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AutoCAD Professional Level 2

AutoCAD Professional Level 2 is a continuation of the foundational skills covered in Level 1, designed for learners ready to enhance their drafting efficiency and master intermediate AutoCAD functionality. Spanning 22 to 45 contact hours, this course emphasizes productivity techniques and project-level workflows essential for professional design environments. Students will explore advanced tools such as dynamic blocks, external references, and custom tool palettes while learning how to manage complex drawings and collaborate effectively across teams. The course also introduces features for customizing AutoCAD settings, controlling drafting standards, and incorporating visual elements like images and tables. A brief introduction to 3D modeling is included to round out the learner’s understanding.

  • Use grips, advanced selection tools, and dynamic input to edit and control drawing precision

    • Apply system variables and drafting settings to enhance efficiency

    • Create and manage dynamic blocks, attributes, and advanced object types

    • Work with external references (Xrefs), images, fields, and tables for complex drawings

    • Organize and control project drawings using layers, dimension styles, and drawing sheets

    • Utilize tool palettes, layouts, and advanced plotting tools for effective output and presentation

    • Collaborate across multiple drawings and implement CAD standards for consistency

    • Customize AutoCAD environments and streamline workflows using Express Tools

    • Gain introductory experience with 3D modeling features and Autodesk Fusion integration

    • Prepare for more advanced AutoCAD applications or certification

Productivity & Workflow Enhancements

  • Advanced use of grips and object selection techniques
  • Command line efficiency and dynamic input customization
  • System variables and drafting settings for optimized control
  • Layer management, filters, and layer states

Advanced Drawing Features

  • Dynamic blocks and attributes
  • Advanced object types and complex geometry creation
  • Working with fields, data linking, and tables
  • External references (Xrefs) and overlays
  • Importing and managing raster images

Annotation & Presentation

  • Dimension styles and multileaders
  • Annotation scaling and style consistency
  • Creating and managing layouts and viewports
  • Advanced plotting, publishing, and batch plotting

File & Sheet Management

  • Drawing sheet setup and sheet set manager
  • Working with multiple drawings in a project
  • File maintenance: audit, purge, recover

Customization & Tools

  • Tool palettes and ribbon customization
  • Express Tools for efficiency
  • Implementing and maintaining CAD standards
  • Intro to macros and basic automation

Intro to 3D and Fusion Integration

  • Basic 3D navigation and modeling concepts
  • Overview of Autodesk Fusion integration
  • Customizing AutoCAD for a design team environment

These topics provide a practical foundation for increased productivity in real-world drafting environments and prepare learners for more specialized CAD tasks or certification.

This course is offered as contract training and can be tailored to meet the unique needs of your organization. Format, schedule, and delivery mode are fully customizable and set at the discretion of your organization. Whether you prefer in-person sessions, virtual instruction, or a hybrid model, we’ll work with you to design a training experience that fits your team’s availability and operational priorities. This flexibility makes it an ideal solution for upskilling incumbent workers without disrupting day-to-day productivity.

  • Completion of AutoCAD Professional Level 1 or equivalent experience

    • Proficiency with 2D drafting tools, including:

    • Basic drawing and editing commands

    • Layer and object management

    • Plotting and layout setup

    • Comfort with the AutoCAD interface and using command-line input, dynamic input, and object snaps

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