AutoCAD Course Outline

Course Overview
An Introduction to AutoCAD for Beginners

Institution: St. Rose's High School
Lecturer: Ozano Glasgow
AutoCAD Level 1: Essentials
Overview
The 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 your operating system.
Course Contents
Chapter 1: Getting Started with AutoCAD

1.0 Introduction to AutoCAD
1.1 Starting the Software
1.2 User Interface
1.3 Working with Commands
1.4 Cartesian Workspace
1.5 Opening an Existing Drawing File
1.6 Viewing Your Drawing
1.7 Saving Your Work
Chapter 2: Basic Drawing and Editing Commands

2.1 Drawing Lines
2.2 Erasing Objects
2.3 Drawing Vertical and Horizontal Lines
2.4 Drawing Rectangles
2.5 Drawing Circles
2.6 Undo and Redo Actions
Chapter 3: Projects: Creating a Simple Drawing

3.1 Create a Simple Drawing
3.2 Create Simple Shapes
Chapter 4: Drawing Precision in AutoCAD

4.1 Using Running Object Snaps
4.2 Using Object Snap Overrides
4.3 Polar Tracking at Angles
4.4 Object Snap Tracking
4.5 (Optional) Drawing with Snap and Grid
Chapter 5: Making Changes in Your Drawing

5.1 Selecting Objects for Editing
5.2 Moving Objects
5.3 Copying
5.4 Rotating Objects
5.5 Scaling Objects
5.6 Mirroring Objects
5.7 Editing with Grips
Chapter 6: Projects: Making Your Drawings More Precise

6.1 Schematic Project: Electronics Diagram
6.2 Architectural Project: Landscape
6.3 Mechanical Project: Using Polar and Tracking
6.4 Mechanical Project: Surge Protector
6.5 Mechanical Project: Satellite
Chapter 7: Organizing Your Drawing with Layers

7.1 Creating New Drawings With Templates
7.2 What are Layers?
7.3 Layer States
7.4 Changing an Object’s Layer
Chapter 8: Advanced Object Types

8.1 Drawing Arcs
8.2 Drawing Polylines
8.3 Editing Polylines
8.4 Drawing Polygons
8.5 Drawing Ellipses
Chapter 9: Analyzing Model and Object Properties

9.1 Working with Object Properties
9.2 Measuring Objects
Chapter 10: Projects: Drawing Organization and Information

10.1 Architectural Project
10.2 Mechanical Project
10.3 Civil Project
Chapter 11: Advanced Editing Commands

11.1 Trimming and Extending Objects
11.2 Stretching Objects
11.3 Creating Fillets and Chamfers
11.4 Offsetting Objects
11.5 Creating Arrays of Objects
Chapter 12: Inserting Blocks

12.1 What are Blocks?
12.2 Working with Dynamic Blocks
12.3 Inserting Blocks
12.4 Inserting Blocks using the Tool Palettes
12.5 Inserting Blocks using the DesignCenter
Chapter 13: Projects: Creating More Complex Objects

13.1 Mechanical Project 1: Plate
13.2 Mechanical Project 2: Gasket
13.3 Mechanical Project 3: Plate
13.4 Mechanical Project 4: Rocker Arm
13.5 Architectural Project 1: Floor Plan
13.6 Architectural Project 2: Floor Plan
13.7 Civil Project: Parking Lot
Chapter 14: Setting Up a Layout

14.1 Working in Layouts
14.2 Creating Layouts
14.3 Creating Layout Viewports
14.4 Guidelines for Layouts
Chapter 15: Printing Your Drawing

15.1 Printing Concepts
15.2 Printing Layouts
15.3 Print and Plot Settings
Chapter 16: Projects: Preparing to Print

16.2 Architectural Project
Chapter 17:
17.1 Working with Annotations
17.2 Adding Text in a Drawing
17.3 Modifying Multiline Text
17.4 Formatting Multiline Text
17.5 Adding Notes with Leaders to Your Drawing
17.6 Creating Tables
17.7 Modifying Tables
Chapter 18: Hatching

18.1 Hatching
18.2 Editing Hatches
Chapter 19: Adding Dimensions

19.1 Dimensioning Concepts
19.2 Adding Linear Dimensions
19.3 Adding Radial and Angular Dimensions
19.4 Editing Dimensions
Chapter 20: Projects: Annotating Your Drawing

20.2 Architectural Project 1
20.3 Architectural Project 2
20.4 Civil Project
AutoCAD Level 2: Intermediate
AutoCAD®: Beyond the Basics course continues on from the topics covered in the
AutoCAD®9: Essentials class. It covers more sophisticated techniques that extend your
mastery of the software. For example, here you go beyond the basic skill of using a
template to understand the process of setting up a template, creating annotation styles,
and how to work with external references.
You learn such skills as:

