AutoCAD – Introduction
This three-day instructor-led course introduces beginners to AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT software.
Our trainers teach AutoCAD either at our venues in the UK or remotely via Microsoft Teams.
Each place on this 3-day course is £895.00 plus vat.
To enquire about a place on a suitable course please email train@keystraining.com or phone 0845 402 2781.
Course Overview
This comprehensive three-day instructor-led course introduces beginners to AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT software, focusing on the essential commands and techniques needed to create accurate and high-quality 2D drawings. The training combines theory, demonstrations, and hands-on practice, enabling delegates to build confidence and proficiency in AutoCAD.
Course Outline
- Getting Started
- Overview of AutoCAD and its interface
- Navigating the user interface
- Starting new drawings and managing files
- Troubleshooting common issues
- Viewing and Navigating Drawings
- Understanding drawing scale
- Real-time navigation and zooming
- Display tools to save time
- Creating and Editing Basic Geometry
- Drawing lines, arcs, circles, and polylines
- Using object snaps and tracking for precision
- Editing objects: move, copy, rotate, scale, and erase
- Using grips for efficient editing
- Managing Object Properties
- Organising geometry with layers
- Setting object properties and line types
- Matching and editing object properties
- Enhancing Drawing Accuracy
- Working with coordinate systems
- Using dynamic input and measurement tools
- Employing inquiry commands to find lengths, areas, and other data
- Advanced Drafting Techniques
- Making objects parallel, symmetrical, or extended
- Trimming and extending objects
- Filleting and chamfering corners
- Offsetting and joining objects
- Reusable Content
- Creating and using blocks and symbols
- Editing and managing block libraries
- Using tool palettes and groups for efficiency
- Annotation and Dimensioning
- Creating single and multiline text
- Managing text styles and editing text
- Dimensioning techniques for angles, arcs, and circles
- Using multileaders for annotations
- Working with Layouts and Paper Space
- Understanding model space vs. paper space
- Creating and managing layouts
- Setting up and scaling viewports
- Hatching and Drawing Appearance
- Applying and editing hatch patterns
- Enhancing visual representation of drawings
- Plotting and Publishing Drawings
- Plotting to scale and exporting to PDF
- Managing multiple sheet drawings
- Using plot styles for consistent output
- Templates and Standards
- Creating and using drawing templates
- Setting up consistent standards for projects
- Exploring One AutoCAD
- Overview of AutoCAD toolsets
- Introduction to the AutoCAD web and mobile apps
Who will benefit from attending this 3-day AutoCAD introduction course?
This course is ideal for:
- New users with no prior experience in CAD or AutoCAD.
- Individuals with minimal AutoCAD knowledge.
- Users transitioning from other CAD tools to AutoCAD.