AutoCAD – Basic Training (AC1)

Graphics, CAD software

AutoCAD is an industry-standard tool for 2D and 3D design. This basic course takes you from the fundamentals to creating accurate technical drawings. You will learn the user interface, drawing and editing objects, layers, hatching, text, dimensions and blocks.

You'll also work with coordinate systems, view and navigation commands, and tools to set up drawings for printing. The course covers reusable content like blocks, templates and best practices to boost your productivity for professional drafting.

THIS TRAINING COURSE WILL HELP YOU:

  • Use basic commands for professional 2D drawing in AutoCAD
  • Apply efficient workflows to increase drafting productivity
  • Create, edit and prepare technical drawings for printing

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

  • Beginners seeking fundamental AutoCAD drafting skills
  • Technicians (civil, mechanical, electrical) needing technical drawings
  • Users who must view, print and make minor edits to drawings

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Course content:

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  • Introduction to the AutoCAD environment
    1. user settings for the drawing workspace
  • Viewing objects
    1. pan the view
    2. zoom in and out
  • Setting object properties
    1. the role of layers
    2. global properties
  • Creating basic objects
    1. basic drawing commands
    2. basic drawing aids
  • Manipulating objects
    1. basic manipulation tools
  • Editing object properties
    1. modify objects via properties
    2. measuring in the drawing
  • Using curves
    1. create and edit 2D curves
    2. working with ellipses
  • Modifying objects
    1. changing object shapes
  • Working with annotations
    1. creating and editing text
    2. basic dimensioning tools
  • Hatching
    1. hatching closed and open areas
    2. associative hatches and editing
  • Reusable drawing content
    1. creating blocks
    2. using blocks in other drawings
  • Plotting and printing
    1. print setup guide
    2. viewports and printing to scale
  • Creating a drawing template
Prerequisites:
Basic knowledge of the Microsoft Windows graphical environment.
Recommended follow-up course:
AutoCAD – Intermediate (AC2)
Schedule:
3 days (9:00-16:00)
Price per person:
279.60 € ( 338.32 € incl. 21% VAT)

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