Autocad Essentials course

This 3-day AutoCAD Essentials course is designed for new AutoCAD® / AutoCAD LT® software users who require comprehensive training. The course incorporates the features, commands, and techniques for creating, editing, and printing drawings. Turn AutoCAD from a confusing tool to a powerful asset, in just three days.

• Create accurate, professional 2D drawings
• Use AutoCAD to create drawings efficiently, avoid errors, and work smarter
• Avoid developing bad habits that come from self-teaching or trial-and-error
• Understanding the AutoCAD workspace and user interface
• Use basic drawing tools to create simple line drawings
• Learn how to get around your drawings using time-saving view tools
• Discover how to use the edit commands to help you draw more productively
• Organise your drawing using AutoCAD layers
• Become skilled at using more advanced drawing tools to make objects parallel, longer, repeat etc.
• Realise the power of reused symbols known as blocks
• Master precise input methods such as object snaps, coordinates, and constraints
• Discover how to add annotations to your AutoCAD drawings
• Dimension angles, arcs, and circles
• Use hatch patterns to represent different parts or materials
• Prepare a drawing to print using layout mode, plot to scale
• Understand the importance of AutoCAD viewports
• Learn how to get information back out of your drawing such as distances and areas
• Move from being dependent on others to being able to finalise drawings on your own