AutoCAD Essentials

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About this course

A three day introduction to the AutoCAD software.

Course Description

AutoCAD is a powerful programme which allows designers and architects to create 2D and 3D computer aided designs. This three day course is intended to familiarise students with the different 2D tools available and to teach them the foundations of the software. Our experienced tutors will introduce students to the core skills of the program; taking them from complete beginners, to a level where they can be confident in their ability to generate and work with accurate scale plans and visuals.

This course is open to applicants with basic technical drawing skills and intermediate computer literacy. Using hands on exercises, you will learn features, commands and methods for creating, editing, dimensioning, annotating and printing AutoCAD drawings.

Topics covered:

Taking the AutoCAD tour

Creating basic drawings

Manipulating objects

Drawing organisation and inquiry commands

Altering objects

Working with layouts

2D drafting and Annotating

Dimensioning

Hatching objects

Working with reusable content

Creating additional drawing objects

Plotting your drawings

Creating drawing templates.

All computer-aided design courses are taught on PC computers.

This course is taught by expert tutors who teach on the degree courses at KLC.

Timetable

This course takes place in London.

9.30am arrival on the day.

Teaching hours 10.00am - 4.00pm

Course Materials

Included

  • All materials for this course are included in the course fee including the use of a PC laptop for each student.

Additional information

9.30am arrival on day 1. Teaching hours 10.00am - 4.00pm Breakfast refreshments and a delicious light lunch will be provided on the first day of the course. While a vegetarian option is made available, we are unable to cater to specific food intolerances or food allergies.

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