Introduction to AutoCAD™

For anyone working in architecture, construction or engineering, the number one program for computer-aided design is AutoCAD™. More detailed than many other introductory courses, this programme offers a systematic, hands-on approach that gives you a comprehensive grounding in all aspects of this versatile software. You'll follow a step-by-step exploration of the processes involved in the creation of 2D drawing and 3D modelling, and gain an in-depth understanding of the package that you won't find in many of the software courses on offer.

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What will I study?

Using AutoCAD™ 2D

Familiarise yourself with the user interface and discover how the graphics screen can be customised and a standard sheet created.
Learn how to draw and erase lines and circles and use a range of other draw and modify commands.
Explore the selection set, the 2D drawing aids and layers.
Discover how to add dimensioning and hatching to a CAD drawing.

Using AutoCAD™ 3D

Learn how to use polylines, multilines and complex lines, as well as how to create groups. Investigate further draw and modify commands, such as the array command.
Discover how to change the properties of screen objects and how to create text tables, as well as how to add tolerances to a drawing.
Explore blocks, write blocks, dynamic blocks and external references.
Learn how to create isometric, oblique and planometric pictorial drawings.
Learn the basics of 3D modeling, 3D modifications, Rendering, Three-Dimensional Space, Editing 3D models, Building drawings, Internet tools for Design.

Study with ICS in association with Hays
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