AutoCAD 2011: Core Concepts

Designed for those new to new AutoCAD® / AutoCAD LT® who require comprehensive training. This class incorporates the features, commands and techniques for creating, editing and printing drawings with AutoCAD 2011 and AutoCAD LT 2011.

Objective: The main objective is to teach you the basic commands necessary for professional 2D drawing, design, and drafting using AutoCAD and/or AutoCAD LT. After completing this course, you will be able to: navigate the user interface, use the fundamental features of AutoCAD and/or AutoCAD LT, use the precision drafting tools to develop accurate technical drawings, and present drawings in a detailed and visually impressive manner.

Duration: 3 Days      Price: $995.00

Prerequisite: This course is designed for the new AutoCAD user or for users that are transitioning from previous versions of AutoCAD that need a detailed overview of the new interface and functionality. It is highly recommended that you have a working knowledge of drafting, design, or engineering principles and experience with Microsoft® Windows® XP or Microsoft® Windows® Vista.

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AutoCAD 2011: Beyond the Basics

This class incorporates the features, commands and techniques for becoming more productive when creating, annotating, and printing drawings with AutoCAD 2011. This intermediate-level course continues to build on the fundamentals learned in AutoCAD 2011 Core Concepts.

Objective: The primary objectives are: to teach you tools and techniques for drawing, dimensioning, and printing 2D drawings; to enable you to reuse previously created content and extract information from your drawings; and to teach you the high-level concepts of designing in 2D. With an understanding of these tools, you can begin to streamline the design process and become more productive with AutoCAD 2011.

Duration: 2 Days      Price: $695.00

Prerequisite: This course is designed for the experienced AutoCAD user. It is recommended that you have working knowledge of AutoCAD as well as an understanding of creating and editing AutoCAD objects.

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AutoCAD 2010: Core Concepts

Designed for those new to new AutoCAD® / AutoCAD LT® who require comprehensive training. This class incorporates the features, commands and techniques for creating, editing and printing drawings with AutoCAD 2010 and AutoCAD LT 2010.

Objective: The main objective is to teach you the basic commands necessary for professional 2D drawing, design and drafting using AutoCAD / AutoCAD LT. After completing this course, you will be able to: navigate the user interface, use the fundamental features of AutoCAD / AutoCAD LT, use the precision drafting tools to develop accurate technical drawings and present drawings in a detailed and visually impressive manner

Duration: 3 Days      Price: $795.00

Prerequisite: This course is designed for the new AutoCAD user. It is recommended that you have a working knowledge of drafting, design or engineering principles and experience with Microsoft® Windows® XP or Microsoft® Windows® Vista.

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AutoCAD 2010: Beyond the Basics

This class incorporates the features, commands and techniques for becoming more productive when creating, annotating and printing drawings with AutoCAD 2010. This intermediate-level course continues to build on the basic concepts of the AutoCAD 2010 Core Concepts course.

Objective: The primary objectives are: to teach you tools and techniques for drawing, dimensioning and printing 2D drawings; to enable you to reuse previously created content and extract information from your drawings; and to teach you the high-level concepts of designing in 3D. With an understanding of these tools, you can begin to streamline the design process and become more productive with AutoCAD 2010.

Duration: 2 Days      Price: $595.00

Prerequisite: This course is designed for the experienced AutoCAD user. It is recommended that you have working knowledge of AutoCAD as well as an understanding of creating and editing AutoCAD objects.

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AutoCAD 2011: Update from 2009/2010

AutoCAD 2009 users will learn the new features and functionality of both the 2010 and 2011 versions, while users familiar with 2010 are taught the AutoCAD 2011 changes and enhancements and are provided a detailed review of the 2010 enhancements.

We will cover many enhancements in this class including: the revised Application Menu that replaces the Menu Browser, updated interface objects, annotation updates, new Measuring tools, and the enhancements to the Publishing and Reference File tools. A major new feature is the introduction of geometric and dimensional constraints for 2D objects and dynamic blocks

Objective: Upon completion of this class you’ll have an understanding of the new features and functions in AutoCAD 2011. With knowledge of these tools, you can begin to streamline the design process and become more productive with AutoCAD 2011.

Duration: 1 Day      Price: $395.00

Prerequisite: Experience with AutoCAD 2009 or 2010 and a working knowledge of drafting and design principles. Many of the changes covered in the class are based on features that have appeared in recent releases of AutoCAD, such as annotation scales and workspaces. If you are not familiar with the existing features you may need additional background to get up to speed in AutoCAD 2011. In this case the AutoCAD 2011 Core Concepts course would be helpful.

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AutoCAD 2010: Update from 2008

During this course you’ll learn the new 2D features of AutoCAD 2010 since the 2008 release. Among the many changes are the primary methods for selecting command tools which include the Quick Access Toolbar, the Ribbon, and the Application Menu.
There are many other enhancements to the interface which will be covered during this class, including new commands in the Status Bar, Quick Properties, and updated tooltips. Additional updates to styles for text, dimensions, and Multileaders, and new Measuring tools will also be reviewed.

Objective: Bring AutoCAD 2008 users up to date with AutoCAD 2009 and 2010 enhancements.

Duration: 2 Days      Price: $595.00

Prerequisite: A working knowledge of the following: AutoCAD 2008 features and functions.

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AutoCAD 2010: Advanced

This course focuses on using advanced annotation, drawing with complex objects (including polylines, regions, and advanced text objects), defining blocks and attributes, using external reference files and image files, using layouts and advanced plotting features, creating sheet sets, and enhancing productivity with simple customization.

Objective: To help you understand and use the more advanced capabilities of AutoCAD 2010.

Duration: 3 Days      Price: $795.00

Prerequisite: This course is designed for the experienced AutoCAD user. Proficiency in AutoCAD is required.

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AutoCAD: 3D Drawing and Modeling

More AutoCAD users are venturing out of two-dimensional drafting to explore 3D design. Thanks to many enhancements, 3D is an increasingly useful and widespread tool. However, the leap into three dimensions requires some changes in thinking and drawing habits.

Objective: This course introduces people proficient with AutoCAD’s 2D commands to the concepts and methods of 3D modeling. You’ll receive a thorough grounding in 3D fundamentals and explore the updated features of AutoCAD’s advanced 3D workspace.

Duration: 3 Days      Price: $795.00

Prerequisite: General knowledge of AutoCAD 2D drafting. This is considered an Intermediate level class.

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Autodesk: CAD Management

This course helps you understand the technical aspects of CAD Management support. You will learn how to standardize your work environment to attain greater productivity for your team. During this course we will cover licensing, why and how to control AutoCAD-based products using centralized network techniques, customization and standardization as it relates to installation, and how to manage support, driver, CUI, help, printer, configuration, profile, template, tool palette, temporary, and standards files. You will also understand data management options.

Objective: This course presents a structured approach to managing CAD in a networked environment. With an understanding of these tools, CAD Managers can streamline the management process.

Duration: 2 Days      Price: $695.00

Prerequisite: You should have working knowledge of: basic AutoCAD configuration including software installation, configuration, and use of profiles, basic tool palette construction and usage, basic sheet set usage, basic configuration of printing and plotting devices and basic use of adjunct file types like templates, standards, blocks, and support files. The course is not intended for the single user running AutoCAD on a single local machine.

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