ColdStream Software provides Cad implementation and Cad training services for
AutoCAD users. Our training services include beginner through advanced
level classes. Following is a typical outline for a 3-day class. These classes
can be customized to meet the specific needs of the client.
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Day |
Hours |
Subject |
Topics Covered |
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1 |
2 |
Getting Started |
Starting new drawings from scratch, the setup
wizard, opening existing drawings, understanding the menu, working with
toolbars, using the mouse, saving drawings, closing drawings, exiting
AutoCAD |
|
1 |
1 |
Setting up the drawing environment |
Setting units, grid, snap settings, specifying
user preferences thru the Options dialog |
|
1 |
1 |
Using commands and system variables |
Working with commands, using system variables |
|
1 |
2 |
Creating objects |
Drawing all of the different AutoCAD objects,
lines, arcs, circles, etc. |
|
1 |
2 |
Editing methods |
Using the edit commands to modify a drawing |
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2 |
2 |
Using layers and object properties |
The layer dialog, making new layers, controlling
layer properties |
|
2 |
1 |
Adding text |
Using the single line text and multi-line text
commands, styles, fonts |
|
2 |
1 |
Creating dimensions |
Dimension styles, adding dimensions to a drawing |
|
2 |
1 |
Using blocks and external references |
Making blocks, wblock, Xref attach, detach,
load, unload |
|
2 |
2 |
Managing content with AutoCAD Design Center |
Design center content, palettes, inserting
blocks, raster images, adding items to design center |
|
2 |
1 |
Creating a layout to plot |
Model space, layouts, creating multiple
layouts, |
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3 |
1 |
Creating a layout to plot |
Page setup, layout templates |
|
3 |
2 |
Plotting drawings |
Plot style manager, creating named plot styles |
|
3 |
3 |
Working in 3D |
UCS, 3D Orbit command, viewports |
|
3 |
1 |
Rendering and imaging |
Using the AutoCAD Render command. Image
manager, attach, detach, load, unload images, change image display quality. |
|
3 |
1 |
Using AutoCAD with the internet |
Working with files on the internet. hyperlinks,
Using the WHIP! driver. |
