AutoCAD Level I

1: Getting Started with AutoCAD

• Opening and Creating Drawings
• Exploring the AutoCAD interface
• Zooming and Panning

2: Basic Drawing & Editing Commands

• Using the Mouse, Keyboard, and Enter Key to work quickly and efficiently in AutoCAD
• Lines
• Circles
• Rectangles

3: Projects - Creating a Simple Drawing

• Creating Simple Drawings
• Using Object Snap Tracking to extrapolate a projected top view
• Using Modify tools to arrange an office layout

4: Drawing Precision in AutoCAD

• Polar and Ortho Tracking
• Entering Coordinates and Angles
• Object Snaps and Tracking

5: Making Changes in Your Drawing

• Move
• Copy
• Rotate
• Mirror
• Scale
• Using the reference option with the Scale Tool

6: Drawing Templates

• Using Template Files (.dwt) to Make New Drawing
• Exploring what Settings and Elements are saved with Templates

7: Organizing Your Drawing with Layers

• Layer States
• Properties by Layer
• Layer Tools

8: Advanced Object Types

• Polylines
• Arcs
• Polygons
• Ellipses

9: Analyzing Model and Object Properties

• The Properties Palette
• Quick Select
• Select Similar
• Measure Geometry Tools

10: Projects - Drawing Organization & Information

• Drill Plate
• Furniture Showroom