AutoCAD 2009 DVD-ROM Course

£199.00


Level: Beginner to Advanced

Course features

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A full-featured DVD-ROM covering beginner to advanced concepts, and everything in between.

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As a flexible CAD training solution, you can sort the lessons and progress from beginner to advanced topics; or just review seldom used commands and added functionality of new releases.

Package Includes

  • Complete AutoCAD 2009 Beginner to Advanced Training on 1 DVD
  • Over 18 hours of training by Certified AutoCAD Instructors.

Course syllabus


User Interface

This lesson provides an overview of the user interface chapter
This lesson provides an overview of the mouse and the various functions of the buttons.
An explanation of the intelligence of the right-click menu system
This lesson discusses the toolbars, how to turn on, dock, and manipulate them.
The new menu browser is the subject of this exercise.
Ribbons are the new utility that is explored in this lesson.
This lesson explores he command line explaining it's function and how to use it effectively
This lesson unveils the text window, dialog boxes, and the right click menu features.
A discussion on the various methods of starting new drawings and how to set up your default templates
An exploration of the drawing wizard.
A complete explanation of how to open and save drawings from and to various version and types.
A lesson on how to use the various zoom commands in AutoCAD
An exploration of additional zoom commands
Using the 3d Orbit and how to establish 3d views
A discussion on named views both in 2d and 3d.
An explanation of the new steering wheel utility

Coordinate Entry

A discussion on the use and implementation of the absolute, coordinate data entry method.
An explanation and the implementation of the relative coordinate data entry method.
A discussion on the implementation and use of the polar coordinate data entry method.
An explanation of the direct distance coordinate entry method, including an explanation of the orthogonal mode
Unveiling the mystery behind dynamic input methods.

Drawing Geometry

An explanation of units and types in AutoCAD
A lesson on the line command explaining the various options available during the line creation process
A discussion of the diverse methods of creating circles
The ins and outs of arc creation
Learning the proper about the proper care and feeding of a polyine
An explanation of the functionality of the polygon command.
How to create and manage a multi-line objects
A discussion on the point object and how to use it in the measure and divide commands
Exploring the unique features and methods of creating a rectangle.

Advanced Drafting Tools

Exposing the Wipe-out command
Blowing the lid of the Boundary Polygon
A brief visit of some specialized geometry
Lifting the fog of using the Revision Cloud

Drawing Aides

An overview of the chapter and an introduction to the Limits command.
An explanation of the relationship between Snap and Grid.
A demonstration of the uses of the multitude of object snap features.
How to use the running object snap function to be a more effective draftsman.
An investigation of the tremendous functionality of the Polar Tracking and Polar Snap
A discussion of the Object Tracking utility and all of it's benefits

Layer Management

An explanation of how layers are used in AutoCAD and how to identify and set an objects layer
Looking into the Layer Properties Manager and the rules of layer creation
Layer Naming, Creation, and selection in the Layer Properties Manager.
An explanation of the similarities, differences and advantages of turning layer on, off, and freezing or thawing them
How to lock change and assign colour to AutoCAD layers and objects.
How to change and assign linetypes to AutoCAD layers and objects
How to change and assign lineweights to AutoCAD layers and objects
Creating, using, and maintaining Layer Filters
Advantages, creation, and use of Layer States
An exploration of the additional buttons on the Layer Panel

Data Manipulation

An exploration of the basic methods of selecting objects and using the Erase and OOPS command
An exploration of the many methods of selecting objects
An explanation of Undo and Redo both separately and while running a command.
A disussion as to the methods of moving an object, or multiple objects, utilizing various selection and reference parameters
A disussion as to the methods of copying an object or objects utilizing various selection and reference parameters

Data Manipulation

Visiting the scale command explaining the options available during the running of the command.
Explaining the Rotate command and exploring the various options as the command is executed.

Data Modification

Experiencing the commands that allow the modification of linear and circular objects.
Uncovering the dynamic capabilities of using the offset command, and using it to create a company logo.
Using the Mirror command to create a company logo
Unveiling the symbiotic relationship between extend and trim. Demonstrating how the command is used when creating a company logo.
A demonstration of the advantages of the fillet and chamfer commands and utilizing the commands during the creation of a company logo.
An introduction of the Polyline Edit command
A continuation of the breadth of the Polyline Edit command and how to use it to create company logo.
Taking the Array command to the limits and implementing it in the creation of a company logo.

Set up and Customisation

Addressing the purpose and function of the palette utility.
Exploding the mystery of the Tool Palette Part 1
Exploding the mystery of the Tool Palette Part 2
Exploding the mystery of the Tool Palette Part 2
Learning to manipulate menus and toolbars to the max Part 1
Learning to manipulate menus and toolbars to the max Part 2

Annotation

An in-depth introduction to the Single Line Text command
An introduction to the MuliLine Text Object Part 1
An introduction to the MuliLine Text Object Part 2
Creating, editing and assigning Text Styles
A discussion of Text scaling height and Annotation Scale
Taking Text usage and manipulation to the Maxx Part 1
Taking Text usage and manipulation to the Maxx Part 2
An introduction to Hatch creation and editing
An introduction to Gradient Hatching creation and editing

