Introduction+to+AutoCAD

Learning Objectives:

 * State Course Code:** 17001G0.5011
 * State Competency Code:** 0.5.5

Blueprint Reading – NCCER/ CC K&S/ SkillsUSA/ AS (C8, F5)/

 * //Perform the drafting principles needed to draw the basic geometric shapes.//
 * //Develop a pictorial sketch of an object.//
 * //Develop a multi-view drawing.//
 * Identify basic symbols used in blueprints.
 * Identify various types of blueprint views used in Architecture, Construction, Manufacturing and Engineering.

Introduction to AutoCAD Interface
Access AutoCAD 2010 English by navigating the start menu to the program icon (see below).

Once you have AutoCAD open, access the video below that does a quick walk-thru of the interface. [|Getting Started with AutoCAD]

Topics covered in this assignment

 * X,Y co-ordinate system
 * Angular measurement
 * Absolute Coordinates
 * Relative Coordinates
 * Polar Coordinates

Once you have explored the interface of AutoCAD and become familiar with the topics covered in assignment, move on to the next assignment Introduction to AutoCAD Commands. The concepts explored here will be applied in the next assignment.