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AutoCAD - Creating Standards

AutoCAD - Creating Standards is a two-level training series designed for CAD professionals who want to take control of their drafting environment and establish reliable, efficient company standards. Starting with template management, layering, plotting, and building dynamic, attribute-enabled blocks, the series progresses into advanced techniques such as standardizing Xrefs, using underlays, and leveraging productivity tools like Design Center, Quick Properties, Layer Translator, macros, and scripts. By the end of the series, you’ll be able to implement consistent, high-quality standards that streamline workflows, improve collaboration, and enhance project efficiency across your team.

This live online series offers 2 four-hour courses. You can take both courses or just the one that meets your needs. Each separate course is delivered in 2 two-hour sessions. A live instructor explains the detailed functions and addresses questions as the class progresses.

Note: Instructor will present using Autodesk AutoCAD 2026. Students who wish to follow along with instructor are encouraged to use the same version.

Recording: Registrants for a course will receive access to a recording of each session for 7 consecutive days. Access will start the next business day after the session ends.

AutoCAD - Creating Standards I

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4 hour course | 4 CPC/CEU credits

Take your AutoCAD skills beyond basic drafting and learn how to build a structured, efficient set of company standards. This course teaches you how to configure templates and blocks to streamline workflows, improve consistency, and save time across projects. You’ll learn to manage templates, layering standards, plotting, and reference files, as well as create and organize blocks - including dynamic and attribute-enabled blocks—using tool palettes to build a reusable library of standards. By the end of this course, you’ll be equipped to implement standards that improve both your productivity and your team’s efficiency.

Session 1: All About Templates

  • Understanding Templates
  • Layering Standards in a Template
  • Plotting with Templates
  • Reference Files and Templates

Session 2: Better Blocks

  • Understanding Block, Wblocks & Groups
  • Blocks with Attributes
  • Dynamic Blocks
  • Using Tool Palettes
  • Building Block Libraries on Tool Palettes

AutoCAD - Creating Standards II

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4 hour course | 4 CPC/CEU credits

Take your AutoCAD expertise to the next level by learning how to configure and automate templates while developing reliable, professional company drafting standards. This course teaches you how to manage reference files, standardize Xrefs, and leverage underlays to streamline project workflows. You’ll also explore intelligent tools like Design Center, Quick Properties, Layer Translator, macros, and scripts to improve efficiency, maintain consistency, and ensure high-quality deliverables across all projects.

Session 1: Reference Files

  • Understanding Xrefs
  • Advanced Xref Properties
  • Xref Standardization Processes
  • Pre-Built Construction Documents with Xrefs
  • Underlaying PDFs and Other File Types

Session 2: Smart Tools

  • Working with Design Center
  • Using Quick Properties
  • Using Layer Translator
  • Cleaning Up and Recovering DWGs
  • Creating Macros
  • Creating Scripts
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