Learning Path Courses:

• Drawing Objects

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  Drawing Objects Course Introduction

  (Course Duration: 45 minutes)

  Course Description

  In this course, you will learn how to draw basic 2D objects in AutoCAD.  Foundational drafting starts with learning how to create commonly used 2-dimensional objects.  Once you've gained the knowledge and skillset around drafting the basic objects you can explore more advanced drafting tools.  In the compilation of videos presented in this course you'll learn more than just how to use the tool, and will learn common use cases and drafting settings that will carry over to your every day use of AutoCAD.

  Course Objectives

  The material presented in this course teach you how to:

  · Draw Lines

  · Draw Arcs

  · Draw Circles

  · Draw Rectangles

  · Draw Polygons

  · Draw Splines

  · Place Points

  · Draw Construction Lines and Rays

  · Create Revision Clouds

  • Draw Isocircles and change isometric views

  Course Prerequisites

  To participate in this training course, you should have the following:

  · AutoCAD Basics

  CPD via CPD UK Accredited Course

  This course is eligible for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credit via CPD UK. This is a globally recognized CPD meaning the learning activity has reached the required Continuing Professional Development standards and benchmarks. If you would like to learn more, please see CPDUK. You can log your CPD credits by creating an account and providing the correct, required information. If you would like to log your CPD credits with another organization, you will need to navigate that process as directed by the target organization.

  Tips:

  · Turn off your phone, close your email, text and social media apps.

  · Plug headphones or ear buds to your computer.

  · Go Full Screen when watching videos.

• Drawing and Editing Polylines

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  Drawing and Editing Polylines Course Introduction

  (Course Duration: 30 minutes)

  Course Description

  In this course, you will learn how to create and edit Polylines in AutoCAD.  Polylines are defined from lines, arcs, and splines and are commonly used in AutoCAD drawing files.  Polylines have many purposes, including to sketch shapes and boundaries for number of drafting features.  Understanding how to create and work with polylines will be an important skill that is needed for a CAD drafter.  The compilation of videos assembled in this course will teach the "need to know" tools and features for Polylines.

  Course Objectives

  The material presented in this course teach you how to:

  · Draw Polylines

  · Convert Lines and Arcs to Polylines

  · Use a Boundary to create a Polyline

  · View and set Polyline properties

  · Use Grips to edit Polylines

  · Use PEDIT tools for common Polyline edits

  · Use PEDIT to edit vertices on a Polyline

  · Convert Polylines to Fit and Spline curves

  Course Prerequisites

  To participate in this training course, you should have the following:

  · AutoCAD Basics

  CPD via CPD UK Accredited Course

  This course is eligible for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credit via CPD UK. This is a globally recognized CPD meaning the learning activity has reached the required Continuing Professional Development standards and benchmarks. If you would like to learn more, please see CPDUK. You can log your CPD credits by creating an account and providing the correct, required information. If you would like to log your CPD credits with another organization, you will need to navigate that process as directed by the target organization.

  Tips:

  · Turn off your phone, close your email, text and social media apps.

  · Plug headphones or ear buds to your computer.

  · Go Full Screen when watching videos.

• Drawing with Accuracy

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  Drawing with Accuracy Course Introduction

  (Course Duration: 25 minutes)

  Course Description

  In this course, you will learn how to use Object Snaps, Ortho mode, Polar Tracking, and the Grid to draft in AutoCAD.  These tools are essential for accuracy and precision when working in an AutoCAD drawing, and to get productive and efficient in drafting, you'll need to master these tools.  The compilations of videos presented in this course will teach you the core tools, functionality, and settings that will help you build up your skillset.

  Course Objectives

  The material presented in this course teach you how to:

  · Use Object Snaps

  · Identify Object Snap types

  · Use Object Snaps for "special use"

  · Set the Object Snap system variables

  · Use Ortho and Polar Tracking

  · Use the Grip and Grid Snaps

  · Configure Drafting Settings

  Course Prerequisites

  To participate in this training course, you should have the following:

  · AutoCAD Basics

  CPD via CPD UK Accredited Course

  This course is eligible for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credit via CPD UK. This is a globally recognized CPD meaning the learning activity has reached the required Continuing Professional Development standards and benchmarks. If you would like to learn more, please see CPDUK. You can log your CPD credits by creating an account and providing the correct, required information. If you would like to log your CPD credits with another organization, you will need to navigate that process as directed by the target organization.

