Gain a thorough understanding of AutoCAD class setup for optimal learning and skill development. This tutorial guides you through the necessary steps to create your personal class files, allowing for a more interactive experience.
Key Insights
- Before starting any AutoCAD exercises, ensure all necessary setup is complete.
- The tutorial provides a step-by-step guide on setting up your class files.
- Instead of editing the original class files, learners are advised to create personal copies to edit.
- The process of making these copies involves a series of specific steps such as opening the Class Files folder and copying the AutoCAD Class folder.
- After copying, learners are then instructed to paste and rename the new folder, personalizing it for ease of identification.
- Upon successful setup, learners will have their own set of class files for use throughout the course.
Discover step-by-step guidance on setting up your class files for an AutoCAD tutorial, including how to create your own copies for editing.
This exercise is excerpted from Noble Desktop’s past AutoCAD training materials and is compatible with Photoshop updates through 2020. To learn current skills in AutoCAD, check out AutoCAD Bootcamp and AutoCAD classes in NYC and live online.
Complete the following setup prior to beginning any exercises.
Topics Covered in This AutoCAD Tutorial:
Setting up Your Class Files
Creating Your Own Copy of Class Files
Throughout this workbook you will be editing class files that we have prepared for you. Instead of editing the originals, we’ll have you make a copy just for yourself to edit.
- If you have any windows open, minimize or hide them so you can see the Desktop.
- Open the Class Files folder.
- Follow the instructions below:
- Click once on the AutoCAD Class folder to select it.
- Press CTRL–C to copy it.
- Press CTRL–V to paste it.
- The new copy may be at the bottom of the list of folders. Rename it yourname-AutoCAD Class.
- You now have your own set of class files to use throughout the class. Have fun!