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AutoCAD 2004/5/6 Level 1

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Sample Exercise drawing created by Elton Hammond from EKHO's AutoCAD Level 1 course.

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Sample of Hands-on Exercise used in EKHO Training. One of several hundred that will very quickly and efficiently teach fundamentals.  Sample of 2D Wall Cross Section at The EKHO Institute created with AutoCAD Sample of one of many EKHO Tip Sheets and Memory aids to assist students in remembering details after the course. Free with course or sold separately. Sample Student Project from the 5th day of the AutoCAD Level 1 EKHO Memory Strips provided free to help remember well over 200 shortcuts and tips back at work!


This beginner's AutoCAD course will utilize the following techniques:
Short lecture/Robotel video demonstration on each command.
Students see all instructor demonstrations clearly on their own Viewsonic monitors with the video network.
Students practice each command on their own workstation.
Personal coaching is provided as difficulties arise.
Group drawing project will be conducted during the final session. This course concentrates on the practical basics required to create 2 dimensional drawings of all types with AutoCAD 2002 or LT2002. The instructor-led, tutorial type instructions on the screen, are designed to guarantee consistency in training and maximize the student's understanding of each concept taught.

INCLUDED WITH THE COURSE: (Some exceptions apply, see What's New at EKHO for detailed breakdown between Certified, Non-Certified and Self paced Level 1 classes)
5 days of Autodesk Certified Instructor Led Training* and
           Personal Coaching/Tutoring for:
                     Correct application of the commands.
                     Good work habits.
                     Productivity Tips.
                     Shortcuts, keyboard and work related.
                     Important features that shorten the work.
Course Specific Instruction Manual.

Free EKHO Screen Tips.
EKHO Memory Strip Keyboard menu with over 100 shortcuts, tips, macros and function key labels.
EKHO TIPS sheets - productivity, shortcut and work habits.
Free Autodesk Magazine.
Free telephone support on related topics after the course.
Free repeat of the course if it was too fast for you. (within 90 days, in an empty seat)

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE:

    • All designers who want to use AutoCAD 2002 efficiently.
    • All designers who plan to use AutoCAD LT2002. We show which of the very few R2002 2D commands do not apply to LT2002 with charts and labeled exercises.
    • All self-taught users who want to "fill in the holes" (One of our most popular groups due to the high number of tips incorporated into the course)
    • Users who need a refresher because of a long absence in using AutoCAD.
    • All designers who plan to use AutoCAD or 3rd Party add-on products:
                 MAP
                 MECHANICAL DESKTOP
                 Civil Survey
                 Architectural Desktop
                 Land Desktop

PRE-REQUISITES:

    • Windows for AutoCAD course at EKHO or equivalent experience.
    • Design or Drafting Training or Experience
    • Keyboard training or experience.
    • Basic Math/Geometry/Trig Skills

BASIC COURSE OUTLINE

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Level 1 Course Topic

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BASICS - Mouse, Selection tools, Screen Layout

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VIEW commands, Pan, Zoom, View, Regen, Redraw

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LAYERS, Colors, Linetypes, Freezing/Thawing, Creating, Managing

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OSNAP tools, Running, Autosnap, Tips

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PROPERTIES commands, Properties button, Matchprop, Properties Toolbar

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DRAWING commands, 2 Dimensional

Click to download sample exercise: ARC command

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SELECTION tools, Pickbox, Crossing, Window, Cycling, Filtering

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EDIT COMMANDS - 2D

Click to download sample exercise: CHAMFER command

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GRIPS, Editing with Grips, Tips on Best Use

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DRAWING AIDS - Snap, Grid, Ortho, Aperture, Pickbox

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BLOCKS, Creating, Libraries, Attributes, Editing

Click to download sample exercises: BMAKE command,  WBLOCK command

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DIMENSIONING, Basic Tools, Dimension Styles, Editing, New dimensioning associativity for ACAD 2002 that makes life easier for novice and advanced alike!!

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PLOTTING (Please consider our 1 day Plotting and paperspace course to learn layouts and plotting properly)

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Setting up a drawing

Classroom project helps to pull it altogether and fit all the pieces of the puzzle together.

All students receive an EKHO Strip and numerous EKHO Tip sheets, which provide valuable memory aids and tips.

PRACTICE ON A SAMPLE DRAWING PROJECT
Students will create a drawing as a group project, utilizing their new AutoCAD training while receiving immediate tutoring as required. The emphasis will be on personal needs and how different groups can work together on the same project. These groups can be in the same company or half a continent apart. In order to emphasize the productivity of AutoCAD, blocks and portions of a drawing will be created by each member for contribution to the group project.

PERSONAL TUTORING
As the students are assumed to be new to AutoCAD, the course instructor will act as a project coordinator, instructor and personal tutor on the practice exercise so that the students can learn first hand from the trainer's experience; their errors are turned into a valuable learning experience. 

See the following pages for testimonials and samples of other students work:

Testimonials by EKHO Graduates
3D COURSE OUTLINE

Plotting and Paper Space Course is highly recommended as an immediate follow up to the Level 1 course to learn proper, detailed plotting techniques.

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