AutoCAD Architecture Fundamentals

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Duration: 3 Days (CEU 21)

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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 our training materials for this application into two courses. AutoCAD Architecture 2010 Fundamentals focuses on the design development and construction documentation features of AutoCAD Architecture—the basic tools that the majority of students need in their work. AutoCAD Architecture 2010 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.

• Detailed Course Outline

Fundamental Topics:

• Creating basic floor plans with walls, doors, and windows
• Creating specialty objects, such as column or ceiling grids, stairs & railing
• Adding roofs and floor slabs
• An introduction to Projects and the Project Navigator
• Adding furniture, fixtures, and equipment
• Creating details
• Showing elevations, sections, and perspectives
• Marks, tags & schedules, and other documentation

Prerequisites: Students should have a solid background in AutoCAD before taking this course, since AutoCAD tools and concepts are essential for working with AutoCAD Architecture. In particular, students should be familiar with basic 3D viewing tools (preset views, 3D Orbit, and Visual Styles), layouts (used extensively in AutoCAD Architecture), Paper Space/Model Space issues, and external references (XREFS—used in AutoCAD Architecture projects). A working knowledge of the Ribbon interface for 3D is helpful but not essential, as pertinent tools are covered in the course.

Course description shown for AutoCAD Architecture 2010.
Topics, curriculum, and/or prerequisites may change depending on software version.