Online AutoCAD Solar Panel Training - Instructor Led
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Introduction to AutoCAD Solar Panel Layout
DESCRIPTION:
Designed for those new to AutoCAD / AutoCAD LT who require comprehensive solar panel layout training. This class incorporates the features, commands and techniques for creating, editing and printing drawings with AutoCAD.
OBJECTIVE:
The main objective is to teach you the basic commands necessary for professional 2D drawing, design and drafting using AutoCAD / AutoCAD LT. After completing this course, you will be able to: navigate the user interface, use the fundamental features of AutoCAD / AutoCAD LT, use the precision drafting tools to develop accurate technical drawings and present drawings in a detailed and visually impressive manner.
PREREQUISITES:
This course is designed for the new AutoCAD user. It is recommended that you have a working knowledge of drafting, design or engineering principles and experience with Microsoft Windows. This training is compatible with Windows XP, Windows 8 and Windows 10.
Outline
Getting Started with Google Earth
- Capturing and Scaling Google Earth Images for use in AutoCAD
- Placement of Google Earth Images into AutoCAD
- Scaling of Google Earth Images for use in AutoCAD
Getting Started with AutoCAD
- Starting AutoCAD
- AutoCAD's User Interface
- Working with Commands
- Opening an Existing Drawing File
- Viewing Your Drawing
- Saving Your Work
Basic Drawing & Editing Commands
- Drawing Solar Panels
- Erasing Solar Panels
- Drawing Solar Panels with Polar Tracking
- Drawing Rectangles
- Undo and Redo Actions
- Placing Solar Panels into your design
Drawing Precision in AutoCAD
- Using Running Object Snaps
- Using Object Snap Overrides
- Polar Tracking at Angles
- Object Snap Tracking
- Drawing with Snap and Grid (Optional)
Making Changes in Your Drawing
- Selecting Objects for Editing
- Moving Solar Panels
- Copying Solar Panels
- Rotating Solar Panels
- Scaling Solar Panels
- Mirroring Solar Panels
- Editing with Grips
Organizing Your Drawing with Layers
- Creating New Drawings With Templates
- What are Layers?
- Layer States
- Changing an Object's Layer
Advanced Object Types
- Drawing Arcs
- Drawing Polylines
- Drawing Polygons
Getting Information from Your Drawing
- Working with Object Properties
- Measuring Solar Panels
Advanced Editing Commands
- Trimming and Extending Solar Panels
- Creating Arrays of Solar Panels
Inserting Blocks
- What are Blocks?
- Inserting Solar Panels
- Inserting Dynamic Blocks
- Inserting Solar Panels with DesignCenter
Setting Up a Layout
- Printing Concepts
- Working in Layouts
- Copying Layouts
- Creating Viewports
- Guidelines for Layouts
Printing Your Drawing
- Printing Layouts
- Printing from the Model Tab
Text
- Working with Annotations
- Adding Text in a Drawing
- Modifying Multiline Text
- Formatting Multiline Text
Hatching
- Hatching Solar Panels
- Editing Hatches
Adding Dimensions
- Dimensioning Solar Panels
- Adding Linear Dimensions
- Adding Radial and Angular Dimensions
- Editing Dimensions
Speaker/s
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