AutoCAD 2009 Training Course on DVD

User Interface

 This lesson provides an overview of the user interface chapter 
 This lesson provides an overview of the mouse and the various functions of the buttons. 
 An explanation of the intelligence of the right-click menu system 
 This lesson discusses the toolbars, how to turn on, dock, and manipulate them. 
 The new menu browser is the subject of this exercise. 
 Ribbons are the new utility that are explored in this lesson. 
 This lesson explores he command line explaining it's function and how to use it effectively 
 This lesson unveils the text window, dialog boxes, and the right click menu features.
 A discussion on the various methods of starting new drawings and how to setup your default templates 
 An exploration of the drawing wizard. 
 A complete explanation of how to open and save drawings from and to various version and types.
  A lesson on how to use the various zoom commands in Autocad
  An exploration of additional zoom commands
  Using the 3d Orbit and how to establish 3d views
  A discussion on named views both in 2d and 3d.
 An explanation of the new steering wheel utility

Coordinate Entry

A discussion on the use and implementation of the absolute, coordinate data entry method.
  An explanation and the implementation of the relative coordinate data entry method.
  A discussion on the implementation and use of the polar coordinate data entry method.
  An explanation of the direct distance coordinate entry method, including an explanation of the orthoganal mode
  Unveiling the mystery behind dynamic input methods.

Drawing Geometry

An explanation of units and types in AutoCAD
  A lesson on the line command explaining the various options available during the line creation process
  A discussion of the diverse methods of creating circles
  The ins and outs of arc creation
  Learning the proper about the proper care and feeding of a polyine
 An explanation of the functionality of the polygon command.
  How to create and manage a multi-line objects
  A discussion on the point object and how to use it in the measure and divide commands
  Exploring the unique features and methods of creating a rectangle.

Drawing Aides

An overview of the chapter and an introduction to the Limits command.
An explanation of the relationship between Snap and Grid.
A demonstration of the uses of the multitude of object snap features.
How to use the running object snap function to be a more effective draftsman.
An investigation of the tremendous functionality of the Polar Tracking and Polar Snap
A discussion of the Object Tracking utility and all of it's benefits

 Layer Management

An explanation of how layers are used in Autocad and how to identify and set an objects layer
  Looking into the Layer Properties Manager and the rules of layer creation
  Layer Naming, Creation, and selection in the Layer Properties Manager.
  An explanation of the similarities, differences and advantages of turning layer on, off, and freezing or thawing them
  How to lock change and assign color to autocad layers and objects.
  How to change and assign linetypes to autocad layers and objects
  How to change and assign lineweights to autocad layers and objects
  Creating, using, and maintaining Layer Filters
  Advantages, creation, and use of Layer States
  An exploration of the additional buttons on the Layer Panel

Data Manipulation

An exploration of the basic methods of selecting objects and using the Erase and OOPS command
  An exploration of the many methods of selecting objects
  An explanation of Undo and Redo both seperately and while running a command.
  A disussion as to the methods of moving an object, or multiple objects, utilizing various selection and reference parameters
  A disussion as to the methods of copying an object or objects utilizing various selection and reference parameters
 Visiting the scale command explaining the options available during the running of the command.   Explaining the Rotate command and exploring the various options as the command is executed.

Data Modification

  Experiencing the commands that allow the modification of linear and circular objects.
  Uncovering the dynamic capabilities of using the offset command, and using it to create a company logo.
  Using the Mirror command to create a company logo
   Unveiling the symbiotic relationship between extend and trim. Demonstrating how the command is used when creating a company logo.
    A demonstration of the advatages of the fillet and chamfer commands and utilizing the commands during the creation of a company logo.
   An introduction of the Polyline Edit command
  A continuation of the breadth of the Polyline Edit command and how to use it to create company logo.
  Taking the Array command to the limits and implementing it in the creation of a company logo.

Setup and Customization

Addressing the purpose and function of the palette utility.
  Exploding the mystery of the Tool Palette Part 1
  Exploding the mystery of the Tool Palette Part 2
  Learning to manipulate menus and toolbars to the max Part 1
  Learning to manipulate menus and toolbars to the max Part 2

Annotation

An indepth introduction to the Single Line Text command
  An introduction to the MuliLine Text Object Part 1
  An introduction to the MuliLine Text Object Part 2
  Creating, editting and assigning Text Styles
  A discussion of Text scaling height and Annotation Scale
  Taking Text usage and manipulation to the Maxx Part 1
  Taking Text usage and manipulation to the Maxx Part 2
  An introduction to Hatch creation and editing
  An introduction to Gradient Hatching creation and editing

Presentation

Looking into the Paper Space model space conundrum including page setup.
 A continuation of Layout Creation and manipulation
  Viewport creation and manipulation part 1
  Advanced Viewport creation and manipulation

