Transitioning to AutoCAD 2008

This course is designed for the experienced AutoCAD® user who is moving to AutoCAD 2008. This course includes practical hands-on exercises to give students experience in using and understanding the features and functionality of the new product and the changes that they will experience when moving from AutoCAD 2004(or later) to AutoCAD 2008.

Duration

    2 days -- hands on.

Includes

  • Training Manual
  • 1 year tech phone support for material covered
  • Lunch and snacks
  • Certificate of Completion

Course Prerequisites

  • Be and experienced AutoCAD user.
    • or
  • Have completed an AutoCAD course.
  • A working knowledge of: Microsoft® Windows®


Transitioning to AutoCAD 2007 Topics

From AutoCAD 2008

  • Annotation Scaling
  • Layers per Viewport
  • Enhanced Tables
  • Text & Table Enhancements
  • Multiple Leaders

From AutoCAD 2007

  • Changes to the User Interface
  • Using Presspull
  • Manipulating 3D Objects
  • Using Visual Styles
  • Using Cameras and Views
  • Navigating the Model
  • Using the Sun
  • Using Lights
  • Using Materials
  • Rendering

From AutoCAD 2006

  • Dynamic Blocks
  • Dynamic Input
  • Using Workspaces
  • Customizing Toolbars
  • Customizing the Keyboard
  • Dimensions
  • Joining Objects
  • Drawing Recovery
  • Geometry Calculator
  • Temporary Override Keys

From AutoCAD 2005

  • Creating Sheet Sets
  • Working with Sheet Sets
  • Setting Sheet Set Properties
  • Using Tables
  • Data Extraction and Tables
  • Using Field Enabled Text
  • Using Field-Enabled Attributes
  • Layer Properties Manager
  • Creating Custom Tool Palettes