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AutoCAD 2011 Training Package



About the AutoCAD 2011

NetCom is an Authorized Autodesk Training Center
NetCom is proud to be an Autodesk Authorized Training Center (AATC). This means every course is taught by an Autodesk Certified Trainer using Autodesk Official Curriculum, to ensure you learn the most relevant skills.

Why learn AutoCAD?
AutoCAD is Autodesk's flagship product, and the drafting industry standard for exceptional 3D design. With AutoCAD, you can easily tackle your most challenging design problems. Your ideas can now take almost any shape imaginable, thanks to the freeform design tools in the latest version of the AutoCAD software. Many critical features are automated, helping to make your work flow more efficient and the move to 3D smoother. Sharing and working on projects with colleagues has never been easier, thanks to multiple upgrades to PDF capabilities and the invaluable addition of 3D printing. With these and many other capabilities, AutoCAD helps you turn any idea into a reality faster than ever before.

NetCom teaches AutoCAD 2011 - the latest version of the software. However our AutoCAD courses will prepare you to use all recent versions.

Objectives
To provide new AutoCAD users an understanding of the software's core functionality and features so that they can create, edit, and organize their first drawing. Users will have a solid grounding in the software so that they can immediately be productive using AutoCAD.

This training combines and covers materials from the following courses:
AutoCAD 2011: Essentials and Intermediate (5 days)    More on this course...
  • To provide new AutoCAD users an understanding of the software's core functionality and features so that they can create, edit, and organize their first drawing. Users will have a solid grounding in the software so that they can immediately be productive using AutoCAD.
  • Chapter 1: Exploring the AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT Interface
    1. Launching AutoCAD
    2. The AutoCAD Window
    3. Using the Application Menu
    4. Using the Ribbon
    5. Picking Points in the Drawing Area
    6. Using the UCS Icon
    7. Working in the Command Window
    8. Opening an Existing File
    9. Getting a Closer Look
    10. Saving a File as You Work
    11. Making Changes
    12. Working with Multiple Files
    13. Adding a Predrawn Symbol with the Tool Palettes
  • Chapter 2: Creating Your First Drawing
    1. Getting to Know the Home Tab's Draw and Modify Panels
    2. Starting Your First Drawing
    3. Specifying Polar Coordinates
    4. Specifying Relative Cartesian Coordinates
    5. Understanding Cursor Modes
    6. Choosing Command Options
    7. Selecting Objects in AutoCAD
    8. Using Noun/Verb Selection
    9. Stretching Lines by Using Grips
    10. Moving and Rotating with Grips
    11. Using Dynamic Input
    12. Getting Help
    13. Displaying the Properties of an Object
  • Chapter 3: Setting Up and Using AutoCAD's Drafting Tools
    1. Specifying Units
    2. Fine-Tuning the Measurement System
    3. Understanding Scale Factors
    4. Using Polar Tracking
    5. Setting the Polar Tracking Angle
    6. Locating an Object in Reference to Others
    7. Modifying an Object
    8. Using the AutoCAD Modes as Drafting Tools
  • Chapter 4: Organizing Objects with Blocks and Groups
    1. Understanding the Block Definition Dialog Box
    2. Scaling and Rotating Blocks
    3. Using an Existing Drawing as a Symbol
    4. Unblocking and Redefining a Block
    5. Saving a Block as a Drawing File
    6. Replacing Existing Files with Blocks
    7. Other Uses for Blocks
    8. Understanding the Annotation Scale
  • Chapter 5: Keeping Track of Layers and Blocks
    1. Creating and Assigning Layers
    2. Working on Layers
    3. Controlling Layer Visibility
    4. Finding the Layers You Want
    5. Taming an Unwieldy List of Layers
    6. Assigning Linetypes to Layers
    7. Adding a Linetype to a Drawing
    8. Controlling Lineweights
    9. Getting a Text File List of Layers or Blocks
  • Chapter 6: Editing and Reusing Data to Work Efficiently
    1. Creating a Template
    2. Using a Template
    3. Making Circular Copies
    4. Making Row and Column Copies
    5. Importing Settings
    6. Using Osnap Tracking to Place Objects
    7. Finding an Exact Distance along a Curve
    8. Changing the Length of Objects
  • Chapter 7: Mastering Viewing Tools, Hatches, and External References
    1. Assembling the Parts
    2. Understanding Regeneration and Redrawing
    3. Understanding the Frozen Layer Option
    4. Placing a Hatch Pattern in a Specific Area
    5. Adding Predefined Hatch Patterns
    6. Positioning Hatch Patterns Accurately