Using more advanced editing and construction techniques.
Adding parametric constraints to objects.
Creating local and global blocks.
Setting up layers, styles, and templates.
Attaching External References.
Prerequisites
AutoCAD®: Essentials or equivalent experience.
A working knowledge of basic design/drafting procedures and terminology.
A working knowledge of your operating system.
Course Outline
Chapter 1: Working Effectively with AutoCAD

1.1 Creating a Custom Workspace
1.2 Using the Keyboard Effectively
1.3 Object Creation, Selection, and Visibility
1.4 Working in Multiple
1.5 Copying and Pasting Between Drawings
1.6 Using Grips Effectively
1.7 Additional Layer Tools
Chapter 2: Accurate Positioning

2.1 Coordinate Entry
2.2 Locating Points with Tracking
2.3 Construction Lines
2.4 Placing Reference Points
Chapter 3: Projects: Productivity Tools

3.1 Schematic Project: Purifier Unit
3.2 Mechanical Project: 2 Views
3.3 Architectural/Civil Project: Formal Garden
3.4 Mechanical Project: Cover Plate
3.5 Architectural Project: Addition
3.6 Mechanical Project: Block
3.7 Mechanical Project: Plate
Chapter 4: Parametric Drawing

4.1 Working with Constraints
4.2 Geometric Constraints
4.3 Dimensional Constraints
Chapter 5: Working with Blocks

5.1 Creating Blocks
5.2 Editing Blocks
5.3 Removing Unused Elements
5.4 Adding Blocks to Tool Palettes
5.5 Modifying Tool Properties in Tool Palettes
Chapter 6: Projects: Creating and Organizing Blocks

6.1 Mechanical Project: Control Panel
6.2 Architectural Project: Furniture Layout
6.3 Civil Project: Utility Layout
Chapter 7: Creating Templates

7.1 Why Use Templates?
7.2 Controlling Units Display
7.3 Creating New Layers
7.4 Adding Standard Layouts to Templates
7.5 Saving Templates
Chapter 8: Advanced Layouts

8.1 Creating and Using Named Views
8.2 Advanced Viewport Options
8.3 Layer Overrides in Viewports
8.4 Additional Annotative Scale
Chapter 9: Annotation Styles

9.1 Creating Text Styles
9.2 Creating Dimension Styles
9.3 Creating Multileader Styles
Chapter 10: Projects: Drawing Setup and Utilities

10.1 Interiors Project
10.2 Mechanical/Schematic
10.3 Civil/Map Project
10.4 Mechanical Project: Dimension Styles
Chapter 11: External References

11.1 Attaching External References
11.2 Modifying External
11.3 Xref Specific Information
Chapter 12: Projects: Drawing

12.1 D-sized Title Block (36x24)
12.2 Mechanical Project: Drill Press Base
12.3 Architectural Project: Office Tower
12.4 P&ID Project: Oil Lubrication System
12.5 Civil Project: Warehouse Site
AutoCAD Level 3: Advanced
Overview
AutoCAD® Level 3: Advanced introduces advanced techniques and teaches you to be
proficient in your use of the AutoCAD® software. This is done by teaching you how to
recognize the best tool for the task, the best way to use that tool, and how to create new
tools to accomplish tasks more efficiently.
Topics Covered
Advanced Text Objects
Working with Tables
Defining dynamic blocks and attributes
Outputting and publishing files for review
Collaboration and automation tools
Creating, publishing, and customizing sheet sets
Managing Layers
CAD Management and System Setup
Enhancing productivity by customizing the AutoCAD interface
Using macros and custom routines
Prerequisites
Completion of AutoCAD® Level 1: Essentials and AutoCAD® Level 2: Intermediate
classes or equivalent experience.
Course Outline
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Advanced Text Objects

2.1 Annotation Scale Overview
2.2 Using Fields
2.3 Controlling the Draw Order
Chapter 3: Working with Tables

3.1 Working with Linked Tables
3.2 Creating Table Styles
Chapter 4: Projects - Advanced Annotation
Chapter 5: Dynamic Blocks

5.1 Working with Dynamic Blocks
5.2 Creating Dynamic Block Definitions
5.3 Dynamic Block Authoring Tools
5.4 Additional Visibility Options
Chapter 6: Attributes
6.1 Inserting Blocks with Attributes
6.2 Editing Attribute Values
6.3 Defining Attributes
6.4 Redefining Blocks with Attributes
6.5 Extracting Attributes
Chapter 7: Projects - Advanced Blocks and Attributes
Chapter 8: Output and Publishing