  Tips:

  · Turn off your phone, close your email, text and social media apps.

  · Plug headphones or ear buds to your computer.

  · Go Full Screen when watching videos.

• Selecting Objects

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  Selecting Objects Course Introduction

  (Course Duration: 15 minutes)

  Course Description

  In this course, you will learn tools and settings for selecting objects in AutoCAD.  Knowing how to define a selection set for editing, or managing visibility of the objects is instrumental in becoming a skilled CAD drafter.  Objects can be selected using a variety of tools, including both individual and mass selections.  The compilation of videos presented in this course will teach you the most common and frequently used tools for defining a selection set, configuring selection settings in your AutoCAD environment, and how to isolate objects for viewing.

  Course Objectives

  The material presented in this course teach you how to:

  · Leverage Selection Tools

  · Configure Selection settings

  · Create and work with Groups

  · Isolate a selection set of objects

  · Change the Display Order to view and select objects

  Course Prerequisites

  To participate in this training course, you should have the following:

  · AutoCAD Basics

  CPD via CPD UK Accredited Course

  This course is eligible for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credit via CPD UK. This is a globally recognized CPD meaning the learning activity has reached the required Continuing Professional Development standards and benchmarks. If you would like to learn more, please see CPDUK. You can log your CPD credits by creating an account and providing the correct, required information. If you would like to log your CPD credits with another organization, you will need to navigate that process as directed by the target organization.

  Tips:

  · Turn off your phone, close your email, text and social media apps.

  · Plug headphones or ear buds to your computer.

  · Go Full Screen when watching videos.

• Organizing Objects

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  Organizing Objects Course Introduction

  (Course Duration: 30 minutes)

  Course Description

  In this course, you will learn how to use layers in AutoCAD.  Layers are essential in AutoCAD to organize the objects in a drawing file, both for display purposes and for applying CAD standards.  Layers allow you to group like objects so it is easy to turn objects on or off, lock objects to restrict editing, and assign color, linetype, and lineweights to the objects residing on the layer.  AutoCAD includes a number of tools that you can use when working with Layers, including setting up filters and layers states so you can more easily manage and restore model and layout displays.  The compilation of videos included in this course will teach you the key tools to effectively manage your drawing display and CAD settings.

  Course Objectives

  The material presented in this course teach you how to:

  · Leverage Layers in AutoCAD

  · Use the Layers Ribbon Panel

  · Use the Visibility Tools in the Layers Ribbon Panel

  · Use the Layer Properties Manager

  · Use Layer Filters

  · Use Layer States

  · Merge Layers

  · Delete Layers

  Course Prerequisites

  To participate in this training course, you should have the following:

  · AutoCAD Basics

  CPD via CPD UK Accredited Course

  This course is eligible for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credit via CPD UK. This is a globally recognized CPD meaning the learning activity has reached the required Continuing Professional Development standards and benchmarks. If you would like to learn more, please see CPDUK. You can log your CPD credits by creating an account and providing the correct, required information. If you would like to log your CPD credits with another organization, you will need to navigate that process as directed by the target organization.

  Tips:

  · Turn off your phone, close your email, text and social media apps.

  · Plug headphones or ear buds to your computer.

  · Go Full Screen when watching videos.

• Modifying Objects

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  Modifying Objects Course Introduction

  (Course Duration: 40 minutes)

  Course Description

  In this course, you will learn some of the most common tools for modifying objects in AutoCAD.  There is a vast number of tools that you can use in AutoCAD to create, modify, manipulate, and duplicate CAD geometry.  The most prevalent and essential tools for modifying objects will be covered in this course.  The compilation of videos presented will teach you not only how to use basic tool, but will introduce popular settings and options for varied application of the tools.