Utilities

The Properties Dialog Box
  Looking into the advantages of the Quick Calculator
  Learning how to use the Quick Select Utility
  An exploration of the amazing versatilty of the Design Center
  Using and creating field objects

External Files

 Setting up and using External Reference files.
  Editing and updating External References
  Using the X-ref Manager and understanding the Bind and Insert options
  Using the x-ref manager and understanding the Attach and Overlay options. 
 An explanation and example on how to use a .dwf file in an Autocad project
  An explanation and example on how to use a .dgn file in an Autocad project
  An explanation and example on how to use and import raster image files into an Autocad project
  Learning how to insert and OLE Objects in your Autocad files 
 Creating and maintaining hyperlink object in your Autocad drawings
 Using the windows Copy and Paste utilities

Dimensioning

 Setting up and using External Reference files.
  Editing and updating External References
  Using the X-ref Manager and understanding the Bind and Insert options
  Using the x-ref manager and understanding the Attach and Overlay options. 
 An explanation and example on how to use a .dwf file in an Autocad project
  An explanation and example on how to use a .dgn file in an Autocad project
  An explanation and example on how to use and import raster image files into an Autocad project
  Learning how to insert and OLE Objects in your Autocad files 
 Creating and maintaining hyperlink object in your Autocad drawings
 Using the windows Copy and Paste utilities

Plot and Publish

 A brief introduction of the various plot methods available in AutoCAD
  Exploring how to plot in the the Model Space window with an in depth review of the page setup dialog box Part 2
  Plotting Paper Space Layouts exploring the plot dialog box.
  Learing how to print multiple documents
  An explanation of the how to assign line weights and colors to the plotted objects.
  A presentation of how to print documents to file, specifically PDF and DWF Format
 

Basic Blocks

An introduction to the use of a Block
  Exploring multiple methods of creating Blocks
  Learing the ins and outs of bringing Blocks into AutoCAD
  An explanation of what an Block Attribute is and also how to create them.
  Looking into how edit a block attribute and how to export the data to an external file.

Dynamic Blocks

A discussion of the components used to create a Dynamic Block including, parameters, and actions.
  How to create a simple Dynamic Block
  Creating a Dynamic Block using the stretch and rotate features
  Creating a Dynamic Block using the Array and List functions
  Creating a Dynamic Block using the Visibility features
 

Tables and Excel Linking

An introduction of the Table Style command and the many options available.
  Step by step Table Creation, Editing and Manipulation
  Exploring how to share data between Excel and Autocad and how to edit that data Part 1
  Exploring how to share data between Excel and Autocad and how to edit that data Part 2

Express Tools

An introduction to the Express Tools, exploring some of the rarely used express tool utilities. Looking at the text, select, and modify options 
 An continuation of the Express Tools, exploring some of the rarely used express tool utilities exploring the modify, draw and file menus

Windows

An explanation of the methods having multiple drawing open at one time

3D Models

A brief explanation of 3d and it's interface
  Exploring how to view 3d data
  An explanation of how to setup the drawing to work in a 3d manner
  An explanation of the various parameters required to create a 3d cube
  Learning to draw a shpere and how it operates
  Exploring the cylinder and the many parameters required in order to be created
  Creating and editing the cone
  Getting a handle on the wedge object in 3d
  An exploration of the torus object and it's parameters
  Getting the most out of the pyramid object
  Exploring the Planar Surfaces and the multiple ways to create them from various objects

 An explanation of the polysolid object
  Getting a handle on the extrude command and how to convert existing 2d objects into 3d objects
  A lesson on how to convert a 2d object into a 3d object using the revolve command
  A lesson on how to convert a 2d object into a 3d object using the sweep command
  Exploring the Loft command and the capabilties of the utility
  A lesson on how to create new 3d objects by using Boolean operations.
  Learning how to maneuver around in the 3d world

Editing 3d Models

 Using the fillet, chamfer, and slice utilities on a 3d solid object
  A lesson on how to convert 2d objects to a surface or a solid
  An exercise on how to manipulate the faces or various 3d objects
  An exercise on how to manipulate the edges or various 3d objects 
 An explanation of the process required to execute the 3d move, align, and rotate commands
  Looking into the amazing process of mirroring and arraying objects in 3d space.
  A lesson on how to use the mass properties command, and also how to color edges and faces of the solid model.

3d to 2d

An exercise on using the flatshot command
  A lesson on how to create sections of a 3d model
  A lesson on how to use the section plane object and how to create 2d and 3d cross sections.

3d Outputs

Getting an explanation of visual styles, how they can be used, created, and edited.
  A lesson on how to insert and edit lights in a 3d model.
  An explanation of how to assign materials to surfaces and solid objects, also how to create and edit materials Getting a handle on the how to use the sun in a 3d model
 A lesson on how to render a view
 An exploration of the many methods of walking through a 3d model
 An exercise on placing, and editing camera locations