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.

Course Objectives

After completing this course participants should be able to understand and/or create:

3D viewing techniques
Working with simple and composite solids
Creating complex solids and surfaces
Modifying objects in 3D space
Editing solids
Creating sections, camera perspectives, and animations
Working with point clouds
Converting 3D objects
Setting up a rendering with materials and lights
Creating 2D drawings from 3D models
Working with the User Coordinate System
Set up a drawing for 3D Prints

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.

Introduction

3D Foundations

Why Use 3D?
Introduction to the 3D Modeling Workspace
3D Navigation Tools
Introduction to the User Coordinate System (UCS)

Simple Solids

Working with Solid Primitives
Solid Primitive Types
Working with Composite Solids
Working with Mesh Models

Working with the User Coordinate System

UCS Basics
UCS X, Y, and Z Commands
UCS Multi-functional Grips
Saving a UCS by Name

Creating Solids & Surfaces from 2D Objects

Complex 3D Geometry
Extruded Solids and Surfaces
Swept Solids and Surfaces
Revolved Solids and Surfaces
Lofted Solids and Surfaces
NURBS Surfaces

Modifying in 3D Space

3D Gizmo Tools
Aligning Objects in 3D Space
3D Modify Commands

Advanced Solid Editing

Editing Components of Solids
Editing Faces of Solids
Fillets and Chamfers on Solids

Additional Editing Tools

Creating a Shell
Imprinting Edges of Solids
Slicing a Solid along a Plane
Interference Checking
Converting Objects to Surfaces
Converting Objects to Solids

Refining the View

Working with Sections
Working with Cameras
Managing Views in 3D
Animating with ShowMotion
Creating ShowMotion Shots
Creating Animations

Point Clouds

Point Clouds

Visualization

Creating Visual Styles
Working with Materials
Specifying Light Sources
Rendering Concepts

Working Drawings from 3D Models

Creating Multiple Viewports
2D Views from 3D Solids
Creating Technical Drawings with Flatshot
3D Model Import
Automatic Model Documentation
3D Printing

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AutoCAD 3D Drawing & Modelling

Course Overview

Course Objectives

Who Should Attend?

Pre-requisites

What's Included

Qualifications

3D Foundations

Simple Solids

Working with the User Coordinate System

Creating Solids & Surfaces from 2D Objects

Modifying in 3D Space

Advanced Solid Editing

Additional Editing Tools

Refining the View

Point Clouds

Visualization

Working Drawings from 3D Models

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