AutoCAD Training for new users

Duration:

2 Days. Designed for users who are new to AutoCAD, though it will assume that you have a basic working knowledge of the PC.

Objectives:

This course aims to intorduce participants to the concepts behind, and the use of, Computer-aided design and Drafting software. The course will enable you to better understand the logic behind the software and introduce you to the concepts and techniques involved in AutoCAD

Course Topics:

CAD and its development
Overview of AutoDesk's involvement and history
Establishing delegates expectations
AutoCAD's role in your organisation
Familiarization with the Equipment
How to get the best out of the hardware/software you have
Introduction to the Programme
Screen Layout
Menus and Toolbars
Shortcuts
File Handling
File Types
Open and close files
What types of files are / can be used
Usual file maintainence & security
Drawing Layout
Paper Space & Model Space
How to control scale 1:1 philosophy
 Draw and Edit Commands
Drawing and Edit commands and their variations*
( * This subject alone could alone take 2 days to cover fully. The aspects important to the user will therefore be concentrated on )
Plotting / Presentations
Printing and plotting
Multiple view ports
Hidden Line removal
Help and where to find it
Online Help
Internet Help
AutoCAD usergroups
Email our help desk

Venues and Delivery:

We offer this course on a regular basis at our training venue in at the Moodiesburn House Hotel - located on the A80 Cumbernauld Road, 10 minutes north of Glasgow, as well as offering in-house or bespoke training for HR departments or companies.

Please visit our schedule page to find out when when our AutoCAD training is running.

For corporate or business IT Training or for more info how Insight provide some of Scotland's and Europe's leading companies with inhouse IT training, please contact us.

Booking:

To book this course, please complete our online form or contact us on 01236 733898 or
email: bookings@uk-insight.org.uk
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