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AutoCAD Mastering the Basics III

Do you want to know how to open, print, and do some basic editing of AutoCAD files? Looking to improve your technical skills so you can handle basic design changes to AutoCAD line work without involving your design staff? This class is for you!

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March 9, 2023 (Thu) to
March 30, 2023 (Thu)
Virtual Training

Are you comfortable with basic AutoCAD drafting but want to become more proficient with detailed drawing scale, viewport, and display setups? Would you like a better understanding of Sheet Sets, macros, standards and leader/table styles? Then this class is for you!

This eight (8) hour course is delivered in four (4), two-hour long sessions that students can attend online, right from their own desk. A live instructor will explain the detailed functions, and address questions as the class progresses.

Note: Instructor will present using Autodesk AutoCAD 2021. Students who wish to follow along with instructor are encouraged to use the same version.

Recording: Registrants for this course will receive access to a recording of each session for 48 consecutive hours. Access will start the next business day after the session ends.

Registrants must attend all four sessions. All sessions listed below are hosted from 11 am to 1 pm PT.

Session 1: Drawing Setup and Layout (March 9, 2023)

  • Unit and Measurement Controls
  • Understanding and Creating Viewports
  • Setting Viewport Scales
  • Viewport Based Layer Controls
  • Dynamic Input Display options
  • Working with Layout Tabs

Session 2: View Options & Properties (March 16, 2023)

  • Working with Named Views
  • Understanding Viewport Configurations
  • Object Properties
  • Using Search/Select Tools
  • Object Selection Filters
  • Using & Customizing Quick Properties

Session 3: Sheet Sets (March 23, 2023)

  • Understanding Sheet Sets
  • Working with Sheet Sets
  • Creating Sheet Sets
  • Creating Sheet Sets with Templates

Session 4: Advanced AutoCAD Tools (March 30, 2023)

  • Design Center & Markup Sets
  • Working with Macros
  • Creating and Structuring Tool Palettes
  • Using Layer Standards
  • Using the Standards Checker

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