AutoCAD school training courses in Colorado Springs, CO (public, in-house or online)

Provides an opportunity for the Interior Design student to obtain the basic skills necessary to operate Computer Aided Design (CAD) software. AutoCAD software is emphasized.

This program prepares students for drafting positions in manufacturing, engineering, and other areas requiring production-ready drawings and models. Students will learn to prepare 2D and 3D drawings for fabrication using the latest release of AutoCAD. In addition, students will learn blueprint reading, problem-solving techniques, methods for customizing AutoCAD, use of research tools, general organizational skills and applications in geometry and trigonometry.

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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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