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AutoCAD Training Overview
This course 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.
- Basic 3D concepts
- Creating surfaces
- Solid modeling
- Editing solids
- Manipulating 3D objects
- Working drawings and 3D objects
- Presenting the 3D model
- Additional drawing project
AutoCAD Training Course Duration
24 hours
AutoCAD Training Course outline
Module 1: Basic 3D Concepts
Section 1: Foundations
- Why Use 3D?
- Types of 3D Models
- Wireframe Modeling
- Surface Modeling
- Solid Modeling
- Basic Viewing in 3D
- Rotating the View
- Adding Thickness to 2D Objects
- Setting the Elevation
- Using Multiple Viewports
- Command Summary
- Self Check: Foundations
Section 2: Working with 3D Coordinates
- AutoCAD’s 3D Coordinate System
- Using Object Snaps in 3D
- Point Filters
- Introduction to the User Coordinate System
- Moving the UCS Origin
- The UCS View Option
- The UCS 3 Point Option
- Working with Multiple UCSs
- Command Summary
- Self Check: Working with 3D Coordinates
Project Exercise: Basic 3D Concepts
Module 2: Creating Surfaces
Section 1: Simple Surface Objects
- Creating Flat 3D Surfaces
- 3D Surface Primitives
- Command Summary
- Self Check: Simple Surface Objects
Section 2: Complex Surfaces
- Creating More Complex Surfaces
- Extruded (Tabulated) Surface
- Revolved Surface
- Creating Surfaces from Edges
- Creating Ruled Surfaces
- Editing 3D Surfaces
- Command Summary
- Self Check: Complex Surfaces
Project Exercises: Creating Surfaces
Module 3: Solid Modeling
Section 1: Simple Solids
- Solid Modeling
- Creating Boxes and Wedges
- Creating Cylinders and Cones
- Creating Spheres and Tori
- Command Summary
- Self Check: Simple Solids
Section 2: Creating Composite Solids
- Boolean Operations
- Joining Solids
- Subtracting Solids
- Finding the Common Volume
- Interference Checking
- Command Summary
- Self Check: Creating Composite Solids
Section 3: Creating Solids from 2D Objects
- Swept Solids
- Extruded Solids
- Revolved Solids
- The UCS Face Option
- Command Summary
- Self Check: Creating Solids from 2D Objects
Project Exercises: Solid Modeling
Module 4: Editing Solids
Section 1: Adding Features to Solids
- Creating 3D Fillets
- Creating 3D Chamfers
- Slicing a Solid along a Plane
- Cross-Sectional Views
- Command Summary
- Self Check: Adding Features to Solids
Section 2: Advanced Solids Editing
- Using the SOLIDEDIT Command
- Extruding and Offsetting Faces
- Moving and Rotating Faces
- Tapering a Face
- Creating a Shell
- Removing Parts
- Imprinting and Cleaning
- Additional Options
- Command Summary
- Self Check: Advanced Solids Editing
Project Exercises: Editing Solidsv
Module 5: Manipulating 3D Objects
Section 1: Advanced UCS Options
- Tracking the Screen
- The UCS X, Y, and Z Options
- Saving a UCS by Name
- OrthoGraphic UCSs
- Named Views in 3D
- Command Summary
- Self Check: Advanced UCS Options
Section 2: Editing in 3D
- Aligning Objects in 3D
- Mirroring Objects in 3D
- Rotating Objects in 3D
- Arraying Objects in 3D
- Getting Information about 3D Objects
- Command Summary
- Self Check: Editing in 3D
Project Exercise: Manipulating 3D Objects
Module 6: Working Drawings and 3D Objects
Section 1: Working with Layouts
- Layouts: A Review
- Creating a New Layout
- Creating More Viewports
- Controlling Viewport Display
- Guidelines for Using Layouts
- Special Floating Viewports Setup
- Hidden Lines and Curved Surfaces
- Command Summary
- Self Check: Working with Layouts
Section 2: 2D Drawings from 3D Models
- 2D Views from 3D Solids
- Creating Hidden Line Views
- Creating Profiles from Solids
- Inserting Rendered Images
- Dimensioning in Layouts
- Command Summary
- Self Check: 2D Drawing Views
Project Exercises: Working Drawings and 3D
Module 7: Presenting the 3D Model
Section 1: Refining the View
- Perspective Views
- Working with Camera and Target
- Clip Planes
- Command Summary
- Self Check: Refining the View
Section 2: Rendering
- Rendering Concepts
- Attaching Materials to the Model
- Scenes and Lighting
- Adding Extras
- Command Summary
- Self Check: Rendering
Project Exercise: Presenting the 3D Model
Module 8: Additional Drawing Projects
- Wireframe Mount
- Rod Guide Working Drawing
- Architectural Massing Study
- Self Check: Visualization Techniques
Skills Assessment
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