AutoCAD school training courses in Cedar Rapids, IA (public, in-house or online)

First of a computer aided design (CAD) series with AutoCAD. Introduces students to two-dimensional design commands, drawing and plot set-up, problem solving graphically, and file management in a hands-on, networked lab.

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Getting Started
■Using the Interface
■Using AEC Tools
■Adding and Modifying Walls
■Working with Doors, Windows, and Openings
■Creating and Modifying Spaces
■Creating Details

Tools and Utilities
■Layering in AutoCAD Architecture
■Changing Object Display
■Modifying a Design

More Architectural Drawing Tools
■Working with Column Grids and Structural Members
■Working with Stairs and Railings
■Creating and Modifying R...

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Working with Coordinate Systems

Linking and Managing Drawing-Based Attribute Data
■Attaching and Managing Object Data
■Connecting to Spatial Databases
■Using Database Information in a Drawing

Importing and Exporting .SHP files
■Attaching Source Drawings
■Defining Property and Location Queries
■Defining Data Queries

Working with Raster Images
■Inserting Raster Images
■Modifying Raster Image Properties and Behavior
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The Basics
■Exploring the Interface
■Managing Files
■Importing DGN

Creating Basic Drawings
■Inputting Command Data and Dynamic Input
■Creating basic geometry including both AutoCAD and Civil 3D Draw commands for civil feature layout
■Using Drafting Tools
■Selecting and Isolating Objects in the Drawing
■Modifying objects

Getting Data from Drawings
■Using Inquiry Commands
■Using the Properties Palette

Drawing Or...

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The Basics
■Drawing commands
■Blocks and layers
■Text, Dimensioning and Annotation Scale
■UCS Control

Advanced AutoCAD Features
■External References and Images
■Plan Prep
■Sheet Set Manager
■Plotting Basics