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AutoCAD Fundamentals Class (Basics + Intermediate) 20 hrs / level, 40 hrs total (36 hrs for bootcamp)
The objective of AutoCAD Fundamentals is to enable students to create a basic 2D drawing with the AutoCAD software and to learn the essential AutoCAD tools.
AutoCAD/AutoCAD LT Fundamentals (Essentials + Intermediate) teaches the essential AutoCAD tools and the most important commands that are required to create from basic to intermediate-level drawings in AutoCAD.
In Level 1, the teaching strategy is to start with the basic tools and key skills that enable the student to create and edit a simple drawing. Students will watch live demonstrations and then complete practical, hands-on exercises on their computer, learning how to use the tools and the correct methods to ensure higher productivity. The book provides easy access to the training contents in printed format, providing key support that can be used to refresh the training or provide detailed guidance as you learn. More advanced tools are introduced throughout the training. Not every command or option is covered, because the intent is to show the most essential tools and concepts.
Level 1 teaches skills such as:
- Understanding the AutoCAD workspace and user interface
- Using basic drawing, editing, and viewing tools
- Organizing drawing objects on layers
- Inserting reusable symbols (blocks)
- Preparing a layout to be plotted
- Adding text, hatching, and dimensions
Level 2 continues with more sophisticated techniques that extend your mastery of the program. You will learn the second 50% of the basic-to-intermediate tools in AutoCAD. The intermediate level teaches more advanced drafting, editing and annotation commands, that allow you to use styles, scaled annotations, printing, intermediate-level template design for speed processing, working with the most important tool palettes for productivity purposes, tables, advanced dimensioning, advanced layer configuration, viewport options, and a faster work setup and work strategy that speeds up to 200% your work with AutoCAD.
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Level 2 teaches skills such as:
- Using more advanced editing and construction techniques
- Using advanced dimensions, scaling, and advanced annotation objects such as tables and multi-leaders, multi-line text, etc.
- Adding parametric constraints to objects
- Creating local and global blocks
- Setting up layers, styles, and templates
- Using advanced plotting and publishing options
Prerequisites:
- A working knowledge of basic design/drafting procedures and terminology
- A working knowledge of your operating system
Course Outline:
AutoCAD Fundamentals Course (Mixed Units)
Total Hours: 2 levels, basics + intermediate, 20 hours Live or Live Online Training per level, 40 hrs total. (36 hrs for bootcamp).
AutoCAD Fundamentals - Parts I and II
Chapter 1: Getting Started with AutoCAD....................................................... 1-1
1.1 Starting the Software............................................................................. 1-2
Start Tab...................................................................................................... 1-2
1.2 User Interface........................................................................................... 1-4
1.3 Working with Commands................................................................... 1-10
Ribbon...................................................................................................... 1-10
Command Line and Dynamic Input Prompt........................................ 1-12
Application Menu.................................................................................... 1-15
Quick Access Toolbar............................................................................. 1-18
Additional Shortcut Menus.................................................................... 1-18
1.4 Cartesian Workspace........................................................................... 1-21
Locating Points........................................................................................ 1-21
Measuring Angles................................................................................... 1-22
Drawings Created at Full Scale............................................................ 1-22
1.5 Opening an Existing Drawing File.................................................... 1-23
Opening Drawings.................................................................................. 1-23
Multiple Drawings................................................................................... 1-25
Closing Files............................................................................................ 1-26
Practice 1a Opening a Drawing.................................................................. 1-27
1.6 Viewing Your Drawing......................................................................... 1-29
Wheel Mouse Zoom and Pan............................................................... 1-29
Navigation Tools...................................................................................... 1-30
Pan and Zoom Commands................................................................... 1-31
Practice 1b Viewing a Drawing................................................................... 1-33
1.7 Saving Your Work................................................................................. 1-35
Automatic Saves..................................................................................... 1-35
Saving in Various Formats..................................................................... 1-36
Practice 1c Saving a Drawing File............................................................ 1-37
Chapter Review Questions.......................................................................... 1-38
Command Summary...................................................................................... 1-40
Chapter 2: Basic Drawing and Editing Commands...................................... 2-1
2.1 Drawing Lines.......................................................................................... 2-2
Specifying Length and Angle.................................................................. 2-2
Line Command Options............................................................................ 2-3
2.2 Erasing Objects........................................................................................ 2-4
2.3 Drawing Vertical and Horizontal Lines.............................................. 2-5
Polar Tracking............................................................................................ 2-5
Ortho Mode................................................................................................. 2-7
2.4 Drawing Rectangles............................................................................... 2-8
2.5 Drawing Circles........................................................................................ 2-9
2.6 Undo and Redo Actions...................................................................... 2-12
Practice 2a Basic Drawing and Editing Commands............................. 2-13
