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AutoCAD Essentials

An introductory course in Autodesk AutoCAD software taught by an industry expert. At the completion of the course, attendees can expect to understand the basic tools and concepts of AutoCAD, to create, modify, and work with a 2D drawing. Class sessions consist of textbook instruction, hands-on exercises, instructor demonstration, and open discussion.

24 hours of instruction, subject to change based on specific needs.

Topics Covered
Books
At Your Site
Online
  • User interface
  • Workspace
  • Basic commands
  • View a drawing
  • Lines and shapes
  • Undo and redo
  • Object snaps
  • Polar tracking
  • Snap
  • Grid
  • Move
  • Copy
  • Rotate
  • Scale
  • Mirror
  • Grip edits
  • Templates
  • Layers
  • Layer states
  • Arcs
  • Polylines
  • Polygons
  • Ellipses
  • Object properties
  • Measure
  • Trim
  • Extend
  • Break
  • Stretch
  • Offset
  • Array
  • Fillet
  • Chamfer
  • Create
  • Insert
  • Block palette
  • Tool palettes
  • Design center
  • Paper space and model space
  • Layouts
  • Viewports
  • Named views
  • Layout plot
  • Model space plot
  • Print preview
  • Batch plot
  • Settings
  • Add and edit annotations
  • Multiline text
  • Dimensions
  • Leaders
  • Tables
  • Apply a hatch
  • Edit a hatch
  • Add hatch to tool palette
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This training book is only available to students who enroll in an EnvisionCAD training course.

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