CC 03_02 Intermediate AutoCAD
This class strives to make the user more proficient in his or her use of AutoCAD and introduces more advanced techniques. Our focus will include the following topics: using efficiency tools including grips & advanced object selection; drawing with complex objects including polylines, regions, and advanced text objects; defining blocks and attributes; using external reference files and image files; using layouts and advanced plotting features; creating sheets sets; enhancing productivity with simple customization of AutoCAD.
Prerequisites:
AutoCAD 2005 Level 1 or equivalent experience.
Working Efficiently with AutoCAD:
Using the Right-
Using the Keyboard Effectively
Quick Editing Techniques:
Double-
Object Selection Tips
Working in Multiple Drawings
Viewing What You Need:
Creating & Using Named Views
Creating Multiple Viewports
Partial Open & Partial Load
Polylines & Regions:
Using Complex Polylines
Editing Polylines
Creating Boundaries & Regions
Advanced Text Objects:
Using Fields & Tables
Controlling the Draw Order
Advanced Blocks:
Creating Blocks (A Review)
Creating Blocks for Tool Palettes
Inserting Multiple Blocks
Revising Blocks
Tools for Collaboration:
Transmit
Object Linking & Embedding
Working with Images:
Attributes:
What are Attributes?
Inserting & Editing Attributes
Defining Attributes
Redefining Blocks with Attributes
Extracting Attributes & Strategies
External References:
Working with XREFs
Attachment vs. Overlays
Working with XREF Layers
Opening & Editing XREFs
Binding & Clipping XREFs
Working with Layouts:
Layout Concepts: A Review
Controlling Viewport Display
Creating Additional Viewports
Annotating Layouts
Advanced Plotting Features:
Managing Plotters
DWF Plotting & Viewing
Attaching & Editing Raster Images
Introduction to Sheet Sets:
Overview of Sheet Sets
Creating Sheet Sets & Sheets
Adding Views to Sheets
Importing Layouts to Sheet Sets
Publishing & Customizing Sheet Sets:
Transmitting & Archiving Sheet Sets
Publishing & Customizing Sheet Sets
Custom Blocks For Sheet Sets
CAD Standards:
Concepts & Layer Translator
Configuring & Checking Standards
System Setup:
The Options Dialog & Variables
Drawing Utilities & Security
Getting Started with Customization:
What to Customize & Profiles
Custom Tool Palettes & Toolbars
Customizing the Keyboard
Writing Macros
Loading & Running Custom Components:
Running Scripts & Loading Menus
Using AutoLISP Routines
Loading & Running VBA Macros
Publishing Drawing Sets
Publish to Web & Plot Styles
Maintaining Standards:
Drawings Standards
Managing Layers & Dim Styles
Design Center
