AutoCAD 3D Drawing & Modelling

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Course Overview

The AutoCAD 3D Drawing and Modeling Course introduces users, who are proficient with the 2D commands in the AutoCAD software, to the concepts and methods of 3D modeling. The guide provides a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of 3D and explores the main features of the advanced 3D Modeling workspace in the AutoCAD software.

Features & Benefits

This is a recognized Autodesk course and a preparation course for the AutoCAD ACU or ACP exam certification.
The CAD Corporation (Pty) Ltd is a registered Autodesk Training Provider.
Get 12 months access to your course via our myWay Learning Platform that includes video lectures, extra resources, questionnaires and much more.
Take full advantage of our new Hybrid Learning by attending on campus or virtually. Have all your classes ready to be downloaded and watched, anytime, anywhere.
Attendees will gain confidence and enhance their practical skills and knowledge in this field.
AutoCAD is used by architects, engineers, interior designers, real estate developers, artists, and many more.

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed to teach AutoCAD users who want to learn more about 3D Drawing and Modelling.

Pre-requisites

Completion of the AutoCAD Essentials course or equivalent experience using the AutoCAD software
Completion of the AutoCAD Advanced course is helpful

What's Included

e-Manual

Stationery

Workstation

Software Trial

Tea & Coffee

Lunch

Wifi Access

Certificate

Certified Instructor

*Items may differ between courses, contact an agent for details

Qualifications

On completion of the course, you will be presented with an internationally recognized Autodesk Authorized Training Certificate.

Module 1: Advanced Blocks and Attributes

Dynamic Block – Conference Table Set
Electrical Attribute Project – Mixing Amplifier
Architectural Attribute Project – Door Schedule

Module 2: Output and Publishing

Sharing drawings electronically with non-AutoCAD users
View and create markups using Autodesk Design Review
View markups made to DWF files in the associated DWG file
Batch plot electronic and paper drawing sets

Module 3: Collaboration Tools

Create a single, compressed, transmittal file that includes all associated files
Create and save transmittal setups with specified properties to be reused
Work with Hyperlinks in drawings for ease of accessing information

Module 4: Cloud Collaboration and Model Integration

Connecting to the Cloud (A360)
Uploading and Sharing files in the Cloud
Attaching Navisworks Models
Attach models from BIM 360 Glue

Module 5: 3D Essentials

The difference between 2D drawings and 3D drawings
Introduction to 3D Modelling Work space
Basic 3D Viewing and Orbiting Tools
Using Visual Styles
3D Navigation Tools
The User Coordinate System

Module 6: Basic Solids

Working with Solid Primitives
Types of Solid Primitives
Creating Composite Solids
Working with Mesh Models

Module 7: User Coordinate System

Move the UCS to a new location in a 3D model
Change the UCS display setting
Rotate and Move the UCS to different planes
Change the origin and alignment of the UCS using the grips
Define, save, and reuse the UCS in a Drawing

Module 8: 3D Solids and Surfaces

Extrude 2D linework to create 3D solids
Create 3D solid objects using 2D elements
Revolve a Profile
The Loft Tool
Creating a Sweep Profile
Basic Solid and Surface Editing
Create and Edit a NURBS Surface

Module 9: 3D Editing

Use the Shell tool to hollow out a solid
Imprint 2D objects onto the faces of 3D solids
Slice a solid to display the interior
Compare solids to display overlapping volume areas
Use the Planer Surface, Convert to Surface and Explode commands
Create Solids from circles or polylines

Module 10: 3D Visualisation

Create new styles in the Visual Styles Manager
Attach materials to objects using the Material Browse
Specify light sources and cast shadows for realistic views
Create presentation quality 3D rendered images

Module 11: Drawings from 3D Models

Visualise the 3D model in multiple 3D viewports
Create a wireframe model and hidden line views of 3D objects
Create a flattened view of 3D solids projected onto the XY plane using Flatshot
Import different types of 3D models directly into Model Space
Automatically generate intelligent documentation

Students are to be at the training venue by 08h00 in preparation for a 08h30 start time.
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Bookings may be changed up to three weeks in advance of the course. A fee of 20% will be levied to cover charges.
For full day courses, we will supply you with the relevant training material. A desktop computer to use for the training (where
applicable) tea/coffee and a full lunch for full day InClass training hosted at the training center only. Catering is not included for OnSite training
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AutoCAD 3D Drawing & Modelling

Course Overview

Features & Benefits

Who Should Attend?

Pre-requisites

What's Included

Qualifications

Module 2: Output and Publishing

Module 3: Collaboration Tools

Module 4: Cloud Collaboration and Model Integration

Module 5: 3D Essentials

Module 6: Basic Solids

Module 7: User Coordinate System

Module 8: 3D Solids and Surfaces

Module 9: 3D Editing

Module 10: 3D Visualisation

Module 11: Drawings from 3D Models

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