Total number of pages: 500
Total Hours: 24

The objective of AutoCAD®/AutoCAD LT® 2017 (R1): Essentials is to enable students to create a basic 2D drawing in the AutoCAD software.

AutoCAD®/AutoCAD LT® 2017 (R1): Essentials covers the essential core topics for working with the AutoCAD software. The teaching strategy is to start with a few basic tools that enable the student to create and edit a simple drawing, and then continue to develop those tools. More advanced tools are introduced throughout the student guide. Not every command or option is covered, because the intent is to show the most essential tools and concepts, such as:

• Understanding the AutoCAD workspace and user interface.
• Using basic drawing, editing, and viewing tools.
• Organizing drawing objects on layers.
• Inserting reusable symbols (blocks).
• Preparing a layout to be plotted.
• Adding text, hatching, and dimensions.

The AutoCAD®/AutoCAD LT® 2017 (R1): Essentials student guide is designed for those using AutoCAD® or AutoCAD LT® 2017 with a Windows operating system. This student guide is not designed for the AutoCAD for Mac software. This training guide is not recommended for users that have completed the AutoCAD®/AutoCAD LT® 2017 (R1): Fundamentals training guide because Essentials contains the same content.

This student guide refers to both the AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT software as the AutoCAD software. All topics, including features and commands, relate to both the AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT software unless specifically noted otherwise.

Prerequisites:

• A working knowledge of basic design/drafting procedures and terminology.
• A working knowledge of your operating system.