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The AutoCAD 2009 online course is a nationally recognized program. This online certificate program is only offered in partnership with Gatlin Education Services.

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TOPIC HIGHLIGHTS

1. Getting Started with AutoCAD
   1. Starting AutoCAD
   2. AutoCAD’s User Interface
   3. Working with Commands
   4. Opening an Existing Drawing File
   5. Saving Your Work
   6. AutoCAD’s Cartesian Workspace
2. Basic Drawing and Editing Commands
   1. Drawing Lines
   2. Erasing Objects
   3. Drawing Lines with Polar Tracking
   4. Drawing Rectangles
   5. Drawing Circles
   6. Viewing Your Drawing
   7. Undo and Redo Actions
3. Projects - Creating a Simple Drawing
4. Drawing Precision in AutoCAD
   1. Using Running Object Snaps
   2. Using Object Snap Overrides
   3. Polar Tracking at Angles
   4. Object Snap Tracking
   5. Drawing with Snap and Grid (Optional)
5. Making Changes in Your Drawing
   1. Selecting Objects for Editing
   2. Moving Objects
   3. Copying Objects
   4. Rotating Objects
   5. Scaling Objects
   6. Mirroring Objects
   7. Editing with Grips
6. Projects - Making Your Drawings More Precise
7. Organizing Your Drawing with Layers
   1. Creating New Drawings With Templates
   2. What are Layers?
   3. Layer States
   4. Changing an Object's Layer
8. Advanced Object Types
   1. Drawing Arcs
   2. Drawing Polylines
   3. Editing Polylines
   4. Drawing Polygons
   5. Drawing Ellipses
9. Getting Information from Your Drawing
   1. Measuring Objects
   2. Working with Object Properties
10. Projects - Drawing Organization and Information
11. Advanced Editing Commands
    1. Trimming and Extending Objects
    2. Stretching Objects
    3. Creating Fillets and Chamfers
    4. Offsetting Objects
    5. Creating Arrays of Objects
12. Inserting Blocks
    1. What are Blocks?
    2. Inserting Blocks
    3. Working with Dynamic Blocks
    4. Inserting Blocks Using DesignCenter
13. Projects - Creating More Complex Objects
14. Setting Up a Layout
    1. Printing Concepts
    2. Working in Layouts
    3. Copying Layouts
    4. Creating Viewports
    5. Guidelines for Layouts
15. Printing Your Drawing
    1. Printing Layouts
    2. Printing a Check Plot
16. Projects - Preparing to Print
17. Text
    1. Working with Annotations
    2. Adding Text in a Drawing
    3. Modifying Multiline Text
    4. Formatting Multiline Text
18. Hatching
    1. Hatching
19. Adding Dimensions
    1. Dimensioning Concepts
    2. Adding Linear Dimensions
    3. Adding Radial and Angular Dimensions
    4. Editing Dimensions
    5. Adding Notes to Your Drawing
20. Projects - Annotating Your Drawing
21. Working Effectively with AutoCAD
    1. Setting Up the Application Window
    2. Creating a Custom Workspace
    3. Using the Keyboard Effectively
    4. Working in Multiple Drawings
    5. Using Grips Effectively
    6. Additional Layer Tools
22. Accurate Positioning
    1. Coordinate Entry
    2. Locating Points with Tracking
    3. Construction Lines
    4. Placing Reference Points
23. Projects - Productivity Tools
24. Creating Blocks
    1. Creating Blocks
    2. Editing Blocks
    3. Removing Unused Elements
25. Blocks in Tool Palettes
    1. Adding Blocks to Tool Palettes
    2. Modifying Tool Properties in Tool Palettes
26. Projects - Creating and Organizing Blocks
27. Creating Templates
    1. Why Use Templates
    2. Controlling Units Display
    3. Creating New Layers
    4. Adding Standard Layouts to Templates
    5. Saving Templates
28. Annotation Styles
    1. Creating Text Styles
    2. Creating Dimension Styles
    3. Creating Multileader Styles
29. Projects - Drawing Setup and Utilities
30. Advanced Layouts
    1. Creating and Using Named Views
    2. Creating Additional Viewports
    3. Layer Overrides In Viewports
    4. Additional Annotative Scale Features
31. DWF Printing and Publishing
    1. DWF Plotting and Viewing
    2. Publishing Drawing Sets
32. Projects - Drawing (Optional)

