AutoCAD/AutoCAD LT 2016 Essentials (Metric)
AutoCAD Training Overview
The objective of AutoCAD/AutoCAD LT 2016 Essentials is to enable students to create a basic 2D drawing in the AutoCAD software. Even at this fundamental level, the AutoCAD software is one of the most sophisticated computer applications that you are likely to encounter. Therefore learning to use it can be challenging.
- A working knowledge of basic design/drafting procedures and terminology
AutoCAD/AutoCAD LT 2016 Essentials covers the essential core topics for working with the AutoCAD software. The teaching strategy is to start with a few basic tools that enable the student to create and edit a simple drawing, and then continue to develop those tools. More advanced tools are also introduced throughout the training guide. Not every command or option is covered, because the intent is to show the most essential tools and concepts, such as:
The AutoCAD/AutoCAD LT 2016 Essentials training guide is designed for those using the AutoCAD® or AutoCAD LT® 2016 software with a Windows operating system. This training guide is not designed for the AutoCAD for Mac software. This training guide is not recommended for users that have completed the AutoCAD®/AutoCAD LT® 2016 Fundamentals training guide as Essentials contains the same content.
Prerequisites
- A working knowledge of your operating system
AutoCAD Training Course Duration
24 hours
AutoCAD Training Course outline
Chapter 1 Getting Started with AutoCAD
Chapter 2 Basic Drawing & Editing Commands
Chapter 3 Projects - Creating a Simple Drawing
Chapter 4 Drawing Precision in AutoCAD
Chapter 5 Making Changes in Your Drawing
Chapter 6 Projects - Making Your Drawings More Precise
Chapter 7 Organizing Your Drawing with Layers
Chapter 8 Advanced Object Types
Chapter 9 Getting Information from Your Drawing
Chapter 10 Projects - Drawing Organization & Information
Chapter 11 Advanced Editing Commands
Chapter 12 Inserting Blocks
Chapter 13 Projects - Creating More Complex Objects
Chapter 14 Setting Up a Layout
Chapter 15 Printing Your Drawing
Chapter 16 Projects - Preparing to Print
Chapter 17 Text
Chapter 18 Hatching
Chapter 19 Adding Dimensions
Chapter 20 Projects - Annotating Your Drawing
Appendix A Skills Assessment
Appendix B AutoCAD 2016 Certified Professional Exam Objectives
