TRAINING

AutoCAD Level 1

Upon completion of AutoCAD® Level 1, the student will be able to create a basic 2D drawing using drawing and editing tools, organize drawing objects on layers, add text and basic dimensions, and prepare to plot. For maximum flexibility, the course is divided into two parts, the first presenting essential skills, the second covering more sophisticated techniques for drawing setup and productivity. The two parts combined fulfill the requirements for AutoCAD Level 1.

The topics include the following:

Essentials

• Creating a Simple Drawing
• Making Your Drawings More Precise
• Drawing Organization and Information
• Creating More Complex Objects
• Preparing to Print
• Annotating Your Drawing

Beyond the Basics

• Productivity Tools
• Creating and Organizing Blocks
• Drawing Setup and Utilities
• Drawing Projects

AutoCAD Level 2

For students comfortable with the basics of creating an AutoCAD® drawing, as taught in AutoCAD Level 1. This course focuses on: using efficiency tools including grips and tool palettes, drawing with complex objects including polylines, regions and advanced text objects, defining blocks and attributes, using external reference files and image files, using layouts and advanced plotting features, creating sheet sets, and enhancing productivity with simple customization of AutoCAD:

The topics in AutoCAD Level 2 include the following:

• Productivity Tools
• Advanced Object Types
• Advanced Blocks and Attributes
• Referencing and Sharing Information
• Layouts and Plotting
• Sheet Sets
• Drawing Standards and System Setup
• Introduction to Customization

AutoCAD 3D Drawing & Modeling

This Student Guide introduces users who are proficient with AutoCAD's 2D commands to the concepts and methods of 3D modeling. The course gives a thorough grounding in 3D fundamentals and explores the main features of AutoCAD's advanced 3D workspace. This class covers such topics as 3D viewing techniques, working with 3D coordinates, 2D objects in 3D space, creating and modifying 3D solids, and rendering the model.

The topics in AutoCAD 3D Drawing & Molding include the following:

• Basic 3D Concepts
• Creating Surfaces
• Solid Modeling
• Editing Solids
• Manipulating 3D Objects
• Working Drawings and 3D Objects
• Presenting the 3D Model

AutoCAD Update

This course introduces the new features of AutoCAD® in the most recent release. Among the many changes in this new release, two major innovations stand out as likely to have the greatest impact on users: Dynamic input will certainly change the way new users learn to draw with AutoCAD, and veterans will find that it simplifies many procedures. Dynamic blocks make blocks much more versatile for all who use them and open up new possibilities for the CAD managers and other advanced users who create them.

The topics include the following:

General Use Enhancements

• Interface and Command Enhancements
• Annotation Enhancements

Dynamic Blocks and Customization

• Dynamic Blocks
• Other Special Features
• Customization

AutoCAD Plotting and Sheet Sets

Plotting is one of the most important aspects of AutoCAD, and for many users, it is also one of the most misunderstood. This course is designed as a one-day survey of plotting and related features in AutoCAD. It would be an appropriate class for users upgrading from earlier versions of AutoCAD who need to master new techniques related to plotting, such as page setups, the PUBLISH command, and sheet sets. It would also be appropriate for any users who need a better understanding of plotting concepts and techniques in AutoCAD.

Sheet sets, a new feature in AutoCAD, relate to plotting in several ways. They can automate the creation of layouts for plotted sheets, help coordinate sheets in a multi-drawing project, and let you easily print all the sheets together.

Topics include:

• Setting up a layout
• Advanced viewports and annotation
• Plotting Features
• DWF plotting and viewing
• Plot styles
• Using sheet sets
• Publishing and customizing sheet sets

AutoCAD LT Level 1

Based upon Level 1 for AutoCAD®, this course follows the same objectives: to enable students to use basic drawing and editing tools, organize drawing objects on layers, add text and basic dimensioning and prepare to plot the drawing. Our goal is to enable the student to create a basic 2D drawing in AutoCAD LT®.

Topics include:

• Creating a Simple Drawing
• Making Your Drawings More Precise
• Drawing Organization and Information
• Creating More Complex Objects
• Preparing to Print
• Annotating Your Drawing
• Productivity Tools
• Creating and Organizing Blocks
• Drawing Setup and Utilities

Introduction to LT

The goal of this course is to make the student familiar with the basic concepts and techniques of 2D drawing in AutoCAD LT. We do not attempt to present every drawing command or editing command. However, enough key tools are covered so that the student will gain a solid grasp of how the program works and be able to create a basic 2D drawing.