8.1 Output For Electronic Review
8.2 Autodesk Design Review
8.3 Publishing Drawing Sets
Chapter 9: Other Tools for

9.1 eTransmit
9.2 Hyperlinks
Chapter 10: Cloud Collaboration and 2D Automation

10.1 Connecting to the Cloud
10.2 Sharing Drawings in the Cloud
10.3 Rendering in the Cloud
10.4 Attach Navisworks Files
Chapter 11: Introduction to Sheet Sets

11.1 Overview of Sheet Sets
11.2 Creating Sheet Sets
11.3 Creating Sheets in Sheet Sets
11.4 Adding Views to Sheets
11.5 Importing Layouts to Sheet Sets
Chapter 12: Publishing and Customizing Sheet Sets

12.1 Transmitting and Archiving Sheet Sets
12.2 Publishing Sheet Sets
12.3 Customizing Sheet Sets
12.4 Custom Blocks for Sheet Sets
Chapter 13: Projects - Sheet Sets
Chapter 14: Managing Layers

14.1 Working in the Layer Properties Manager
14.2 Creating Layer Filters
14.3 Setting Layer States
Chapter 15: CAD Standards

15.1 CAD Standards Concepts
15.2 Configuring Standards
15.3 Checking Standards
15.4 Layer Translator
Chapter 16: System Setup 16-1

16.1 Options Dialog Box
16.2 System Variables
16.3 Dynamic Input Settings
16.4 Drawing Utilities
16.5 Managing Plotters
16.6 Plot Styles
Chapter 17: Introduction to Customization

17.1 Why Customize?
17.2 Creating a Custom Workspace
Chapter 18: Customizing the User Interface

18.1 Using the Customize User Interface (CUI) Dialog Box
18.2 Customizing the Ribbon
18.3 Customizing the Quick Access Toolbar
18.4 Customizing Menus
18.5 Keyboard Shortcuts
Chapter 19: Macros and Custom Routines

19.1 Custom Commands and Macros
19.2 Running Scripts
19.3 Action Recorder
19.4 Editing Action Macros
19.5 Loading Custom Routines

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Course Overview

An Introduction to AutoCAD for Beginners

Understanding the AutoCAD workspace and user interface.

Chapter 1: Getting Started with AutoCAD

Chapter 2: Basic Drawing and Editing Commands

Chapter 3: Projects: Creating a Simple Drawing

Chapter 4: Drawing Precision in AutoCAD

Chapter 5: Making Changes in Your Drawing

Chapter 6: Projects: Making Your Drawings More Precise

Chapter 7: Organizing Your Drawing with Layers

Chapter 8: Advanced Object Types

Chapter 9: Analyzing Model and Object Properties

Chapter 10: Projects: Drawing Organization and Information

Chapter 11: Advanced Editing Commands

Chapter 12: Inserting Blocks

Chapter 13: Projects: Creating More Complex Objects

Chapter 14: Setting Up a Layout

Chapter 15: Printing Your Drawing

Chapter 16: Projects: Preparing to Print

Chapter 18: Hatching

Chapter 19: Adding Dimensions

Chapter 20: Projects: Annotating Your Drawing

AutoCAD Level 2: Intermediate

You learn such skills as:

Chapter 1: Working Effectively with AutoCAD

Chapter 2: Accurate Positioning

Chapter 3: Projects: Productivity Tools

Chapter 4: Parametric Drawing

Chapter 5: Working with Blocks

Chapter 6: Projects: Creating and Organizing Blocks

Chapter 7: Creating Templates

Chapter 8: Advanced Layouts

Chapter 9: Annotation Styles

Chapter 10: Projects: Drawing Setup and Utilities

Chapter 11: External References

Chapter 12: Projects: Drawing

AutoCAD Level 3: Advanced

Chapter 2: Advanced Text Objects

Chapter 3: Working with Tables

Chapter 4: Projects - Advanced Annotation

Chapter 5: Dynamic Blocks

Chapter 7: Projects - Advanced Blocks and Attributes

Chapter 8: Output and Publishing

Chapter 9: Other Tools for

Chapter 10: Cloud Collaboration and 2D Automation

Chapter 11: Introduction to Sheet Sets

Chapter 12: Publishing and Customizing Sheet Sets

Chapter 13: Projects - Sheet Sets

Chapter 14: Managing Layers

Chapter 15: CAD Standards

Chapter 16: System Setup 16-1

Chapter 17: Introduction to Customization

Chapter 18: Customizing the User Interface

Chapter 19: Macros and Custom Routines

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