AutoCAD 2013: Customization Techniques

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Free Online Course: AutoCAD 2013: Customization Techniques provided by LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 1-2 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from LinkedIn Learning. AutoCAD 2013: Customization Techniques is taught by Scott Onstott.

Overview
  • Teaches you how to modify AutoCAD to better fit the way you work.

    In this workshop, expert and author Scott Onstott teaches you how to modify AutoCAD to better fit the way you work. He begins by showing you how to create a complex dynamic block that uses multiple visibility states, parameters, and actions so that one dynamic block can do the job of many static blocks. Then learn how to configure physical output devices, edit command aliases, and create custom panels and linetypes. Finally, discover how to automate repetitive tasks with action macros, scripts, and Lisp routines to craft tools for increased productivity.

Syllabus
  • Introduction

    • Welcome
    1. Getting Started
    • Overview
    • Accessing the project files
    2. Authoring Dynamic Blocks
    • Drawing block geometry
    • Defining a block and creating visibility states
    • Adding a flip parameter and flip action
    • Adding flip and rotate parameters and actions
    • Adding multiple parameters and actions
    3. Configuring Plotters and Plot Style Tables for Output
    • Installing system printers
    • Configuring AutoCAD plot drivers
    • Configuring plot style tables
    4. Configuring the User Interface
    • Creating a new ribbon tab and displaying it in a workspace
    • Creating a custom ribbon panel
    • Storing blocks on tool palettes
    • Altering command aliases
    5. Creating Custom Linetypes
    • Loading linetypes and using them in a drawing
    • Creating a custom shape
    • Creating and using a custom linetype
    6. Automating Tasks
    • Writing and running scripts
    • Recording a sequence of actions
    • Playing back a macro and adjusting its properties
    • Loading and running Lisp routines