Learn AutoCad using AutoCad 2011 Video Lecture

AutoCad 2011 Video Lecture {560MB}

Duration (hr:min): 6:48 Exercise files:Yes

This course begins with a tour of AutoCAD's interface and the tools used to create basic shapes. It then focuses on the methods used to modify and refine geometry while emphasizing accuracy and good habits to build a solid design foundation. The course covers using layers, line types, and colors to organize a drawing file and explains how to efficiently annotate a design and prepare it for final output. Throughout the title, Jeff shares industry techniques used in production and reinforces concepts using practical examples. Exercise files are included with the course.
Topics include:

* Understanding model space
* Working in a multiple-document environment
* Organizing drawings using layers
* Creating basic geometry
* Configuring units for architectural, civil, or metric work
* Incorporating blocks (symbols) into a working file
* Maintaining accuracy with coordinates and snaps
* Creating annotations that automatically size themselves
* Moving and copying elements
* Transferring data between drawings
* Preparing standardized layouts with title blocks
* Sharing drawings




Welcome
Using the exercise files
23:33 1. Touring the Interface
Understanding model space
Accessing AutoCAD's tools
Leveraging dockable palettes
Monitoring the Status bar
Understanding the anatomy of a command
Customizing AutoCAD's preferences
Accessing help
Saving a workspace
19:42 2. Opening, Viewing, and Saving Drawings
Opening an AutoCAD drawing
Understanding mouse functions
Zooming, panning, and regenning
Working in a multiple-document environment
Saving your work
Saving time with templates
14:35 3. Creating Basic Geometry
Constructing lines
Locking angles with the Ortho and Polar modes
Drawing circles
Activating the Heads-Up Display
14:48 4. Understanding Drawing Units
Defining a unit of measure
Constructing geometry using architectural measurements
Working with metric units
23:45 5. Maintaining Accuracy
Understanding the Cartesian coordinate system
Locking to geometry using object snaps
Automating object snap selection
Using temporary tracking to find points in space
19:30 6. Using Specialized Drawing Commands
Drawing rectangles
Drawing polygons
Creating an ellipse
Organizing with hatch patterns
29:46 7. Making Primary Modifications
Making geometric changes using the property changer
Moving and copying elements
Rotating elements
Trimming and extending geometry
Creating offsets
Erasing elements
Undoing and redoing actions
11:52 8. Selecting Geometry
Selecting objects using windows
Adding and removing from selections
Using keyboard shortcuts
51:12 9. Refining Geometry
Creating fillets
Creating chamfers
Copying objects into a rotated pattern
Copying objects into a rectangular pattern
Stretching elements
Creating mirrored copies
Scaling elements
Leveraging grips
Exploding elements
Joining elements together
Editing hatch patterns
32:19 10. Organizing Drawings
Understanding layers
Creating and adjusting layers
Using layers to organize a drawing
Changing popular settings using the layer control
Understanding the BYLAYER property
Restoring previous layer states
Using existing geometry to set the current layer
37:43 11. Adding General Annotations
Creating single-line text
Justifying text
Controlling appearance using text styles
Annotating with multi-line text
Editing text
Creating bulleted and numbered lists
Incorporating symbols
Correcting spelling errors
28:37 12. Dimensioning
Creating general dimensions
Creating continuous and baseline dimensions
Controlling appearance using dimension styles
Modifying dimensions
Creating multileaders
Controlling appearance using multileader styles
Modifying multileaders
25:19 13. Generating and Managing Reusable Content
Inserting blocks
Creating blocks
Leveraging blocks
Redefining blocks
Building a block library
13:50 14. Accessing Specialized Tools
Querying a drawing using rollover tooltips
Taking measurements using the Distance command
Modifying properties using the Quick Properties tool
Automating calculations using the Quick Calculator feature
36:06 15. Plotting
Creating quick plots
Selecting a pen table
Choosing line weights
Creating a layout, pt. 1: Choosing a paper size
Creating a layout, pt. 2: Inserting a title block
Creating a layout, pt. 3: Cutting viewports
Reusing layouts
Organizing layouts
16:49 16. Creating Properly Sized Annotations on Plotted Drawings
Using the Annotative property to automatically size text
Using the Annotative property to automatically size dimensions
Using the Annotative property to automatically size multileaders
Changing the scale assigned to annotations
06:56 17. Sharing Data
Saving drawings to other formats
Plotting to PDF
Plotting to the Design Web format
Sending drawings via email


If you’re interested in the AutoCad 2011 Video Lecture pls call or text Kay on 07043829517(visafone), 08037254084 or email: [email protected].