AutoCAD Training

Course Information

Duration:20 Hours

Description

This course is designed to help students learn drafting using Autodesk AutoCAD software. Autodesk AutoCAD is a CAD and drafting software used widely in industries with a requirement to design and drafting. It offers a comprehensive toolset that enables designers to transfer their ideas into reality. In this course, the students will get in-depth knowledge of all important tools as well as their real world applications. In addition students will be assigned a team project of their choice for better understanding of design intent and will also be required to make a portfolio of the work done.

Course Outline

1. User Interface and Basics of AutoCAD

Introduction to AutoCAD and its Applications
User Interface in AutoCAD
Getting Familiar with Different Workspaces

2. Setting Up a Drawing

Starting a New File in AutoCAD
Opening an Existing File
Setting Units and Limits
Setting Grid and Snaps
Using Drafting Settings Dialog Box

3. Creating and Editing Sketches

Working with Drawing Tools
Using Drawing Tools to Create Sketches
Working with Modify Tools
Using Modify Tools to Edit Sketches
Using Zoom Tools
Practice Drawings

4. Working with Object Properties

Invoking the Properties Palatte
Collecting Information About the Drawn Entities
Working with Line Types
Adding Line Weights
Adding Color to Entities

5. Working with Layers

Invoking the Layers Property Manager
Creating New Layers
Assigning Properties to a Layer
Drawing Entities on a Layer
Adding Drawn Objects to a Layer
Deleting a Layer
Changing Layer of an Entity using the Properties Palette

6. Working with Blocks and Adding Attributes

Invoking Blocks Palatte
Creating Blocks
Editing Blocks
Inserting Blocks
Working with Design Center
Inserting Blocks using Design Center
Working with Attributes
Adding Attributes to Blocks

7. Adding Text, Hatch, and Dimensions to a Drawing

Writing Single Line Text
Writing Multi Line Text
Creating Hatches in Drawings
Adding Dimensions to a Drawing
Introduction to Dimension Styles

8. Working with Layouts of Paper Spaces

Understanding the Use of Paper Space
Setting Up a Layout
Working with Page Setups

9. Plotting Drawings

Working with Plot Dialog Box
Setting up Plot Parameters
Plotting Drawings in PDF, EPS, and other formats

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About the Trainer

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Hari Singh

Animation specialist

Pradeep Mamgain has more than ten year experience in computer and animation industry. He has worked as a VFX instructor with Frameboxx Animation and Visual Effects. His passion for visual effects helped him build strong skills in particles, fluids, cloth, RBD, and pyrotechnics simulations. He also specializes in the post production process. The core software packages that he uses for VFX are Maya, 3ds Max, RealFlow, FumeFX, Krakatoa, Thinking Particles, Naiad, NukeX, and Fusion. He also run two CG portals that can be accessed from http://www.cgsutra.com and http://www.aniquito.com