  Course Objectives

  The material presented in this course teach you how to:

  · Change Object Properties

  · Use the Properties Panel in the Ribbon

  · Move Objects

  · Copy Objects

  · Rotate Objects

  · Scale Objects

  · Mirror Objects

  · Offset Objects

  · Align Objects

  · Erase Objects

  · Delete Duplicate Objects (Overkill)

  · Extend Objects

  · Trim Objects

  · Fillet Objects

  · Break Objects

  · Create Path Arrays

  · Create Polar Arrays

  · Create Rectangular Arrays

  Course Prerequisites

  To participate in this training course, you should have the following:

  · AutoCAD Basics

  CPD via CPD UK Accredited Course

  This course is eligible for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credit via CPD UK. This is a globally recognized CPD meaning the learning activity has reached the required Continuing Professional Development standards and benchmarks. If you would like to learn more, please see CPDUK. You can log your CPD credits by creating an account and providing the correct, required information. If you would like to log your CPD credits with another organization, you will need to navigate that process as directed by the target organization.

  Tips:

  · Turn off your phone, close your email, text and social media apps.

  · Plug headphones or ear buds to your computer.

  · Go Full Screen when watching videos.

• Grip Editing Objects

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  Grip Editing Objects Course Introduction

  (Course Duration: 15 minutes)

  Course Description

  In this course, you will learn how to use Grips to edit CAD geometry in AutoCAD.  Grips allow you to interactively edit CAD geometry using onscreen queues and tooltips.  Depending on the type of AutoCAD object you are working with, the grips can be used to stretch, move, copy, or simply access contextual tools to manipulate the associated CAD geometry.  The compilation of videos presented in this course will teach you the essential skills for Grip Editing in AutoCAD.

  Course Objectives

  The material presented in this course teach you how to:

  · Identify Grips

  · Configure Grip Settings

  · Use Grips to Modify Object Geometry

  · Drag while Grip Editing

  · Cycle through Grip Tools to Modify Objects

  Course Prerequisites

  To participate in this training course, you should have the following:

  · AutoCAD Basics

  CPD via CPD UK Accredited Course

  This course is eligible for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credit via CPD UK. This is a globally recognized CPD meaning the learning activity has reached the required Continuing Professional Development standards and benchmarks. If you would like to learn more, please see CPDUK. You can log your CPD credits by creating an account and providing the correct, required information. If you would like to log your CPD credits with another organization, you will need to navigate that process as directed by the target organization.

  Tips:

  · Turn off your phone, close your email, text and social media apps.

  · Plug headphones or ear buds to your computer.

  · Go Full Screen when watching videos.

• Hatching Areas

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  Hatching Areas Course Introduction

  (Course Duration: 25 minutes)

  Course Description

  In this course, you will learn how to Hatch areas in AutoCAD.  Hatching allows you to use patterns and gradients to fill enclosed areas in your AutoCAD drawing.  Hatching is ideal for illustrating common delineations like phasing, coverage areas, or to simply make enclosure areas more prominent.  There are a number of AutoCAD tools that you can use to create, modify, and change the display characteristics of a hatches.  The compilation of videos in this course will teach you the most common and relevant tools for working with hatching in AutoCAD.

  Course Objectives

  The material presented in this course teach you how to:

  · Add Hatches, Fills, and Wipeouts

  · Edit Hatch Objects

  · Modify Hatch Properties

  · Leverage Annotative Hatches

  · Use Hatch Boundary

  · Use Gradient Fills

  Course Prerequisites

  To participate in this training course, you should have the following:

  · AutoCAD Basics

  CPD via CPD UK Accredited Course

  This course is eligible for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credit via CPD UK. This is a globally recognized CPD meaning the learning activity has reached the required Continuing Professional Development standards and benchmarks. If you would like to learn more, please see CPDUK. You can log your CPD credits by creating an account and providing the correct, required information. If you would like to log your CPD credits with another organization, you will need to navigate that process as directed by the target organization.

  Tips:

  · Turn off your phone, close your email, text and social media apps.

  · Plug headphones or ear buds to your computer.

  · Go Full Screen when watching videos.

• Reusing Existing Content

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  Reusing Existing Content Course Introduction

  (Course Duration: 35 minutes)

  Course Description

  In this course, you will learn how to reuse existing content using Blocks in AutoCAD. A Block is a collection of CAD geometry that is commonly repeated and/or reused in a drawing file. You can create blocks to reuse in your current drawing or insert blocks created in another drawing file. Many organizations will establish block libraries where users can quickly and easily incorporate the blocks into their project drawings. Dynamic Blocks are more robust and flexible, and provide multiple parameters and options to alter them after placement in the drawing. The compilation of videos presented in this course will teach you the basics of getting started with Blocks so you can reuse existing content and become more productive and efficient in AutoCAD.

