# Intermediate AutoCAD (Self-Paced)

Canonical URL: <https://www.nobledesktop.com/classes/intermediate-autocad>

## Overview

This intermediate AutoCAD course has students create an abbreviated set of construction documents for a small residential project. The documents include a floor plan, foundation plan, roof plan, electrical plan, and building elevations. The course also covers best practices for project workflow and finalizing drawings for printing or presentation.

- **Create a Set of Construction Documents:** Learn to create an abbreviated set of construction documents, including floor plans, roof plans, foundation plans, electrical plans, and building elevations. This set will serve as a comprehensive representation of a residential project.
- **Use Blocks and Externally Reference Files:** Master the process of creating and inserting blocks and externally referencing files. You will learn when and how to use these tools to optimize project workflow.
- **Demonstrate Layer & File Management:** Gain expertise in managing layers and files effectively, and learn to use external file referencing for improved coordination across project documents. Understand the importance of organizing project data to maintain clarity and structure.
- **Apply Intermediate AutoCAD Skills:** Develop intermediate-level skills in AutoCAD, including user coordinate systems, model/layout environments, and plotting. Learn how to create sheet layouts, manage layers, and plot your drawings for final presentation.

## What you'll learn

- Create an abbreviated set of construction documents, including floor plan, foundation plan, electrical plan, and building elevations for a small residential project
- Create and insert blocks, externally reference files, and determine the appropriate times to apply those skill sets to optimize project efficiency
- Demonstrate layer and file management, external file referencing, use of model/layout environments, and user coordinate systems
- Apply intermediate-level skills, including layer management, user coordinate system development, creating sheet layout environments, and plotting

## Pricing

**Tuition:** $579