new AutoCAD / AutoCAD LT user who requires comprehensive training in AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT. It incorporates the features, commands and techniques for creating, editing and printing drawings with AutoCAD 2009 and AutoCAD LT 2009. Hands-on exercises throughout the course explore how to create 2D production drawings.

Pre-Requisites:

This course is designed for new users of AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT.

No previous CAD experience is necessary. However, drafting, design or engineering experience would be an advantage. It is recommended that delegates have a working knowledge of Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000.

Training Course Overview/Content:

The primary objective of this course is to teach delegates the basic commands necessary for professional 2D drawing, design and drafting using AutoCAD / AutoCAD LT.

During the course, delegates will cover :
• Introduction to the User Interface
• Displaying Objects
• Data Input
• Drawing Lines Arcs Circles & Polygons
• Using Object Snaps
• Using Polar Tracking & PolarSnap
• Using Object Snap Tracking
• Working with Units
• Selecting Objects in the Drawing
• Using Move & Copy
• Using Mirror Rotate Array & Scale
• Using Layers & Linetypes
• Matching Object Properties
• Using the Properties Palette & Changing Object Properties
• Using Inquiry Commands
• Trimming & Extending Objects to Defined Boundaries
• Creating Parallel & Offset Geometry
• Joining & Breaking Objects
• Using Fillet & Chamfer Tools • Changing Part of an Object’s Shape
• Using Layouts
• Using Viewports
• Creating Multline & Single Line Text
• Using Text Styles
• Editing Text
• Creating & Editing Dimensions
• Using Dimension Styles
• Editing Dimensions
• Using Multileaders
• Creating & Editing Hatching Objects
• Creating & Inserting Blocks
• Working with DesignCenter
• Using Tool Palettes
• Working with Polylines
• Creating Splines & Ellipses
• Using Tables
• Using Page Setups
• Plotting Drawings
• Using Drawing Templates

Qualifications:

On completion of the course you will be presented with an Autodesk Authorised Training Certificate