DRAF 1100 - AutoCAD Fundamentals

9.0 Credits

This course introduces computer-aided design methods using AutoCAD software. It covers drawing techniques and terminology using ANSI standards, text creation and editing, dimensioning, AutoCAD menus, file management, plotting, and drawing and display commands. Other AutoCAD commands include model space and layout, viewports, polylines, and use of attributes.

Note: Students can take any design course after successful completion of AutoCAD Fundamentals. Design courses are DRAF 1200, DRAF 1400, DRAF 2200, and DRAF 2400.

Lecture Hours: 9.0
Lab Hours: 0.0
Internship Hours: 0.0
Clinical or Practicum Hours: 0.0

Course Objectives

Demonstrate proficiency in basic drawing creation using orthographic projection.
Identify basic CAD commands used with CAD software.
Calculate scale factors and drawing sizes using math skills.
Create and manipulate Block, WBlock and XRef components.

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