Chapter Review Questions.......................................................................... 2-19
Command Summary...................................................................................... 2-21
Chapter 3: Projects: Creating a Simple Drawing........................................... 3-1
3.1 Create a Simple Drawing....................................................................... 3-2
3.2 Create Simple Shapes............................................................................ 3-3
Chapter 4: Drawing Precision in AutoCAD..................................................... 4-1
4.1 Using Running Object Snaps.............................................................. 4-2
Object Snap Settings................................................................................ 4-3
Practice 4a Using Object Snaps................................................................... 4-7
4.2 Using Object Snap Overrides............................................................... 4-9
Practice 4b Object Snap Overrides............................................................ 4-12
4.3 Polar Tracking at Angles..................................................................... 4-14
Practice 4c Polar Tracking........................................................................... 4-16
4.4 Object Snap Tracking.......................................................................... 4-18
Practice 4d Object Snap Tracking I........................................................... 4-20
Practice 4e Object Snap Tracking II........................................................... 4-22
4.5 (Optional) Drawing with Snap and Grid............................................. 4-24
Snap and Grid Settings.......................................................................... 4-25
Isometric Drawing Environment........................................................... 4-27
Practice 4f Placing Objects on a Drawing............................................... 4-28
Chapter Review Questions.......................................................................... 4-29
Command Summary...................................................................................... 4-31
Chapter 5: Making Changes in Your Drawing................................................ 5-1
5.1 Selecting Objects for Editing............................................................... 5-2
Implied Selection....................................................................................... 5-2
Selecting Objects Before the Command............................................... 5-4
Practice 5a Selecting Objects........................................................................ 5-5
5.2 Moving Objects........................................................................................ 5-8
5.3 Copying Objects.................................................................................... 5-10
5.4 Rotating Objects.................................................................................... 5-12
5.5 Scaling Objects...................................................................................... 5-14
5.6 Mirroring Objects.................................................................................. 5-15
Practice 5b Modifying Objects.................................................................... 5-16
5.7 Editing with Grips.................................................................................. 5-23
Working with Hot Grips........................................................................... 5-23
Grips with Dynamic Dimensions.......................................................... 5-25
Practice 5c Editing with Grips I................................................................... 5-27
Practice 5d Editing with Grips II................................................................. 5-29
Chapter Review Questions.......................................................................... 5-30
Command Summary...................................................................................... 5-32
Chapter 6: Projects: Making Your Drawings More Precise........................ 6-1
6.1 Schematic Project: Electronics Diagram.......................................... 6-2
6.2 Architectural Project: Landscape....................................................... 6-3
6.3 Mechanical Project: Using Polar and Tracking.............................. 6-5
6.4 Mechanical Project: Surge Protector................................................. 6-6
6.5 Mechanical Project: Satellite................................................................ 6-7
Chapter 7: Organizing Your Drawing with Layers......................................... 7-1
7.1 Creating New Drawings With Templates.......................................... 7-2
What is a Template?................................................................................. 7-2
Starting New Drawings............................................................................. 7-2
Working With Different Types of Units................................................... 7-3
Practice 7a Using a Template to Start a Drawing.................................... 7-5
7.2 What are Layers?.................................................................................... 7-7
Setting the Current Layer......................................................................... 7-8
7.3 Layer States............................................................................................ 7-10
On/Off........................................................................................................ 7-10
Thaw/Freeze............................................................................................ 7-10
Lock/ Unlock............................................................................................ 7-11
Practice 7b Working with Layers and Layer States.............................. 7-12
7.4 Changing an Object’s Layer............................................................... 7-15
Change with Layer Control.................................................................... 7-15
Match Layer.............................................................................................. 7-16
Practice 7c Changing an Object’s Layer.................................................. 7-17
Chapter Review Questions.......................................................................... 7-19
Command Summary...................................................................................... 7-21
Chapter 8: Advanced Object Types.................................................................. 8-1
8.1 Drawing Arcs............................................................................................ 8-2
Arc Command Options............................................................................. 8-2
Notes on Arcs............................................................................................. 8-3
Practice 8a Drawing an Arc............................................................................ 8-4
8.2 Drawing Polylines................................................................................... 8-6
8.3 Editing Polylines...................................................................................... 8-8
Converting Lines and Arcs to Polylines.............................................. 8-10
Turning Polylines into Lines and Arcs................................................. 8-11
Practice 8b Drawing and Editing Polylines............................................. 8-13
8.4 Drawing Polygons................................................................................ 8-17
Practice 8c Drawing Polygons.................................................................... 8-19
8.5 Drawing Ellipses.................................................................................... 8-20
Practice 8d Drawing Ellipses....................................................................... 8-22
Chapter Review Questions.......................................................................... 8-24
Command Summary...................................................................................... 8-26
Chapter 9: Analyzing Model and Object Properties...................................... 9-1
9.1 Working with Object Properties.......................................................... 9-2
Quick Properties........................................................................................ 9-2
Properties Palette...................................................................................... 9-3
Matching Properties.................................................................................. 9-7
Quick Select............................................................................................... 9-8
Practice 9a Working with Object Properties (Mechanical).................. 9-10
Practice 9b Working with Object Properties (Architectural)............... 9-12
9.2 Measuring Objects................................................................................ 9-14
Using the Measure Tools....................................................................... 9-14
Measuring Distances.............................................................................. 9-15
Measuring Radius and Diameter.......................................................... 9-16
Measuring Angles................................................................................... 9-17
Measuring Areas..................................................................................... 9-18
Practice 9c Measuring Objects (Architectural)....................................... 9-21
Practice 9d Measuring Objects (Mechanical).......................................... 9-23
Chapter Review Questions.......................................................................... 9-25
Command Summary...................................................................................... 9-27
Chapter 10: Projects: Drawing Organization and Information................. 10-1
10.1 Architectural Project............................................................................ 10-2
10.2 Mechanical Project............................................................................... 10-4
10.3 Civil Project............................................................................................. 10-6
Chapter 11: Advanced Editing Commands.................................................. 11-1
11.1 Trimming and Extending Objects..................................................... 11-2
Trimming Objects..................................................................................... 11-2
Extending Objects................................................................................... 11-5
Practice 11a Extending and Trimming Objects.................................... 11-6
Practice 11b Trimming Objects on a Drawing........................................ 11-7
Practice 11c Break at Point.......................................................................... 11-9
11.2 Stretching Objects.............................................................................. 11-11
Notes on Stretching Objects................................................................ 11-12
Practice 11d Stretching Objects............................................................. 11-13
11.3 Creating Fillets and Chamfers......................................................... 11-15
Filleting Objects..................................................................................... 11-15
Chamfering Objects.............................................................................. 11-16
Practice 11e Filleting Objects.................................................................. 11-18
Practice 11f Chamfering Objects............................................................ 11-19
11.4 Offsetting Objects............................................................................... 11-20
Practice 11g Offsetting Objects.............................................................. 11-22
11.5 Creating Arrays of Objects............................................................... 11-24
Rectangular Array................................................................................. 11-24
Polar Array............................................................................................. 11-26
Path Array............................................................................................... 11-27
Practice 11h Rectangular Array................................................................ 11-28
Practice 11i Polar Array............................................................................. 11-30
Practice 11j Path Array.............................................................................. 11-32
Chapter Review Questions........................................................................ 11-34
Command Summary................................................................................... 11-36
Chapter 12: Inserting Blocks............................................................................ 12-1
12.1 What are Blocks?.................................................................................. 12-2
12.2 Working with Dynamic Blocks.......................................................... 12-4
Manipulating Dynamic Blocks............................................................... 12-4
12.3 Inserting Blocks.................................................................................... 12-6
12.4 Inserting Blocks using the Tool Palettes........................................ 12-8
Controlling the Tool Palettes Window................................................. 12-9
12.5 Inserting Blocks using the DesignCenter.................................... 12-11
DesignCenter Content......................................................................... 12-12
Practice 12a Working with Blocks......................................................... 12-14
Chapter Review Questions........................................................................ 12-19
Command Summary................................................................................... 12-21
Chapter 13: Projects: Creating More Complex Objects............................. 13-1
