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  • Drawing File Maintenance

    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.

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  • AutoCAD Basics

    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.

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  • Getting Started in an AutoCAD Drawing

    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.

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  • Drawing Objects

    Drawing Objects Course Introduction
    (Course Duration: 35 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

    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.

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  • Drawing and Editing Polylines

    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.

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  • Drawing with Accuracy

    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.

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  • Selecting Objects

    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.

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  • Organizing Objects

    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.

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  • Modifying Objects

    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.

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  • Grip Editing Objects

    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.

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  • Hatching Areas

    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.

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  • Reusing Existing Content

    Reusing Existing Content Course Introduction
    (Course Duration: 30 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 the blocks after placement into the drawing. The compilation of videos presented in this course will teach you the basics to get 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

    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.

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  • Placing Text, Leaders, and Tables

    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.

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  • Dimensioning

    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.

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  • Inquiry Tools

    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.

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  • External References

    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.

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  • Model & Sheet Viewports

    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.

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  • Printing & Plotting

    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.

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  • Collaboration

    Collaboration Course Introduction
    (Course Duration: 25 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 the collaboration tools in AutoCAD to share drawing data. There are a number of tools that you can turn to 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 common and frequently used tools for AutoCAD for collaboration.

    Course Objectives
    The material presented in this course teach 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
    Publish to Autodesk Docs

    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.

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Understanding the Manufacturing & Construction Skills Gap
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Understanding the Manufacturing & Construction Skills Gap

We went deep into the latest market research and created a resource to give you fresh insight into your recruitment challenges.