Taking the AutoCAD Tour

• Navigating the Working Environment
• Working with Files
• Displaying Objects

Basic Drawing & EditingDrawing Lines

• Drawing Rectangles
• Drawing Circles
• Drawing with Snap and Grid
• Erasing Objects

Drawing with Precision

• Coordinate Entry
• Using Object Snaps
• Using Polar Tracking
• Using Object Snap Tracking
• Manipulating Objects
• Selecting Objects in the Drawing
• Moving Objects
• Copying Objects
• Arraying Objects
• Rotating Objects
• Mirroring Objects
• Scaling Objects

Drawing Organisation and Inquiry Commands

• Using Layers
• Using Linetypes
• Layer States

Object Properties & Measurement

• Working with Object Properties
• Quick Select
• Matching Properties
• Measuring Objects

Altering Objects

• Trimming and Extending Objects to Defined Boundaries
• Creating Parallel and Offset Geometry
• Joining Objects
• Applying Fillets
• Creating a Chamfer
• Stretching Objects

Creating Additional Drawing Objects

• Working with Polylines
• Drawing Splines
• Drawing Arcs
• Drawing Polygons

Annotating the Drawing

• Creating Multiline Text
• Creating Single-Line Text
• Using Text Styles
• Editing Text

Dimensioning

• Creating Dimensions
• Using Dimension Styles
• Editing Dimensions
• Using Multi-leaders

Hatching Objects

• Hatching Objects
• Editing Hatch Objects

Working with Reusable Content

• Using Blocks
• Working with DesignCenter™
• Using Tool Palettes

Working with Layouts (Drawing Sheets)

• Model /Paper Space Principles
• Setting up Layouts
• Using Viewports

Plotting Your Drawings

• Printing Layouts
• Plotting from Model Space
• Plotting Lineweights

Creating Drawing Templates

• Using Drawing Templates

• Concepts
• 3D Design
• Component-Based
• Terminology
• User Interface
• Windows Functions
• SOLIDWORKS Document Windows
• Function Selection and Feedback
• Design Process
• Design Intent
• Design Method
• Sketches
• Origin
• Planes
• Dimensions
• Relations
• Features
• Assemblies
• Drawings
• Model Editing