Course Objectives:

• Introduce students to the AutoCAD interface and its fundamental tools.
• Teach students how to create and edit basic geometric shapes in 2D and 3D.
• Familiarize students with drawing management techniques, including layers, blocks, and annotation.
• Explore advanced features such as dimensioning, plotting, and model space/paper space.
• Provide hands-on practice to reinforce concepts and develop proficiency in AutoCAD usage.
• Foster problem-solving skills by applying AutoCAD techniques to real-world design scenarios.

Course Topics:

• Introduction to AutoCAD: Interface overview, workspace setup, and basic commands.
• Drawing and Editing: Creating lines, circles, arcs, and polygons. Editing techniques including move, copy, rotate, and scale.
• Object Properties: Understanding layers, colors, linetypes, and object properties.
• Precision Drawing: Snap and grid settings, coordinate input methods, and object tracking.
• Modifying Objects: Trim, extend, fillet, chamfer, and array commands.
• Annotation and Text: Adding text, dimensions, and leaders to drawings. Introduction to dimension styles.
• Blocks and Attributes: Creating and inserting blocks. Using attributes for dynamic text.
• Introduction to 3D Modeling: Creating basic 3D objects, extruding, revolving, and sweeping.
• Advanced Editing: Working with grips, mirror, array, and offset commands.
• Layouts and Printing: Managing layout tabs, plotting setups, and plotting drawings to scale.
• Introduction to Customization: Workspace customization, tool palettes, and keyboard shortcuts.
• Project Work: Applying learned skills to complete a design project.