AutoCAD - Advanced Concepts
Length: 3 Days, Fee per person: $695
Training Calendar • Registration Form (pdf, 38kb)
Participants learn to leverage existing data by linking drawing (xref) and image files using the reference manager, coordinate information in text, attributes and dimensions using fields and generate tables, bills of material and schedules directly from blocks and other drawing data using a variety of techniques. Participants also learn to improve efficiency by customizing the user interface, developing templates and establishing CAD standards.
Experience with the topics covered in the AutoCAD - The Basics and AutoCAD - Beyond the Basics courses are necessary as this workshop builds on the concepts learned in these courses.
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Linking Drawings and Images
- Using External References (Xrefs)
- Linking Images in AutoCAD Drawings (BMP, JPG, PDF, GIF)
Adding Fields and Tables
- Including Fields in Text
- Creating and Modifying Tables
Linking Drawing Information to Tables and External Files
- Creating Bills of Material and Schedules from Blocks
- Linking AutoCAD to Excel
Customizing the User Interface
- Understanding CUI Files
- Creating a Partial CUI File
Creating Templates
- Basic Settings
- Printing
- Sheet Formats
Developing and Checking CAD Standards
- Defining Standard Files
- Configuring CAD Standards
- Check Layers and Other Standards
- Batch CAD Standards Checker
Topics and duration may be modified by the instructor based on the skill level and knowledge of the participants.