AutoCAD Architecture 2008 Advanced
AutoCAD Training Overview

AutoCAD Architecture is “AutoCAD optimized for architecture.” In addition to all the standard AutoCAD tools, it offers a host of features to greatly increase the speed and efficiency of architectural drawings. The software is designed to work from first concept (conceptual design or mass model) all the way through to design development, working drawings, and facility maintenance.

To meet the needs of different students, we have divided the training materials for this complex application into two courses. AutoCAD Architecture 2008 Fundamentals focuses on the design development and construction documentation features of AutoCAD Architecture—the basic tools that the majority of students will need in their work. AutoCAD Architecture 2008 Advanced focuses on conceptual design in the sense of massing studies and space planning as well as several more advanced features for greater control over the program. This course is intended primarily for architects and other advanced students who need the ability to design massing studies or space studies, or to customize settings in the AutoCAD Architecture environment. Main topics covered include:

AutoCAD Training Topics

  • Understanding the Style Manager.
  • Using advanced wall and section/elevation tools.
  • Managing drawings with projects and applying project standards.
  • Creating massing studies with mass elements and mass groups.
  • Using spaces and areas to develop a building design.
  • Defining multi-view blocks and creating custom content.
  • Creating styles for AEC objects including walls, doors, windows, and curtain walls as well as annotation object styles.
  • Customizing layer properties and the display system.
Prerequisites

Students should complete the Fundamentals course, or have equivalent experience with the software, before taking this class. They also need a solid background in AutoCAD, since AutoCAD tools and concepts will be essential for working with AutoCAD Architecture. In particular, students should be familiar with basic 3D viewing tools (preset viewpoints, 3D Orbit, and shading options), layouts, and xrefs (used in AutoCAD Architecture projects).

AutoCAD Training Course Duration

24 hours

AutoCAD Training Course outline

Module 1: Styles and Advanced Object Tools

 Section 1: General Style Information

  • Using the Style Manager
  • General Style Properties
  • Working With Materials
  • Classifications
  • Display Properties
  • Self Check: General Style Information
Section 2: Wall Tools
  • Creating Wall Modifiers
  • Changing Wall Modifiers
  • Miscellanaeous Wall Tools
  • Complex Wall Shapes
  • Self Check: Wall Tools
Section 3: Advanced Sections and Elevations
  • Horizontal and Vertical Sections
  • Subdivisions
  • Adding and Modifying Linework
  • Modifying Material Boundaries
  • Self Check: Advanced Sections and Elevations
Module 2: Drawing Management

 Section 1: Introduction to Drawing Management
  • Drawing Management Concepts
  • Creating a New Project
  • Self Check: Introduction to Drawing Management
Section 2: Drawings in Projects
  • Setting Up Divisions and Levels
  • Adding Categories
  • Constructs
  • Elements
  • Views
  • Sheets
  • Self Check: Drawings in Projects
Module 3: Massing Studies and Space Planning

 Section 1: Massing Studies
  • Creating Mass Elements Using Predefined Shapes
  • Creating Complex Mass Elements
  • Modifying Mass Elements
  • Mass Element Styles
  • Adding Mass Elements to Groups
  • Using the Model Explorer
  • Converting Mass Elements to Walls
  • Self Check: Massing Studies
Section 2: Space Planning
  • Space Planning
  • Modifying Spaces
  • Grouping Spaces into Zones
  • Evaluating Space Information
  • Display Themes and Spaces
  • Self Check: Space Planning
Module 4: Creating Object Styles

 Section 1: Architectural Object Styles
  • Creating Wall Styles
  • Creating Door Styles
  • Creating Window Styles
  • Creating Space Styles
  • Self Check: Creating Basic Styles
Section 2: Annotation Styles
  • Creating Schedule Table Styles
  • Creating AEC Dimension Styles
  • Using the AEC Dimension Style Wizard
  • Creating Display Theme Styles
  • Self Check: Annotation Styles
Module 5: Curtain Wall Styles

 Section 1: Curtain Wall Editing Tools
  • Parts of a Curtain Wall
  • Modifying Curtain Walls
  • Self Check: Curtain Wall Editing Tools
Section 2: Curtain Wall Styles
  • Creating Simple Curtain Wall Styles
  • Linework in Curtain Wall Styles
  • Advanced Options for Curtain Walls
  • Creating Door/Window Assembly Styles
  • Self Check: Curtain Wall Styles
Module 6: Customizing Content and Project Standards

 Section 1: Creating Custom Content
  • Customizing Tool Palettes
  • Using the Content Browser
  • Creating Multi-View Blocks
  • Creating Custom Content
  • Self Check: Creating Custom Content
Section 2: Project Standards
  • Project Standards Overview
  • Creating Project Standards
  • Checking Project Standards
  • Self Check: Project Standards
Module 7: Customizing Layers and the Display System

 Section 1: Customizing Layer Properties
  • Selecting a Layer Standard
  • Using Layer Key Overrides
  • Remapping Objects to Layer Keys
  • Creating Layer Standards
  • Using the Layer Manager
  • Self Check: Customizing Layer Properties
Section 2: Customizing the Display System
  • Display Control Basics
  • Changing Object Display Properties
  • Setting Up New Display Controls
  • Display Representations
  • Display Representation Sets
  • Display Configurations
  • Self Check: Customizing the Display System
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