2015
Lynda
Shaun Bryant
5:42
English
Hit the ground running with AutoCAD LT, the 2D drawing software from Autodesk. Starting with drawing basic objects and concluding with simple printing and plotting, this course will guide you step-by-step through developing your CAD skills with AutoCAD LT. Author Shaun Bryant will get you to a point where you can drive AutoCAD LT on your own: navigating the interface, creating objects such as polylines and dimensions, and deftly organizing your projects with layers.
Introduction
Welcome
Using the exercise files
1. Getting Started
Understanding full AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT
Opening up an AutoCAD drawing DWG file
Starting a new drawing with an AutoCAD template DWT file
Introducing the AutoCAD interface
Setting up and choosing the appropriate AutoCAD template file
Saving drawings in various file formats
2. Working with an AutoCAD Drawing
Creating a simple drawing
Specifying length and angles
Line command options
Erasing objects
Drawing lines with Polar Tracking
Drawing rectangles
Drawing circles
Undoing and redoing actions
3. Precision Drawing Tools in AutoCAD
Object Snap setting and overrides
Object Snap tracking
Drawing with Snap and Grid
Other draft settings
4. Making Changes in Your Drawing
Editing tools in AutoCAD
Selecting objects
Using grips
Copying objects
Editing with grips
Advanced editing tools
5. Organizing Your Drawing with Layers
What are layers?
Layers in new drawings
Working with different types of layers
Setting the current layer
Layer tools
6. Object Properties
Quick properties
Properties palette
Matching properties
Quick Select
7. Using AutoCAD Blocks
What are blocks?
Working with blocks
Inserting blocks
Understanding Dynamic Blocks
Inserting blocks using the tool palettes
Inserting blocks using the DesignCenter
8. Using Layouts
Printing concepts
Printing from Model and Layout tabs
Creating layouts
Creating layout viewports
9. Text
Text styles
Adding text in a drawing
Multiline text
Changing text properties
Spell checking
Using multileaders
Creating tables
10. Hatching
Hatch pattern and properties
Hatch options
Editing hatches
Grip editing hatch boundaries
11. Dimensions
Adding dimensions
Dimension command
Editing dimensions with grips
Editing the dimension text
Dimension editing tools
12. Printing Your Drawing
Printing layouts
Previewing the plot
Print and plot settings
Conclusion
Next steps
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