got to get back to being employable in CAD

[briamor]

Hello:
My name is Bruce,
I currently live at the Jersey Shore, (but I'm really a native New Yorker from Manattan.)
anyway....

in 8/05 I graduated from CDM Institute in Eatontown NJ, where I learned AutoCAD Basics to Advanced. and some SolidWorks.

The reason they suggested I take those 2 classes was because of my previous training and my AA Degree as a "Computer Graphics Specialist" (Graphic Design, Web Design, Multimedia, 3D Animation, prepress layout & Design, etc...) and the fact that I was good with Lightwave, and knew the basics of 3DSMax, and they thought that with that I'd be good for working with "new inventions" plus I was a carpenter for 25 years, and knew my way around a set of blueprints.

It's just that after graduation, I couldn't wait around to get an "Entry Level" position working with AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks, and I had to take a job driving a school bus. Then life started happening and one thing led to another ,and now it's 8 months later, and I haven't touched AutoCAD or SolidWorks since 8/05. I am in desperate need of relearning the basics, and doing some tutorials, PDFs, QT Movies, ANYTHING where I can get myself to being "employable" once again in AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks.

so Do you have any suggestions as to what a guy in my current situation could/should do about getting my skillset back up to where I can pass a "test" in AutoCAD.

P.S. Most companies around here, what they do during your interview for working with AutoCAD is they sit you down at a cmputer, and give you a test. Last one was for a sprinkler system layout, with "slope indicators" walls, main lines, and extentions of a fire prevention sprinkler system. In school I never saw learned anything about "slope Indicators" which basically were just "arrow looking" things not unlike "< + >" showing in which direction the pipes sloped (I guess). I just need to be able to "pass a test"

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated
I looked into LUG's (Local User Groups) and the only one I could find in NJ is in Morristown, and thats over an hours drive away from me, a little to far. If you know of any others that are closer that would be the ticket I'm sure.

Bruce
briamor@optonline.net

[Ammon]

Hello:
My name is Bruce,
I currently live at the Jersey Shore, (but I'm really a native New Yorker from Manattan.)
anyway....

in 8/05 I graduated from CDM Institute in Eatontown NJ, where I learned AutoCAD Basics to Advanced. and some SolidWorks.

The reason they suggested I take those 2 classes was because of my previous training and my AA Degree as a "Computer Graphics Specialist" (Graphic Design, Web Design, Multimedia, 3D Animation, prepress layout & Design, etc...) and the fact that I was good with Lightwave, and knew the basics of 3DSMax, and they thought that with that I'd be good for working with "new inventions" plus I was a carpenter for 25 years, and knew my way around a set of blueprints.

It's just that after graduation, I couldn't wait around to get an "Entry Level" position working with AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks, and I had to take a job driving a school bus. Then life started happening and one thing led to another ,and now it's 8 months later, and I haven't touched AutoCAD or SolidWorks since 8/05. I am in desperate need of relearning the basics, and doing some tutorials, PDFs, QT Movies, ANYTHING where I can get myself to being "employable" once again in AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks.

so Do you have any suggestions as to what a guy in my current situation could/should do about getting my skillset back up to where I can pass a "test" in AutoCAD.

P.S. Most companies around here, what they do during your interview for working with AutoCAD is they sit you down at a cmputer, and give you a test. Last one was for a sprinkler system layout, with "slope indicators" walls, main lines, and extentions of a fire prevention sprinkler system. In school I never saw learned anything about "slope Indicators" which basically were just "arrow looking" things not unlike "< + >" showing in which direction the pipes sloped (I guess). I just need to be able to "pass a test"

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated
I looked into LUG's (Local User Groups) and the only one I could find in NJ is in Morristown, and thats over an hours drive away from me, a little to far. If you know of any others that are closer that would be the ticket I'm sure.

Bruce
briamor@optonline.net

Hi Bruce,

Welcome to AUGI forums. I think you'll find that ATP is a good resource for learning about Autodesk products. If you go to the "Education" link at the top of the page you'll find the resources available through ATP. There is currently a course introducing and reviewing the features in AutoCAD 2006 (ATP110). Take a look around.

