DraftSight Training
A comprehensive introduction to 2D CAD focusing on the basics of model and sheet space, drawings, and geometry manipulation.
Course Overview
DraftSight has a familiar user interface and a minimal learning curve that facilitates an easy transition from your current CAD application. This course assumes you have no or minimal experience of 2D CAD and runs through all the basics needed to get working productively in the software. From understanding the basics of model and sheet space, to drawing and manipulating geometry, the 2 day course aims to give users a good footing in the software on which to build. During the course you will learn:
- Understanding the user interface and basics of creating drawings.
- Coordinate systems: entry, boundaries and scale
- Modifying commands, customising Properties and Layers
- Advanced commands and functionalities
- Mastering Drawing Outputs and Layouts
NOTE: This course is available as part of the Gold & Platinum Training Passports.
What You'll Learn
Course Agenda
Lesson 1: User Interface
The first lesson of this course introduces the user to the principal components of the DraftSight user interface and helps them to customise the workspace and toolbars for the best experience.
Lesson 2: View Commands
Lesson 2 introduces the user into the view commands, and moving freely around the drawing at ease. Creating named views for layouts and drawing boundaries.
Lesson 3: Coordinates
In lesson 3 of the course the user will learn how to set up a custom coordinate system. Pull out a range of information relating to drawing entities. Define units, length and angle types. They will also learn how to use entity snaps use coordinates for entity creation.
Lesson 4: Creating a Simple Drawing
There are some standard tools and features that are essentials for the development of any CAD Design, and lesson 4 includes these. Such as understanding how to create lines, rectangles, and circles and connecting one entity to another.
Lesson 5: Modifying Entities
In lesson 5 the user will learn and use a range of tools for the modification of blocks and entities within drawings.
Lesson 6: Properties and Layers
Layers provide organisation to a drawing. Entities in separate layers overlay on one another to provide a complete drawing. In this lesson, the user will learn how to make effective use of layers for their own drawings.
Lesson 7: Dimensions
Lesson 7 focusses on familiarising the user with dimensions, which are a vital part to most design drawings. By using dimensions, it is possible to realise a clear and complete description of a design.
Lesson 8: Text
Upon successful completion of lesson 8 the user will understand how to add and create a text style and employ the style to meet relevant design requirements.
Lesson 9: Blocks
In lesson 9 the user is encouraged to utilize all available tools to edit and make blocks.
Lesson 10: Custom Blocks
Custom Blocks are there to help the user when they need more functionality than just standard blocks; with the ability to manage visibility states, apply custom actions and have different configurations of the same block. (I.E Rotations and variations of the original block).
Lesson 11: Entity Groups
Entity groups are similar to blocks however, there are noticeable differences, they bound together entities to form a single selection group which can then speed up difficult repetitive selection processes. This makes them ideal for quickly simplifying drawings while allowing for the easy movement, manipulation, and identification of multiple entities in even the most complex drawings.
Lesson 12: Printing
Lesson 12 focuses on Printing and print configurations, teaching the user how the best method based on requirements. Ranging from Quick print to batch printing and export versions.
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Training Booking Process
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Training Methods
Self-Paced
Student, job-seeker, or working professional? Our SOLIDWORKS self-paced training essentials course gives you the flexibility to learn when and where you want.
In-Classroom / Virtual
For those who prefer a traditional classroom environment courses can be taken in one of our training locations in the UK and Ireland.
Our virtual courses provide hands-on, live, interactive group training session from a professional, qualified instructor.
Onsite / Bespoke
We can arrange onsite training for any of our courses, contact us to discuss further.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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- SOLIDWORKS certified training instructors
- All courses are CPD-accredited for professional development
- Attendees receive certificates for every course
Variety & Frequency
- Courses run every week of the year (1200+ per year)
- 70+ courses, we cover a broad range of topics and software
- Training passport bundles provide amazing value
Convenience
- 22 training venues located across the UK & Ireland
- State-of-the-art Virtual training is available
- We can arrange onsite and bespoke training courses
Quality
- 4.9 Star rating on Feefo for training courses
- Limited class sizes ensure personal attention
- Hands-on format with high-end PCs for every attendee
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