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The CAD Dojo training is self-contained in a single .DXF. You can download it and start the Trial of Boxes, then move on to the 10 Student Tribulations, picking up valuable CAD skills along the way in this “game-a-fied” take on CAD training.
The CAD Dojo training is self-contained in a single .DXF. You can download it and start the Trial of Boxes, then move on to the 10 Student Tribulations, picking up valuable CAD skills along the way in this “game-a-fied” take on CAD training.


'''CAD Dojo - YELLOW BELT'''
=='''CAD Dojo - YELLOW BELT'''==
Yellow belt is the first CAD Dojo workshop. It teaches basic operations and


===Link to Yellow Belt File===
Here's a [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:536371/ link to the .dxf file] for yellow belt.
Here's a [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:536371/ link to the .dxf file] for yellow belt.


http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:536371
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:536371


'''Online AutoCAD Video Tutorials'''
===Speed Run Times by Yellow Belt Graduates===
This is a list of speed run times - go from the begining to the end of the "tribulations" section as fast as you can. Times are self-reported, but a sensei may ask to prove your skillz at any time!


====Leader Board====
Gio - 18:20
==='''Online AutoCAD Video Tutorials'''===
Here is a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Naf-VAmwFfk very good youtube tutorial series] by Brooke Godfrey. It takes a much more traditional approach to teaching AutoCAD (not like dojo, which focuses on getting right to the drawing) and goes into many areas of the interface and advanced-ish features that are ignored in the dojo. This video series will fill in many blank spots about the software and is similar to the approach taken in a highschool or college course on CAD.
Here is a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Naf-VAmwFfk very good youtube tutorial series] by Brooke Godfrey. It takes a much more traditional approach to teaching AutoCAD (not like dojo, which focuses on getting right to the drawing) and goes into many areas of the interface and advanced-ish features that are ignored in the dojo. This video series will fill in many blank spots about the software and is similar to the approach taken in a highschool or college course on CAD.


==CAD Aids / Cheat Sheets==
===All AutoCAD Commands List===
Full list of AutoCAD commands [http://www.hyperpics.com/commands/ here].
Full list of AutoCAD commands [http://www.hyperpics.com/commands/ here].


==''CAD Dojo - Basic Command List''==
===''CAD Dojo - Basic Command List''===
 
AL  - Align
AL  - Align


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PRO - Properties (opens a properties panel)
PRO - Properties (opens a properties panel)


'''Other Settings/Stuff:'''
===Other Notable Settings/Stuff Needed for DOJO===


ORTHO ON/OFF - button at bottom screen that locks 90 degree angels
ORTHO ON/OFF - button at bottom screen that locks 90 degree angels

Revision as of 19:23, 4 April 2016

The CAD Dojo uses repetition and scaffolding in a video-game inspired level system to drill students on common commands for drawing in AutoCAD. It skips much of the UI and overall explanation of the CAD environment instead focusing on getting students quickly drawing. Afterwards, they can use the internet or youtube tutorials to pick up the filler information as needed.

The CAD Dojo training is self-contained in a single .DXF. You can download it and start the Trial of Boxes, then move on to the 10 Student Tribulations, picking up valuable CAD skills along the way in this “game-a-fied” take on CAD training.

CAD Dojo - YELLOW BELT

Yellow belt is the first CAD Dojo workshop. It teaches basic operations and

Link to Yellow Belt File

Here's a link to the .dxf file for yellow belt.

http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:536371

Speed Run Times by Yellow Belt Graduates

This is a list of speed run times - go from the begining to the end of the "tribulations" section as fast as you can. Times are self-reported, but a sensei may ask to prove your skillz at any time!

Leader Board

Gio - 18:20


Online AutoCAD Video Tutorials

Here is a very good youtube tutorial series by Brooke Godfrey. It takes a much more traditional approach to teaching AutoCAD (not like dojo, which focuses on getting right to the drawing) and goes into many areas of the interface and advanced-ish features that are ignored in the dojo. This video series will fill in many blank spots about the software and is similar to the approach taken in a highschool or college course on CAD.


CAD Aids / Cheat Sheets

All AutoCAD Commands List

Full list of AutoCAD commands here.

CAD Dojo - Basic Command List

AL - Align

CH - Chamfer

CI - Circle

CO - Copy

E - Erase

EXT - Extend

FI - Fillet

J - Join

MI - Mirror

M - Move

PL - Polyline

POL - Polygon

REC - Rectangle

RO - Rotate

SC - Scale

TEXT - Test Box

TR - Trim

X - eXplode

Z - Zoom

PRO - Properties (opens a properties panel)

Other Notable Settings/Stuff Needed for DOJO

ORTHO ON/OFF - button at bottom screen that locks 90 degree angels

SNAP ON/OFF - button at bottom of screen that turns on snaps

SNAP MENU - drop down on snap button that lets you set different snap points to active

DYNAMIC INPUT ON/OFF - turn this off if you don't want a bunch of junk on screen

OPTIONS -> SELECTION Tab -> "Lasso" checkbox - uncheck this, most annoying default ever

Mouse wheel rolling zooms in and out.

Mouse wheel hold makes it easy to pan.

Left click to pick. (selection box left to right for "inside box", right to left for "all touching box"

Right click for other stuff.