AutoCAD MEP 2008 Electrical

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Duration: 1 Day (CEU 7)

[Current Class Schedule]

The outcome of this course is to build a strong foundation in the concepts, tools, and features found in the Electrical portion of the MEP environment. During this hands-on course, the user will learn how to create, modify, and annotate building systems models and produce construction documents. Throughout the course, the user will work in the project environment, which is a new way of working within MEP. The instruction and concepts are reinforced through many discipline-specific exercises.

• Detailed Course Outline

Fundamental Topics:

• Describe the electrical system design process and create a schematic diagram.
• Add devices and panels to an electrical system plan.
• Set system definitions, demand factors, and preferences, and use the Circuit Manager.
• Add electrical equipment, wiring, cable trays, and conduits to electrical drawings.
• Add labels and annotation symbols and create schedules.
• Publish electrical system layouts to Design Web FormatT (DWFT).

Prerequisites:It is recommended that students complete AutoCAD MEP 2008 Projects & Tools Essentials course and have a working knowledge of a recent version of AutoCAD®, in addition to drafting, design, or engineering experience. It is also recommended that the student have a working knowledge of Microsoft® Windows® XP or Microsoft® Windows® 2000.