AutoCAD 2009

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AutoCAD 2009 Training from Gatlin International is 100% Online, Self-Paced, and Instructor Supported

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Description

First released in 1982, AutoCAD is now the leading program for computer-aided design (CAD) throughout the world. This Online Certification Training Program takes a step-by-step approach to learning the 2D tools associated with AutoCAD 2009, starting with a few basic tools to let you create and edit a simple drawing, and then gradually introducing more advanced tools. Examples and practice exercises are taken from a variety of the fields where AutoCAD is used.

Once you master the basic skills, you’ll move on to explore efficiency tools, complex objects, using external reference and image files, advanced plotting, and enhancing productivity with simple customization. This program focuses only on the 2D tools; 3D tools aren’t discussed. As part of this program, you’ll receive the required textbook and a 13-month student license for AutoCAD 2009.

Upon registering, you're given an initial six months to complete the program. Should you need more time, you may request a six-month program extension at no additional charge. Please note that Gatlin International cannot extend the software license for AutoCAD 2009.

By completing this course, you'll learn to:

  • Create accurate dimensioned drawings
  • Set up drawings to plot
  • Build a library of symbols that can be reused
  • Develop template files with standard settings
  • Coordinate reference drawings

Outline

AutoCAD 2009 Level 1

  1. Getting Started With AutoCAD
    1. Starting AutoCAD
    2. AutoCAD's User Interface
    3. Working With Commands
    4. Opening an Existing Drawing File
    5. Saving Your Work
    6. AutoCAD's Cartesian Workspace
  2. Basic Drawing and Editing Commands
    1. Drawing Lines
    2. Erasing Objects
    3. Drawing Lines With Polar Tracking
    4. Drawing Rectangles
    5. Drawing Circles
    6. Viewing Your Drawing
    7. Undo and Redo Actions
  3. Projects: Creating a Simple Drawing
  4. Drawing Precision in AutoCAD
    1. Using Running Object Snaps
    2. Using Object Snap Overrides
    3. Polar Tracking at Angles
    4. Object Snap Tracking
    5. Drawing With Snap and Grid (Optional)
  5. Making Changes in Your Drawing
    1. Selecting Objects for Editing
    2. Moving Objects
    3. Copying Objects
    4. Rotating Objects
    5. Scaling Objects
    6. Mirroring Objects
    7. Editing with Grips
  6. Projects: Making Your Drawings More Precise
  7. Organizing Your Drawing with Layers
    1. Creating New Drawings With Templates
    2. What Are Layers?
    3. Layer States
    4. Changing an Object's Layer
  8. Advanced Object Types
    1. Drawing Arcs
    2. Drawing Polylines
    3. Editing Polylines
    4. Drawing Polygons
    5. Drawing Ellipses
  9. Getting Information From Your Drawing
    1. Measuring Objects
    2. Working With Object Properties
  10. Projects: Drawing Organization and Information
  11. Advanced Editing Commands
    1. Trimming and Extending Objects
    2. Stretching Objects
    3. Creating Fillets and Chamfers
    4. Offsetting Objects
    5. Creating Arrays of Objects
  12. Inserting Blocks
    1. What Are Blocks?
    2. Inserting Blocks
    3. Working With Dynamic Blocks
    4. Inserting Blocks Using DesignCenter
  13. Projects: Creating More Complex Objects
  14. Setting Up a Layout
    1. Printing Concepts
    2. Working in Layouts
    3. Copying Layouts
    4. Creating Viewports
    5. Guidelines for Layouts
  15. Printing Your Drawing
    1. Printing Layouts
    2. Printing a Check Plot
  16. Projects: Preparing to Print
  17. Text
    1. Working With Annotations
    2. Adding Text in a Drawing
    3. Modifying Multiline Text
    4. Formatting Multiline Text
  18. Hatching
  19. Adding Dimensions
    1. Dimensioning Concepts
    2. Adding Linear Dimensions
    3. Adding Radial and Angular Dimensions
    4. Editing Dimensions
    5. Adding Notes to Your Drawing
  20. Projects: Annotating Your Drawing
  21. Working Effectively With AutoCAD
    1. Setting Up the Application Window
    2. Creating a Custom Workspace
    3. Using the Keyboard Effectively
    4. Working in Multiple Drawings
    5. Using Grips Effectively
    6. Additional Layer Tools
  22. Accurate Positioning
    1. Coordinate Entry
    2. Locating Points With Tracking
    3. Construction Lines
    4. Placing Reference Points
  23. Projects: Productivity Tools
  24. Creating Blocks
    1. Creating Blocks
    2. Editing Blocks
    3. Removing Unused Elements
  25. Blocks in Tool Palettes
    1. Adding Blocks to Tool Palettes
    2. Modifying Tool Properties in Tool Palettes
  26. Projects: Creating and Organizing Blocks
  27. Creating Templates
    1. Why Use Templates
    2. Controlling Units Display
    3. Creating New Layers
    4. Adding Standard Layouts to Templates
    5. Saving Templates
  28. Annotation Styles
    1. Creating Text Styles
    2. Creating Dimension Styles
    3. Creating Multileader Styles
  29. Projects: Drawing Setup and Utilities
  30. Advanced Layouts
    1. Creating and Using Named Views
    2. Creating Additional Viewports
    3. Layer Overrides In Viewports
    4. Additional Annotative Scale Features
  31. DWF Printing and Publishing
    1. DWF Plotting and Viewing
    2. Publishing Drawing Sets
  32. Projects: Drawing (Optional)