    7. Updating a Block from an External File
    8. Changing the Hatch Area
    9. Modifying a Hatch Pattern
    10. Attaching a Drawing as an External Reference
    11. Other Differences between External References and Blocks
    12. Other External Reference Options
    13. Clipping Xref Views and Improving Performance
    14. Using the External Reference Tab
    15. Adding and Removing Objects from Blocks and Xrefs
    16. Understanding the Reference Edit Dialog Box Options
  • Chapter 8: Introducing Printing, Plotting, and Layouts
    1. Plotting the Plan
    2. Paper Size
    3. Drawing Orientation
    4. Plot Area
    5. Plot Scale
    6. Shaded Viewport Options
    7. Plot Offset
    8. Plot Options
    9. Exit Options
    10. Setting Plot Scale in the Layout Viewports
    11. Storing a Page Setup
    12. Understanding Your Plotter's Limits
    13. Knowing Your Plotter's Origins
  • Chapter 9: Understanding Plot Styles
    1. Choosing between Color-Dependent and Named Plot Style Tables
    2. Creating a Color Plot Style Table
    3. Making Your Plot Styles Visible
    4. Making Changes to Multiple Plot Styles
    5. Setting Up Line Corner Styles
    6. Setting Up Screen Values for Solid Areas
    7. Controlling the Visibility of Overlapping Objects
    8. Other Options in the Plot Style Table Editor
    9. Using Named Plot Style Tables
    10. Assigning Plot Styles to Objects
    11. Assigning Plot Style Tables to Layers
  • Chapter 10: Adding Text to Drawings
    1. Organizing Text by Styles
    2. Getting Familiar with the Text and Annotation Scale Control Panels
    3. Exploring Text and Scale
    4. Style
    5. Adjusting the Text Height and Font
    6. Understanding the Text Formatting Toolbar
    7. Adding Symbols and Special Characters
    8. Setting Indents and Tabs
    9. What Do the Fonts Look Like?
    10. Justifying Single-Line Text Objects
    11. Using Special Characters with Single-Line Text Objects
    12. Choosing a Dictionary
    13. Substituting Fonts
    14. Finding and Replacing Text
  • Chapter 11: Using Fields and Tables
    1. Using Fields to Associate Text with Drawing Properties
    2. Creating a Table
    3. Adding Cell Text
    4. Adjusting Table Text Orientation and Location
    5. Editing the Table Line Work
    6. Using Formulas Directly in Cells
    7. Using Other Math Operations
    8. Exporting Tables
    9. The Table Style Options
  • Chapter 12: Using Dimensions
    1. Understanding the Components of a Dimension
    2. Setting Up the Primary Unit Style
    3. Setting the Height for Dimension Text
    4. Setting the Location and Orientation of Dimension Text
    5. Choosing an Arrow Style and Setting the Dimension Scale
    6. Setting Up Alternate Units
    7. Setting the Current Dimension Style
    8. Modifying a Dimension Style
    9. Understanding the Dimensions Panel
    10. Placing Horizontal and Vertical Dimensions
    11. Continuing a Dimension
    12. Drawing Dimensions from a Common Base Extension Line
    13. Adjusting the Distance between Dimensions
    14. Appending Data to Dimension Text
    15. Using Grips to Make Minor Adjustments to Dimensions
    16. Changing Style Settings of Individual Dimensions
    17. Editing Dimensions and Other Objects Together
    18. Adding a String of Dimensions with a Single Operation
    19. Adding or Removing the Alternate Dimensions
    20. Dimensioning Non-orthogonal Linear Distances
    21. Dimensioning Radii, Diameters, and Arcs
    22. Creating Multileader Styles
    23. Editing Multileader Notes
    24. Breaking a Dimension Line for a Leader
    25. Applying Ordinate Dimensions
  • Chapter 13: Using Attributes . 409
    1. Adding Attributes to Blocks 410
    2. Copying and Editing Attribute Definitions
    3. Turning the Attribute Definitions into a Block . 415
    4. Inserting Blocks Containing Attributes . 416
    5. Making Invisible Attributes Visible 423
    6. Redefining Blocks Containing Attributes
    7. Performing the Extraction
    8. Extracting Attribute Data to an AutoCAD Table
  • Chapter 15: Advanced Editing and Organizing
    1. Preparing Existing Drawings for External-Referencing
    2. Assembling Xrefs to Build a Drawing
    3. Importing Named Elements from Xrefs
    4. Controlling the Xref Search Path
    5. Saving and Recalling Layer Settings
    6. Other Tools for Managing Layers
    7. Filtering Selections
    8. Using Quick Select
    9. Adding Foot and Inch Lengths and Finding the Sum of Angles
    10. Using the Display Area and Units Conversion
    11. Using QuickCalc to Find Points
    12. Pasting to the Command Line
    13. Finding Fractional Distances between Two Points
    14. Using QuickCalc While in the Middle of a Command
    15. Storing Expressions and Values
