AutoCAD 2011 Fundamentals

The objective of AutoCAD 2011 Fundamentals is to enable students to create a basic 2D drawing in AutoCAD. Even at this fundamental level, AutoCAD is one of the most sophisticated computer applications that you are likely to encounter.

AutocAD 2011 Fundamentals covers the indispensable core topics for working with AutoCAD. The teaching strategy is to start with a few basic tools that let the student create and edit a simple drawing. You then continue to develop those tools, as well as being introduced to more advanced tools throughout the course. Not every command or option is covered, because the intent is to show the most essential tools and concepts:

This course continues with more sophisticated techniques that extend your mastery of the program. For example, here you go beyond the basic skill of inserting a block to learn how to create blocks, and beyond the basic skill of using a template to understand the process of setting up a template.

AutocAD 2011 Brochure

Course Topics:

• using basic drawing, editing, and viewing tools
• organizing drawing objects on layers
• inserting reusable symbols (blocks)
• preparing a layout to be plotted
• adding text, hatching, and dimensions
• using more advanced editing and construction techniques
• creating local and global blocks
• setting up layers, styles, and templates

AutoCAD 2011 Advanced

AutoCAD 2011 Advanced is the second in a series of courses in AutoCAD. While our initial course, AutoCAD 2011 Fundamentals , focuses on the basic tools to create a drawing and setup files, this course strives to make the student more proficient in his or her use of AutoCAD and introduces more advanced techniques.

Prerequisites:

• AutoCAD 2011 Fundamentals (or equivalent)

Course Topics:

• AutoCAD 2011 Fundamentals (or equivalent)
• Course Outline:
• Advanced Text Objects
• Creating Tables
• Defining dynamic blocks and attributes
• Using external reference files and image files
• Creating sheet sets
• CAD Management and System Setup
• Enhancing productivity with interface customization of AutoCAD 

AutoCAD 2011 3D Modeling

More and more AutoCAD users are venturing out of their traditional and familiar two-dimensional world to explore the possibilities of 3D modeling. Thanks to many software enhancements in this area, 3D is an increasingly useful and widespread tool. However, the leap into three dimensions requires some changes in thinking and drawing habits.

This course introduces users who are proficient with AutoCAD's 2D commands to the concepts and methods of 3D modeling. The course gives a thorough grounding in 3D fundamentals and explores the main features of AutoCAD's advanced 3D workspace.

Prerequisites:

• Before taking this course, students need a good working skill level in AutoCAD.

Course Topics:

• 3D viewing techniques
• Working with simple and composite solids
• Working with Mesh Models
• Creating complex solids and surfaces
• Modifying objects in 3D space
• Editing solids
• Creating sections, camera perspectives, and animations
• Converting 3D objects
• Setting up a rendering with materials and lights
• Creating 2D drawings from 3D models
• Working with a User Coordinate System