  Course Objectives

  The material presented in this course teach you how to:

  · Leverage AutoCAD Blocks

  · Create Blocks

  · Use the Blocks Palette to place Blocks

  · Edit Block Properties

  · Leverage Annotative Blocks

  · Add a Multileader with Block Content

  · Manage Block Attributes

  · Get Block Counts

  · Leverage Dynamic Blocks

  · Create Dynamic Blocks from existing Blocks

  · Control Dynamic Blocks with Block Tables

  · Set the Visibility State in Dynamic Blocks

  · Synchronize Dynamic Blocks

  · Smart Blocks

  Course Prerequisites

  To participate in this training course, you should have the following:

  · AutoCAD Basics

  CPD via CPD UK Accredited Course

  This course is eligible for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credit via CPD UK. This is a globally recognized CPD meaning the learning activity has reached the required Continuing Professional Development standards and benchmarks. If you would like to learn more, please see CPDUK . You can log your CPD credits by creating an account and providing the correct, required information. If you would like to log your CPD credits with another organization, you will need to navigate that process as directed by the target organization.

  Tips:

  · Turn off your phone, close your email, text and social media apps.

  · Plug headphones or ear buds to your computer.

  · Go Full Screen when watching videos.

• Placing Text, Leaders, and Tables

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  Placing Text Leaders and Tables Course Introduction

  (Course Duration: 65 minutes)

  Course Description

  In this course, you will learn how to use the most common tools in AutoCAD to annotate your drawing files.  Drawing annotation can be used to create simple and formatted notes in your drawing files, import text, add callouts, and place tables.  To create and modify annotation in AutoCAD, there are a number of tools and settings that you can use.  The compilation of videos presented in this  course will teach you the core tools and skills for creating and working with annotation in AutoCAD.

  Course Objectives

  The material presented in this course teach you how to:

  · Leverage Annotation Objects

  · Add simple notes and labels

  · Add formatted paragraphs

  · Edit Multiline Text properties

  · Create a Text Style

  · Use annotative Text Styles

  · Apply annotative Object Orientation

  · Scale Text

  · Create special text

  · Create and work with Fields

  · Import Text

  · Perform mass Text revisions

  · Add Leadered Text

  · Create a Multileader Style

  · Create a Table

  · Edit a Table Style

  Course Prerequisites

  To participate in this training course, you should have the following:

  · AutoCAD Basics

  CPD via CPD UK Accredited Course

  This course is eligible for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credit via CPD UK. This is a globally recognized CPD meaning the learning activity has reached the required Continuing Professional Development standards and benchmarks. If you would like to learn more, please see CPDUK. You can log your CPD credits by creating an account and providing the correct, required information. If you would like to log your CPD credits with another organization, you will need to navigate that process as directed by the target organization.

  Tips:

  · Turn off your phone, close your email, text and social media apps.

  · Plug headphones or ear buds to your computer.

  · Go Full Screen when watching videos.

• Dimensioning

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  Dimensioning Course Introduction

  (Course Duration: 30 minutes)

  Course Description

  In this course, you will learn how to add Dimensioning labels to objects in your AutoCAD drawing files.  AutoCAD includes a number of tools for Dimension CAD geometry.  You can dimension lines, arcs, circles, and ordinates.  Using the Dimension Styles, you can customize the dimensions to have a specific appearance, text style, unit of measure, and precision.  The compilation of videos in this course will teach you how to use the most common dimension labels, customize your dimension style, and edit dimensions.

