Autodesk AutoCAD 2020 Level 2: Intermediate

The objective of AutoCAD 2020 Level 2: Intermediate is to enable you to create, modify, and work with a 2D drawing in the AutoCAD software.

The AutoCAD 2020 Level 2: Intermediate course continues on from the topics covered in the AutoCAD 2020: Level 1. It covers more sophisticated techniques that extend your mastery of the software. For example, here you go beyond the basic skill of using a template to understand the process of setting up a template, creating annotation styles, and how to work with external references.

Course Objectives

• Using more advanced editing and construction techniques
• Adding parametric constraints to objects
• Creating local and global blocks
• Setting up layers, styles, and templates
• Attaching External References

Course Outline

Working Effectively with AutoCAD

• Creating a Custom Workspace
• Using the Keyboard Effectively
• Object Creation, Selection, and Visibility
• Working in Multiple Drawings
• Copying and Pasting Between Drawings
• Using Grips Effectively
• Additional Layer Tools

Accurate Positioning

• Coordinate Entry
• Locating Points with Tracking
• Construction Lines
• Placing Reference Points

Projects: Productivity Tools

• Schematic Project: Purifier Unit
• Mechanical Project: 2 Views
• Architectural/Civil Project: Formal Garden
• Mechanical Project: Cover Plate
• Architectural Project: Addition
• Mechanical Project: Block
• Mechanical Project: Plate

Parametric Drawing

• Working with Constraints
• Geometric Constraints
• Dimensional Constraints

Working with Blocks

• Creating Blocks
• Editing Blocks
• Removing Unused Elements
• Adding Blocks to Tool Palettes
• Modifying Tool Properties in Tool Palettes

Projects: Creating and Organizing Blocks

• Mechanical Project: Control Panel
• Architectural Project: Furniture Layout
• Civil Project: Utility Layout

Creating Templates

• Why Use Templates?
• Controlling Units Display
• Creating New Layers
• Adding Standard Layouts to Templates
• Saving Templates

Working with Layouts

• Creating and Using Named Views
• Advanced Viewport Options
• Layer Overrides in Viewports
• Annotative Scale Features

Annotation Styles

• Creating Text Styles
• Creating Dimension Styles
• Creating Multileader Styles

Projects: Drawing Setup and Utilities

• Interiors Project
• Mechanical/Schematic Project
• Civil/Map Project
• Mechanical Project: Dimension Styles

External References

• Attaching External References
• Modifying External References
• Xref Specific Information

Projects: Drawing

• D-sized Title Block (36x24)
• Mechanical Project: Drill Press Base
• Architectural Project: Office Tower
• P&ID Project: Oil Lubrication System
• Civil Project: Warehouse Site

Who Should Attend

• Professionals who want unparalleled creative freedom, productivity, and precision for producing superb 3D modeling