Description

In the Construction world, we don’t always need advanced drafting and design tools, but it can be a huge time and money-saver to just open a DWG file and make some simple edits or calculations. This course is designed to help the casual user become proficient with every day tasks and tools within the AutoCAD system. Whether you’ve used AutoCAD for a while and just want a solid refresher on basic skills, or you’re a new user trying to understand the tools you need to do your job efficiently, this class will help.

ZenTek Consultants will show you the most effective means of using the software you already own, so you can get the ROI you were hoping for. This course is delivered in four (4), two-hour long sessions that students can attend online, right from their own desk. A live instructor will explain the detailed functions, and address questions as the class progresses.

NOTE: Courses are taught using Autodesk AutoCAD 2023.

This is a beginner level course.

Course Curriculum

Session 1: Understanding the Basics

• Drafting Primitives (Lines, Arcs, Shapes, etc.)
• Understanding Concepts of Scale
• Working with Model and Paper Space
• Understanding Viewports
• Understanding SNAP and OSNAP Tools
• Grip Editing and Control of Objects

Session 2: Simplified Drafting

• Working with Basic Editing Tools (Move, Copy, Rotate, etc.)
• Understanding and Controlling Layers and Linetypes
• Working with Hatch Patterns
• Creating and Editing Blocks
• Using the Block Editor

Session 3: Annotations and References

• Understanding Text and Dimension Styles
• Adding Text and Dimensions to a Drawing
• Understanding Xref Concepts
• Overlay vs. Attachment Xrefs

Session 4: Working with Polylines

• 2D Polyline Advanced Controls
• Polyline Editing Tools
• Polyline System Settings
• Working with 3D Polylines

Meet the Instructor:

Joe De Chiaro has been an Autodesk Certified Instructor for almost 30 years. He started his teaching career as AutoCAD instructor, and is responsible for designing a variety of courses within Computer Drafting curricula for educational institutions.

Mr. De Chiaro specializes in many Autodesk products, including AutoCAD, Revit and Inventor. In addition to teaching how to use the software, Mr. De Chiaro has also helped firms and governmental agencies create customized settings to help standardize the software to their specific industries and needs.

For the past 25+ years, Mr. De Chiaro has worked as a consultant, training private schools and engineering firms nationwide.