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Learning AutoCAD for Mac 2020

via LinkedIn Learning

Overview

Learn the features and capabilities of AutoCAD for Mac, the computer-aided design (CAD) software used by professionals to create precise 2D and 3D drawings.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Learn the power of AutoCAD for Mac
  • What you should know
  • Different versions of AutoCAD
1. The Interface
  • The welcome screen
  • Components of the interface
  • Accessing the palettes
  • Command line overview
  • User preferences
  • Using the Help menu
  • Zooming and panning
2. Working with Files
  • File type basics
  • Opening files
  • Configuring a new drawing
3. Basic Geometry
  • Geometry of your geometry
  • Using lines
  • Other basic 2D geometry
  • Understanding polylines
  • Editing polylines
  • Modifying objects
  • Advanced modify tools
4. Layers
  • Layer basics
  • Layer creation
  • Controlling your layers
5. Advanced Objects
  • Hatch basics
  • Creating blocks
  • External references
  • Working with underlays
6. Layouts
  • Paper space and model space
  • Creating layouts
7. Annotations
  • Styles
  • Formatting text
  • Dimensioning your drawing
8. Plotting
  • Plotting
  • Page setups
  • Batch plotting
9. 3D Basics
  • Views in 3D
  • Basic 3D geometry
Conclusion
  • Next steps

Taught by

Jim LaPier

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