This 3-day AutoCAD® Level 1: Essentials class is designed for those using AutoCAD® or AutoCAD LT® with a Windows operating system. This class is not designed for the AutoCAD for Mac software. The objective of AutoCAD Level 1: Essentials is to enable students to create a basic 2D drawing in the AutoCAD software.

Course Objective:

• Understanding the AutoCAD workspace and user interface.
• Using basic drawing, editing, and viewing tools.
• Organizing drawing objects on layers.
• Inserting reusable symbols (blocks).
• Preparing a layout to be plotted.
• Adding text, hatching, and dimensions.

Course Agenda.

Chapter 1: Getting Started with AutoCAD

Chapter 2: Basic Drawing and Editing Commands

Chapter 3: Projects: Creating a Simple Drawing

Chapter 4: Drawing Precision in AutoCAD

Chapter 5: Making Changes in Your Drawing.