1 AutoCAD Training Syllabus

11 Day AutoCAD Schedule

1.1  Day 1: Introduction to AutoCAD

• What is AutoCAD?
• AutoCAD interface: workspace, toolbars, command line
• Starting a new drawing
• Understanding file types (.dwg, .dwt, .bak)

1.2 Day 2: Basic Drawing Tools

• LINE, CIRCLE, ARC, RECTANGLE, POLYGON
• Using the command line effectively
• Zooming and panning
• Grid, snap, and ortho mode
• Coordinate systems (absolute, relative, polar)

1.3 Day 3: Modify Tools

• MOVE, COPY, ROTATE, SCALE, MIRROR
• TRIM, EXTEND, FILLET, CHAMFER
• OFFSET, ARRAY (rectangular and polar)
• Explode and join

1.4 Day 4: Object Snaps & Precision Tools

• OSNAP settings
• Object tracking
• Snap overrides
• Using grips

1.5 Day 5: Layers and Properties

• Creating and managing layers
• Assigning colors, line types, and line weights
• Layer states and filters
• Properties palette

1.6  Day 6: Blocks and Groups

• Creating blocks
• Inserting and editing blocks
• Dynamic blocks (basic introduction)
• Using groups

1.7  Day 7: Annotation and Text

• Single-line vs. multi-line text (TEXT vs. MTEXT)
• Text styles and settings
• Dimensions and dimension styles
• Leaders and hatching

1.8  Day 8: Layouts, Viewports & Printing

• Model space vs. paper space
• Creating and managing layouts
• Creating viewports
• Plotting and page setup
• Plot styles and scales

1.9  Day 9: Productivity Tools

• Using Design Center and Tool Palettes
• Introduction to templates (.dwt files)
• External references (XREFs)
• Introduction to data linking (Excel)

1.10  Day 10: Practice Projects

• Floor plan drafting
• Mechanical part drawing
• Electrical layout sample
• Plotting final drawings

1.11  Optional Advanced Topics 

• 3D Modeling basics (extrude, revolve, 3DORBIT)
• Parametric constraints
• Introduction to LISP routines or Macros
• Customizing the workspace