Course Curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Welcome!

    • IMPORTANT: Employee and/or Contractor UPLOAD TRAINING LINKS

    • LTD Installer - AutoCAD Menu, LTD Training Manual, and Important READ ME FIRST doc file

    • Using the PDF Manual

    • Love to Draw PDF Manual - Beta Version

    • LTD Keyboard Shortcuts Cheat Sheet

    • Support Documentation

    • Techsmith Camtasia Studio - Free Trial Version Link
  • 2

    Chapter 1 - The LTD Training Program, AutoCAD Support Folders, Drawing Templates, and CTB Files

    • Copyright Policy

    • LTD Training Manual Information

    • 1.0 Trainng Course Progression
  • 3

    Chapter 2 - LTD Menu, Ribbon Panels, and Toolbars

    • Chapter 2 - LTD Menu, Ribbon Panels, and Toolbars

    • 2.0 LTD Custom Menu
  • 4

    Chapter 3 - Layers, Keyboard Shortcuts, Fonts, and Snap

    • Chapter 3 Exercise Files

    • 3.0 LTD Layers

    • 3.1 LTD Linetypes and Lineweights

    • 3.2 Drawing on SNAP

    • 3.3 LTD Keyboard Shortcuts

    • Chapter Test 1 - 3

    • Chapters 1-3 Critique
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    Chapter 4 - Construction 101 and Construction Document Overview

    • Construction 101 Information

    • 4.0 Construction 101
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    Chapter 5 - Electrical Plan Layout

    • Procedures for exercises

    • 5.1 Electrical Plan Toolbar Overview

    • 5.2 Electrical Plan Layout Overview

    • 5.3 Noting and wiring to light fixtures

    • 5.4 Showing switches on a leader tail

    • 5.5 Crossing over or 'jumping' a wire

    • 5.6 Outlet spacing in habitable areas

    • 5.7 Garage Electrical Layout

    • 5.8 Entry / Porch Electrical Layout

    • 5.9 Foyer Electrical Layout

    • 5.10 Hallway Electrical Layout

    • 5.11 Secondary Bedroom Electrical Layout

    • 5.12 Master Bedroom Electrical Layout

    • 5.13 Secondary Bath Electrical Layout

    • 5.14 Master Bath Electrical Layout

    • 5.15 Den / Study Electrical Layout

    • 5.16 Living Room Electrical Layout

    • 5.17 Dining Room Electrical Layout

    • 5.18 Great Room Electrical Layout

    • 5.19 Kitchen Electrical Layout

    • 5.20 Breakfast Nook Electrical Layout

    • 5.21 Lanai or Covered Deck Electrical Layout

    • 5.22 Laundry / Utility Room Electrical Layout

    • 5.23 Walk-In Closet Electrical Layout

    • 5.24 Air Handler Closet Electrical Layout

    • 5.25 Self-Review Electrical Plan Checklist

    • Chapter 4 - 5 Written Test

    • Chapter 5 Exercise Files - Cad Test

    • Chapter 4 - 5 Critique
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    Chapter 6 - Floor Plan Layout

    • 6.0 Floor Plan Layout Overview

    • 6.1 Snap Concepts

    • 6.2 Using A Scale For Floor Plan Layout

    • 6.3 The Builders Checklist

    • 6.4.0 Using Conceptual Layouts Overview

    • 6.4.1 Rough Conceptual Layout in Detail

    • 6.4.2 Refined Conceptual Layout in Detail

    • 6.4.3 Using - Scaling Scanned Conceptual Layouts for Floor Plan Layout

    • 6.4.4 Using Outsourced Cad File for Overlay

    • 6.4.5 Using In-House Conceptual Cad File

    • 6.5.0 Finding the Maximum Building Pad

    • 6.5.1 Exterior Wall Layout

    • 6.5.2 Exterior Wall - Room Non-Block Dimension

    • 6.5.3 Exterior Angled Wall Layout

    • 6.6.0 Entry and Porch Columns

    • 6.6.1 Lanai Columns

    • 6.7.0 Living Area Square Footage Check

    • 6.8.0 Interior Wall Layout Nominal and Actual

    • 6.8.1 Interior Angled Wall Layout

    • 6.8.2 Wall Clean Command

    • 6.8.3 Archways and Openings at Interior Walls

    • 6.8.4 Knee Walls at Showers or Desk Areas

    • 6.9.0 Exterior Door Insertion

    • 6.9.1 Window Insertion

    • 6.9.2 Interior Door Insertion

    • 6.10.0 Cabinetry and Shelving

    • 6.11.0 Appliances and Plumbing Insertion

    • 6.12.0 Ceiling Transition Lines

    • 6.13.0 Flooring Transition Lines

    • Chapter 6 Test

    • Chapter 6 Exercise Files/Test

    • Chapter 6 Critique
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    Chapter 7 - Elevation Layout

