Courseware Description
This courseware provides a thorough understanding of the new and enhanced features offered in AutoCAD. Using the new Dynamic Input capabilities, you will learn techniques to become more productive and to access design tools faster. You will also learn about Dynamic Blocks and how to include parameters and actions in block creation to reduce the number of blocks in your library and make them more intelligent.Hands-on exercises throughout the courseware explore enhancements for working with tables, tools for hatching, drafting, and documentation.
Course Length:
2 Days
Class Location:
Mountain CAD Corp.339 Sixth Avenue, South Charleston, WV
Objectives
The primary objective of the courseware is to bring the student up to speed with AutoCAD enhancements. Topics covered are Heads-up Design, annotation, productivity enhancements, working with blocks, and migration
Who Should Attend
This courseware is designed for the intermediate and advanced AutoCAD customer who is upgrading to AutoCAD from a previous release.
Prerequisites
It is recommended that you have a working knowledge of Microsoft Windows. Additionally, it is assumed that the student has past experience working with AutoCAD, or has completed the AutoCAD Essentials course.
Course Outline
Table of Contents
AutoCAD Update for AutoCAD 2D Users
Module 1: Interface and Layer Enhancements
Section 1: Interface Enhancements
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Changes to the Interface
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Updates for Tool Palettes and Blocks
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Updates to Layouts
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Plotting and Recovery Update
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Self Check: Interface Enhancements
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Section 2: Layer Updates
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Layer Properties Manager Updates
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Layer States Updates
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Updated Layer Tools
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Self Check: Layer Updates
Module 2: Annotation, Reference, and Customization Updates
Section 1: Annotation Enhancements
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Annotation Scale
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Multileaders
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Updates to Multiline Text
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Updates to Dimensioning
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Updates to Tables
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Self Check: Annotation Enhancements
Section 2: Reference and Customization Enhancements
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External References Updates
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Importing and Exporting DGN Files (Optional)
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Customizing the Interface
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Self Check: Reference and Customization Enhancements