AutoCAD Designer digital badge earners are able to create basic 2D drawings using drawing and editing tools. Participants have learned how to enhance productivity with CAD Management tools and customize the AutoCAD interface. Badge earners understand the methods and concepts of 3D modeling and how to present designs while they are still being created using visualization tools and walk-throughs.
Prerequisite: Experience with drafting concepts, using a computer, and Windows operating system recommended.
Program objectives:
Covers the creation of basic 2D drawings using drawing and editing tools, organization of drawing objects on layers, addition of text and basic dimensions, preparation for plotting and more sophisticated techniques for drawing setup and productivity. Designed for new users of AutoCAD software.
Builds on the basic concepts of the AutoCAD Essentials course. Helps improve productivity when creating, annotating and printing drawings with AutoCAD. Subjects include boundaries, regions, templates, dimensioning, annotation, blocks, layouts, views, sheet sets, tables and an introduction to 3D models. PREREQUISITES: AutoCAD Essentials course recommended.
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