  Course Objectives

  The material presented in this course teach you how to:

  · Add Linear Dimensions

  · Add Angular Dimensions

  · Add Arc Length Dimensions

  · Add Ordinate Dimensions

  · Add Radial Dimensions

  · Cleanup Dimensions

  · Edit Dimension Text

  · Configure Dimension Settings

  · Modify Dimension Properties

  · Modify Dimension Components

  · Create a Dimension Style

  · Leverage Annotate Dimensions and Leaders

  Course Prerequisites

  To participate in this training course, you should have the following:

  · AutoCAD Basics

  CPD via CPD UK Accredited Course

  This course is eligible for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credit via CPD UK. This is a globally recognized CPD meaning the learning activity has reached the required Continuing Professional Development standards and benchmarks. If you would like to learn more, please see CPDUK. You can log your CPD credits by creating an account and providing the correct, required information. If you would like to log your CPD credits with another organization, you will need to navigate that process as directed by the target organization.

  Tips:

  · Turn off your phone, close your email, text and social media apps.

  · Plug headphones or ear buds to your computer.

  · Go Full Screen when watching videos.

• Inquiry Tools

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  Inquiry Tools Course Introduction

  (Course Duration: 15 minutes)

  Course Description

  In this course, you will learn how to use the Inquiry Tools in AutoCAD to learn information about the CAD geometry in your drawing files.  AutoCAD includes a number of tools that you can use to report distances, angle measurements, or general information about a CAD entity.  The compilation of videos in this course will teach you some of the most common and frequently used tools in AutoCAD for performing inquiries of your drawing data.

  Course Objectives

  The material presented in this course teach you how to:

  · Leverage the Rollover Tooltips

  · Display Coordinates in the drawing file

  · List Objects

  · Measure an Area

  · Measure a Volume

  · Use the Quick Calculator

  · Use the Quick Measure Tools

  · Use the traditional Measure Tools

  Course Prerequisites

  To participate in this training course, you should have the following:

  · AutoCAD Basics

  CPD via CPD UK Accredited Course

  This course is eligible for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credit via CPD UK. This is a globally recognized CPD meaning the learning activity has reached the required Continuing Professional Development standards and benchmarks. If you would like to learn more, please see CPDUK. You can log your CPD credits by creating an account and providing the correct, required information. If you would like to log your CPD credits with another organization, you will need to navigate that process as directed by the target organization.

  Tips:

  · Turn off your phone, close your email, text and social media apps.

  · Plug headphones or ear buds to your computer.

  · Go Full Screen when watching videos.

• External References

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  External References Course Introduction

  (Course Duration: 25 minutes)

  Course Description

  In this course, you will learn how to use External References to attach and/or overlay other CAD files and images into your AutoCAD drawings.  With External References (XREFs), multiple drawings can be used to keep drawing files smaller and more manageable, while still being able to view up-to-date CAD geometry from other project drawings.  This is especially helpful when collaborating on projects with multiple team members, where drawing files are broken out by discipline or into even smaller subsets. The compilation of videos presented in this course will teach you the basics of using external references, and introduce you to essential tools and settings for working with XREFs.

  Course Objectives

  The material presented in this course teach you how to:

  · Attach External References

  · Attach Underlays

  · Bind an External Reference

  · Attach Images

  · Adjusting the External Reference Path

  · Copying Nested Objects

  · Managing External References

  Course Prerequisites

  To participate in this training course, you should have the following:

  · AutoCAD Basics

  CPD via CPD UK Accredited Course

  This course is eligible for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credit via CPD UK. This is a globally recognized CPD meaning the learning activity has reached the required Continuing Professional Development standards and benchmarks. If you would like to learn more, please see CPDUK. You can log your CPD credits by creating an account and providing the correct, required information. If you would like to log your CPD credits with another organization, you will need to navigate that process as directed by the target organization.

  Tips:

  · Turn off your phone, close your email, text and social media apps.

  · Plug headphones or ear buds to your computer.

  · Go Full Screen when watching videos.

• Model & Sheet Viewports

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  Model and Sheet Viewports Course Introduction

  (Course Duration: 20 minutes)

  Course Description

  In this course, you will learn how to use viewports in AutoCAD to more easily navigate your drawing files and configure your sheet layouts.  Viewports allow you to have multiple views of your drawing displayed in the drawing window and on sheet layouts.  Model viewports are ideal while you are working in your drawing, and the Layout viewports are used to setup model views that you want displayed on your plot sheets.  The concept of viewports is similar for Model Views and Layouts, with a one clear distinction being that Layout viewports provide controls to override layer properties and visibility for individual viewports.  The compilation of videos presented in this course will help you understand model space and paper space, and teach you the tools for creating viewports in both drawing file environments.

