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Module 1: Getting Started with AutoCAD

• Starting the Software
• User Interface
• Working with Commands
• Cartesian Workspace
• Opening an Existing Drawing File
• Viewing Your Drawing
• Saving Your Work

Module 2: Basic Drawing & Editing Commands

• Drawing Lines
• Erasing Objects
• Drawing Lines with Polar Tracking
• Drawing Rectangles
• Drawing Circles
• Undo and Redo Actions

Module 3: Projects - Creating a Simple Drawing

• Create a Simple Drawing
• Create Simple Shapes

Module 4: Drawing Precision in AutoCAD

• Using Running Object Snaps
• Using Object Snap Overrides
• Polar Tracking at Angles
• Object Snap Tracking
• Drawing with Snap and Grid (Optional)

Module 5: Making Changes in Your Drawing

• Selecting Objects for Editing
• Moving Objects
• Copying Objects
• Rotating Objects
• Scaling Objects
• Mirroring Objects
• Editing with Grips

Module 6: Projects - Making Your Drawings More Precise

• Schematic Project: Electronics Diagram
• Architectural Project: Landscape
• Mechanical Project (with Polar & Tracking)
• Mechanical Project: Surge Protector
• Mechanical Project: Satellite

Module 7: Organizing Your Drawing with Layers

• Creating New Drawings With Templates
• What are Layers?
• Layer States
• Changing an Object's Layer

Module 8: Advanced Object Types

• Drawing Arcs
• Drawing Polylines
• Editing Polylines
• Drawing Polygons
• Drawing Ellipses

Module 9: Analyzing Model and Object Properties

• Working with Object Properties
• Measuring Objects

Module 10: Projects - Drawing Organization & Information

• Architectural Project
• Mechanical Project
• Civil Project

Module 11: Advanced Editing Commands

• Trimming and Extending Objects
• Stretching Objects
• Creating Fillets and Chamfers
• Creating Arrays of Objects

Module 12: Inserting Blocks

• What are Blocks?
• Working with Dynamic Blocks
• Inserting Blocks
• Inserting Blocks using the Tool Palettes
• Inserting Blocks using the DesignCenter
• Inserting Blocks using the Content Explorer

Module 13: Projects - Creating More Complex Objects

• Mechanical Project 1 - Plate
• Mechanical Project 2 - Gasket
• Mechanical Project 3 - Plate
• Mechanical Project 4 - Rocker Arm
• Architectural Project 1 - Floor Plan
• Architectural Project 2 - Floor Plan
• Civil Project - Parking Lot

Module 14: Setting Up a Layout

• Printing Concepts
• Working in Layouts
• Creating Layouts
• Creating Layout Viewports
• Guidelines for Layouts

Module 15: Printing Your Drawing

• Printing Layouts
• Print and Plot Settings

Module 16: Projects - Preparing to Print

• Mechanical Project
• Architectural Project

Module 17: Text

• Working with Annotations
• Adding Text in a Drawing
• Modifying Multiline Text
• Formatting Multiline Text
• Adding Notes with Leaders to Your Drawing
• Creating Tables
• Modifying Tables

Module 18: Hatching

• Hatching
• Editing Hatches

Module 19: Adding Dimensions

• Dimensioning Concepts
• Adding Linear Dimensions
• Adding Radial and Angular Dimensions
• Editing Dimensions

Module 20: Projects - Annotating Your Drawing

• Mechanical Project
• Architectural Project 1
• Architectural Project 2
• Civil Project