Description

Ready to take your AutoCAD skills to the next level? If you’re comfortable with the basics and want to produce more professional, polished drawings, this course is for you. Learn how to control layers and linetypes, create and edit blocks, and apply proper text and dimensioning techniques. By the end of the class, you’ll be able to produce clean, well-annotated drawings that meet professional drafting standards.

This four (4) hour program is delivered in 2 (2), two-hour-long sessions that students can attend online, right from their own desks. A live instructor will explain the detailed functions, and address questions as the class progresses. THIS COURSE IS ENTIRELY VIRTUAL.

Class Schedule:

April 2 (2 PM - 4 PM EST)

April 3 (2 PM - 4 PM EST)

Note: Instructor will present using Autodesk AutoCAD 2026. Students who wish to follow along with instructor are encouraged to use the same version.

Recording: Registrants for this course will receive access to a recording of each session for 7 consecutive days. Access will start the next business day after the session ends.

Must attend both sessions

Session 1: Beginning to Draft [April 2 (2 PM - 4 PM EST)]

• Understanding and Controlling Layers and Linetypes
• Working with Hatch Patterns
• Working with Grouped Objects
• Creating and Using Named Blocks
• Editing and Re-Defining Blocks

Session 2: Annotation Tools [April 3 (2 PM - 4 PM EST)]

• Understanding Text and Dimension Styles
• Adding Text Annotations to a Drawing
• Adding Dimension Annotation to a Drawing
• Working with Associative Annotations

Questions? Please email Austin Seamster (austin@abcga.org).