Goals
- Learn to master the advanced techniques of AutoCAD in 2D
- Create and use databases
- Upgrade and understand the new interface and new tools
Program
Reminders of the principles of CAD
Know the native file formats of AutoCAD: the .DWG / .DWT, DXE, DXF, DWS and PNG, PDF
Understand the stakes of vector drawing
Customize the interface (single or dual screens)
Understand array tools prior to associative ones
Master associative arrays: polar, rectangular, along a path
Modify columns and rows
Modify the source element
Explode an associative array
Workshop: produce several drawings using the different arrays
Reminders on the layer panel
Master layer attributes
Use texts and text styles
Manage dimensions, dimension styles and measurement tools
Insert annotations
Use hatches
Modify hatches
Navigate in the layers:
– Define the current object’s layer
– Transfer an object to another object’s layer
– Return to the previous layer
Freeze or deactivate a layer according to objects
Browse the layers
State of the layers :
– Create new layer states
– Modify layer states
Create a group filter
Create a layer state according to the filter
Manage and modify layer states
Properties of the layers to restore
Import / Export layer states
Create group filters:
– Add / remove layers
– Impact in the drop-down menu
Create property filters:
– Add / remove layers
– Impact in the drop-down menu
Purge commands
Keyword searches
Create a .dwt template file
Create a .dws drawing standard
Objects that can be included in a drawing standard:
– Layer attributes
– Text styles
– Dimension styles – Line types
Associate a current drawing with a standard
Check and verify the conformity of a drawing in progress
Check standard and purge
Update the drawing template file
Update the standards file
Workshop: create an evolving work environment base in DWT and DWS
Reminders on the creation of blocks
Modify blocks
Insert blocks
Use dynamic blocks
Edit blocks
Configure the different parameters: point, linear, polar, x, y, rotation, alignment, invert, visibility, consultation, base point
Understand the different actions: move, scale, stretch, polar stretch, rotation, inversion, array, etc.
Combine several actions and visibilities
Lookup table
Define attributes
Understand the different types of attributes
Manage block attributes
Modify the parameters of block attributes
Workshop: create the recurring elements of an architectural project: doors, double doors, windows, high / low voltage sockets, etc.
Reminder on the Design Center
Navigate the treemap
Use the drawing properties panel
Filter the components of a drawing
Workshop: create a custom tools palette
Create a title block with automatic fields
Create automated field properties
Insert names and paths from .dwg and Xref
Create presentation templates
Create views
Create a sheet set
Work with multiple drawings
Work with a directory
Create sheet selection sets
Archive a sheet set
Check the file tree
Check the file table
Create a transfer on one or more .dwg
Check the directory tree
Check the file table
Create a transfer on one or more .dwg
Workshop: create a sheetset from a working directory, data synchronization. Export via Etransmit
Use an external .VLX application
Manage temporary loading
Load at startup
Create a dedicated block
Create a dedicated layer
Use the outline tool
Extract attributes to an Excel file (via Express Tools) level 0, +1, +2, + 3
Create table styles
Createf tables: dialog box
Apply modifications
Use the text editing ribbon
Insert symbols and automatic fields
Create and prepare blocks
Create data extraction via .dxe and configure
Create an Excel file
Import in the drawing table
Change values in AutoCad / Update Excel
Change values in Excel / Update AutoCad
Understand file constraints
Understand data binding and counting
Create new extractions
Add drawings or folders
Filter properties and categories
Create a .txt or .xls file
Duration
5 days
Price
£ 1917
Audience
Draftsman, engineer
Prerequisites
Have followed "AutoCAD Initiation / Advanced" course or have a regular practice of the software
Reference
CAO619-F
Sessions
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