AutoCAD - Advanced Course



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Length: 3 days

Price: $1,765/person (USD)

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Course Features:

Live Instructor Teaching

Certificate of Completion

Digital Badge: Yes

Courseware: Print

Free 6 Month Online Retake

Hands-On Learning: Yes

Software Lab Included: Yes
(For Class Duration)

Delivery Methods:

 Live Online

Individuals & Groups
@ Your Location


  Onsite for Teams

Groups & Teams
@ Your Organization

This is an instructor-led course. It is taught live online by an instructor for individuals or at organizations for groups.
For a private team training, we can teach onsite at your office or private live online.

 

Course Overview

Master Advanced AutoCAD for Complex Drafting

Take your AutoCAD expertise to the next level and streamline your workflow with specialized techniques for intricate designs, collaboration, and efficiency. This AutoCAD Advanced training introduces advanced techniques and teaches you to use the AutoCAD software proficiently. It teaches you how to recognize the best tool for the task, the best way to use that tool, and how to create new tools to accomplish tasks more efficiently.

Target Audience Benefits:
  • Elevate Design Efficiency: Craft flexible, intelligent components with dynamic blocks, attributes, and custom interface elements, saving time on complex drawings.
  • Optimize Collaboration: Implement seamless workflows for review, data exchange, and project publishing using tools like eTransmit, Design Review, and sheet sets.
  • Standardize for Success: Configure and enforce CAD standards across your projects to ensure consistency, accuracy, and quality adherence.
  • Automate Repetitive Tasks: Boost productivity with macros and custom routines, freeing up your time for higher-value design work.
  • Tailor Your Workflow: Personalize the AutoCAD interface by customizing toolbars, menus, and shortcuts for a work environment optimized for your needs.
Course Structure:
Dynamic Blocks and Attributes
  • Create intelligent, resizable components with defined parameters
  • Extract and manipulate attribute data for reports and schedules
Collaboration and Publishing
  • Share design iterations with eTransmit and Design Review
  • Manage and publish multi-sheet drawings using sheet sets
  • Utilize drawing compare tools
Precision and Standards
  • Master layer organization with filters and states
  • Develop and enforce CAD standards for consistency
Customization and Automation
  • Tailor toolbars, menus, and the ribbon for a personalized workflow
  • Record and run macros to automate repetitive actions
  • Optimize AutoCAD using system variables and settings

Are you ready to transform your AutoCAD expertise? Enroll in our advanced AutoCAD course and become a master of intricate design, collaboration, and efficient project delivery!

 


Course Notes

Register Early: Registration Deadline is 2 Weeks Prior to Class Start.

Important Course Information!
Course Taught with Courseware: AutoCAD 2025 for Windows () Courseware.
Course Taught with Software: AutoCAD 2025 for Windows () Software.
Versions that Can Attend: AutoCAD 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021 & 2020 for Windows ().
Not Appropriate for: Macintosh - iOS () Versions of AutoCAD.
Prerequisites & Follow-Ons
Knowledge Prerequisites:

Completion of the AutoCAD Essentials course, or equivalent experience using the AutoCAD software.


Objectives
Target Audience
Exams & Certifications

Delivery Methods

For Individuals

Learn From an Instructor Live Online

Certstaffix Training public classes are taught by live instructors to you in the comfort of your home or work. Attend our live online, instructor-led classes from the convenience of your location and avoid travel.

How It Works

  • A live instructor teaching you online via Zoom
  • Hands-on learning with the software or skill you are being taught
  • Interaction with all students in the class
  • Any needed software for the class is provided in online lab
  • Easy Q&A. Classes are kept small to have time for student questions

Have more than 10 students needing this course? Contact Us for bulk pricing.

For Groups/Teams

 


