2D Computer Aided Drafting

Module 1: Getting Started with AutoCAD

PREPARED BY

Curriculum development Unit

August 2015

Applied Technology High Schools, 2015

AEM 60 2D Computer Aided Drafting

Module 7: AutoCADs User Interface

Module Objectives
By the end of this module the student will be able to:

Understand how tools in AutoCAD are organized

Use the application menu
Use the quick access toolbar
Understand the ribbon fundamentals
Control the display of the ribbon
Understand the command line and how to type commands
Identify the use of a mouse in AUtoCAD

Module Videos

1-1 Understanding How Tools are Organized

1-2 Using the Application Menu
1-3 Using the Quick Access Toolbar
1-4 Understanding Ribbon Fundamentals
1-5 Controlling the Display of the Ribbon
1-6 Understanding the Command Line
1-7 Typing Commands

Additional Resources

1-9 Understanding Color Schemes

1-10 Using the InfoCenter
1-11 Changing Screen Colors