    16. Guidelines for Working with QuickCalc
  • Chapter 16: Laying Out Your Printer Output 495
    1. Switching from Model Space to Paper Space 496
    2. Setting the Size of a Paper Space Layout 498
    3. Creating New Paper Space Viewports . 498
    4. Reaching inside Viewports 500
    5. Scaling Views in Paper Space . 503
    6. Setting Layers in Individual Viewports . 505
    7. Creating and Using Multiple Paper Space Layouts 508
    8. Controlling and Viewing Line Weights in Paper Space 511
    9. The Lineweight Settings Dialog Box 514
    10. Linetype Scales and Paper Space 514
    11. Dimensioning in Paper Space Layouts . 514
    12. Other Uses for Paper Space 518
  • Chapter 17: Making "Smart" Drawings with Parametric Tools
    1. Why Use Parametric Drawing Tools
    2. Using Autoconstrain to Automatically Add Constraints
    3. Editing a Drawing Containing Constraints
    4. Using Other Geometric Constraints
    5. Using Constraints in the Drawing Process
    6. Adding and Editing a Dimensional Constraint
    7. Adding a Formula Parameter
    8. Testing the Formula
    9. Using Other Formulas
    10. Editing the Constraint Options
    11. Putting Constraints to Use
    12. The Bottom Line
  • Chapter 18: Using Dynamic Blocks 539
    1. Editing a Block and Creating New Blocks . 541
    2. Adding a Parameter 543
    3. Adding an Action 544
    4. Adding an Increment Value . 546
    5. Editing Parameters and Actions 548
    6. Keeping an Object Centered 548
    7. Using Constraints in Dynamic Blocks . 549
    8. Adding a List of Predefined Options . 554
    9. Creating Multiple Shapes in One Block . 556
    10. Rotating Objects in Unison 561
    11. Filling in a Space Automatically with Objects 565
    12. Including Block Information with Data Extraction . 567
  • Chapter 19: Drawing Curves
    1. Drawing a Polyline
    2. Setting Polyline Options
    3. Setting Pedit Options
    4. Smoothing Polylines
    5. Editing Vertices
    6. Creating a Polyline Spline Curve
    7. Drawing a True Spline
    8. Understanding the Spline Options
    9. Fine-Tuning Spline Curves
    10. Dividing Objects into Segments of Equal Length
    11. Dividing Objects into Specified Lengths
  • Chapter 20: Getting and Exchanging Data from Drawings
    1. Using Hatch Patterns to Find Areas
    2. Adding and Subtracting Areas with the Area Command
    3. Determining the Drawing's Status
    4. Keeping Track of Time
    5. Exporting DXF Files
    6. Opening or Importing DXF Files
  • Chapter 26: Using the Express Tools
    1. Text Panel Tools
    2. Modify Panel Tools
    3. Layout Panel Tools
    4. Draw Panel Tools
    5. Dimension Panel Tools
    6. Tools Panel Tools
    7. Web Panel Tools
    8. Tools You Won't Find on the Ribbon
    9. Loading and Running an AutoLISP Program
    10. Managing Your AutoLISP Library
    11. Loading AutoLISP Programs Automatically
    12. Creating Keyboard Macros with AutoLISP
  • Chapter 30: Keeping a Project Organized with Sheet Sets
    1. Archiving Your Sheet Set
    2. Batch-Plotting and Publishing Your Sheet Set
    3. Packaging Sheet Sets with eTransmit
    4. Preparing Your Project Files
AutoCAD 2011: 3D (1 day)    More on this course...
  • To provide new AutoCAD users an understanding of the software's core functionality and features so that they can create, edit, and organize their first drawing. Users will have a solid grounding in the software so that they can immediately be productive using AutoCAD.
  • Creating 3D Drawings
    1. Getting to Know the 3D Modeling Workspace
    2. Drawing in 3D Using Solids
    3. Creating 3D Forms from 2D Shapes
    4. Moving around Your Model
    5. Getting a Visual Effect
    6. Turning a 3D View into a 2D AutoCAD Drawing
  • Using Advanced 3D Features
    1. Setting Up AutoCAD for This Chapter
    2. Mastering the User Coordinate System
    3. Understanding the UCS Options
    4. Using Viewports to Aid in 3D Drawing
    5. Creating Surface Models
    6. Moving Objects in 3D Space
  • Rendering 3D Drawings
    1. Simulating the Sun
    2. Using Materials
    3. Creating Effects Using Materials and Lights
  • Applying and Adjusting Texture Maps
    1. Understanding the Rendering Options
    2. Adding Cameras for Better View Control
    3. Printing Your Renderings
    4. Simulating Natural Light
  • Editing and Visualizing 3D Solids
    1. Understanding Solid Modeling
    2. Creating Solid Forms
    3. Creating Complex Solids
    4. Editing Solids
  • Streamlining the 2D Drawing Process
    1. Visualizing Solids
  • Exploring 3D Mesh and Surface Modeling
    1. Creating a Simple 3D Mesh
    2. Editing Faces and Edges
    3. Creating Mesh Surfaces
    4. Converting Meshes to Solids
    5. Understanding 3D Surfaces

