Customizing AutoCAD

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

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EKHO's famous Bonus CD is supplied to students taking our Classroom courses. 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 Course. EKHO Memory Strips provided free to help remember well over 200 shortcuts and tips back at work!


This 1 day class teaches users how to customize AutoCAD to suit their needs better and work more efficiently.

TRAINING METHOD

This AutoCAD training course will utilise 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 design Office through customising.

INCLUDED WITH THE COURSE:
1 day of Autodesk 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 Memory 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 or 2000i for 100 to 200 hours.

COURSE OUTLINE


User Profiles

Creating Custom Linetypes

TEMPLATE DWGS, DIMVARS & SYSTEM VARIABLES
Dimension Styles
CUSTOM MENUS

  • PULL DOWN

  • IMAGE

  • BUTTONS Menu

  • TOOLBARS

  • ACCELERATOR Keys (EKHO Strips)

SCRIPT FILES for repetitive tasks.

CLASS EXERCISES
Numerous class exercises are conducted to maximize understanding of the materials.

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