Partial Lesson List
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User Interface | Overview of the AutoCAD LT 2008 user interface. | This lesson provides an overview of the user interface chapter |
| Overview of the AutoCAD LT 2008 command line. | This lesson explores he command line explaining its function and how to use it effectively |
| Overview of the AutoCAD LT 2008 dialog box interface and right click menus | This lesson unveils the text window, dialog boxes, and the right click menu features. |
| New drawing interface and templates | A discussion on the various methods of starting new drawings and how to setup your default templates |
| Exploring how to open drawings | A complete display of the numerous methods provided to open a drawing. |
| Saving drawings | A thorough explanation of the numerous methods provided to save drawings. |
| Maneuvering throughout the drawing | A lesson on how to use the various zoom commands in AutoCAD LT |
Coordinate Entry | Absolute, Relative, and Polar Coordinate Entry | A discussion on the use and implementation of the absolute, relative, and polar coordinate entry systems. |
| Direct Distance Entry | An explanation of the direct distance coordinate entry method, including an explanation of the orthogonal mode |
| Dynamic Input | Unveiling the mystery behind dynamic input methods. |
Drawing Geometry | Drawing Units | An explanation of units and types in AutoCAD |
| The Line Command | A lesson on the line command explaining the various options available during the line creation process |
| The Circle Command | A discussion of the diverse methods of creating circles |
| Creating Arcs | The ins and outs of arc creation |
| Polyline creation | Learning the proper about the proper care and feeding of a polyine |
| The Polygon Command | An explanation of the functionality of the polygon command. |
| Double Lines | How to create and manage a double line object |
| Getting to the Point | A discussion on the point object and how to use it in the measure and divide commands |
| The Rectangle Command | Exploring the unique features and methods of creating a rectangle. |
Drawing Aides | Drawing Aide Overview | An overview of the chapter and an introduction to the Limits command. |
| Snap and Grid Features | An explanation of the relationship between Snap and Grid. |
| Object Snap Overrides | A demonstration of the uses of the multitude of object snap features. |
Drawing Aides | Running Object Snap | How to use the running object snap function to be a more effective draftsman. |
| Polar, Polar Snap, and Object Tracking | An investigation of the tremendous functionality of the Polar, Polar Snap, and Object Tracking features. |
Layer Management | Overview of Layers | An explanation of how layers are used in AutoCAD and how to identify and set an objects layer |
| Layer Properties Manager | Looking into the Layer Properties Manager and the rules of layer creation |
| Layer naming and editing | Layer Naming, Creation, and selection in the Layer Properties Manager. |
| Layer on/off and freeze/thaw | An explanation of the similarities, differences and advantages of turning layer on, off, and freezing or thawing them |
| Layer Color Property | How to change and assign color to AutoCAD layers and objects. |
| Layer Linetype Property | How to change and assign linetypes to AutoCAD layers and objects |
| Layer Lineweight | How to change and assign line weights to AutoCAD layers and objects |
| Layer Filters | Creating, using, and maintaining Layer Filters |
| Layer States | Advantages, creation, and use of Layer States |
Data Manipulation | Entity Selection, Erase, and OOPS Part 1 | An exploration of the many methods of selecting objects and using the Erase and OOPS command |
| Entity Selection, Erase, and OOPS Part 2 | An exploration of the many methods of selecting objects and using the Erase and OOPS command |
| Undo and Redo | An explanation of Undo and Redo both separately and while running a command. |
| The Move Command | A discussion as to the methods of moving an object, or multiple objects, utilizing various selection and reference parameters |
| The Copy Command | A discussion as to the methods of copying an object or objects utilizing various selection and reference parameters |
| The Scale Command | Visiting the scale command explaining the options available during the running of the command. |
| The Rotate Command | Explaining the Rotate command and exploring the various options as the command is executed. |
Data Modification | Join, Break, and Lengthen | Experiencing the commands that allow the modification of linear and circular objects. |
| The Offset Command | Uncovering the dynamic capabilities of using the offset command, and using it to create a company logo. |
| The Mirror Command | Using the Mirror command to create a company logo |
| The Extend and Mirror Commands | Unveiling the symbiotic relationship between extend and trim.Demonstrating how the command is used when creating a company logo. |
| The Fillet and Chamfer Commands | A demonstration of the advantages of the fillet and chamfer commands and utilizing the commands during the creation of a company logo. |
| The Polyline Edit Command Part 1 | An introduction of the Polyline Edit command |
| The Polyline Edit Command Part 2 | A continuation of the breadth of the Polyline Edit command and how to use it to create company logo. |
Data Modification | The Array Command | |
