AutoCAD Level 1: Essentials (Live Online)

AutoCAD is one of our most popular series classes. A green flag beside a date on the right means that a session has met the minimum enrollment levels and is running. However, it is common for dates for this course to fill several weeks in advance. Even if a date has a green flag, you might not be able to get into that session if it is full. Plan ahead! To avoid disappointment, it is best to register for this class at least three or four weeks in advance.This 3-day AutoCAD® Level 1: Essentials class is designed for those using AutoCAD® or AutoCAD LT® with a Windows operating system. This class is not designed for the AutoCAD for Mac software. The objective of AutoCAD Level 1: Essentials is to enable students to create a basic 2D drawing in the AutoCAD software.This course 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 introduced throughout the class. Not every command or option is covered, because the intent is to show the most essential tools and concepts, such as: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:A working knowledge of basic design or drafting procedures and terminology. A working knowledge of the Windows operating system is also needed. If you do not have a background in drafting, architecture or prior experience with a CAD package, you should consider the 5-day version of this class instead. Course Contents:Chapter 1: Getting Started with AutoCADChapter 2: Basic Drawing and Editing CommandsChapter 3: Projects: Creating a Simple DrawingChapter 4: Drawing Precision in AutoCADChapter 5: Making Changes in Your DrawingChapter 6: Projects: Making Your Drawings More PreciseChapter 7: Organizing Your Drawing with LayersChapter 8: Advanced Object TypesChapter 9: Analyzing Model and Object PropertiesChapter 10: Projects: Drawing Organization and InformationChapter 11: Advanced Editing CommandsChapter 12: Inserting BlocksChapter 13: Projects: Creating More Complex ObjectsChapter 14: Setting Up a LayoutChapter 15: Printing Your DrawingChapter 16: Projects: Preparing to PrintChapter 17:Chapter 18: HatchingChapter 19: Adding DimensionsChapter 20: Projects: Annotating Your Drawing