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This AutoCAD 2009: 2D training video tutorial utilizes an easy to follow training format that is both engaging and informative. Created to assist the beginners to intermediate users, the author uses a unique training method that brings a high degree of visual clarity to even the most complex applications. Being over 6.5 hours long these AutoCAD 2009: 2D tutorials on DVD / CD are extremely comprehensive and easy to follow. Video Training by Experts - Low Cost.

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To allow you to evaluate the quality of these AutoCAD 2009 training videos we have made the first 3 chapters of this tutorial available for free viewing online. The purchased version of this video training course contains all the topics listed below. Please Note: the free demos below have been compressed for faster playback over the internet, the audio and video quality of the purchased CD / DVD is far higher. To play the free demo videos you will need QuickTime, click here to download if needed »

THIS TRAINING - TUTORIAL COVERS THE FOLLOWING:

Details

Learn how to use AutoCAD 2009 with these intuitive, easy to follow tutorial video. The tutor assumes no prior knowledge and the lessons start out at a fundamental level and slowly increase in complexity as the training proceeds. The instructional, practical nature of this AutoCAD 2009 Training video is ideal for beginners, and the tutor users a series of example based projects to help build your AutoCAD skills. As the tutorials progress you’ll become familiar with AutoCADs commands and interface all at your own pace and by the conclusion of this training video you should have gained the knowledge to use AutoCAD effectively.

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Introduction

The User Interface - AutoCAD 2009 Style!

Drafting Settings

The purchased version of this product contains all the movies listed below as well as all the featured samples above.

US$ 99.95

Modelspace & Paperspace

Model Tab
Layout Tabs
Hiding the Model & Layout Tabs

Zooming & Panning Easily!

The Utilities Panel
Zoom Window
Zoom Object
Zoom In
Zoom Out
Zoom All
Zoom Extents
Realtime Zoom
Realtime Pan
Using Your Mouse Wheel to Realtime Zoom & Pan

Creating a Basic Drawing Title Block

Starting in Modelspace with Limits
Setting Your Layers pt. 1
Setting Your Layers pt. 2
Using the RECTANGLE Command
Using the OFFSET Command
Using the EXPLODE & ERASE Commands
Using the TRIM & EXTEND Commands
Changing Point Styles & Adding Points to the Drawing

Adding Text & Attributes to the Title Block

Single Line Text (DTEXT)
Multi-Line Text (MTEXT)
Defining Attributes

Converting the Title Block into an AutoCAD Block

Utilizing Layer Zero & Making an AutoCAD Block
Using Copy with Base Point into the Layout Tab
Tidying Up in Modelspace
Editing the Block (Title Block) Attributes
Saving as a DWG File

Using Viewports in the Layout Tabs

New Layer Management Tools in AutoCAD 2009
Creating Rectangular Viewports
Setting the Viewport Scales
Locking the Viewport Scales
Get Used to Saving Your DWG!

Converting the Drawing (DWG) to a Drawing Template (DWT)

The Options Dialog Box
The Default Template Folder
Saving as a DWT File
She STARTUP Variable
Using the Startup Dialog Box / Opening a New DWG from the DWT File

Setting Up the Drawing in Modelspace (Model)

Using the Model Tab
Setting Your Units
Setting Your Limits
The Layer Properties Manager
The Layer Pulldown Menu

Drawing in Modelspace

The LINE Command
The ARC Command
The CIRCLE Command
The POLYGON Command
The RECTANGLE Command
Using COPY to Save Time!
Using OTRACK to Build a Side View with the EXTENSION Snap

Dimensioning

Using the Dimension Panel pt. 1
Using the Dimension Panel pt. 2
Using OSNAP to Your Advantage
Using MULTILEADER
New Dimensioning Features in AutoCAD 2009

Setting Up in the Layout Tab

Naming Your Layout Tab
Using Zoom & Pan with Viewports
Setting the Visible Viewport Layers pt. 1
Setting the Visible Viewport Layers pt. 2
Locking Your Viewport Scales

Annotative Dimensioning

Using Annotative Scaling
Viewport Scaling & Annotation Scaling

Layouts & Page Setups

Setting Layout Properties
Using the Page Setup Manager

Plotting Your Drawing

Plotting from the Model Tab
Plotting from the Layout Tab
Changing Plotting Settings

Publishing Your Drawing

Using the PUBLISH Command
Using ETransmit
DWF Design Review

Wrap Up

What Was Covered / Final Thoughts
About this Author

AutoCAD 2009 Training - VIDEO INFO

» Studio quality audio and video
» Works on Pc or Mac
» Ideal for people that learn quicker by being shown
» Master complex application in days

Title	:	AutoCAD 2009: 2D
Instructor	:	Shaun Bryant
Price	:	US$ 99.95
Duration	:	6.5 hours - 93 Movies
OS	:	Win Vista XP 98,2000,ME. Mac OS 9, OS X
Delivery Options	:	Ground / 2 day / Next Day
Product Code	:	33897

BENEFITS OF THIS TRAINING COURSE

Learn AutoCAD 2009 in the shortest time possible
Self paced tutorial, training on video, learn at your own pace
Just sit back and watch, no books to read, just easy to follow lessons
Training can be viewed from any location, on PC or Mac
All training is self-contained; you don’t even need the application you are learning loaded on your machine
The most affordable way to learn, benefit from a world-leading expert
High quality content for a fraction of the cost of a classroom training course
The tutorials can be rewound, fast forwarded or stopped at any time
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