AutoCAD Training : AutoCAD Architecture 2014 Fundamentals

AutoCAD Architecture 2014 Fundamentals

AutoCAD Training Overview

In addition to the standard AutoCAD� software tools, the AutoCAD� Architecture software offers a host of features that greatly increase the speed and efficiency of architectural drawings. The software is designed to work from first concept (conceptual design or mass model) through to design development, working drawings, and facility maintenance.

AutoCAD� Architecture 2014 Fundamentals focuses on the design development, construction documentation, and visualization features of the AutoCAD Architecture software (the basic tools that the majority of students require when working).

AutoCAD Training Topics

Creating basic floor plans with walls, doors, and windows.

Creating specialty objects, such as column or ceiling grids, stairs & railings.

Adding roofs and floor slabs.

An introduction to Projects and the Project Navigator.

Adding furniture, fixtures, and equipment.

Creating details.

Displaying elevations, sections, and perspectives.

Marks, tags & schedules, and other documentation.

Drawing cameras, adding lights, and basic rendering

Prerequisites

Students should have a solid background in the AutoCAD software because AutoCAD software tools and concepts are essential for working with the AutoCAD Architecture software. In particular, students should be familiar with basic 3D viewing tools (preset views, 3D Orbit, and Visual Styles), layouts, Paper Space/Model Space issues, and external references (XREFS). A working knowledge of the Ribbon interface is helpful but not essential, as pertinent tools are covered in the training guide.

AutoCAD Training Course Duration

24 hours

AutoCAD Training Course outline

Chapter 1 Introduction to AutoCAD Architecture

1.1 Understanding the Software

1.2 User Interface

1.3 Viewing in 3D

Chapter 2 Basic Wall Construction

2.1 Adding Walls
2.2 Modifying Walls
2.3 Creating Curtain Walls

Chapter 3 Creating Wall Openings

3.1 Adding Wall Openings
3.2 Accessing Styles with Style Manager
3.3 Modifying Wall Openings

Chapter 4 Structural Design

4.1 Creating Custom Column Grids
4.2 Modifying Custom Column Grids
4.3 Annotating Custom Column Grids
4.4 Working with Structural Members
4.5 Working with Standard Column Grids (Optional)

Chapter 5 Reflected Ceiling Plans

5.1 Creating Ceiling Grids
5.2 Modifying Ceiling Grids
5.3 Inserting Ceiling Fixtures

Chapter 6 Vertical Circulation

6.1 Adding Stairs
6.2 Modifying Stairs
6.3 Adding Railings
6.4 Modifying Railings

Chapter 7 Floors

7.1 Creating Floor Slabs
7.2 Modifying Floor Slabs
7.3 Editing Slabs Using Slab Tools

Chapter 8 Roofs

8.1 Creating Roofs
8.2 Modifying Roofs
8.3 Working with Roof Slabs
8.4 Modifying Roof Slabs

Chapter 9 Fixtures, Furnishings, and Equipment

9.1 Furnishing the Building Design
9.2 Adding Blocks to the Tool Palettes

Chapter 10 Introduction to Drawing Management

10.1 Project Concepts
10.2 Using the Project Navigator

Chapter 11 Building Model Views

11.1 Boundary and Detail Callouts
11.2 Elevations and Building Sections
11.3 Modifying Callout Objects
11.4 Using Live Sections

Chapter 12 Annotation

12.1 Drawing Scale for Annotation
12.2 Adding Text and Leaders
12.3 Dimensioning in the Software
12.4 Other Annotation Tools

Chapter 13 Scheduling

13.1 Adding Door and Window Tags
13.2 Editing Tag Data
13.3 Adding Schedules
13.4 Editing Schedules

Chapter 14 Creating Details

14.1 Creating Details from Tool Palettes
14.2 Using the Detail Component Manager
14.3 Annotating Details with Keynotes

Chapter 15 Visualization

15.1 Working with Cameras
15.2 Managing Camera Views
15.3 Specifying Light Sources
15.4 Rendering Concepts

Appendix A Visual Styles and Animation

Appendix B Project Practices