Topics include:

• Understanding the AutoCAD LT Workspace and User Interface
• Using Basic Drawing and Editing Tools
• Organizing Drawing Objects on Layers
• Getting Information from the Drawing
• Using Blocks (symbols)
• Setting Up a Layout for Plotting
• Adding Text, Hatching, and Dimension

Architectural Desktop Level 1

This course will enable students to create basic floor plans, including walls, doors, and windows; create specialty objects like column & ceiling grids, stairs, and roofs; and generate elevations & sections. Students will learn how to use AEC content and to create details, as well as how to document their design with dimensions, other annotation, tags, and schedules. The course also introduces drawing management through the ADT Project Navigator.

The topics in Architectural Desktop Level 1 include the following:

• Floor Plans
• Specialty Objects
• Floors and Roofs
• Project Management and Design Content
• Building Model Views
• Documentation

Architectural Desktop Level 2

The course covers a wide range of ADT's advanced features in design and customization. Upon completion of the class, students will be able to construct conceptual massing studies; design buildings using spaces and areas; create an ADT project and use Project Navigator to manage drawings; define multi-view blocks, masking blocks, and customized design content; use advanced editing tools for walls and curtain walls; create wall, window, door, and other object styles; and customize layer properties and display systems.

The topics in Architectural Desktop Level 2 include the following:

• Conceptual Design Tools
• Space Planning and Areas
• Advanced Wall Editing Tools
• Drawing Management
• Creating Custom Content
• Creating Object Styles
• Curtain Wall Styles
• Customization

Architectural Desktop Update

Official Training Courseware is designed for the user who wants to understand the new and enhanced functionalities offered in Autodesk Architectural Desktop. This one-day course uses hands-on exercises to update the student’s prior Autodesk Architectural Desktop experience in display themes, the tool catalog generator, curtain wall enhancements, edit-in-view, and project standards. Exercises use both imperial and metric datasets.

Autodesk® VIZ

Autodesk VIZ is one of the more sophisticated and powerful visualization tools in its class. The goal of this course is to present students with the basic tools needed to work in VIZ, create and edit 3D models, scenes, understand and apply lighting and materials for realism, and perform an advanced walkthrough animation. Students should have a general knowledge of 3D modeling concepts prior to attending this course.

Topics include:

• The User Interface
• Configuring Autodesk VIZ
• Basic Functions
• Modeling
• Materials and Rendering
• Walkthrough Animation

Building Systems Mechanical Essentials

The Autodesk Building Systems Mechanical Essentials Official Training Courseware is designed for the Autodesk® Building Systems user who wants to learn how to implement a mechanical HVAC system using Autodesk Building Systems. This one-day course uses hands-on exercises to teach users how to determine energy requirements, add HVAC equipment, ductwork, and fittings, and create construction documents using Autodesk Building Systems. Exercises use Imperial Units.

Building Systems Plumbing Essentials

Autodesk Building Systems Plumbing Essentials is designed for the new user who wants be able to use Autodesk Building Systems to implement a plumbing system. This one-day course uses hands-on exercises to teach users how to set up a plumbing drawing, create a plumbing design, add and modify fixtures, create construction documents, and work with schematic drawings using Autodesk Building Systems.

Building Systems Electrical Essentials

Autodesk Building Systems Electrical Essentials is designed for the new user who wants be able to use Autodesk Building Systems to implement a complete electrical system. This one-day course uses hands-on exercises to teach users how to set up an electrical drawing, create lighting and power plans, manage circuits, work with electrical tools, create construction documents, and work with schematic drawings using Autodesk Building Systems.

Revit Building Level 1

Revit Building is a powerful parametric 3D modeling program for designing buildings. Since building projects themselves tend to be extremely complex, Revit is necessarily a complex program. The objective of this Revit Building 8 Level 1 course is to enable students to create full 3D architectural project models and set them up in working drawings. The class focuses on basic tools that the majority of users will need to work with Revit.

The topics include the following:

• The Basics of Revit
• Making Design Changes
• Views and Components
• Modeling Tools 1
• Modeling Tools 2
• Sheets, Annotation, and Detailing

Revit Building Level 2

This course is intended for users who have completed Revit Level 1 training and are ready to explore more advanced features of the software. Knowledge of basic techniques is assumed, such as creating walls, roofs, and other objects; copying and moving objects; creating and working with views; etc.

The topics include the following:

• Setting up Revit with templates, object styles, and materials
• Creating families and family types
• Using massing elements for conceptual design
• Space planning and area analysis
 
• Importing, exporting, and linking files
• Using worksets
• Rendering and other visualization tools
• Structural tools and site planning