2. Workshop on
2D- AUTO CAD BASICS
Workshop Objective: The objective of Workshop is to familiarize the AutoCAD-2006 software interface
and provide the learners the ease to work on the software.
By the end of the Workshop you will be able to:
ü Draw and edit a Drawing
ü Provide dimensions to a drawing
ü Work on Layers and other object properties
ü Set and plot the drawing as per standard ISO Formats
No of Days of Workshop: 6 Days
Schedule:
Day 1 Chapters 1,2 & 3
Day 2 Chapters 4 & 5 and Ex I
Day 3 Chapters 6 & 7 and Ex II
Day 4 Chapter 8
Day 5 Chapter 9 and Ex III
Day 6 Chapters 10 & 11 and Test
Other facilities:
§ A printed Manual covering all the 11 chapters and 3 Exercises.
§ A CD consisting Audio and video tutorials.

3. WORKSHOP CONTENTS:
Chapter 1
Units and Scales
If you're asking yourself "what scale do I draw in?" or "what units should I use?", you
need this tutorial.
Chapter 2
Using Co-ordinates
All about the use of co-ordinates in AutoCAD.
Chapter 3
Drawing Aids
All about drawing aids
Chapter 4
Drawing Objects
Getting to grips with AutoCAD's basic drawing tools. This is an ideal start for the
AutoCAD beginner.
Chapter 5
Direct Distance Entry
The essential way of working with AutoCAD
Chapter 6
Object Selection
Shows the many ways objects can be selected. Covers the building of selection sets
with implied windowing, fences etc.
Chapter 7
Object Snap

4. An overview of all the AutoCAD object snaps (osnaps) with some worked examples. Also
covers the use of temporary tracking points and object snap tracking.
Chapter 8
Modifying Objects
This tutorial runs through all of the modify tools, demonstrating practical examples in
each case.
Chapter 9
Dimensioning
This tutorial describes the options and commands available for dimensioning drawings
and how to use them. The correct use of AutoCADs dimension tools is the key to
producing clear and concise measured drawings.
Chapter 10
Object Properties
This tutorial describes how to control the display of objects (colour, linetype etc.) using
layers. It also explains what layers are and how they should be used.
Chapter 11
ISO Paper Sizes
There has alwas been some confusion over the size of standard ISO drawing sheets with
AutoCAD.The stated sizes in the plot dialogue box are not the true ISO sizes. This
tutorial explains why and how to plot to scale from Model Space.
Exercise I
Masterplan Exercise
This exercise can be used to practice your basic drafting skills.
Exercise II
Masterplan Exercise
This exercise can be used to practice your basic drafting skills.
Exercise III
Site Layout Exercise
This exercise is designed to help you test out your basic AutoCAD skills. You'll need an
understanding of the Draw and Modify tools and how to use co-ordinates.
All the Trainees are provided with a drawing that could cover all the exercises covered
TEST above their performance is evaluated.