AutoCAD Essentials

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Course Overview

This course covers the essential core topics for working with the AutoCAD software. You will learn the basic tools for creating and editing 2D drawings as well as learn the tools to annotate drawings by adding text, dimensions and tables.

Features & Benefits

This is a recognized Autodesk course and a preparation course for the AutoCAD ACU or ACP exam certification.
The CAD Corporation (Pty) Ltd is a registered Autodesk Training Provider.
Take full advantage of our new Hybrid Learning by attending on campus or virtually.
Attendees will gain confidence and enhance their practical skills and knowledge in this field.
AutoCAD is used by architects, engineers, interior designers, real estate developers, artists, and many more.

Who Should Attend?

This course is intended for users who have no experience in any AutoCAD software.

Pre-requisites

A working knowledge of Windows operating system
A working knowledge of basic design/drafting procedures and terminology

What's Included

e-Manual

Stationery

Workstation

Software Trial

Tea & Coffee

Lunch

Wifi Access

Certificate

Certified Instructor

*Items may differ between courses, contact an agent for details

Qualifications

On completion of the course, you will be presented with an internationally recognized Autodesk Authorized Training Certificate.

Module1: Exploring the User Interface

Starting the Software
The Start-Up Page
The Drawing Interface
Opening New & Existing, Saving and Closing Drawings
Working with Commands
Cartesian Workspace
Working with the Mouse
Navigating in AutoCAD

Module 2: Basic Drawing and Editing Commands

Drawing Lines
Selection Methods and Erasing Objects
Using the Status Bar
Drawing Circles

Module 3: Drawing Precision

Object Snaps
Object Snap Tracking

Module 4: Making Changes to Your Drawing

Moving Objects
Copy Objects
Rotate Objects
Scale Objects
Mirroring Objects
Editing with Grips

Module 5: Advanced Objects

Drawing Arcs
Drawing Polylines
Editing Polylines
Polygons
Drawing an Ellipse

Module 6: Getting Information from the Drawing

Properties Palette
Quick Properties
Match Properties
Quick Select

Module 7: Measure Tools

Module 8: Advanced Editing Commands

Trimming and Extending Objects
Stretch Objects
Fillets and Chamfers
Offset Objects
Creating Arrays of Objects

Module 9: Understanding Layers

Working with Layers
Properties Panel
Linetype Scale

Module 10: Block Elements

Inserting Blocks

Module 11: Text

What is Annotation
Multiline Text

Module 12: Hatching

Creating Hatches
Editing Hatches

Module 13: Dimensions

Adding Dimensions to the Drawing
Editing Dimensions

Module 14: Layouts and Printing

Model and Paper Space
Printing

Students are to be at the training venue by 08h00 in preparation for a 08h30 start time.
Bookings can only be considered confirmation on receipt of payment.
Bookings may be changed up to three weeks in advance of the course. A fee of 20% will be levied to cover charges.
For full day courses, we will supply you with the relevant training material. A desktop computer to use for the training (where
applicable) tea/coffee and a full lunch for full day InClass training hosted at the training center only. Catering is not included for OnSite training
Cancellation or rescheduling requests must be in writing and reach us at least 5 (five) working days prior to the course commencement date.
Full course fees may be retained for no shows or requests within 5 working days prior to commencement.
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and accommodation for clients.
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Course Overview

Features & Benefits

Who Should Attend?

Pre-requisites

What's Included

Qualifications

Module 2: Basic Drawing and Editing Commands

Module 3: Drawing Precision

Module 4: Making Changes to Your Drawing

Module 5: Advanced Objects

Module 6: Getting Information from the Drawing

Module 7: Measure Tools

Module 8: Advanced Editing Commands

Module 9: Understanding Layers

Module 10: Block Elements

Module 11: Text

Module 12: Hatching

Module 13: Dimensions

Module 14: Layouts and Printing

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