Overview
This course is a comprehensive introduction to creating 2D drawings using AutoCAD (Windows) software. The course focuses on basic drafting techniques and is structured to suit users across a broad range of industries. Content is delivered in a variety of modes including theory, demonstrations and practical work, with participants gaining hands-on experience with AutoCAD through a series of practical exercises.
Course content
- Introduction to the AutoCAD interface
- Setting up drawings and templates
- Drawing techniques using various coordinate entry methods and OSNAP
- Efficient use of 2D drawing and editing commands
- Exploring display commands (ZOOM, PAN etc)
- Re-using drawing elements - Blocks and WBlocks
- Text, dimensioning and hatching
- Organising the drawing with Layers
- Setting up Layouts for Plotting
- Methods for efficiency and speed in drawing
Ideal for
The course will suit people who are interested in developing computer-aided drafting and design skill using AutoCAD. The course focuses on basic drawing techniques, so will suit users across a broad range of industries.
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