AutoCAD Level 3: Advanced

Topics Covered

Advanced Text Objects
Working with Tables
Defining dynamic blocks and attributes
Outputting and publishing files for review
Collaboration and automation tools
Creating, publishing, and customizing sheet sets
Managing Layers
CAD Management and System Setup
Enhancing productivity by customizing the AutoCAD interface
Using macros and custom routines

Prerequisites

Completion of AutoCAD® Level 1: Essentials and AutoCAD® Level 2: Intermediate classes or equivalent experience.

Outline

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Advanced Text Objects
2.1 Annotation Scale Overview
2.2 Using Fields
2.3 Controlling the Draw Order

Chapter 3: Working with Tables
3.1 Working with Linked Tables
3.2 Creating Table Styles

Chapter 4: Projects - Advanced Annotation

Chapter 5: Dynamic Blocks
5.1 Working with Dynamic Blocks
5.2 Creating Dynamic Block Definitions
5.3 Dynamic Block Authoring Tools
5.4 Additional Visibility Options

Chapter 6: Attributes
6.1 Inserting Blocks with Attributes
6.2 Editing Attribute Values
6.3 Defining Attributes
6.4 Redefining Blocks with Attributes
6.5 Extracting Attributes

Chapter 7: Projects - Advanced Blocks and Attributes

Chapter 8: Output and Publishing
8.1 Output For Electronic Review
8.2 Autodesk Design Review
8.3 Publishing Drawing Sets

Chapter 9: Other Tools for
9.1 eTransmit
9.2 Hyperlinks

Chapter 10: Cloud Collaboration and 2D Automation
10.1 Connecting to the Cloud
10.2 Sharing Drawings in the Cloud
10.3 Rendering in the Cloud
10.4 Attach Navisworks Files

Chapter 11: Introduction to Sheet Sets
11.1 Overview of Sheet Sets
11.2 Creating Sheet Sets
11.3 Creating Sheets in Sheet Sets
11.4 Adding Views to Sheets
11.5 Importing Layouts to Sheet Sets

Chapter 12: Publishing and Customizing Sheet Sets
12.1 Transmitting and Archiving Sheet Sets
12.2 Publishing Sheet Sets
12.3 Customizing Sheet Sets
12.4 Custom Blocks for Sheet Sets

Chapter 13: Projects - Sheet Sets

Chapter 14: Managing Layers
14.1 Working in the Layer Properties Manager
14.2 Creating Layer Filters
14.3 Setting Layer States

Chapter 15: CAD Standards
15.1 CAD Standards Concepts
15.2 Configuring Standards
15.3 Checking Standards
15.4 Layer Translator

Chapter 16: System Setup 16-1
16.1 Options Dialog Box
16.2 System Variables
16.3 Dynamic Input Settings
16.4 Drawing Utilities
16.5 Managing Plotters
16.6 Plot Styles

Chapter 17: Introduction to Customization
17.1 Why Customize?
17.2 Creating a Custom Workspace

Chapter 18: Customizing the User Interface
18.1 Using the Customize User Interface (CUI) Dialog Box
18.2 Customizing the Ribbon
18.3 Customizing the Quick Access Toolbar
18.4 Customizing Menus
18.5 Keyboard Shortcuts

Chapter 19: Macros and Custom Routines
19.1 Custom Commands and Macros
19.2 Running Scripts
19.3 Action Recorder
19.4 Editing Action Macros
19.5 Loading Custom Routines