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Learning AutoCAD for Mac 2019

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Overview

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Learn how to use AutoCAD for Mac. Explore the interface, learn the basics of file management, find out how to use toolsets, and see how to create 2D and 3D designs.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Learn the power of AutoCAD for Mac
  • Using the exercise files
  • Different versions of AutoCAD
1. The Interface
  • Components of the interface
  • Accessing the palettes
  • Working with toolsets
  • Command Line overview
  • User preferences
  • Using the Help menu
  • Zooming and panning
2. Working with Files
  • File type basics
  • Opening files
  • Configuring a new drawing
3. Basic Geometry
  • Geometry of your geometry
  • Using lines
  • Other basic 2D geometry
  • Understanding polylines
  • Editing polylines
  • Modifying objects
  • Advanced modify tools
4. Layers
  • Layer basics
  • Layer creation
  • Controlling your layers
5. Advanced Objects
  • Hatch basics
  • Creating Blocks
  • Understanding external references
  • Working with underlays
6. Layouts
  • Understanding paper space and model space
  • Creating layouts
7. Annotations
  • Styles
  • Formatting text
  • Dimensioning your drawing
8. Plotting
  • Plotting
  • Page setup
  • Batch plotting
9. 3D Basics
  • Views in 3D
  • Basic 3D geometry
Conclusion
  • Next steps

Taught by

Jim LaPier

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