 

AutoCAD 2009 Level 2

  1. Advanced Text Objects
    1. Annotation Scale Overview
    2. Using Fields
    3. Controlling the Draw Order
  2. Working With Tables
    1. Creating Tables
    2. Modifying Tables
    3. Working With Linked Tables
    4. Creating Table Styles
  3. Projects: Advanced Annotation
    1. Fields and Tables
    2. Dynamic Blocks
    3. Working With Dynamic Blocks
    4. Creating Dynamic Block Definitions
    5. Dynamic Block Authoring Tools
  4. Attributes
    1. Inserting Blocks With Attributes
    2. Editing Attribute Values
    3. Defining Attributes
    4. Redefining Blocks With Attributes
    5. Extracting Attributes
  5. Projects: Advanced Blocks and Attributes
    1. Dynamic Block Practice: Desk Unit
    2. Mechanical Attribute Project: Amplifier
    3. Architectural Attribute Project: Door Schedule
  6. External References
    1. Attaching External References
    2. Modifying External References
    3. Xref Specific Information
    4. Other Tools for Collaboration
    5. eTransmit
    6. Hyperlinks
  7. Projects: Reference and Share Information
  8. Introduction to Sheet Sets
    1. Overview of Sheet Sets
    2. Creating Sheet Sets
    3. Creating Sheets in Sheet Sets
    4. Adding Views to Sheets
    5. Importing Layouts to Sheet Sets
  9. Publishing and Customizing Sheet Sets
    1. Transmitting and Archiving Sheet Sets
    2. Publishing Sheet Sets
    3. Customizing Sheet Sets
    4. Custom Blocks for Sheet Sets
  10. Projects: Sheet Sets
  11. Managing Layers
    1. Working in the Layer Properties Manager
    2. Creating Layer Filters
    3. Setting Layer States
  12. CAD Standards
    1. CAD Standards Concepts
    2. Configuring Standards
    3. Checking Standards
    4. Layer Translator
  13. System Setup
    1. Options Dialog Box
    2. System Variables
    3. Dynamic Input Settings
    4. Drawing Utilities
    5. Managing Plotters
    6. Plot Styles
  14. Introduction to Customization
    1. Why Customize?
    2. What Can Be Customized?
    3. Creating a Custom Workspace
  15. Customizing the User Interface
    1. Using the Customize User Interface (CUI) Dialog Box
    2. Creating Custom Toolbars
    3. Customizing the Ribbon
    4. Customizing Menus
    5. Keyboard Shortcuts
  16. Macros and Custom Routines
    1. Custom Commands and Macros
    2. Running Scripts
    3. Action Recorder
    4. Editing Action Macros
    5. Loading Custom Routines

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Additional Info

Languages
English
Course Length
150.00 hours
Duration of Access
Duration: 150 hours

All of our programs are self-paced and open enrollment, so you can start them when you want and finish them at your own pace. Most programs allow you 180 days after you register to complete them. If you need more time, extensions are available.
Instructor
Jennifer MacMillan holds a mechanical engineering degree from the Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia, Canada. She's been teaching CAD for 13 years and is currently working in a position developing training curriculum used by many CAD training companies. Jennifer has always enjoyed teaching and passing her knowledge and interest in CAD on to her students. Most recently she has found teaching online training classes very rewarding and inspiring because they enable so many successful students to learn new skills that they can immediately use in their jobs.
Prerequisites/Audience

Before enrolling in this program, you should have a basic knowledge of the Windows operating system and be comfortable installing software and loading files. You should have an Internet connection and e-mailing capabilities and be comfortable using the Internet.

This course is for you if you're interested in computer aided design and you want to become proficient using AutoCAD 2009 software.

Requirements/Materials Included

The software for this program is incompatible with 64-bit Vista. Students using 64-bit Vista will need to have access to the AutoCAD software on their own to complete the program. This program is compatible with 32-bit.

For 32-bit AutoCAD 2009:

Intel Pentium 4 processor; or AMD Athlon, 2.2 GHz or greater; or Intel or AMD Dual Core processor, 1.6 GHz or greater

Microsoft® Windows Vista, Windows® XP SP2 operating systems

  • 1 GB RAM
    750 MB free disk space for installation
  • 1024 x 768 VGA with true color
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 (SP1 or higher)

For Microsoft Windows Vista or 3D modeling

  • Intel Pentium 4 processor; or AMD® Athlon, 3.0 GHz or greater; or Intel or AMD Dual Core processor, 2.0 GHz or greater
  • 2 GB RAM or greater
    2 GB free hard disk available, not including installation
  • 1,280 x 1,024 32-bit color video display adapter (true color) 128 MB or greater, OpenGL®, or Direct3D® capable workstation class graphics card.
  • For Windows Vista, a Direct3D-capable workstation class graphics card with 128 MB or greater is required.

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Gatlin International will provide the required textbook and a 13-month student license for AutoCAD 2009. Upon registering, you're given an initial six months to complete the program. Should you need more time, you may request a six-month course extension at no additional charge; however, Gatlin International cannot extend the software license for AutoCAD 2009