  Course Objectives

  The material presented in this course teach you how to:

  · Leverage Model and Layout Viewports

  · Work with Model Viewports

  · Use the View Manager

  · Create Layout Viewports

  · Work with Layout Viewports

  · Use Layout Viewport Overrides

  · Change objects between Model and Paper Space

  Course Prerequisites

  To participate in this training course, you should have the following:

  · AutoCAD Basics

  CPD via CPD UK Accredited Course

  This course is eligible for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credit via CPD UK. This is a globally recognized CPD meaning the learning activity has reached the required Continuing Professional Development standards and benchmarks. If you would like to learn more, please see CPDUK. You can log your CPD credits by creating an account and providing the correct, required information. If you would like to log your CPD credits with another organization, you will need to navigate that process as directed by the target organization.

  Tips:

  · Turn off your phone, close your email, text and social media apps.

  · Plug headphones or ear buds to your computer.

  · Go Full Screen when watching videos.

• Printing & Plotting

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  Printing and Plotting Course Introduction

  (Course Duration: 20 minutes)

  Course Description

  In this course, you will learn how to publish AutoCAD drawing files to a Printer, Plotter, and PDF file.  In Autodesk you can print model views and sheet layouts using custom plot styles and plotter configurations.  Drawings can be published directly to a printer or to file, like a PDF.  The compilation of videos in this course will teach you the basics for printing and plotting in AutoCAD.

  Course Objectives

  The material presented in this course teach you how to:

  · Plot single Layout

  · Publish multiple Layouts

  · View Plot and Publish Details

  · Control Plot Options and Orientation

  · Leverage Plot Style Tables

  · Manage Plotters

  Course Prerequisites

  To participate in this training course, you should have the following:

  · AutoCAD Basics

  CPD via CPD UK Accredited Course

  This course is eligible for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credit via CPD UK. This is a globally recognized CPD meaning the learning activity has reached the required Continuing Professional Development standards and benchmarks. If you would like to learn more, please see CPDUK. You can log your CPD credits by creating an account and providing the correct, required information. If you would like to log your CPD credits with another organization, you will need to navigate that process as directed by the target organization.

  Tips:

  · Turn off your phone, close your email, text and social media apps.

  · Plug headphones or ear buds to your computer.

  · Go Full Screen when watching videos.

• Collaboration

  Collaboration Course Introduction

  (Course Duration: 33 minutes)

  Course Description

  In this course, you will learn how to perform common collaboration tasks in AutoCAD. When working with multiple team members on a project, it is important to use AutoCAD's collaboration tools to share drawing data. There are several tools you can use for collaboration, including importing and exporting to different file formats, converting drawing files to different formats and versions, translating CAD standards between the sharing parties, and simply sharing copies of your drawing with your team. The compilation of videos in this course will teach you the most commonly used AutoCAD collaboration tools.

  Course Objectives

  The material presented in this course teaches you how to:

  · Import Files

  · Export Files

  · Convert Drawing Files

  · ETransmit AutoCAD drawings

  · Setting Drawing Standards

  · Layer Translator

  · DWG Compare

  · Using DWF Markup Files

  · Shared Views

  · Share

  · Traces

  · Markup Import and Assist

  · Publish to Autodesk Docs

  · Activity Insights

  Course Prerequisites

  To participate in this training course, you should have the following:

  · AutoCAD Basics

  CPD via CPD UK Accredited Course

  This course is eligible for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credit via CPD UK. This is a globally recognized CPD meaning the learning activity has reached the required Continuing Professional Development standards and benchmarks. If you would like to learn more, please see https://cpduk.co.uk/explained CPDUK . You can log your CPD credits by creating an account and providing the correct, required information. If you would like to log your CPD credits with another organization, you will need to navigate that process as directed by the target organization.

  Tips:

  · Turn off your phone, close your email, text and social media apps.

  · Plug headphones or ear buds to your computer.

  · Go Full Screen when watching videos.

