AutoCAD 2005 Update

 

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This advanced AutoCAD course will utilize the following techniques:
Short lecture/Robotel video demonstration on each command.
Students see all instructor demonstrations clearly on their own 19" Viewsonic monitors with the video network.
Students practice each exercise on their own AutoCAD workstation.
Personal coaching is provided as difficulties arise.
The instructor-led, tutorial type instructions on the screen, are designed to guarantee consistency in training and maximise the student's understanding of each concept taught.

INCLUDED WITH THE COURSE:
2 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
EKHO Strip Keyboard menu with over 100 shortcuts, tips, macros and function key labels.
EKHO TIPS sheets - productivity, shortcut and work habits
CAD Systems 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 plan to use AutoCAD 2002 with AutoCAD 14 experience.
All designers who plan to use AutoCAD LT. We show which of the very few R2005 2D commands do not apply to LT with charts and exercises.
All self-taught ACAD 14+ users who want to "ramp up quickly" (One of our most popular courses due to the high number of tips incorporated into the course)
All designers who plan to use AutoCAD add-on products:
           Map
           Mechanical Desktop
           Civil Survey
           Architectural Desktop
           Land Desktop

PRE-REQUISITES:
Solid Grasp of previous AutoCAD versions 14 and up.
Windows for AutoCAD course at EKHO
Design/Drafting Training or Experience
Keyboard training or experience
Basic Math/Geometry/Trig Skills

"AutoCAD Update" is designed to help typical previous AutoCAD users adapt quickly to the latest AutoCAD release. The first module includes an overview of the new interface and a summarized list of new features. Other modules in this series cover important features that should be learned early in the upgrade process. These modules include concise theory sections and step-by-step hands-on exercises using supplied drawing files.
AutoCAD Overview
           Introduction To The New Interface
           New Tools & New Methods For All Users
           New Opportunities For Advanced Users

New Internet Tools - eTransmit, etc.
Working With Multiple Documents
           Multiple Document Interface (MDI) Overview
           Drag & Drop vs Cut & Paste
           Applying Property Painter In Multiple Drawings
           Using File Properties to Manage Drawing Files
           Editing References In Place
Introduction To AutoCAD Design Center
           What Is Content?
           Making Block Definitions In AutoCAD 2002
           Docking, Floating & Closing Design Center
           Displaying Content In The Palette
           (Re)Using Content In Open Drawings
           Searching For Specific Content
New Layer & Object Property Features
           Changes To The Layer Command
           Lineweight As An Object Property
           Defining Layers That Do Not Plot
           Using The New Plot Style Object Property
           Introduction To The Object Property Manager
Drafting Tools In AutoCAD
           Overview of The New Interface
           Override Osnaps & Running Osnaps
           Polar Tracking & Direct Distance Entry
           Object Snap Tracking & Temporary Tracking
           Parallel & Extension Object Snaps
Working In The New Paper Space
           Overview Of The New Paper Space Environment
           Creating New Layouts From Scratch
           Creating & Using Layouts In Templates
           Creating Rectangular Viewports
           Setting & Locking Viewport Scale
           Managing Layout Tabs
           Freezing Layers In Specific Viewports
           Using Design Center To Import Layouts
           Creating Non-Rectangular Viewports
Getting Your Drawings Out
           New Layouts concepts.
           Adding New Plot Devices
           Page Setup For The Model
           Page Setup For Layouts
           Saving & Restoring Settings
           Overriding Page Setups In Plots
           Attaching Plot Style Table Files
           Editing Plot Style Table Files
Changes To Dimensions

          New bi-directional associative dimensions make life easier.
           New Dimension Variables
           Using The New DIMSTYLE Dialogue Box
           Changing Dimensions Using Shortcut Menus
           Changing Dimensions Using PROPERTIES
           Using Design Center To Import Dimension Styles
           Copying Dimension Properties In Other Drawings
           Creating Quick Dimensions
           Creating Quick Leaders
New Table command Features
           Table Styles
           Creating a Table
           Editing a Table
          

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

Testimonials by Past EKHO Graduates!
3D COURSE OUTLINE