Course description
User Interface
Overview of the AutoCAD LT 2008 user interface.
This lesson provides an overview of the user interface chapter
Overview of the AutoCAD LT 2008 command line.
This lesson explores he command line explaining its function and how to use it effectively
Overview of the AutoCAD LT 2008 dialog box interface and right click menus
This lesson unveils the text window, dialog boxes, and the right click menu features.
New drawing interface and templates
A discussion on the various methods of starting new drawings and how to setup your default templates
Exploring how to open drawings
A complete display of the numerous methods provided to open a drawing.
Saving drawings
A thorough explanation of the numerous methods provided to save drawings.
Maneuvering throughout the drawing
A lesson on how to use the various zoom commands in AutoCAD LT
Coordinate Entry
Absolute, Relative, and Polar Coordinate Entry
A discussion on the use and implementation of the absolute, relative, and polar coordinate entry systems.
Direct Distance Entry
An explanation of the direct distance coordinate entry method, including an explanation of the orthogonal mode
Dynamic Input
Unveiling the mystery behind dynamic input methods.
Drawing Geometry
Drawing Units
An explanation of units and types in AutoCAD
The Line Command
A lesson on the line command explaining the various options available during the line creation process
The Circle Command
A discussion of the diverse methods of creating circles
Creating Arcs
The ins and outs of arc creation
Polyline creation
Learning the proper about the proper care and feeding of a polyine
The Polygon Command
An explanation of the functionality of the polygon command.
Double Lines
How to create and manage a double line object
Getting to the Point
A discussion on the point object and how to use it in the measure and divide commands
The Rectangle Command
Exploring the unique features and methods of creating a rectangle.
Drawing Aides
Running Object Snap
How to use the running object snap function to be a more effective draftsman.
Polar, Polar Snap, and Object Tracking
An investigation of the tremendous functionality of the Polar, Polar Snap, and Object Tracking features.
Layer Management
Overview of Layers
An explanation of how layers are used in AutoCAD and how to identify and set an objects layer
Layer Properties Manager
Looking into the Layer Properties Manager and the rules of layer creation
Layer naming and editing
Layer Naming, Creation, and selection in the Layer Properties Manager.
Layer on/off and freeze/thaw
An explanation of the similarities, differences and advantages of turning layer on, off, and freezing or thawing them
Layer Color Property
How to change and assign color to AutoCAD layers and objects.
Layer Linetype Property
How to change and assign linetypes to AutoCAD layers and objects
Layer Lineweight
How to change and assign line weights to AutoCAD layers and objects
Layer Filters
Creating, using, and maintaining Layer Filters
Layer States
Advantages, creation, and use of Layer States
Data Manipulation
Entity Selection, Erase, and OOPS Part 1
An exploration of the many methods of selecting objects and using the Erase and OOPS command
Entity Selection, Erase, and OOPS Part 2
An exploration of the many methods of selecting objects and using the Erase and OOPS command
Undo and Redo
An explanation of Undo and Redo both separately and while running a command.
The Move Command
A discussion as to the methods of moving an object, or multiple objects, utilizing various selection and reference parameters
The Copy Command
A discussion as to the methods of copying an object or objects utilizing various selection and reference parameters
The Scale Command
Visiting the scale command explaining the options available during the running of the command.
The Rotate Command
Explaining the Rotate command and exploring the various options as the command is executed.
Data Modification
Join, Break, and Lengthen
Experiencing the commands that allow the modification of linear and circular objects.
The Offset Command
Uncovering the dynamic capabilities of using the offset command, and using it to create a company logo.
The Mirror Command
Using the Mirror command to create a company logo
The Extend and Mirror Commands
Unveiling the symbiotic relationship between extend and trim.Demonstrating how the command is used when creating a company logo.
The Fillet and Chamfer Commands
A demonstration of the advantages of the fillet and chamfer commands and utilizing the commands during the creation of a company logo.
The Polyline Edit Command Part 1
An introduction of the Polyline Edit command
The Polyline Edit Command Part 2
A continuation of the breadth of the Polyline Edit command and how to use it to create company logo.
Data Modification
The Array Command
