AutoCAD Level 1
Course Overview
3-Day Training: $1050 offered from 9am to 5pm
Introduction to AutoCAD – Fundamentals of 2D Drafting
This three-day course, designed for new AutoCAD users, focuses on building a strong foundation in 2D drafting skills. Participants will learn to navigate the AutoCAD interface, use essential drawing and editing tools, and organize drawings effectively. The course includes hands-on exercises and guidance from experienced instructors.
You will learn:
- Drawing setup and workspace customization
- Object creation and editing techniques
- Display and visualization functions
- Advanced drawing utilities and drafting settings
- Layer management and organization
- Annotations, dimensions, and text
- Blocks and external references
Whether you’re an aspiring drafter, designer, or engineering professional, this course will provide you with the essential knowledge and practical experience to excel in your field.
Added Benefits:
- On-Demand Videos
- Digital and/or Printed Training Books
- Lifetime Access to Course Materials
- 90 Days Technical Support
- Certificate of Completion
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Topics Covered
Drawing Setup
Jump right in by learning how to set up new drawings, manage AutoCAD's interface, and customize your workspace. You'll master working with units, scales, and coordinate systems right from the start.
Object Creation and Editing
Discover the core drawing tools for creating lines, polylines, circles, arcs, and more. Go beyond basic shapes as you learn techniques like trimming, extending, offsetting, arraying, and patternmaking.
Display and Visualization
Explore functions for changing view displays, zooming, and panning. Master working with multiple viewports to boost your productivity.
Advanced Drawing Utilities
Level up your skills with advanced drawing aids like object snaps for optimal precision. Utilize dynamic input, calculator utilities, and drafting settings like grid, snap, and tracking.
Layers and Organization
Maximize your efficiency by creating and managing layers, controlling colors, linetypes, and more. Learn to use layer filters and work with layout viewports.
Annotations and Dimensions
Communicate designs clearly by adding text, dimensions, multileaders, and notes. Customize annotation styles and scale settings for professional-quality drafting.
Blocks and External References
Streamline your workflow by creating reusable block definitions. Learn to insert blocks, edit attributes, and attach external references.
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Course Details
This three-day Introduction to AutoCAD course, held from 9am to 5pm PST in our Walnut Creek, CA Autodesk Authorized Training Center (ATC), is designed for new users of AutoCAD-based products, focusing on building a strong foundation in fundamental 2D drafting skills.
Through a blend of hands-on exercises and expert guidance, our experienced instructors will lead you step-by-step through the essential tools and techniques of AutoCAD. You’ll learn to navigate the interface with ease, unleash the power of drawing and editing tools, and organize your projects efficiently using layers and annotations.
- Drawing Setup: Learn to set up new drawings, manage the AutoCAD interface, customize workspaces, and work with units, scales, and coordinate systems.
- Object Creation and Editing: The course covers core drawing tools for creating lines, polylines, circles, arcs, and other objects. Participants will learn techniques such as trimming, extending, offsetting, arraying, and patternmaking.
- Display and Visualization: Explore functions for changing view displays, zooming, panning, and working with multiple viewports to enhance productivity.
- Advanced Drawing Utilities: The course introduces advanced drawing aids such as object snaps, dynamic input, calculator utilities, and drafting settings like grid, snap, and tracking.
- Layers and Organization: Learn to create and manage layers, control colors, linetypes, and other properties, use layer filters, and work with layout viewports.
- Annotations and Dimensions: The course covers adding text, dimensions, multileaders, and notes to drawings, as well as customizing annotation styles and scale settings.
- Blocks and External References: Learn to create reusable block definitions, insert blocks, edit attributes, and attach external references to streamline their drafting workflow.
Upon completion of the course, participants will have gained a solid understanding of AutoCAD‘s fundamental 2D drafting tools and techniques, enabling them to create precise and professional drawings efficiently. This course is suitable for aspiring drafters, designers, engineering professionals, and anyone seeking to develop essential AutoCAD skills.
Prerequisites: None
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What is CAD Masters CAD Training?
CAD Masters is an Autodesk Authorized Training Center (ATC) that offers industry-leading CAD training in our Walnut Creek and Sacramento, CA locations as well as live, instructor-led online courses that allow you to learn from the convenience of your home or office. The courses are meticulously crafted and taught by knowledgeable professionals, including Professional Engineers and Designers with real-world experience.
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When you take an in-person class at one of our Autodesk Authorized Training Centers you also receive a printed version of your training manual.
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