AutoCAD 2023 Level 2: Beyond the Basics

Course Objectives
• Using more advanced editing and construction techniques
• Adding parametric constraints to objects
• Creating local and global blocks
• Setting up layers, styles, and templates
• Attaching external references
• The AutoCAD 2023: Beyond the Basics Course is not recommended for users that have completed the AutoCAD 2023: Fundamentals guide, as content for Beyond the Basics is already covered in the Fundamentals course.

Target Audience
• Mechanical Engineer
• Product Designer

Prerequisites Required:
• A working knowledge of your operating system.
• With prior versions (e.g., 2022). Knowledge of AutoCAD basics as taught in AutoCAD: Essentials, or equivalent experience.

Course Outline

1) Working Effectively with AutoCAD
• Creating a Custom Workspace
• Using the Keyboard Effectively
• Object Creation, Selection, and Visibility
• Working in Multiple Drawings
• Copying and Pasting Between Drawings
• Using Grips Effectively
• Additional Layer Tools

2) Accurate Positioning
• Coordinate Entry
• Locating Points with Tracking
• Construction Lines
• Placing Reference Points

3) Projects Productivity Tools
• Schematic Project: Purifier Unit

• Mechanical Project: 2 Views

• Architectural/Civil Project: Formal Garden

• Mechanical Project: Cover Plate

• Architectural Project: Addition

• Mechanical Project: Block

• Mechanical Project: Plate

4) Parametric Drawing

• Working with Constraints

• Geometric Constraints

• Dimensional Constraints

5) Working with Blocks

• Creating Blocks

• Editing Blocks

• Removing Unused Elements

• Adding Blocks to Tool Palettes

• Modifying Tool Properties in Tool Palettes

6) Projects Creating and Organizing Blocks

• Mechanical Project: Control Panel

• Architectural Project: Furniture Layout

• Civil Project: Utility Layout

7) Creating Templates

• Why Use Templates?

• Controlling Units Display

• Creating New Layers

• Adding Standard Layouts to Templates

• Saving Templates

8) Working with Layouts

• Creating and Using Named Views

• Advanced Viewport Options

• Layer Overrides in Viewports

• Annotative Scale Features

9) Annotation Styles

• Creating Text Styles

• Creating Dimension Styles

• Creating Multileader Styles

10) Projects Drawing Setup and Utilities

• Interiors Project

• Mechanical/Schematic Project

• Civil/Map Project

• Mechanical Project: Dimension Styles

11) External References

• Attaching External References

• Modifying External References

• Xref Specific Information

12) Projects Drawing
• D-Sized Title Block (36x24)
• Mechanical Project: Drill Press Base
• Architectural Project: Office Tower
• P&ID Project: Oil Lubrication System
• Civil Project: Warehouse Site