Certificate in Engineering Drawing (AutoCAD & SOLIDWORKS) Course Content

GCE O/L or A/L No previous computer‐ aided design (CAD) experience is required.

• AUTOCAD 1. Taking the AutoCAD Tour Navigating the Working Environment Working with Files Displaying Objects
• 2. Basic Drawing & EditingDrawing Lines Drawing Rectangles Drawing Circles Drawing with Snap and Grid Erasing Objects
• 3. Drawing with Precision Coordinate Entry Using Object Snaps Using Polar Tracking Using Object Snap Tracking Manipulating Objects Selecting Objects in the Drawing Moving Objects Copying Objects Arraying Objects Rotating Objects Mirroring Objects Scaling Objects
• 4. Drawing Organisation and Inquiry Commands Using Layers Using Linetypes Layer States
• 5. Object Properties & Measurement Working with Object Properties Quick Select Matching Properties Measuring Objects 1. Altering Objects a. Trimming and Extending Objects to Defined Boundaries b. Creating Parallel and Offset Geometry c. Joining Objects d. Applying Fillets e. Creating a Chamfer f. Stretching Objects
• 2. Creating Additional Drawing Objects a. Working with Polylines b. Drawing Splines c. Drawing Arcs d. Drawing Polygons
• 3. Annotating the Drawing a. Creating Multiline Text b. Creating Single-Line Text c. Using Text Styles d. Editing Text
• 4. Dimensioning a. Creating Dimensions b. Using Dimension Styles c. Editing Dimensions d. Using Multi-leaders
• 5. Hatching Objects a. Hatching Objects b. Editing Hatch Objects
• 6. Working with Reusable Content a. Using Blocks b. Working with DesignCenter™ c. Using Tool Palettes
• 7. Working with Layouts (Drawing Sheets) a. Model /Paper Space Principles b. Setting up Layouts c. Using Viewports
• 8. Plotting Your Drawings a. Printing Layouts b. Plotting from Model Space c. Plotting Lineweights
• 9. Creating Drawing Templates a. Using Drawing Templates
• SOLIDWORKS Concepts 3D Design Component-Based Terminology User Interface Windows Functions SOLIDWORKS Document Windows Function Selection and Feedback Design Process Design Intent Design Method Sketches Origin Planes Dimensions Relations Features Assemblies Drawings Model Editing.
• Course Fee: LKR 35,000/- Registration Fee: LKR 1,000/-