AutoCAD Level 1

Course: 2 days

Level: Basic

Objective: Learn the essential basics for creating drawings using AutoCAD

Curriculum:

The AutoCAD interface
Setting up new drawings
Drawing with precision (Grid, Snap, Ortho, Osnap)
Using coordinate systems
Creating objects, the basic drawing commands
Editing commands
Zooming/panning
Using layers, colors, linetypes
Dimensioning
Annotating
Plotting
Using template files

AutoCAD Level 2

Course: 2 days

Level: For those who have completed the Level 1 course, or have equivalent knowledge

Objective: Learn about advanced drawing and editing techniques, layouts with paper space, objects with attributes

Curriculum:

Calculating areas
Creating, editing, exporting attributes
Using XRefs
Using raster images
Using paper space, creating layouts

AutoCAD 2009/2010 Update Course

Course: 1 day if updating from 2006 or 2007, 2 days from 2005 and earlier versions

Level: Intermediate, Current AutoCAD users

Objective: Learn AutoCAD 2009/2010's new functions and enhancements

Curriculum:

AutoCAD 2009/2010's goal is increasing productivity. Learn about the new features such as the ribbon, ViewCube and SteeringWheels, and the action recorder that automates tasks, all without programming.

AutoCAD 3D Course

Course: 2 days

Level: Advanced; 2D AutoCAD drafting skills required

Objective: Learn to create 3D models and presentation quality renderings

Curriculum:

Creating solid objects
Using UCS as a 3D drawing aid
Using 3D VPOINT
Creating a composite solid (Union, Subtract, Intersect)
Editing in 3D (Rotating, Fillet, Chamfer, Slice)
Creating a perspective view, DVIEW
Creating meshes and surface objects
Rendering

AutoCAD Map 3D Course

Course: 2 days

Level: For those who have completed the Level 1 course, or have equivalent knowledge

Objective: Learn the fundamentals of AutoCAD Map 3D 2010 and how to create, edit, manage, and analyze mapping data.

Curriculum:

Setting up AutoCAD Map
Link and manage drawing attribute data
Visualization and styling
Creating and editing geometry
Analyzing data using queries, topology, spatial analysis
Publishing and sharing maps

Inventor Courses
Drawing Data and Project Management Courses

Course: 2 days

Level: Novice to advanced; 2D AutoCAD drafting skills helpful

Objective: Learn to create 3D mechanical models and manage large scale projects

Curriculum: