The objective of this course is to teach users the basic commands and tools necessary for professional 2D drawing, design and drafting using AutoCAD / AutoCAD LT. After completing this foundation course students will be able to:

• Use AutoCAD for daily working process.
• Create multiple designs using several of tools.
• Create layers to control the objects’ visibility.
• Explain drawing using annotations.
• Plot or print the drawing by scale.
• To use constraint for certain design.
• Navigate throughout AutoCAD using major navigating tools.
• Understand the concept and techniques to draw.

Autodesk has now released AutoCAD® 2020. The new version includes access industry-specific toolsets including architecture, electrical design, map 3D, mechanical design, MEP (mechanical, electrical and plumbing), plant 3D, including P&ID functionality, raster design; improved workflows across desktop, web and mobile; and new features such as the Blocks palette.

• AutoCAD on any device: View, edit and create drawings in AutoCAD on virtually any device – desktop, web, or mobile
• Cloud storage connectivity: Access any DWG file in AutoCAD with Autodesk’s cloud, as well as with leading cloud storage providers.
• Blocks palette: Insert blocks efficiently from a most recently used list with visual galleries.
• Quick measure: Display all nearby measurements in a drawing simply by hovering your mouse.
• New dark theme: Reduce eye strain with contrast improvements, sharper icons and a modern blue interface.
• Enhanced DWG compare: Compare two versions of a drawing without leaving your current window.
• Purge redesign: Remove multiple unneeded objects at once with easy selection and object preview.
• Performance improvements: Experience improvements in speed with faster save time and 50% faster installation time for solid state hard drives.

AutoCAD is a powerful designing and drafting software used to create precise 2D drawings and 3D models. This course is designed to explore learning beyond the basics. The course consists best of use of the ribbon, choosing workspaces, and using the View Cube. It also demonstrates managing units and options, drawing and modifying objects, working with dimensioning techniques, and using attributes, tables, and external references. The course upgrades your skills at a professional level to use AutoCAD competently in any industry including Mechanical, architecture, engineering, construction.

Topics include

• GUI of AutoCAD
• Drawing and Modification Tools
• Placing Dimensions and Annotating Parts
• Layer Properties Manager
• Create and Insert Blocks
• Define and Edit Attributes
• Page Setup and Print
• Create a Drawing Sheet
• Layouts
• Template Creation
• Linking and Extraction
• Tool Pallets and Design Center
• Parameterization of Drawings
• Creating Tables
• Hatch and Gradient
• Using External References (XREFS)
• Isometric Drawings
• Annotation Style Managers
• 3D Modeling
• Assigning Material
• Rendering
• Animation

Planning for a future career can be a daunting task for many students, especially when there are so many paths to choose from. Furthermore, it is not always clear what skills are required to set yourself apart from other job applicants.

For over 30 years, Modeling has remained the standard product design and development software across a variety of industries for parametric modeling, simulation/analysis, and product documentation. Learning 3D Modeling is one way to give yourself an edge on the competition in almost any industry you decide to pursue. Everyone knows that Creo is an amazing tool for product design, but did you ever consider that someone has to design the machinery that makes the products? In their work optimizing and improving systems, industrial engineers often use CAD and 3D printing to create prototypes quickly for use as a proof of concept.