The Glynneath Training Centre (GTC) is a company limited by guarantee with charitable status, (charity registration number 518523). The company also has a trading arm - The Java Bean Cafe. All profits made by the cafe are gifted back into the charity, which the charity uses to run its activities for the benefit of the whole community
This course covers all the basics required to use AutoCAD efficiently and effectively and is suitable for people with no prior knowledge of AutoCAD, beginners in other words, however you should know the basics of using a PC.
The course will be taught over 3 successive Saturdays which should mean that it is far more accessible to people in work and to the companies they work for.
Course Cost: £375 inclusive of course manuals.
The next course is due to start on Saturday May 16th and will run for the next two Saturdays. Courses will start at 9:00 am and finish at 4:00 pm. There will be a lunch break and two coffee breaks, all meals and refreshments are included in the course fee.
Course Outline:
Taking the AutoCAD Tour
- Navigating the Working Environment
- Working with Files
- Displaying Objects
Creating Basic Drawings
- Inputting Data
- Creating Basic Objects
- Using Object Snaps
- Using Polar Tracking and PolarSnap
- Using Object Snap Tracking
- Working with Units
- Using Function Keys
Manipulating Objects
- Selecting Objects in the
Drawing
- Changing an Object’s Position
- Creating New Objects from Existing Objects
- Changing the Angle of an Object’s Position
- Creating a Mirror Image of Existing Objects
- Creating Object Patterns
- Changing an Object’s Size
Drawing Organization and Inquiry Commands
- Using Layers
- Changing Object Properties
- Matching Object Properties
- Using the Properties Palette
- Using Linetypes
- Using Inquiry Commands
Altering Objects
- Trimming and Extending Objects to Defined Boundaries
- Creating Parallel and Offset Geometry
- Joining Objects
- Breaking an Object into Two Objects
- Applying a Radius Corner to Two Objects
- Creating an Angled Corner Between Two Objects
- Changing Part of an Object’s Shape
Annotating Drawings
- Creating Multiline Text
- Creating Single Line Text
- Using Text Styles
- Editing Text
Hatching Objects
- Hatching Objects
- Editing Hatch Objects
Dimensioning
- Creating Dimensions
- Using Dimension Styles
- Editing Dimensions
Working with Reusable Content
- Using Blocks
- Working with DesignCenter™
- Using Tool Palettes
Creating Additional Drawing Objects
- Working with Polylines
- Creating Splines
- Creating Ellipses
- Using Tables
Layouts and Plotting
- Using Layouts
- Using Page Setups
- Using Viewports
- Plotting Drawings
Template Drawing Creation
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