Course Topics

AutoCAD - Advanced

Course Duration - 3 Days

Chapter 1: Introduction
  • Practice 1a: Introduction
Chapter 2: Advanced Text Objects
  • 2.1 Annotation Scale Overview
    • Working with Annotative Styles
    • Viewing Annotative Objects at Different Scales
    • Annotation Scale and Model Space
    • Modifying Annotative Object Scales.
  • Practice 2a: Annotation Scale
  • 2.2 Using Fields
    • Updating and Modifying Fields
    • Field Settings
    • Object Fields
    • Fields in Blocks
    • Fields in Attributes
  • Practice 2b: Fields
  • Practice 2c: Object Fields
  • 2.3 Controlling the Draw Order
    • Draw Order
    • Draw Order of Hatching
    • Masking Annotation Objects
    • Adding a Wipeout
  • Practice 2c: Control the Draw Order
Chapter 3: Working with Tables
  • 3.1 Working with Linked Tables
    • Using the Data Link Manager
    • Updating Table Links
  • 3.2 Creating Table Styles
    • Table Style Options
    • Cell Style Options
  • Practice 3a: Work with Tables
Chapter 4: Projects - Advanced Annotation
  • 4.1 Fields and Tables
Chapter 5: Dynamic Blocks
  • 5.1 Working with Dynamic Blocks
    • Inserting Dynamic Blocks
    • Modifying Dynamic Blocks
    • Typical Dynamic Block Grips
  • Practice 5a: Insert and Modify Dynamic Blocks: Mechanical
  • Practice 5b: Insert and Modify Dynamic Blocks: Architectural
  • 5.2 Creating Dynamic Block Definitions
  • 5.3 Dynamic Block Authoring Tools
    • Block Editor Contextual Tab
    • Parameters
    • Actions
    • Parameter Sets
    • Constraints
    • Labeling Parameters
    • Testing the Block
    • Construction Geometry
    • Applying Constraints in Dynamic Blocks
    • Creating a Block Table
  • Practice 5c: Create Dynamic Block Definitions
  • Practice 5d: Create Dynamic Blocks with Constraints
  • 5.4 Additional Visibility Options
Chapter 6: Attributes
  • 6.1 Inserting Blocks with Attributes
    • What Are Attributes?
    • How Attribute Values Are Entered
    • Retain Attribute Display
  • 6.2 Editing Attribute Values
    • Editing Attributes One at a Time
    • Editing Multiple Attribute Values
  • Practice 6a: Insert and Edit Attribute Values
  • 6.3 Defining Attributes
    • Attribute Definition
    • Associating Attributes with Blocks
  • Practice 6b: Define Attributes
  • 6.4 Redefining Blocks with Attributes
    • Updating Blocks with New Attributes
  • Practice 6c: Redefine Blocks with Attributes
  • 6.5 Extracting Attributes
  • Practice 6d: Extract Object Data to a Table
Chapter 7: Projects - Advanced Blocks and Attributes
  • 7.1 Dynamic Block Practice - Desk Unit
  • 7.2 Mechanical Attribute Project - Amplifier
  • 7.3 Architectural Attribute Project - Door Schedule
Chapter 8: Output and Publishing
  • 8.1 Output for Electronic Review
    • Plotting Electronic Files
    • Exporting DWF or PDF Files
  • 8.2 Autodesk Design Review
    • Viewing Markups in AutoCAD.
  • 8.3 Publishing Drawing Sets
  • Practice 8a: Review and Publish Drawing Sets
  • 8.4 Shared Views
    • Autodesk Viewer
    • Shared Views Palette
  • Practice 8b: Create Shared Views
Chapter 9: Other Tools for Collaboration
  • 9.1 eTransmit
    • Transmittal Setups
  • Practice 9a: eTransmit
  • 9.2 Hyperlinks
    • Using a Hyperlink
  • Practice 9b: Hyperlinks
  • 9.3 Revision Clouds
    • Revcloud Properties
  • 9.4 Compare Drawings
    • Compare Toolbar
  • Practice 9c: Compare Drawings
Chapter 10: Introduction to Sheet Sets
  • 10.1 Overview of Sheet Sets
    • Understanding the Sheet Set Manager
  • Practice 10a: Overview of Sheet Sets
  • 10.2 Creating Sheet Sets
    • Sheet Set Properties
  • 10.3 Creating Sheets in Sheet Sets
    • Organizing Sheets in Subsets
  • 10.4 Adding Views to Sheets
    • Sheet Views Tab
  • Practice 10b: Introduction to Sheet Sets
  • 10.5 Importing Layouts to Sheet Sets
    • Create a Sheet Set from Existing Layouts
    • mport a Layout to a Sheet Set
  • Practice 10c: Import Layouts to Sheet Sets
Chapter 11: Publishing and Customizing Sheet Sets
  • 11.1 Transmitting and Archiving Sheet Sets
