This course is suitable for students comfortable with the basics of creating an AutoCAD drawing, as taught in AutoCAD 2009 Level 1. This course focuses on using efficiency tools including grips and tool palettes, drawing with complex objects including polylines, regions and advanced text objects, defining blocks and attributes, using external reference files and image files, using layouts and advanced plotting features, creating sheet sets, and enhancing productivity with simple customization of AutoCAD.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Topics include:

• Productivity tools
• Advanced object types
• Advanced blocks and attributes
• Referencing and sharing information
• Layouts and plotting
• Sheet sets
• Drawing standards and system setup
• Introduction to customization

Prerequisite(s):

To register for this course students must either take, or have the equivalent working knowledge of, the following course(s):

• AutoCAD 2009 Level 1

Next Courses:

• AutoCAD 2009 Level 3

The Career Center Course Curriculum for AutoCAD 2009 Level 2:

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Advanced Text Objects

• Annotation Scale Overview
  
• Using Fields
  
• Controlling the Draw Order
  

Chapter 3: Working with Tables

• Creating Tables
  
• Modifying Tables
  
• Working with Linked Tables
  
• Creating Table Styles
  

Chapter 4: Projects - Advanced Annotation

• Fields and Tabled
  

Chapter 5: Dynamic Blocks

• Working with Dynamic Blocks
  
• Creating Dynamic Block Definitions
  
• Dynamic Block Authoring Tools
  

Chapter 6: Attributes

• Inserting Blocks with Attributes
  
• Editing Attribute Values
  
• Defining Attributes
  
• Redefining Blocks with Attributes
  
• Extracting Attributes
  

Chapter 7: Projects – Advanced Blocks & Attributes

• Dynamic Block Practice – Desk Unit
  
• Mechanical Attribute Project - Amplifier
  
• Architectural Attribute Project - Door Schedule
  

Chapter 8: External References

• Attaching External References
  
• Modifying External References
  
• Xref Specific Information
  

Chapter 9: Other Tools for Collaboration

• eTransmit
  
• Hyperlinks
  

Chapter 10: Projects - Reference & Share Information

• Reference & Share Information
  

Chapter 11: Introduction to Sheet Sets

• Overview of Sheet Sets
  
• Creating Sheet Sets
  
• Creating Sheets in Sheet Sets
  
• Adding Views to Sheets
  
• Importing Layouts to Sheet Sets
  

Chapter 12: Publishing & Customizing Sheet Sets

• Transmitting and Archiving Sheet Sets
  
• Publishing Sheet Sets
  
• Customizing Sheet Sets
  
• Custom Blocks for Sheet Sets
  

Chapter 13: Projects - Sheet Sets

• Sheet Sets
  

Chapter 14: Managing Layers

• Working in the Layer Properties Manager
  
• Creating Layer Filters
  
• Setting Layer States
  

Chapter 15: CAD Standards

• CAD Standards Concepts
  
• Configuring Standards
  
• Checking Standards
  
• Layer Translator
  

Chapter 16: System Setup

• Options Dialog Box
  
• System Variables
  
• Dynamic Input Settings
  
• Drawing Utilities
  
• Managing Plotters
  
• Plot Styles
  

Chapter 17: Introduction to Customization

• Why Customize?
  
• What Can be Customized?
  
• Creating a Custom Workspace
  

Chapter 18: Customizing the User Interface

• Using the Customize User Interface (CUI) Dialog Box
  
• Creating Custom Toolbars
  
• Customizing the Ribbon
  
• Customizing Menus
  
• Keyboard Shortcuts
  

Chapter 19: Macros and Custom Routines

• Custom Commands and Macros
  
• Running Scripts
  
• Action Recorder
  
• Editing Action Macros
  
• Loading Custom Routines