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AutoCAD 2000 to 2006 Level 2

 

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TRAINING METHOD

The AutoCAD Level 2 training course will utilize the following techniques:
Short lecture/demonstration on each feature to be learned.
Students will then practice each feature on their own AutoCAD work station.
Personal coaching will be provided as difficulties arise.
Group discussions to stimulate ideas and problems from the students' own experiences.
Practice projects, personal and team, when appropriate. The course will concentrate on the practical basics required to get the most out of AutoCAD in the Engineering/Drawing Office through customizing, standardizing, 3D designs, use of attributes and good management.

INCLUDED WITH THE COURSE:
5 days of Autodesk 2006 Certified Instructor Led Training and
           Personal Coaching/Tutoring for:
                     Correct application of the commands
                     Good work habits
                     Productivity Tips
                     Shortcuts
                     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
EKHO Bonus CD.
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)

PRE-REQUISITES
The following pre-requisites are suggested for the student's optimum benefit from the course;
Drafting/Design skills from any discipline (i.e. Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design, etc.)
Keyboard skills.
Average understanding of Windows files, directories, etc. (EKHO's Windows for AutoCAD Users)
EKHO's Level 1 AutoCAD course and the use of AutoCAD 2000 to 2006 for 100 to 200 hours.

Try EKHO's FREE Level 2 Pre-Requisite Quiz which will verify your AutoCAD Level 1 skills.

COURSE OUTLINE

1. Working Effectively With Selection Sets

	Basic Tools Review
	Selection Cycling
	Creating & Using Groups
	Quick Select & Properties
	Express Tools

2. Working Effectively With Reference Files

	Xref Overview
	Layers & Other Dependent Symbols
	Overlay vs Attachment
	Managing Xref Paths
	Binding Xrefs
	Editing Xrefs In Place
	Clipping Xrefs

3. Working Effectively With Raster Images

	Raster Image Overview
	Aligning Images To Drawings
	Transparency & Display Order
	Adjusting Images In AutoCAD
	Managing Image Paths
	Clipping Images

4. Working Effectively With Drafting Tools

	Using Snap & Grid In Isometric Sketches
	Using Object Snaps (Osnaps) Effectively
	Polar Tracking & Direct Distance Entry
	Tracking With Alignment Points
	Tracking With Parallel & Extension OSNAPs

5. Working Effectively With Dimension Styles

	Dimension Styles Overview
	Key Settings For New Dimension Styles
	Learning More About Dimension Style Settings
	Overriding Dimension Styles
	Sub Styles For Specific Dimension Types

6. Working Effectively With Layouts

	Overview
	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 DesignCenter To Import Layouts
	Creating Non-Rectangular Viewports

 7. Working Effectively With Attributes

	Overview
	Defining New Attribute Definitions
	Incorporating Attributes In Block Definitions
	Changing Attributes In Block Inserts
	Controlling Attribute Visibility
	Extracting Attribute Data
	Using Attributes In Title Blocks
	Finding Drawings With Attributes In DesignCenter

8. Using Advanced Object Types

	Creating New SPLINEs
	Editing Existing SPLINEs
	Creating LWPOLYLINEs & REGIONs
	Creating MLINEs
	Editing MLINEs

 9. Reusing & Sharing Data

	Creating & Using Hyperlinks
	Creating & Using DWF Files (ePlots)
	Object Linking & Embedding (OLE)
	Cut & Paste With Precision
	Using AutoCAD Design Center Effectively

 10. Detailed Look at the TABLE command

	Creating Table Styles
	Placing Text in Tables
	Automatically placing attributes (bill of materials, window schedules) in a TABLE to save TIME!
	Placing Automated Fields in Tables
	Performing Automatic Calculations in cells

CLASS PROJECTS
(Numerous class projects/exercises are conducted to maximize understanding of the materials.)

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

REFERENCES

Class 1150's Excellent Adventure with EKHO's AutoCAD Level 2 Course.
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