Delivery Method

• Classroom

Course Description

This course is designed for CAD managers and chief drafters who need to effectively administer multiple CAD systems in an AEC production environment. It offers best practices for creating CAD standards, procedures and methods.

Course Outcome

Students will gain a clear understanding in the principles and implementation of CAD systems and their administration.

Pre-Requisites

A solid understanding of the processes and operation of AutoCAD, network structure and organisational workflow is recommended.

Course Length

3 days

Course Content

• CAD implementation strategies
• Hardware decisions
• Directory structure
• Network setup of AutoCAD (including licensing and deployment)
• Backup strategies
• CAD Standards and implementation
• Methods of setting up borders & title blocks with attributes
• Extracting attribute information
• External reference management
• Setup of symbol and detail libraries
• Evaluate CAD skills within the office
• Customise AutoCAD setup, startup, menus and toolbars
• Develop simple AutoLISP programs and scripting
• Advanced printer setup