Autodesk Classes | Project Management Classes

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Autodesk Classes

Course Schedule Q4 2008: (View Jul Aug Sept Classes)

Autodesk Course Descriptions:

• AutoCAD Fundamentals - Register here
  This class is for beginner entry level CAD users or those who need to refresh their basic AutoCAD Skill set. We will cover all of the basics that are required to put a set of drawings together, including annotations, simple symbol creation and plotting. Prerequisites required for this course include experience using the Windows® 98, ME, NT, 2000, or XP PRO operating system. Topics Covered:
  • Understanding the AutoCAD workspace and user interface
  • Using basic drawing, editing, and viewing tools
    
  • Using Layers
    
  • Inserting reusable symbols (blocks)
    
  • Adding text, hatching, and dimensions
    
  • Preparing a Layout for plotting

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• AutoCAD Advanced - Register here
  This advanced course is designed for the intermediate AutoCAD® user who requires additional training to enhance their productivity. This class concentrates on tools such as XREFS, Paperspace, Toolpalletes and other specialized commands that will make your CAD experience easier and more productive. A prerequisite for this course is our AutoCAD® Level 1 course or equivalent experience. Students must also have a general knowledge of operating standard applications under the Windows® NT Workstation, 2000, or XP Home or PRO operating systems. Topics Covered:
  • Productivity Tools: Drafting Settings, Quick Select, Multiple Drawings, Multiple Viewports, Named Views, Partial Open, and Partial Load
  • Advanced Object Types: Polylines, Regions, Boundaries, Editing Polylines
  • Advanced Blocks and Attributes: Inserting, Creating and Revising local and global Blocks, Defining, Inserting, Extracting, and editing Attributes
  • Referencing and Sharing Information: Working with External References, Working with Raster Images, eTransmit, Hyperlinks, Object Linking
  • Layouts and Plotting: Creating and copying Layouts, Annotating Layouts, Plotting a Layout, Controlling Viewport Display in a Layout
  • Drawing Standards and System Setup: Maintaining Office Standards, Managing Layers and Dimension Styles, Using CAD Standards, Layer Translator
  • Introduction to Customization: Save settings in a Profile, Custom Toolbars, Customizing the Keyboard, Writing Macros, Running Scripts, Loading Menus, Using AutoLISP Routines, Running VBA Macros,
  • Introduction to 3D: Working in 3D, User Coordinate System, Solid Modeling, Creating Solids, Rendering in AutoCAD, Adding Materials to the Model, Scenes and Lighting, