CERTIFICATION IN 2D DRAFTING AND ANOTATION IN ELECTRICAL ( M-ACE )

AutoCAD Course Syllabus

Module 1: Introduction to AutoCAD

• Introduction to CAD and AutoCAD interface

• Understanding coordinate systems (absolute, relative, polar)

• Navigating the AutoCAD workspace

• Customizing the user interface

Module 2: Basic Drawing Tools

• Line, Circle, Arc, Rectangle, Polygon, Ellipse

• Snap, Grid, and Ortho modes

• Object Selection Methods

• Using Dynamic Input and Object Snap

Module 3: Editing Tools

• Move, Copy, Rotate, Mirror, Scale

• Trim, Extend, Fillet, Chamfer, Offset

• Undo, Redo, Erase

Module 4: Layers and Properties

• Creating and managing layers

• Assigning colors, linetypes, lineweights

• Using layer filters and layer states

Module 5: Annotation and Dimensioning

• Adding text (single-line and multi-line)

• Dimensioning techniques (linear, aligned, angular, radius, diameter)

• Multileaders

• Hatching and gradients

Module 6: Blocks and Attributes

• Creating and using blocks

• WBLOCK and Design Center

• Defining and editing attributes

• Using Dynamic Blocks

Module 7: Advanced Drawing Techniques

• Using Xrefs (External References)

• Working with Groups and Boundaries

• Object Linking and Data Extraction

• Tool palettes and customization

Module 8: Layouts and Printing

• Model space vs Paper space

• Creating viewports

• Setting up title blocks and templates

• Plotting and print settings