• Drawing File Maintenance

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  Drawing File Maintenance Course Introduction

  (Course Duration: 10 minutes)

  Course Description

  In this course, you will learn how to common drawing utilities to maintain healthy drawing files in AutoCAD.  Over time drawing files accumulate excess baggage that can impair the performance of the drawing file.  To keep your drawing files lean and operable you can use the drawing utilities in AutoCAD to perform periodic maintenance on your drawings.  The compilation of videos presented in this course will teach you some important tools to keep your drawing files in order.

  Course Objectives

  The material presented in this course teach you how to:

  · Leverage the Drawing Utilities in AutoCAD

  · Purge unused Layers, Linetypes, Text Styles, etc… from your drawing file

  · Use the System Variable Monitor

  · Use the Design Center

  Course Prerequisites

  To participate in this training course, you should have the following:

  · AutoCAD Basics

  CPD via CPD UK Accredited Course

  This course is eligible for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credit via CPD UK. This is a globally recognized CPD meaning the learning activity has reached the required Continuing Professional Development standards and benchmarks. If you would like to learn more, please see CPDUK. You can log your CPD credits by creating an account and providing the correct, required information. If you would like to log your CPD credits with another organization, you will need to navigate that process as directed by the target organization.

  Tips:

  · Turn off your phone, close your email, text and social media apps.

  · Plug headphones or ear buds to your computer.

  · Go Full Screen when watching videos.

• AutoCAD Basics

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  AutoCAD Basics Course Introduction

  (Course Duration: 30 minutes)

  Course Description

  In this course, you will learn the basics to get started in AutoCAD.  The videos presented in this course will introduce fundamental tools to help you hit the ground running as a new AutoCAD user.  You will get acquainted with the AutoCAD interface and commonly used tools that will set the foundation for the following courses in this Learning Path.

  Course Objectives

  The material presented in this course will give you fundamental knowledge on:

  · The AutoCAD Start Tab

  · Accessing Commands

  · Command Dialog Fundamentals

  · Using the Command Line

  · Command Prompts and Options

  · In-Canvas View Tools

  · Using Properties and Quick Properties

  · Drawing File Navigation

  · Using Undo and Redo

  Course Prerequisites

  To participate in this training course, you should have the following:

  · none

  CPD via CPD UK Accredited Course

  This course is eligible for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credit via CPD UK. This is a globally recognized CPD meaning the learning activity has reached the required Continuing Professional Development standards and benchmarks. If you would like to learn more, please see CPDUK. You can log your CPD credits by creating an account and providing the correct, required information. If you would like to log your CPD credits with another organization, you will need to navigate that process as directed by the target organization.

  Tips:

  · Turn off your phone, close your email, text and social media apps.

  · Plug headphones or ear buds to your computer.

  · Go Full Screen when watching videos.

• Getting Started in an AutoCAD Drawing

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  Getting Started in an AutoCAD Drawing Course Introduction

  (Course Duration: 20 minutes)

  Course Description

  In this course, you will learn how to get started in an AutoCAD drawing file.  When you are ready to begin your journey into AutoCAD it is important to understand the "ins and outs" of creating a new drawing, opening drawings, and saving your drawing files.  You will need to know how to configure the Drawing Settings and understand the world coordinate system so you can confidently draft in AutoCAD.  While you are working in AutoCAD you'll find it essential to have multiple drawing files open, and move back and forth between the drawing files in your current AutoCAD session.

  Course Objectives

  The material presented in this course teach you how to:

  · Create a New Drawing

  · Open Drawings

  · Save Drawings

  · Setup Drawing Settings

  · Work in the World Coordinate System

  · Work with Multiple Drawing Files

  · Leverage Floating Windows

  Course Prerequisites

  To participate in this training course, you should have the following:

  · AutoCAD Basics

  CPD via CPD UK Accredited Course

  This course is eligible for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credit via CPD UK. This is a globally recognized CPD meaning the learning activity has reached the required Continuing Professional Development standards and benchmarks. If you would like to learn more, please see CPDUK. You can log your CPD credits by creating an account and providing the correct, required information. If you would like to log your CPD credits with another organization, you will need to navigate that process as directed by the target organization.

  Tips:

  · Turn off your phone, close your email, text and social media apps.

  · Plug headphones or ear buds to your computer.

  · Go Full Screen when watching videos.