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AutoCAD 2007

GES 302 -- 150 hours

Course Outline

I. Level 1

1. Creating a Simple Drawing
   1. Getting Started with AutoCAD
   2. Basic Drawing and Editing Commands
2. Making Your Drawings More Precise
   1. Drawing Precision in AutoCAD
   2. Making Changes in Your Drawings
3. Drawing Organization and Information
   1. Organizing Your Drawing with Layers
   2. Two More Object Types
   3. Getting Information from Your Drawing
4. Creating More Complex Objects
   1. Advanced Editing Commands
   2. Duplication Commands
   3. Inserting Blocks
5. Preparing to Print
   1. Setting Up a Layout
   2. Printing Your Drawing
6. Annotating Your Drawing
   1. Text
   2. Hatching
   3. Adding Dimensions
7. Productivity Tools
   1. Selection Sets
   2. Accurate Positioning
8. Creating and Organizing Blocks
   1. Creating Blocks
   2. Blocks in Tool Palettes
9. Drawing Setup and Utilities
   1. iCreating Templates
   2. Advanced Viewing Tools

II. Level 2
1. Productivity Tools
   1. Working Efficiently with AutoCAD
   2. Quick Editing Techniques
2. Advanced Object Types
   1. Polylines and Regions
   2. Advanced Text Objects
3. Advanced Blocks and Attributes
   1. Dynamic Blocks
   2. Attributes
4. Referencing and Sharing Information
   1. External Reference
   2. Other Tools for Collaboration
5. Layouts and Plotting
   1. Working with Layouts
   2. Advanced Plotting Features
6. Sheet Sets
   1. Introduction to Sheet Sets
   2. Publishing and Customizing Sheet Sets
7. Drawing Standards and System Setup
   1. Maintaining Standards
   2. CAD Standards Tools
   3. System Setup
8. Introduction to Customization
9. Customizing the User Interface
   1. Macros and Custom Routines