13.1 Mechanical Project 1: Plate................................................................ 13-2
13.2 Mechanical Project 2: Gasket............................................................ 13-3
13.3 Mechanical Project 3: Plate................................................................ 13-4
13.4 Mechanical Project 4: Rocker Arm................................................... 13-5
13.5 Architectural Project 1: Floor Plan................................................... 13-7
13.6 Architectural Project 2: Floor Plan................................................... 13-9
13.7 Civil Project: Parking Lot.................................................................. 13-11
Chapter 14: Setting Up a Layout...................................................................... 14-1
14.1 Working in Layouts.............................................................................. 14-2
Switch Between Paper Space & Model Space.................................. 14-4
14.2 Creating Layouts................................................................................... 14-6
14.3 Creating Layout Viewports................................................................. 14-8
Rectangular Viewports........................................................................... 14-8
Polygonal Viewports............................................................................... 14-9
Object Viewports..................................................................................... 14-9
Named Viewports.................................................................................... 14-9
Modifying Viewports with Grips........................................................... 14-11
Scaling Viewports................................................................................. 14-11
Locking the Viewport............................................................................ 14-12
14.4 Guidelines for Layouts........................................................................ 14-13
Practice 14a Working With Layouts........................................................ 14-14
Chapter Review Questions........................................................................ 14-19
Command Summary................................................................................... 14-20
Chapter 15: Printing Your Drawing................................................................. 15-1
15.1 Printing Concepts................................................................................. 15-2
Model Space Printing............................................................................. 15-3
Paper Space Layout Printing................................................................ 15-4
15.2 Printing Layouts.................................................................................... 15-5
Previewing the Plot................................................................................. 15-7
15.3 Print and Plot Settings......................................................................... 15-8
Practice 15a Printing Layouts and Check Plots................................. 15-12
Chapter Review Questions........................................................................ 15-15
Command Summary................................................................................... 15-17
Chapter 16: Projects: Preparing to Print....................................................... 16-1
16.1 Mechanical Project............................................................................... 16-2
16.2 Architectural Project............................................................................ 16-3
Chapter 17: Text................................................................................................... 17-1
17.1 Working with Annotations.................................................................. 17-2
Working with Annotative Styles............................................................ 17-3
17.2 Adding Text in a Drawing................................................................... 17-5
Multiline Text............................................................................................ 17-5
Copying and Importing Text................................................................... 17-7
Spell Checking........................................................................................ 17-9
Practice 17a Adding Text in a Drawing.................................................. 17-10
17.3 Modifying Multiline Text.................................................................... 17-13
Editing Multiline Text............................................................................ 17-13
Changing Text Width and Length...................................................... 17-13
Changing Text Properties.................................................................... 17-14
Spell Checking...................................................................................... 17-15
Practice 17b Modifying Multiline Text................................................... 17-17
17.4 Formatting Multiline Text.................................................................. 17-20
Formatting the Multiline Text Object.................................................. 17-20
Formatting Selected Text..................................................................... 17-22
Formatting Paragraph Text.................................................................. 17-23
Creating Columns................................................................................. 17-27
Practice 17c Formatting Multiline Text in a Drawing........................ 17-29
17.5 Adding Notes with Leaders to Your Drawing.............................. 17-34
Modifying Multileaders......................................................................... 17-36
Practice 17d Adding Notes to Your Drawing...................................... 17-41
17.6 Creating Tables................................................................................... 17-44
Populating Table Cells......................................................................... 17-46
Calculations in Tables.......................................................................... 17-48
Practice 17e Creating Tables.................................................................. 17-50
17.7 Modifying Tables................................................................................ 17-52
Modifying Cells, Rows, and Columns............................................... 17-52
Modifying the Entire Table................................................................... 17-55
Practice 17f Modifying Tables................................................................. 17-57
Chapter Review Questions........................................................................ 17-60
Command Summary................................................................................... 17-62
Chapter 18: Hatching.......................................................................................... 18-1
18.1 Hatching.................................................................................................. 18-2
