Course description
AutoCAD for MicroStation Users
After completing this course you will be able to:
- Understand the AutoCAD environment.
- Effectively move around a drawing, controlling AutoCAD's display.
- Use AutoCAD's drafting tools for creating 2D geomerty.
- Understand the differences between layers and blocks vs levels and cells - how to organise information in your AutoCAD drawing.
- Utilise time - saving tips and tricks for AutoCAD text and dimensions.
Suitability - Who should attend?
Who should attend?
Experienced users of AutoCAD who wish to use AutoCAD for 3D design work.
Training Course Content
Getting Started
- Communicating with AutoCAD
- Understanding the AutoCAD user interface
- Getting out of trouble
- Options for starting a drawing
- Managing drawing files
Viewing a Drawing
- Time-saving display tools
- Heads-up display for greater speed and accuracy
Basic Drafting Tools
- Working with AutoCAD’s object snap options
Creating and Editing 2D Geometry
- Creating lines, circles, and arcs in AutoCAD
- Erasing, moving, copying, scaling, and rotating objects
- Using grips for better editing
Managing Object Properties
- Organising drawing geometry using layers
- Working with different linetypes
- Options for changing object properties
Basic Drawing Techniques
- Understanding the best use of AutoCAD editing commands to make objects parallel, longer, repeat, or symmetrical
- Trim unwanted segments, round object corners Creating orthographic views
Blocks vs. Cells
- AutoCAD blocks – a more flexible approach to grouping objects
- Use blocks as internal or external objects
- Editing blocks in place
Drawing Annotation
- Editing text and dimensions on the fly
- Quick dimensions
Working with Layouts
- Creating sheets for plotting
- Using viewports
- Setting layouts to plot to scale
Improving Drawing Appearance
- How to use hatch patterns to represent different parts or materials
- Editing and previewing hatch patterns
Getting Your Drawings Out
- Plotting options, controlling plotting scale
Why choose SquareOne Training
25 years' experience of delivering quality IT Training Services
All trainers Certified Microsoft Office Trainer (MOS) or higher
Public and in-house training throughout the UK
Expenses
For information on pricing for this open/scheduled course, please give us a call on 0151 650 6907.
This course can also be delivered in-house and tailored to meet the particular requirements of your organisation.
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