AutoCAD Mechanical Essentials
Class Information / Course Curriculum
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 AutoCAD Mechanical Essentials Course Description
Course Description
This courseware is designed for the new AutoCAD® Mechanical user who requires comprehensive training in AutoCAD Mechanical. It incorporates the features, commands, and techniques for creating and editing mechanical designs with AutoCAD Mechanical.
This courseware focuses on features, tools, and techniques that make students productive with AutoCAD Mechanical in the shortest possible time.
Hands-on exercises throughout the courseware enable students to practice creating mechanical engineering production drawings.
Suggested Course Duration: 4 days
Trial CD: Yes
Onscreen Exercises Included: Yes
Objectives
The primary objective of this courseware is to teach students the basic commands necessary for professional 2D mechanical drawing, design, and drafting using AutoCAD Mechanical.
After completing this course, students will be able to:
- Identify and use the key components of the AutoCAD Mechanical user interface.
- Use the fundamental features of AutoCAD Mechanical.
- Use the precision drafting tools in AutoCAD Mechanical to develop accurate technical engineering drawings.
- Demonstrate a high level of comfort and confidence with AutoCAD Mechanical through hands-on practice.
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for new users of AutoCAD Mechanical software.
Prerequisites
Working knowledge of AutoCAD® is recommended and mechanical drafting, design, or engineering experience is a plus. It is recommended that the student have a working knowledge of Microsoft® Windows® XP or Microsoft® Windows® 2000.
Course Outline
Day 1 – Basic AutoCAD Mechanical
Basic WorkFlow
• Design Environment
• Basic Workflow
Project Basics
• Project Manager
• The Project Drawing List
• Moving Through Projects
• Activating and Copying Projects
Schematic Wiring
• Wiring and Ladders
• Wire Numbers
• Source and Destination Signal Arrows
• Circuits
• Multiple Phase Circuits
• Connectors and Point-2-Point Wiring
Day 2 – Basic AutoCAD Mechanical
Schematic Editing
• Basic Utilities
• Miscellaneous Tools
• Resequence and Retag Drawings
• Using the Auditing Tools
Schematic Components
• Inserting Schematic Symbols
• Swapping and Updating Blocks
• Inserting Schematic Components from Lists
Schematic Reports
• Schematic Reports
Panel Layouts
• Creating Panel Layouts from Schematic Lists
• Using the DIN Rail Utility
• Panel Footprints
• Using the Terminal Strip Editor
• Panel Layout Annotation and Reports
Day 3 – Configuration
Settings and Configuration
• Creating Wire Types
• Using Reference Files
• Drawing Properties
• Project Properties
Custom Components
• Schematic Symbols
• Icon Menu System
• Panel Footprints
Custom Data
• Managing Part Catalog Databases
• Editing the Pin List Database
• Updating Title Block Attributes
Day 4 – Advanced
Automation Tools
• Updating Schematics from Spreadsheets
• Generating Automatic Reports
Autodesk Vault Integration
• Working with Autodesk Vault
PLC Modules
• Using PLC I/O Modules
• Using the PLC Database File Editor
• PLC I/O Address-Based Tagging
• Using the Spreadsheet to PLC I/O Utility
Advanced Tools
• Adding Wire Data to Footprints
• Managing Cables
Note: The suggested course duration is a guideline. Course topics and
duration may be modified by the instructor based upon the knowledge and
skill level of the course participants.
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