Applying a Hatch: Tool Palettes............................................................ 18-2
Applying a Hatch: Hatch Command..................................................... 18-4
Hatch Pattern and Properties................................................................ 18-5
Hatch Options.......................................................................................... 18-9
18.2 Editing Hatches................................................................................... 18-12
Hatch Editor Tab................................................................................... 18-12
Edit Hatch Command........................................................................... 18-13
Grip Editing Hatch Boundaries........................................................... 18-14
Practice 18a Hatching Using the Tool Palettes.................................. 18-17
Practice 18b Hatching (Mechanical)...................................................... 18-19
Practice 18c Hatching (Architectural).................................................... 18-23
Chapter Review Questions........................................................................ 18-26
Command Summary................................................................................... 18-28
Chapter 19: Adding Dimensions...................................................................... 19-1
19.1 Dimensioning Concepts...................................................................... 19-2
General Dimensioning........................................................................... 19-3
19.2 Adding Linear Dimensions................................................................. 19-4
Individual Linear Dimensions................................................................ 19-4
Multiple Linear Dimensions................................................................... 19-5
Quick Dimensioning............................................................................... 19-6
Practice 19a Adding Linear Dimensions (Architectural)...................... 19-8
Practice 19b Adding Linear Dimensions (Mechanical)......................... 19-11
19.3 Adding Radial and Angular Dimensions......................................... 19-14
Radius and Diameter Dimensions..................................................... 19-14
Angular Dimensions............................................................................. 19-18
Practice 19c Adding Radial and Angular Dimensions
(Architectural)................................................................................................ 19-20
Practice 19d Adding Radial and Angular Dimensions
(Mechanical)................................................................................................... 19-23
19.4 Editing Dimensions............................................................................ 19-25
Dimension Shortcut Menu................................................................... 19-26
Editing Dimensions Using Grips......................................................... 19-26
Dimension Grips Shortcut Options..................................................... 19-27
Editing the Dimension Text................................................................. 19-28
Adjusting Dimension Spacing............................................................. 19-29
Dimension Breaks................................................................................ 19-30
Practice 19e Editing Dimensions (Architectural)................................ 19-32
Practice 19f Editing Dimensions (Mechanical)................................... 19-34
Chapter Review Questions........................................................................ 19-36
Command Summary................................................................................... 19-38
Chapter 20: Projects: Annotating Your Drawing......................................... 20-1
20.1 Mechanical Project............................................................................... 20-2
20.2 Architectural Project 1......................................................................... 20-3
20.3 Architectural Project 2......................................................................... 20-4
20.4 Civil Project............................................................................................. 20-5
Chapter 21: Working Effectively with AutoCAD.......................................... 21-1
21.1 Creating a Custom Workspace......................................................... 21-2
Docking and Hiding Palettes................................................................. 21-4
Setting Up the Ribbon............................................................................ 21-5
Practice 21a Setting Up Workspaces...................................................... 21-10
21.2 Using the Keyboard Effectively....................................................... 21-12
Command Aliases................................................................................. 21-13
Shortcut Keys........................................................................................ 21-14
Function Keys....................................................................................... 21-15
Practice 21b Using the Keyboard Effectively...................................... 21-16
21.3 Object Creation, Selection, and Visibility..................................... 21-17
Object Creation..................................................................................... 21-17
Selecting Similar Objects..................................................................... 21-17
Object Selection Cycling..................................................................... 21-18
Object Visibility...................................................................................... 21-19
Setting Transparency........................................................................... 21-20
Practice 21c Object Creation, Selection, and Visibility.................... 21-23
21.4 Working in Multiple Drawings......................................................... 21-25
File Tabs................................................................................................. 21-25
Selecting Drawings in the Application Menu.................................... 21-28
21.5 Copying and Pasting Between Drawings..................................... 21-30
Match Properties Across Drawings................................................... 21-31
Practice 21d Working in Multiple Drawings........................................ 21-32
21.6 Using Grips Effectively...................................................................... 21-35
Changing the Base Point..................................................................... 21-36
Copying with Grips................................................................................ 21-36
Rotate and Scale with the Reference Option................................... 21-37
Stretching Multiple Objects.................................................................. 21-38
Grip Settings.......................................................................................... 21-38
