Courseware Descripition: This courseware concentrates on the design development and construction documentation features within AutoCAD Architecture. Users are exposed to the tools required to create a basic floor plan and specialty objects column and ceiling grids, stairs, and roofs. The training guide also introduces drawing management through the Project Navigator. Hands on exercises throughout the courseware explore how to create and edit architectural drawings.
Course length: 3 Days
Class Location:
MountainCAD Corp.
339 6th Ave
South Charleston WV, 25303
Objectives: The primary objective of the course is to familiarize students with the concepts and application of the essential functions of AutoCAD Architecture. After completing this course, students should be able to:
- Create basic floor plans with walls, doors, and windows
- Create specialty objects such as columns or ceiling grids, stairs and railings
- Add roof and floor slabs
- Be familar with Projects and the Project Navigator
- Add furniture, fixtures, and equipment
- Create details
- Show elevations, sections, and perspectives
Who should attend: AutoCAD Architecture Fundamentals is designed for users familiar with AutoCAD with a background in Architecture.
Course Outline:
Introduction to AutoCAD Architeture
- Understanding AutoCAD Architecture
- The user interface
- Viewing in 3D
Basic Wall construction
- Adding walls
- Modifying walls
- Creating curtain walls
Creating Wall Openings
- Adding wall openings
- Modifying wall openings
Structural Design
- Creating column grids and columns
- Modifying column grids
- Annotating column grids
- Working with structural members
Reflected Ceiling Plans
- Creating ceiling grids
- Modifying ceiling grids
- Inserting ceiling fixtures
Vertical Circulation
- Adding stairs
- Modifying stairs
- Adding railings
- Modifying railings
Floors
- Creating floor slabs
- Modifying floor slabs
- Editing floor slabs using slab tools
Roofs
- Creating roofs
- Modifying roofs
- Working with roof slabs
- Modifying roof slabs
- Roof slab tools
Fixtures, Furnishings, and Equipment
- Furnishing the building design
- Adding blocks to the tool palettes
Introduction to Drawing Management
- Project concepts
- Using the Project Navigator
Building Model Views
- Boundary and detail callouts
- Elevations and building sections
- Modifying callout objects
- Using live sections
Annotation
- Drawing scale for annotation
- Adding text and leaders
- Dimensioning in AutoCAD Architecture
- Other annotation tools
Scheduling
- Adding door and window tags
- Editing tag data
- Creating schedules
- Editing schedules
Creating Details
- Creating details from tool palettes
- Using the Detail Component Manager
- Annotating details with keynotes
Basic Visualization
- The visualization workspace
- 3D navigation tools
- Working with Showmotion
Contact Rex Thaxton
rex@mtncad.com