AutoCAD® Level 3: Advanced introduces advanced techniques and teaches you to be proficient in your use of the AutoCAD® software. This is done by teaching you how to recognize the best tool for the task, the best way to use that tool, and how to create new tools to accomplish tasks more efficiently.
Topics Covered
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Advanced Text Objects
Chapter 5: Dynamic Blocks
Chapter 8: Output and Publishing
Chapter 14: Managing Layers
Topics Covered
- Advanced Text Objects
- Working with Tables
- Defining dynamic blocks and attributes
- Outputting and publishing files for review
- Collaboration and automation tools
- Creating, publishing, and customizing sheet sets
- Managing Layers
- CAD Management and System Setup
- Enhancing productivity by customizing the AutoCAD interface
- Using macros and custom routines
- Completion of AutoCAD® Level 1: Essentials and AutoCAD® Level 2: Intermediate classes or equivalent experience.
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Advanced Text Objects
- 2.1 Annotation Scale Overview
- 2.2 Using Fields
- 2.3 Controlling the Draw Order
- 3.1 Working with Linked Tables
- 3.2 Creating Table Styles
Chapter 5: Dynamic Blocks
- 5.1 Working with Dynamic Blocks
- 5.2 Creating Dynamic Block Definitions
- 5.3 Dynamic Block Authoring Tools
- 5.4 Additional Visibility Options
- 6.1 Inserting Blocks with Attributes
- 6.2 Editing Attribute Values
- 6.3 Defining Attributes
- 6.4 Redefining Blocks with Attributes
- 6.5 Extracting Attributes
Chapter 8: Output and Publishing
- 8.1 Output For Electronic Review
- 8.2 Autodesk Design Review
- 8.3 Publishing Drawing Sets
- 9.1 eTransmit
- 9.2 Hyperlinks
- 10.1 Connecting to the Cloud
- 10.2 Sharing Drawings in the Cloud
- 10.3 Rendering in the Cloud
- 10.4 Attach Navisworks Files
- 11.1 Overview of Sheet Sets
- 11.2 Creating Sheet Sets
- 11.3 Creating Sheets in Sheet Sets
- 11.4 Adding Views to Sheets
- 11.5 Importing Layouts to Sheet Sets
- 12.1 Transmitting and Archiving Sheet Sets
- 12.2 Publishing Sheet Sets
- 12.3 Customizing Sheet Sets
- 12.4 Custom Blocks for Sheet Sets
Chapter 14: Managing Layers
- 14.1 Working in the Layer Properties Manager
- 14.2 Creating Layer Filters
- 14.3 Setting Layer States
- 15.1 CAD Standards Concepts
- 15.2 Configuring Standards
- 15.3 Checking Standards
- 15.4 Layer Translator
- 16.1 Options Dialog Box
- 16.2 System Variables
- 16.3 Dynamic Input Settings
- 16.4 Drawing Utilities
- 16.5 Managing Plotters
- 16.6 Plot Styles
- 17.1 Why Customize?
- 17.2 Creating a Custom Workspace
- 18.1 Using the Customize User Interface (CUI) Dialog Box
- 18.2 Customizing the Ribbon
- 18.3 Customizing the Quick Access Toolbar
- 18.4 Customizing Menus
- 18.5 Keyboard Shortcuts
- 19.1 Custom Commands and Macros
- 19.2 Running Scripts
- 19.3 Action Recorder
- 19.4 Editing Action Macros
- 19.5 Loading Custom Routines
