2025 Optimism Survey

On-Demand

AutoCAD Mastering the Basics I OnDemand

Are you an AutoCAD novice? Do you want to know how to open, print, and do some basic editing of AutoCAD files? Looking to improve your technical skills so you can handle basic design changes to AutoCAD line work without involving your design staff?

Virtual Training

This Course is OnDemand

This course will be hosted at  https://lms.on-demand.academy/ Use your AGC/Atlas Login credentials in order to access your training courses. If you do not have AGC/Atlas Login credentials, please create an account in  https://lms.on-demand.academy/ using the same email address you used when purchasing the course to access the content.

It may take up to 45 minutes for your course to be ready and enrolled.

Contact training@agc-ca.org if you have questions or require assistance.

Course Curriculum

Session 1 – Understanding the Basics

• Opening/Saving AutoCAD Files
• Using the AutoCAD User Interface
• Working with View and Zoom Controls
• Drafting Primitives (Lines, Arcs, Shapes, etc.)
• Understanding Concepts of Scale
• Working with Model and Paper Space

Session 2 – Editing Essentials

• Understanding SNAP and OSNAP Tools
• Grip Editing and Control of Objects
• Working with Basic Editing Tools (Move, Copy, Rotate, etc.)
• Working with Object Selection Tools
• Controlling Object Properties
Session 3 – Beginning to Draft

• Understanding and Controlling Layers and Linetypes
• Working with Hatch Patterns
• Working with Grouped Objects
• Creating and Using Named Blocks
• Editing and Re-Defining Blocks

Session 4 – Annotation Tools

• Understanding Text and Dimension Styles
• Adding Text Annotations to a Drawing
• Adding Dimension Annotation to a Drawing
• Working with Associative Annotations

Please note that this course uses Autodesk AutoCAD 2019. However, it is applicable to Autodesk AutoCAD 2018 – 2020 versions.

 

Looking for other courses?

Custom Courses

AGC offers customized trainings to member companies based on their needs and priorities. Past custom courses have included Lien Construction Law, Blueprint Reading, and more. Request your custom training course today!

Maximize Your Leadership Potential with Industry-Focused Programs

AGC of California, in partnership with UC Davis, offers leadership development programs designed specifically for construction professionals. From emerging leaders to seasoned executives, our courses provide actionable skills and strategies tailored to the challenges of the construction industry. Learn more and take the next step in your leadership journey.

2024 Legacy Sponsors