AutoCAD LT 2008 Training

Step by Step Training for AutoCAD LT 2008

100 DVD Lessons, over 10 hours of LT 2008 training

Course Outline
 




A Partial list of some of the course modules are as follows:





User Interface

Overview of the AutoCAD LT 2008 user interface.



This lesson provides an overview of the user interface chapter




Overview of the AutoCAD LT 2008 command line.



This lesson explores he command line explaining its function and how to use it effectively




Overview of the AutoCAD LT 2008 dialog box interface and right click menus



This lesson unveils the text window, dialog boxes, and the right click menu features.




New drawing interface and templates



A discussion on the various methods of starting new drawings and how to setup your default templates




Exploring how to open drawings



A complete display of the numerous methods provided to open a drawing.




Saving drawings



A thorough explanation of the numerous methods provided to save drawings.




Maneuvering throughout the drawing



A lesson on how to use the various zoom commands in AutoCAD LT


Coordinate Entry

Absolute, Relative, and Polar Coordinate Entry



A discussion on the use and implementation of the absolute, relative, and polar coordinate entry systems.




Direct Distance Entry



An explanation of the direct distance coordinate entry method, including an explanation of the orthogonal mode




Dynamic Input



Unveiling the mystery behind dynamic input methods.




Drawing Geometry

Drawing Units



An explanation of units and types in AutoCAD




The Line Command



A lesson on the line command explaining the various options available during the line creation process




The Circle Command



A discussion of the diverse methods of creating circles




Creating Arcs



The ins and outs of arc creation




Polyline creation



Learning the proper about the proper care and feeding of a polyine




The Polygon Command



An explanation of the functionality of the polygon command.




Double Lines



How to create and manage a double line object




Getting to the Point



A discussion on the point object and how to use it in the measure and divide commands




The Rectangle Command



Exploring the unique features and methods of creating a rectangle.


Drawing Aides

Drawing Aide Overview



An overview of the chapter and an introduction to the Limits command.




Snap and Grid Features



An explanation of the relationship between Snap and Grid.




Object Snap Overrides



A demonstration of the uses of the multitude of object snap features.


Drawing Aides

Running Object Snap



How to use the running object snap function to be a more effective draftsman.




Polar, Polar Snap, and Object Tracking



An investigation of the tremendous functionality of the Polar, Polar Snap, and Object Tracking features.


Layer Management

Overview of Layers



An explanation of how layers are used in AutoCAD and how to identify and set an objects layer




Layer Properties Manager



Looking into the Layer Properties Manager and the rules of layer creation




Layer naming and editing



Layer Naming, Creation, and selection in the Layer Properties Manager.




Layer on/off and freeze/thaw



An explanation of the similarities, differences and advantages of turning layer on, off, and freezing or thawing them




Layer Color Property



How to change and assign color to AutoCAD layers and objects.




Layer Linetype Property



How to change and assign linetypes to AutoCAD layers and objects




Layer Lineweight



How to change and assign line weights to AutoCAD layers and objects




Layer Filters



Creating, using, and maintaining Layer Filters




Layer States



Advantages, creation, and use of Layer States


Data Manipulation

Entity Selection, Erase, and OOPS Part 1



An exploration of the many methods of selecting objects and using the Erase and OOPS command




Entity Selection, Erase, and OOPS Part 2



An exploration of the many methods of selecting objects and using the Erase and OOPS command




Undo and Redo



An explanation of Undo and Redo both separately and while running a command.




The Move Command



A discussion as to the methods of moving an object, or multiple objects, utilizing various selection and reference parameters




The Copy Command



A discussion as to the methods of copying an object or objects utilizing various selection and reference parameters




The Scale Command



Visiting the scale command explaining the options available during the running of the command.




The Rotate Command



Explaining the Rotate command and exploring the various options as the command is executed.


Data Modification

Join, Break, and Lengthen



Experiencing the commands that allow the modification of linear and circular objects.




The Offset Command



Uncovering the dynamic capabilities of using the offset command, and using it to create a company logo.




The Mirror Command