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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

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AUTODESK CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR THAT HAS TRAINED OVER 8,500 PEOPLE OVER THE PAST 30 YEARS.
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