AutoCAD 2013 Level 2
Overview
TCCIT Solutions provides high quality, affordably priced, training classes in AutoCAD. With experienced instructors and a convenient midtown NYC location, we offer AutoCAD courses for the corporate community. TCCIT Solutions offers group classes and private tutoring to beginner and more advanced corporate clients in AutoCAD. We offer onsite training or classes at our facility on 34th Street and Madison in New York City.
Description
Overview
AutoCAD Advanced introduces advanced techniques and teaches you to be proficient in your use of AutoCAD. This is done by teaching you how to recognize the best tool for the task, the best way to use that tool, and how to create new tools to accomplish tasks more efficiently.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Advanced text objects
- Working with tables
- Defining dynamic blocks and attributes
- Outputting and publishing files for review
- Collaboration and automation tools
- Creating, publishing, and customizing sheet sets
- Managing layers
- CAD management and system setup
- Enhancing productivity by customizing the AutoCAD interface
- Using macros and custom routines
Prerequisite:
Students are recommended to take the following courses or possess equivalent knowledge:
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Related Classes:
The Course Curriculum for AutoCAD 2013 Level 2:
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Advanced Text Objects
2.1 Annotation Scale Overview
- Working with Annotative Styles
- Viewing Annotative Objects at Different Scales
- Annotation Scale and Model Space
- Modifying Annotative Object Scales
2.2 Using Fields
- Updating and Modifying Fields
- Field Settings
- Object Fields
- Fields in Blocks
- Fields in Attributes
2.3 Controlling the Draw Order
- Draw Order
- Draw Order of Hatching
- Masking Annotation Objects
- Adding a Wipeout
Chapter 3 Working with Tables
3.1 Working with Linked Tables
- Using the Data Link Manager
- Updating Table Links
3.2 Creating Table Styles
- Cell Style Options
Chapter 4 Projects - Advanced Annotation
4.1 Fields and Tables
Chapter 5 Dynamic Blocks
5.1 Working with Dynamic Blocks
- Inserting Dynamic Blocks
- Modifying Dynamic Blocks
5.2 Creating Dynamic Block Definitions
5.3 Dynamic Block Authoring Tools
- Block Editor Contextual Tab
- Parameters
- Actions
- Parameter Sets
- Constraints
- Labeling Parameters
- Testing the Block
- Construction Geometry
- Constraints in Dynamic Blocks
- Creating a Block Table
5.4 Additional Visibility Options
Chapter 6 Attributes
6.1 Inserting Blocks with Attributes
- What are Attributes?
- How Attribute Values Are Entered
- Attribute Visibility
- Editing Attributes One at a Time
- Editing Multiple Attribute Values
6.2 Editing Attribute Values
- Editing Attributes One at a Time
- Editing Multiple Attribute Values
6.3 Defining Attributes
- Attribute Definition
- Associating Attributes with Blocks
6.4 Redefining Blocks with Attributes
- Updating Blocks with New Attributes
6.5 Extracting Attributes
Chapter 7 Projects - Advanced Blocks & Attributes
7.1 Dynamic Block Practice - Desk Unit
7.2 Mechanical Attribute Project - Amplifier
7.3 Architectural Attribute Project - Door Schedule
Chapter 8 Output and Publishing
8.1 Output For Electronic Review
- Plotting Electronic Files
- Exporting DWF or PDF Files
8.2 Autodesk Design Review
- Viewing Markups in AutoCAD
8.3 Publishing Drawing Sets
Chapter 9 Other Tools for Collaboration
9.1 eTransmit
- Transmittal Setups
- Practice 9a eTransmit
9.2 Hyperlinks
- Using a Hyperlink
Chapter 10 Online Collaboration and 2D Automation
10.1 Connecting to the Cloud
- Stay Connected Menu
- Autodesk 360 Log in and Settings
- CAD Manager Control Utility
10.2 Sharing Drawings in the Cloud
- Upload Drawings
- Sharing Files
10.3 AutoCAD WS
- Sidebar Options
- Editor Interface
10.4 Automatic Model Documentation
- Base View
- Projected View
- Section View
- Detail View
- Editing Drawing Views
Chapter 11 Introduction to Sheet Sets
11.1 Overview of Sheet Sets
- Understanding the Sheet Set Manager
11.2 Creating Sheet Sets
- Sheet Set Properties
11.3 Creating Sheets in Sheet Sets
- Organizing Sheets in Subsets
11.4 Adding Views to Sheets
- Sheet Views Tab
11.5 Importing Layouts to Sheet Sets
- Create a Sheet Set from Existing Layouts
- Importing a Layout to a Sheet Set
Chapter 12 Publishing & Customizing Sheet Sets
12.1 Transmitting and Archiving Sheet Sets
- Archiving Sheet Sets
12.2 Publishing Sheet Sets
- Publish to DWFx
- Control Plotting Output
12.3 Customizing Sheet Sets
- Sheet Set Properties
- Creating Custom Properties
12.4 Custom Blocks for Sheet Sets
- Creating a Title Label Block
- Creating a Callout Block
- Chapter 13 Projects - Sheet Sets
Chapter 13 Projects - Sheet Sets
13.1 Sheet Sets
- Chapter 14 Managing Layers
Chapter 14 Managing Layers
14.1 Working in the Layer Properties Manager
- Displaying Columns in the Layer Properties Manager
- Layer Settings
14.2 Creating Layer Filters
- Using the Filter Tree
- Property Filters
- Group Filters
14.3 Setting Layer States
Chapter 15 CAD Standards
15.1 CAD Standards Concepts
- Creating a Standards File
15.2 Configuring Standards
- Plug-ins
- CAD Standards Status Bar Icon
- Notes
15.3 Checking Standards
- CAD Standards Settings
15.4 Layer Translator
- Settings
Chapter 16 System Setup
16.1 Options Dialog Box
- Options
16.2 System Variables
- Some Common System Variables
16.3 Dynamic Input Settings
16.4 Drawing Utilities
- Renaming Named Objects
- Drawing Recovery and Repair
- Checking a Drawing's Status
16.5 Managing Plotters
- Add Plotter Wizard
- Plotter Manager
- Plotter Configuration Editor
16.6 Plot Styles
- Concepts
- Types of Plot Style Tables
- Creating Plot Style Tables
- Attaching Plot Style Tables to Layouts
Chapter 17 Introduction to Customization
17.1 Why Customize?
- Customization Guidelines
17.2 What Can Be Customized?
17.3 Creating a Custom Workspace
Chapter 18 Customizing the User Interface
18.1 Using the Customize User Interface (CUI) Dialog Box
- Overview of the CUI Interface
18.2 Customizing the Ribbon
- Customize User Interface Dialog Box
- Ribbon Contextual Tabs
- Ribbon Fold Panels
18.3 Customizing the Quick Access Toolbar
- Multiple Quick Access Toolbars
18.4 Customizing Menus
- Controlling Menus in Workspaces
- Modifying Shortcut Menus
18.5 Creating Custom Toolbars
18.6 Keyboard Shortcuts
- Mouse Buttons
- Customizing Double-Click Actions
Chapter 19 Macros & Custom Routines
19.1 Custom Commands and Macros
- Creating a New Command
- Command Macro
- Special Characters used in Macros
- Button Image
19.2 Running Scripts
19.3 Action Recorder
19.4 Editing Action Macros
- Working with the Action Macro Manager
- Establishing a Base Point
- Specifying Playback Values
19.5 Loading Custom Routines
- Loading Routines
- APPLOAD Options
Appendix A Skills Assessment
- A.1 Skills Assessment
Appendix B Certification Objectives
- B.1 Certification Objectives
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