AutoCAD Training : AutoCAD 2008 Plotting and Sheet Sets

AutoCAD 2008 Plotting and Sheet Sets

AutoCAD Training Overview

Plotting is one of the most important aspects of AutoCAD, and for many students it is also one of the most misunderstood. This course is designed as a one-day survey of plotting and related features in AutoCAD 2008. It is an appropriate class for students upgrading from earlier versions of AutoCAD who need to master new techniques related to plotting, such as page setups, the Publish command, and sheet sets. It is also appropriate for students who need a better understanding of plotting concepts and techniques in AutoCAD.

The course begins with the fundamentals of layouts and proceeds through more advanced or specialized features

AutoCAD Training Topics

Setting up a layout
Working with viewports in layouts
The Plot command
DWF plotting and publishing
Plot styles
Using sheet sets
Publishing and customizing sheet sets

Prerequisites

Students enrolling in the course should be familiar with AutoCAD fundamentals including layers, blocks, text, and dimensions.

AutoCAD Training Course Duration

8 hours

AutoCAD Training Course outline

Module 1: Layouts and Plotting

Section 1: Setting Up a Layout

Printing Concepts
Creating Viewports
Setting Up Layouts
Creating Additional Viewports
Guidelines for Layouts

Section 2: Printing Your Drawing

Printing Layouts
Printing a Check Plot
DWF Plotting & Viewing
Publishing Drawing Sets

Section 3: Plotter Setup

Managing Plotters
Plot Styles

Module 2: Sheet Sets

Section 1: Introduction to Sheet Sets

Overview of Sheet Sets
Creating Sheet Sets
Creating Sheets in Sheet Sets
Adding Views to Sheets
Importing Layouts to Sheet Sets

Section 2: Publishing and Customizing Sheet Sets

Transmitting and Archiving Sheet Sets
Publishing Sheet Sets
Customizing Sheet Sets
Custom Blocks for Sheet Sets