Practice 21e Using Grips Effectively..................................................... 21-40
21.7 Additional Layer Tools...................................................................... 21-41
Changing Object Layer States............................................................ 21-41
Isolating Layers..................................................................................... 21-43
Changing an Object’s Layer................................................................ 21-44
Modifying Layers................................................................................... 21-45
Layer Walk............................................................................................. 21-46
Practice 21f Layer Tools........................................................................... 21-48
Chapter Review Questions........................................................................ 21-50
Command Summary................................................................................... 21-52
Chapter 22: Accurate Positioning................................................................... 22-1
22.1 Coordinate Entry................................................................................... 22-2
Absolute Cartesian Coordinates (X,Y)................................................. 22-2
Relative Cartesian Coordinates (@X,Y).............................................. 22-2
Relative Polar Coordinates (@Distance< Angle).............................. 22-4
Notes on Coordinate Entry.................................................................... 22-5
Practice 22a Drawing Using Coordinate Entry....................................... 22-7
22.2 Locating Points with Tracking.......................................................... 22-8
Object Snap Tracking Review.............................................................. 22-8
Temporary Track Point......................................................................... 22-8
Practice 22b Locating Points with Tracking (Mechanical)................ 22-10
Practice 22c Locating Points with Tracking (Architectural)............ 22-12
22.3 Construction Lines............................................................................. 22-14
Construction Lines............................................................................... 22-14
Rays........................................................................................................ 22-15
Practice 22d Construction Lines............................................................ 22-16
22.4 Placing Reference Points................................................................. 22-18
Creating Groups of Points................................................................... 22-19
Practice 22e Placing Points..................................................................... 22-21
Chapter Review Questions........................................................................ 22-23
Command Summary................................................................................... 22-25
Chapter 23: Projects: Productivity Tools...................................................... 23-1
23.1 Schematic Project: Purifier Unit........................................................ 23-2
23.2 Mechanical Project: 2 Views.............................................................. 23-4
23.3 Architectural/Civil Project: Formal Garden.................................... 23-5
23.4 Mechanical Project: Cover Plate....................................................... 23-6
23.5 Architectural Project: Addition.......................................................... 23-7
23.6 Mechanical Project: Block.................................................................. 23-8
23.7 Mechanical Project: Plate................................................................... 23-9
Chapter 24: Parametric Drawing...................................................................... 24-1
24.1 Working with Constraints................................................................... 24-2
24.2 Geometric Constraints......................................................................... 24-3
Auto Constraining Objects..................................................................... 24-3
Specifying Geometric Constraints........................................................ 24-4
Constraint Bars........................................................................................ 24-9
Modifying Geometrical Constraints.................................................... 24-10
Deleting Constraints............................................................................. 24-10
Constraint Settings............................................................................... 24-11
24.3 Dimensional Constraints.................................................................. 24-12
Modifying Dimensional Constraints................................................... 24-16
Formulas in Constraints....................................................................... 24-17
Practice 24a Working with Constraints.................................................. 24-19
Chapter Review Questions........................................................................ 24-28
Command Summary................................................................................... 24-30
Chapter 25: Working with Blocks.................................................................... 25-1
25.1 Creating Blocks..................................................................................... 25-2
Creating Single Named Objects............................................................ 25-2
Block Settings.......................................................................................... 25-3
Creating Drawing Files from Objects (WBlock).................................. 25-5
25.2 Editing Blocks........................................................................................ 25-7
Practice 25a Create and Edit Blocks....................................................... 25-10
25.3 Removing Unused Elements........................................................... 25-14
Practice 25b Purging................................................................................. 25-16
25.4 Adding Blocks to Tool Palettes....................................................... 25-17
25.5 Modifying Tool Properties in Tool Palettes................................. 25-20
Modifying Tool Properties.................................................................... 25-20
Redefining Blocks in Tool Palettes..................................................... 25-22
Practice 25c Modifying Tool Properties................................................. 25-23
Chapter Review Questions........................................................................ 25-26
Command Summary................................................................................... 25-28
Chapter 26: Projects: Creating and Organizing Blocks............................ 26-1
26.1 Mechanical Project: Control Panel................................................... 26-2
