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AutoCAD Fundamentals

The Modena AutoCAD Fundamentals Training Course provides the skills needed to start using and working productively in AutoCAD. You can expect to learn how to navigate the AutoCAD interface and how to use AutoCAD commands. This class covers how to create drawings including how to draw and edit AutoCAD objects such as lines, arcs, circles, rectangles, etc. Students will also be introduced to the concept of layers and how to manipulate layer states as well as the concept of blocks and how to use blocks. The class will learn how to annotate drawings using tools such as text, dimensions, leaders and hatching. Finally, students will learn how to plot drawings and understand the concepts of model space and paper space.

Course Objectives

The objective of the AutoCAD Fundamentals Course is to enable students to create a basic 2D drawing in the AutoCAD software. Even at this fundamental level, the AutoCAD software is one of the most sophisticated computer applications that you are likely to encounter. Therefore, learning to use it can be challenging. To make the process easier and provide flexibility for instructors and students, the student guide is divided into modules.Whether you are learning AutoCAD to use daily for drawing creation and editing, or simply need to understand how to navigate around a drawing file, this course is the perfect introduction.

Upon completion of this course, students should have:

A fundamental and working knowledge of how to navigate through the AutoCAD interface.
An awareness of how commands work in AutoCAD products.
The ability to draw and modify simple objects, and check drawings for information such as areas and distances.
The knowledge to use existing drawings as well as start new drawings from scratch by using drawing templates.
Knowledge of layers and AutoCAD blocks.
The basics of AutoCAD annotation such as text, dimensions, leaders and hatching.
The understanding of drawing units along with accurate and quick drawing skills.
The fundamentals of AutoCAD plotting, model space and paper space concept.

Who Should Attend

Any user who wants to get started with AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT.
Any user that wishes to advanced to other AutoCAD based products such as AutoCAD MEP or AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Prerequisites:

Basic understanding of Microsoft Windows, file navigation and a fundamental understanding of drafting concepts.

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TERMS and CONDITIONS
Public Training (scheduled courses at our Training Facilities)

Full payment is required on order/booking to secure your seat for training. The training courses are run subject to demand (Minimum of 3 students per class). Manual and Lunch included per person booked. Registration starts 30 minutes before classes commence. Classes begin at 9:00am; and end between 3:30pm and 4:30 pm. Certificates are awarded to students who have completed the course; and we have received their evaluation form for the applicable training course. Certificates will only be issued if we have received full payment for the training. Certificates will be e-mailed to the students. We do not have original hard copies. Certificates will only be issued if the full course has been attended. The student must have a fair knowledge and experience in the use of a computer.

On-site Training (training conducted at customer's premises)

Full payment is required on order to secure your booking; and is subject to agreed dates between customer and Modena. One manual supplied per day booked. Additional manuals will be supplied on request, at an additional rate per manual. (please contact Modena for these rates) Travel, accommodation and meal costs as well as Visa fees, inoculations (if applicable) are for the customer's account. Customer is to ensure that each student has a computer, with the applicable software installed. We can assist with installation and set up of software, whereby an additional day will be charged for. Customer to supply projector and screen. Alternatively, Modena can supply a projector, at R650.00 / day excl. VAT. Classes begin at 8:30am; and end between 3:30pm and 4:30 pm. Certificates are awarded to students who have completed the course; and we have received their evaluation form for the applicable training course. Certificates will only be issued if we have received full payment for the training. Certificates will be e-mailed to the students. We do not have original hard copies. The student must have a fair knowledge and experience in the use of a computer. In the event of a cancellation; new proposed dates will be given to the customer, subject to availability of Modena's resources.

CANCELLATION POLICY

CANCEL WITHOUT COSTS:

• If you advise us BY EMAIL at least SEVEN calendar days before the course.
PAY 50% OF THE COURSE FEE: • If you advise us BY EMAIL less than SEVEN calendar days, but more than 24 hours before the course PAY 100% OF THE COURSE FEE
• If you advise us BY EMAIL less than 24 hours before the start of the scheduled course, OR if the delegate is ABSENT without notification.

POSTPONEMENT POLICY

WITHOUT COSTS:

• If you advise us BY EMAIL more than THREE working days before the course
• If you advise us BY EMAIL THREE or less working days before the course starts, or if the delegate is ABSENT without notification, but still wants the option of postponement

PC LITERACY AND PREREQUISITES
You MUST be PC literate and meet all the listed prerequisites for the course you are registering for.
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