Interface, units and drawing setup
- Understand ribbon, command line and palettes
- Set units and precision
- Navigate with zoom and pan
- Use absolute and relative coordinates
- Create and save a simple template
- Adopt file and saving conventions
Autodesk AutoCAD — Beginner
Autodesk AutoCAD — Beginner
Private Autodesk AutoCAD beginner training for businesses across Canada: 3 three-hour modules and a customizable plan.
Program
Modules in this level
Drawing tools and 2D precision
- Create lines, polylines, circles and arcs
- Use Object Snaps
- Work with Ortho and Polar Tracking
- Enter distances and angles precisely
- Use hatches and regions
- Build clean geometry
Editing, layers and properties
- Use Move, Copy, Rotate, Scale and Mirror
- Use Trim, Extend, Offset and Fillet
- Create and manage layers
- Control colours, linetypes and lineweights
- Use Match Properties
- Organize a drawing for fast editing
Outcomes
Directly observable outcomes
✓
Understand ribbon, command line and palettes
Practised in an exercise or work case.
✓
Set units and precision
Practised in an exercise or work case.
✓
Create lines, polylines, circles and arcs
Practised in an exercise or work case.
✓
Use Object Snaps
Practised in an exercise or work case.
✓
Use Move, Copy, Rotate, Scale and Mirror
Practised in an exercise or work case.
✓
Use Trim, Extend, Offset and Fillet
Practised in an exercise or work case.
FAQ
Prepare the right pathway
Can we choose only certain modules?
Yes. The builder lets you create a plan from the 10 Autodesk AutoCAD modules.
Is the training suitable for beginners?
Yes. Modules 01 to 03 form the 9-hour beginner path.
Can we work with our own files?
Yes, when the files can be shared and doing so complies with your organization’s confidentiality rules.
Do we need a license?
No AutoCAD prerequisite at beginner level. General understanding of technical drawings is helpful.
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Ready to build your plan?
Select modules from this level and add other topics as needed.