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Graduate School USA

Introduction to AutoCAD

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Overview

Gain hands-on experience with AutoCAD as you create and edit drawings for real-world architecture and engineering projects. You'll explore essential tools for drawing, modifying, annotating, and organizing your designs while developing a strong foundation in both 2D drafting and AutoCAD interface navigation.

Syllabus

1: Getting Started with AutoCAD

Opening and Creating Drawings

Exploring the AutoCAD interface

Zooming and Panning

2: Entering Commands

Using the Mouse, Keyboard, and Enter Key to work quickly and efficiently in AutoCAD

3: Basic Drawing Commands

Lines

Circles

Rectangles

4: Projects

Creating Simple Drawings

Using Object Snap Tracking to extrapolate a projected top view

Using Modify tools to arrange an office layout

5: Drawing Precision in AutoCAD

Polar and Ortho Tracking

Entering Coordinates and Angles

Object Snaps and Tracking

6: Modifying Your Drawing

Move

Copy

Rotate

Mirror

Scale

Using the reference option with the Scale Tool

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4.9 rating at Graduate School USA based on 13 ratings

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