Do you have the right background for AutoCAD 2011?

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Our required skill-assessments ensure that:

  1. All students in the class are at a comparable skill level, so the class can run smoothly without beginners slowing down the class for everyone else.
  2. NetCom students enjoy one of the industry's highest success rates, and pass rates when a certification exam is involved.
  3. We stay committed to providing you real value. Again, your success is paramount; we will register you only if you have the skills to succeed.

This assessment is for your benefit and best taken without any preparation or reference materials, so your skills can be objectively measured.

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Target Audience
New AutoCAD 2011 users or other Autodesk software users who want to learn the core features and functionality of AutoCAD.

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  • Award winning, world-class Instructors
    Joseph D.
    - Highly-skilled Autodesk Certified Instructor; working with Autodesk Softwares since 1993.
    - Expert in AutoCAD, Autodesk 3DS, Autodesk Revit, Mechanical Desktop, Inventor, and Architectural Desktop.
    - Authored course materials for numerous Autodesk courses.

    Bio:

    Joseph is an Autodesk Certified Instructor specializing in developing and teaching Autodesk courses, with a working knowledge of such products as AutoCAD, Autodesk 3DS, Autodesk Revit, Mechanical Desktop, Inventor, and Architectural Desktop.

    In addition to teaching and developing courses for the past 10 years, Joseph has authored course materials for many AutoDesk courses. He is also well versed in Inventor 8 and 9.

    Joseph demonstrates a straightforward, down-to-earth teaching style in order to reach students at widely differing levels of expertise. His extensive product knowledge and exuberant teaching style makes Joseph a consistently highly rated instructor at NetCom Learning.
    Roger M.
    - Autodesk authority. Subject Matter Expert specializing in AutoCAD, Revit, 3D, and other Autodesk softwares with over 25 years of experience.
    - More than 21 years of experience as a trainer.
    - Highly rated instructor with all-time average student evaluation score of 8.7 out of 9.

    Bio:

    Roger is an Autodesk authority and has over 25 years of experience working with challenging projects in the management and support in CAD and 3D Studio Systems for Architectural Firms, Interior Design Firms and Engineering Companies. He is proficient in Advanced AutoCAD, 3D Studio Max for high-end profile projects using Architectural and Interiors Design Procedures, Space Planning, Design Resources, Interiors Detailing, and drawing skills with exceptional presentation techniques.

    Roger is also a CTT+ certified, with a Bachelors degree in Computer Programming and also holds a New York University certification. He has been an instructor since 1990 with proven onsite and online training expertise.
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    Aug 26 2011
    I thought the training was a great awakening to adding and furthering my career growths and prospects. My next step will be to continue with AutoCAD and hopefully be able to utilize the facilities from time to time.

    -Anthony P.

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    Aug 26 2011
    I have been using AutoCad for several years now and have struggled badly. After this week of training I feel as if I have an extremely better understanding. My instructor Joe was awesome. He made everything seem easy. He is very knowledge in the software and I will recommend him to my co-workers.

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    Jul 16 2011
    [My instructor] has a great personality, he was easy to work with, and he made me want to take another class from him!
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    Jul 16 2011
    My instructor was very knowledgeable and explained stuff very well. AutoCAD 4 days was amazing and understood completely. 3D may have benefited from another day. This class will increase my sales, add to my income, help give my clients more satisfaction and clarify on a job. Giving me the chance to be a success in a new program. Thanks.
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    Jul 16 2011
    When enrolling at NetCom for AutoCAD training I was uncertain of the value I would receive, how I would be treated and if the training would advance my earning potential. After five days with instructor Roger and the staff at NetCom, I am pleased with my experience. The accommodations and service were comfortable and relaxed. The learning environment was appropriate for training and the equipment was adequate. Roger covered as much as he could regarding a subject that is so complex, I know much more and I hope it will pay off in the future.
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