26.2 Architectural Project: Furniture Layout.......................................... 26-4
26.3 Civil Project: Utility Layout................................................................. 26-6
Chapter 27: Creating Templates...................................................................... 27-1
27.1 Why Use Templates?........................................................................... 27-2
Drawing Standards................................................................................. 27-3
27.2 Controlling Units Display.................................................................... 27-5
Drawing Limits......................................................................................... 27-8
27.3 Creating New Layers............................................................................ 27-9
Layer Properties Manager..................................................................... 27-9
Other Layer Options............................................................................. 27-14
27.4 Adding Standard Layouts to Templates....................................... 27-16
Working in the Page Setup Manager................................................. 27-16
Setting Up Layouts to Use in a Template.......................................... 27-21
27.5 Saving Templates............................................................................... 27-22
Practice 27a Saving a Template............................................................. 27-24
Chapter Review Questions........................................................................ 27-30
Command Summary................................................................................... 27-32
Chapter 28: Advanced Layouts........................................................................ 28-1
28.1 Creating and Using Named Views.................................................... 28-2
28.2 Advanced Viewport Options.............................................................. 28-5
Creating Viewports from Named Views.............................................. 28-5
Clipping Viewports.................................................................................. 28-9
28.3 Layer Overrides in Viewports.......................................................... 28-10
Overriding Layer Properties in Viewports......................................... 28-10
Freezing Layers in Viewports.............................................................. 28-12
Practice 28a Viewports and Named Views.......................................... 28-13
28.4 Additional Annotative Scale Features............................................. 28-19
Modifying Annotative Object Scales.................................................. 28-20
Practice 28b Additional Annotative Scale Features.......................... 28-22
Chapter Review Questions........................................................................ 28-25
Command Summary................................................................................... 28-27
Chapter 29: Annotation Styles......................................................................... 29-1
29.1 Creating Text Styles............................................................................. 29-2
Practice 29a Creating and Using Text Styles.......................................... 29-5
29.2 Creating Dimension Styles................................................................. 29-6
Modifying Dimension Styles.................................................................. 29-8
Creating Dimension Sub-Styles......................................................... 29-13
Practice 29b Creating Dimension Styles (Architectural).................. 29-15
Practice 29c Dimension Styles (Mechanical)...................................... 29-18
29.3 Creating Multileader Styles.............................................................. 29-21
Practice 29d Creating Multileader Styles............................................... 29-25
Chapter Review Questions........................................................................ 29-27
Command Summary................................................................................... 29-29
Chapter 30: Projects: Drawing Setup and Utilities...................................... 30-1
30.1 Interiors Project..................................................................................... 30-2
30.2 Mechanical/Schematic Project.......................................................... 30-3
30.3 Civil/Map Project................................................................................... 30-4
30.4 Mechanical Project: Dimension Styles............................................ 30-5
Chapter 31: External References..................................................................... 31-1
31.1 Attaching External References......................................................... 31-2
External References Palette.................................................................. 31-4
31.2 Modifying External References....................................................... 31-10
Opening Reference Files.................................................................... 31-10
Detaching and Unloading Reference Files...................................... 31-11
Clipping Reference Files..................................................................... 31-13
Modifying References.......................................................................... 31-15
Reference File Properties.................................................................... 31-16
DWF Specific Adjustments.................................................................. 31-18
31.3 Xref Specific Information.................................................................. 31-20
Attachments vs. Overlays.................................................................... 31-20
Xref Layers............................................................................................. 31-21
Binding Drawing Reference Files...................................................... 31-23
Binding Drawing Reference File Components................................. 31-24
Demand Loading.................................................................................. 31-25
Practice 31a Attaching External References....................................... 31-26
Chapter Review Questions........................................................................ 31-34
Command Summary................................................................................... 31-36
Chapter 32: Projects: Drawing......................................................................... 32-1
32.1 D-sized Title Block (36x24)................................................................. 32-2
32.2 Mechanical Project: Drill Press Base.............................................. 32-4
32.3 Architectural Project: Office Tower............................................... 32-10
32.4 P&ID Project: Oil Lubrication System........................................... 32-17
32.5 Civil Project: Warehouse Site.......................................................... 32-20
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