$525 per person (in the US and Canada) | 8 CPC/CEU credits
In the Construction world, we don’t always need advanced drafting and design tools, but it can be a huge time and money-saver to just open a DWG file and make some simple edits or calculations. This course is designed to help the casual user become proficient with every day tasks and tools within the AutoCAD system. Whether you’ve used AutoCAD for a while and just want a solid refresher on basic skills, or you’re a new user trying to understand the tools you need to do your job efficiently, this class will help.
This eight (8) hour course is delivered in four (4), two-hour long sessions that students can attend online, right from their own desk. A live instructor will explain the detailed functions, and address questions as the class progresses.
Note: Instructor will present using Autodesk AutoCAD 2025. Students who wish to follow along with instructor are encouraged to use the same version.
Recording: Registrants for this 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.
Must attend all four sessions.
Session 1: Understanding the Basics
- Drafting Primitives (Lines, Polylines, Arcs, Circles, etc.)
- Drawing techniques using Direct and Dynamic Input
- Understanding Object Snaps
- Using ORTHO and POLAR
- The concepts of Model and Paper Space
Session 2: Simplified Drafting
- Working with Editing Tools
- Move and Copy
- Trim and Extend
- Offset and Mirror
Session 3: Annotations and Symbols
- Adding Text and Dimensions to drawing
- Creating and Inserting BLOCKS
- Understanding Text and Dimension Styles
- Understanding Leader Styles
- Working with Layers
Session 4: Scaling Drawings using Layouts
- Scaling Viewports
- Adjusting Dimension and Text settings using ANNOTATIVE Styles
- Creating multiple views on a single sheet
- Concept of EXTERNAL REFERENCING (XREF)