AutoCAD 2009 Level 2

33. Advanced Text Objects
    1. Annotation Scale Overview
    2. Using Fields
    3. Controlling the Draw Order
34. Working with Tables
    1. Creating Tables
    2. Modifying Tables
    3. Working with Linked Tables
    4. Creating Table Styles
35. Projects - Advanced Annotation
    1. Fields and Tables
36. Dynamic Blocks
    1. Working with Dynamic Blocks
    2. Creating Dynamic Block Definitions
    3. Dynamic Block Authoring Tools
37. Attributes
    1. Inserting Blocks with Attributes
    2. Editing Attribute Values
    3. Defining Attributes
    4. Redefining Blocks with Attributes
    5. Extracting Attributes
38. Projects – Advanced Blocks & Attributes
    1. Dynamic Block Practice – Desk Unit
    2. Mechanical Attribute Project - Amplifier
    3. Architectural Attribute Project - Door Schedule
39. External References
    1. Attaching External References
    2. Modifying External References
    3. Xref Specific Information
40. Other Tools for Collaboration
    1. eTransmit
    2. Hyperlinks
41. Projects - Reference & Share Information
    1. Reference & Share Information
42. Introduction to Sheet Sets
    1. Overview of Sheet Sets
    2. Creating Sheet Sets
    3. Creating Sheets in Sheet Sets
    4. Adding Views to Sheets
    5. Importing Layouts to Sheet Sets
43. Publishing & Customizing Sheet Sets
    1. Transmitting and Archiving Sheet Sets
    2. Publishing Sheet Sets
    3. Customizing Sheet Sets
    4. Custom Blocks for Sheet Sets
44. Projects - Sheet Sets
    1. Sheet Sets
45. Managing Layers
    1. Working in the Layer Properties Manager
    2. Creating Layer Filters
    3. Setting Layer States
46. CAD Standards
    1. CAD Standards Concepts
    2. Configuring Standards
    3. Checking Standards
    4. Layer Translator
47. System Setup
    1. Options Dialog Box
    2. System Variables
    3. Dynamic Input Settings
    4. Drawing Utilities
    5. Managing Plotters
    6. Plot Styles
48. Introduction to Customization
    1. Why Customize?
    2. What Can be Customized?
    3. Creating a Custom Workspace
49. Customizing the User Interface
    1. Using the Customize User Interface (CUI) Dialog Box
    2. Creating Custom Toolbars
    3. Customizing the Ribbon
    4. Customizing Menus
    5. Keyboard Shortcuts
50. Macros and Custom Routines
    1. Custom Commands and Macros
    2. Running Scripts
    3. Action Recorder
    4. Editing Action Macros
    5. Loading Custom Routines

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CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS

A 70% or better must be achieved in order to receive a Certificate of Completion.

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COURSE OBJECTIVES

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PDF BROCHURE

Please click here to download the PDF brochure for the Gatlin online courses offered by OCPE.

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Students should have a basic knowledge of the Windows operating system and be comfortable installing software and loading files. Students should also be comfortable using the Internet and have an Internet connection and e-mailing capabilities.

This course is intended for students who are interested in Computer Aided Design or for students who want to become proficient using AutoCAD 2009 software.

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1. How do I register for a Gatlin online course?

Please contact our office on the Fairfax campus in Northern Virginia (NOVA) or call 703-993-2113. Click here for more information or to download a copy of the registration form.

2. How much do Gatlin online courses cost?

To view the prices for all Gatlin courses that are offered by George Mason University, please click here.

3. Why do I have to take Gatlin courses through a participating school?

Gatlin does not offer courses directly to the public. They partner with major colleges and universities to offer their programs.

4. Do I have to travel to register for or to attend a Gatlin online course?

All Gatlin courses are delivered entirely online, you do not have to go to a class or travel to a school. If you are unable to visit our office on the Fairfax campus in Northern Virginia (NOVA), please contact us at 703-993-2113 or click here for more information or to register for a course.

5. How long does it take to complete a Gatlin course?

All of our Gatlin courses are asynchronous. You can start and finish the course at your own pace. Most courses are designed to be completed within 180 days. You may request an extension if you think you will need more time to complete a course (fees may apply). Please contact us at 703-993-2113 or click here if you have any questions or if you would like to register for a course.

6. Do I have to buy additional materials?

Please refer to the green Included Materials box located on the upper right hand side of this page. If materials are included in this course, they will be shipped by Gatlin to you via UPS ground service after you have registered for a course.

7. Can I get financial aid for Gatlin courses?

Gatlin courses are non-credit and therefore are not eligible for Federal Student Aid. However there are a number of loan programs that can be used to fund your course. Click here to view a list of these options or call 703-993-2113 for more information. Gatlin also provides a loan opportunity for students (www.collegeloanapplication.com).

8. What happens when I complete the course?

If you obtain a final passing grade of 70% or greater in a course, we will award you a George Mason University certificate of completion.

9. Who will be my instructor?

Each student is paired up with a facilitator for one-on-one interaction. The facilitator will be available (by e-mail) to answer any questions you may have and to provide feedback on your performance. Facilitators are all successful working professionals in the fields in which they teach.

10. What are the system requirements in order to take an online course?

Please see the "PC requirements" section listed for individual courses.

11. When can I start the course?

Registrations are rolling. Please send us your registration form at the time you wish to start your course. Registrations take five to seven business days to process.

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