    • 7.0.0 Roofs 101

    • 7.1.0 Fascia Creation

    • 7.2.0 Elevation Layout

    • 7.3.0 Roof Trusses

    • 7.4.0 Building Sections

    • 7.5.0 Roof Plan Finalization

    • Chapter 7 Written Test

    • Chapter 7 Exercise Files/Test files

    • Chapter 7 Critique
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    Chapter 8 - Elevation Noting and Dimensioning

    • Chapter 8 Exercise Files

    • 8.0 11x17 Drawing Template Overview

    • 8.1 Elevation and Roof Placement

    • 8.2 Elevation Noting and Dimensioning
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    Chapter 9 - Floor Plan Noting and Dimensioning

    • 9.0 Overview of Common Floor Plan Notes

    • 9.1 Floor Plan Noting of Training House

    • 9.2 Floor Plan Exterior Dimensioning

    • 9.3 Floor Plan Interior Dimensioning

    • 9.4 Square Footage Check and Log

    • 9.5 Checking Square Footage Boundary Areas of Existing Plans

    • Chapter 8 -9 Written Test

    • Chapter 9 Exercise Files

    • Chapter 8 - 9 Critique
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    Chapter 10 - Foundation Plan Layout

    • 10.0.0 Foundation Footings Overview

    • 10.0.1 Foundation Door Recess Overview

    • 10.1.0 Foundation Layout Part 1 Erasing Floor Plan Linework

    • 10.1.1 Foundation Layout Part 2 Adding Footings and Recesses

    • 10.1.2 Foundation Layout Part 3 Plumbing Fixtures

    • 10.1.3 Foundation Layout Part 4 FNOTES Block Overview

    • 10.1.4 Foundation Layout Part 5 Noting

    • 10.1.5 Foundation Layout Part 6 Overlaying Floor Plan

    • 10.1.6 Foundation Layout Part 7 - Overlaying Floor Plan "BLACK OUT" Method

    • Chapter 10 Written Test

    • Chapter 10 Exercise Files

    • Chapter 10 Critique
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    Chapter 11 - Reviewing Your Own Work

    • Self-reviewing your work

    • 11.0 Proper Self Review and Quality Assurance Department

    • 11.1 Adding Our Custom Dictionary to Spell Check

    • Chapter 11 Written Test - Take First

    • Chapter 11 CAD Test - Self-Review Test and supporting self-review checklist

    • Chapter 11 Critique
  • 13

    Final Exam for Chapters 1 - 11

    • Final Exam Information
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    Chapter 12 - Lot Specifics

    • Chapters 12 and Onward - Supplemental Videos

    • 12.1 Revising Coversheets and Titleblocks

    • 12.2 Lot Specific Elevation A - No Options

    • 12.3 Lot Specific Incorporating Elevation B Partial Plan with No Plan Options

    • 12.4 Lot Specific and Client Specific Checklists Overview
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    Chapter 13 - Swap Elevation "A" and "C"

    • 13.0 Swap Elevation A for C
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    Chapter 14 - Changing Roof Pitch and Height of Floor System

    • 14.0 Change Roof Pitch and Floor System Height
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    Chapter 15 - Three Car Garage Option

    • 15.0 3 Car Garage Option
  • 18

    Chapter 16 - Alternate Elevations

    • 16.0 Alternate Elevation B
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    Chapter 17 - Mirroring a Plan

    • 17.0 Mirroring a Plan
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    Chapter 18 - Interior Elevations and Details

    • 18.0 Arches and Niches

    • 18.1 Interior Details

    • 18.2 Interior Elevations
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    Chapter 19 - Stairs

    • 19.0 Stair Sections
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    Chapter 20 - Structural Engineering Graphics

    • 20.0 Structural Engineering Graphics Transfer

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