    • Archiving Sheet Sets
  • 11.2 Publishing Sheet Sets
    • Publish to DWFx
    • Control Plotting Output
  • Practice 11a: Transmit, Archive, and Publish Sheet Sets
  • 11.3 Customizing Sheet Sets
    • Sheet Set Properties
    • Creating Custom Properties
  • 11.4 Custom Blocks for Sheet Sets
    • Creating a Title Label Block
    • Creating a Callout Block
  • Practice 11b: Customize Sheet Sets
Chapter 12: Projects - Sheet Sets
  • 12.1 Sheet Sets
Chapter 13: Managing Layers
  • 13.1 Working in the Layer Properties Manager
    • Displaying Columns in the Layer Properties Manager
    • Layer Settings
  • Practice 13a: Work in the Layer Properties Manager
  • 13.2 Creating Layer Filters
    • Using the Filter Tree
    • Property Filters
    • Group Filters
  • 13.3 Setting Layer States
  • Practice 13b: Layer Filters and Layer States
  • Practice 13c: Set Up Layer States (Mechanical)
Chapter 14: CAD Standards
  • 14.1 CAD Standards Concepts
    • Creating a Standards File
  • 14.2 Configuring Standards
    • Plug-ins
    • CAD Standards Status Bar Icon
  • 14.3 Checking Standards
    • CAD Standards Settings
  • Practice 14a: Create, Configure, and Check Standards
  • 14.4 Layer Translator
    • Settings
  • Practice 14b: Layer Translator
Chapter 15: System Setup
  • 15.1 Options Dialog Box
    • Options
  • Practice 15a: Options Dialog Box
  • 15.2 System Variables
    • Some Common System Variables
    • System Variable Monitor
  • Practice 15b: System Variables
  • 15.3 Dynamic Input Settings
  • Practice 15c: Dynamic Input Settings
  • 15.4 Drawing Utilities
    • Renaming Named Objects
    • Drawing Recovery and Repair
    • Checking a Drawing's Status
  • Practice 15d: Drawing Utilities
  • 15.5 Managing Plotters
    • Add Plotter Wizard
    • Potter Manager
    • Ploter Managuraton Elior
  • Practice 15e: Manage Plotters
  • 15.6 Plot Styles
    • Concepts
    • Types of Plot Style Tables
    • Creating Plot Style Tables
    • Attaching Plot Style Tables to Layouts
  • Practice 15f: Color Plot Styles
  • Practice 15g: Named Plot Styles
Chapter 16: Introduction to Customization
  • 16.1 Why Customize?
    • Customization Guidelines. What Can Be Customized?
  • 16.2 Creating a Custom Workspace
  • Practice 16a: Set Up Workspaces
Chapter 17: Customizing the User Interface
  • 17.1 Using the Customize User Interface (CUI) Dialog Box
    • Overview of the CUI Interface
  • 17.2 Customizing the Ribbon
    • Customize User Interface Dialog Box
    • Ribbon Contextual Tabs
    • Ribbon Fold Panels
    • Ribbon Galleries
  • 17.3 Customizing the Quick Access Toolbar
    • Multiple Quick Access Toolbars
  • 17.4 Customizing Menus
    • Controlling Menus in Workspaces
    • Modifying Shortcut Menus
  • 17.5 Keyboard Shortcuts
    • Mouse Buttons
    • Customizing Double-Click Actions
  • Practice 17a: Customize AutoCAD
Chapter 18: Macros and Custom Routines
  • 18.1 Custom Commands and Macros
    • Creating a New Command
    • Command Macro
    • Special Characters Used in Macros
    • Button Image
  • Practice 18a: Custom Command Macros
  • 18.2 Running Scripts
  • Practice 18b: Run Scripts
  • 18.3 Action Recorder
  • 18.4 Editing Action Macros
    • Working with the Action Macro Manager
    • Establishing a Base Point
    • Specifying Playback Values
  • Practice 18c: Action Recorder
  • 18.5 Loading Custom Routines
    • Loading Routines
    • APPLOAD Options
    • Secureload
  • Practice 18d: Load and Run an AutoLISP Routine
Appendix A: Cloud Collaboration and 2D Automation

 


Course FAQs

This course is taught by a live instructor and is available in two class formats:

  1. Live Online for Individuals
  2. Onsite/Online for Private Groups

 



 


Related AutoCAD Information:

Public instructor-led AutoCAD course prices start at $1,765 per student. Group training discounts are available.

Self-Paced AutoCAD eLearning courses cost $600 at the starting point per student. Group purchase discounts are available.







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