As far as Solidworks, I have no idea about that one. ;)

[briamor]

Hello Everyone:

My name is Bruce, and in 8/05 I finished a course in AutoCAD that took me from basics to advanced stuff. Then I got this other job, and things started happening in my personal life, and well, I'll just say, that "Life started happening". Now 9 months have passed, and I haven't seen or even had a chance to open or look at AutoCAD since. To put it mildly "I'm rusty" to be totally honest, I've forgotten alot of what I learned back then.

I need to start from the begining, doing fake projects, tutorials, going over what the tools, do, and how they work, everyting from the very basics to blocks, plotting, changing the scale sizes, making a simple set of renovation blueprints, and 2D & 3D, things. Like drawing the plans for a mouse, toaster, pair of sissors, sunglasses, and then rendering it either in AutoCAD or in 3DSMax.

What can I do to start from the basics and build my way back up through to the advance AutoCAD skills, Basically to make myself "employable" in my AutoCAD Skills once again.

thanks

Bruce

[Opie]

Hi Bruce,

Where you not able to follow the information Ammon posted?

[Sammie]

Hello:
My name is Bruce,
I currently live at the Jersey Shore, (but I'm really a native New Yorker from Manattan.)
anyway....

in 8/05 I graduated from CDM Institute in Eatontown NJ, where I learned AutoCAD Basics to Advanced. and some SolidWorks.

The reason they suggested I take those 2 classes was because of my previous training and my AA Degree as a "Computer Graphics Specialist" (Graphic Design, Web Design, Multimedia, 3D Animation, prepress layout & Design, etc...) and the fact that I was good with Lightwave, and knew the basics of 3DSMax, and they thought that with that I'd be good for working with "new inventions" plus I was a carpenter for 25 years, and knew my way around a set of blueprints.

It's just that after graduation, I couldn't wait around to get an "Entry Level" position working with AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks, and I had to take a job driving a school bus. Then life started happening and one thing led to another ,and now it's 8 months later, and I haven't touched AutoCAD or SolidWorks since 8/05. I am in desperate need of relearning the basics, and doing some tutorials, PDFs, QT Movies, ANYTHING where I can get myself to being "employable" once again in AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks.

so Do you have any suggestions as to what a guy in my current situation could/should do about getting my skillset back up to where I can pass a "test" in AutoCAD.

P.S. Most companies around here, what they do during your interview for working with AutoCAD is they sit you down at a cmputer, and give you a test. Last one was for a sprinkler system layout, with "slope indicators" walls, main lines, and extentions of a fire prevention sprinkler system. In school I never saw learned anything about "slope Indicators" which basically were just "arrow looking" things not unlike "< + >" showing in which direction the pipes sloped (I guess). I just need to be able to "pass a test"

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated
I looked into LUG's (Local User Groups) and the only one I could find in NJ is in Morristown, and thats over an hours drive away from me, a little to far. If you know of any others that are closer that would be the ticket I'm sure.

Bruce
briamor@optonline.netBruce,

Check out the Current ATP Courses (http://www.augi.com/education/schedule.asp?page=292)being offered now, and in the future. There are many classes that can help you in your 'refreshment' of CAD basics! And also check out some Archived Courses (http://www.augi.com/education/archive.asp?page=293)for a class you missed, that can also help! You can also post in the many forums (http://forums.augi.com/index.php?) on Augi, and one of the many more experienced Autocad'ers can answer your question on anything from using dynamic blocks (http://forums.augi.com/forumdisplay.php?f=198), to Plotting (http://forums.augi.com/forumdisplay.php?f=34)!

And as far as Solidworks is concerned, Im not sure where you can get any help on that. I personally am trained in it, and perhaps you could find a Solidworks book or such locally to look through and helo you remember what you've learned 9 months ago.

Hope this helps!!!

Samantha Hally
CWC Mod

[Mike.Perry]

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What can I do to start from the basics and build my way back up through to the advance AutoCAD skills, Basically to make myself "employable" in my AutoCAD Skills once again.Hi Bruce

To go along with the information you have already be given, take a look at the following couple of posts...

RE: I wish to study basics and fundamentals of Drafting and AutoCAD

Civil 3D

:beer: Mike