Presentation

Looking into the Paper Space model space conundrum including page set-up.
A continuation of Layout Creation and manipulation
Viewport creation and manipulation part 1
Advanced Viewport creation and manipulation

Utilities

The Properties Dialog Box
Looking into the advantages of the Quick Calculator
Learning how to use the Quick Select Utility
An exploration of the amazing versatility of the Design Centre
Using and creating field objects

External Files

Setting up and using External Reference files.
Editing and updating External References
Using the X-ref Manager and understanding the Bind and Insert options
Using the x-ref manager and understanding the Attach and Overlay options.
An explanation and example on how to use a .dwf file in an AutoCAD project
An explanation and example on how to use a .dgn file in an AutoCAD project
An explanation and example on how to use and import raster image files into an AutoCAD project
Learning how to insert and OLE Objects in your AutoCAD files
Creating and maintaining hyperlink object in your AutoCAD drawings
Using the windows Copy and Paste utilities

Dimensioning

A presentation of the multiple settings to create a Dimension Style using a Metric drawing
A presentation of the multiple settings to create a Dimension Style using an Imperial Drawing
An Introduction to the many different methods of dimensioning objects, including dimensioning lines, arcs and circles.
A continuation of various dimension methods, including dim baseline, dim continue, and the quick dimension utility
An explanation of how to modify an already created dimension and also how to create new style from the drawing window.

Dimensioning

A continuation of the explanation of how to modify an already created dimension and also how to create new style from the drawing window using the properties window.
A discussion of Dimension Scales, Annoation Scale and Dimension Association Part 1
A discussion of Dimension Scales, Annoation Scale and Dimension Association Part 2
An explanation of the Multi-Leader object. How to use and manipulate them.
An explanation of the Quick Leader object. How to use and manipulate them.

Plot and Publish

A brief introduction of the various plot methods available in AutoCAD
Exploring how to plot in the the Model Space window with an in depth review of the page set up dialog box Part 2
Plotting Paper Space Layouts exploring the plot dialog box.
Learning how to print multiple documents
An explanation of the how to assign line weights and colours to the plotted objects.
A presentation of how to print documents to file, specifically PDF and DWF Format

Basic Blocks

An introduction to the use of a Block
Exploring multiple methods of creating Blocks
Learning the ins and outs of bringing Blocks into AutoCAD
An explanation of what an Block Attribute is and also how to create them.
Looking into how edit a block attribute and how to export the data to an external file.

Dynamic Blocks

A discussion of the components used to create a Dynamic Block including, parameters, and actions.
How to create a simple Dynamic Block
Creating a Dynamic Block using the stretch and rotate features
Creating a Dynamic Block using the Array and List functions
Creating a Dynamic Block using the Visibility features

Tables and Excel Linking

An introduction of the Table Style command and the many options available.
Step by step Table Creation, Editing and Manipulation
Exploring how to share data between Excel and AutoCAD and how to edit that data Part 1
Exploring how to share data between Excel and AutoCAD and how to edit that data Part 2

Express Tools

An introduction to the Express Tools, exploring some of the rarely used express tool utilities. Looking at the text, select, and modify options
An continuation of the Express Tools, exploring some of the rarely used express tool utilities exploring the modify, draw and file menus

Windows

An explanation of the methods having multiple drawing open at one time.

3D Models

A brief explanation of 3d and it's interface
Exploring how to view 3d data
An explanation of how to set up the drawing to work in a 3d manner
An explanation of the various parameters required to create a 3d cube
Learning to draw a sphere and how it operates
Exploring the cylinder and the many parameters required in order to be created
Creating and editing the cone
Getting a handle on the wedge object in 3d
An exploration of the torus object and it's parameters
Getting the most out of the pyramid object
Exploring the Planar Surfaces and the multiple ways to create them from various objects

3D Models

An explanation of the polysolid object
Getting a handle on the extrude command and how to convert existing 2d objects into 3d objects
A lesson on how to convert a 2d object into a 3d object using the revolve command
A lesson on how to convert a 2d object into a 3d object using the sweep command
Exploring the Loft command and the capabilities of the utility
A lesson on how to create new 3d objects by using Boolean operations.
Learning how to manoeuvre around in the 3d world

Editing 3d Models

Using the fillet, chamfer, and slice utilities on a 3d solid object
A lesson on how to convert 2d objects to a surface or a solid
An exercise on how to manipulate the faces or various 3d objects
An exercise on how to manipulate the edges or various 3d objects
An explanation of the process required to execute the 3d move, align, and rotate commands
Looking into the amazing process of mirroring and arraying objects in 3d space.
A lesson on how to use the mass properties command, and also how to colour edges and faces of the solid model.

3d to 2d

An exercise on using the flatshot command
A lesson on how to create sections of a 3d model
A lesson on how to use the section plane object and how to create 2d and 3d cross sections.

3d Outputs

Getting an explanation of visual styles, how they can be used, created, and edited.
A lesson on how to insert and edit lights in a 3d model.
An explanation of how to assign materials to surfaces and solid objects, also how to create and edit materials
Getting a handle on the how to use the sun in a 3d model
A lesson on how to render a view
An exploration of the many methods of walking through a 3d model
An exercise on placing, and editing camera locations.

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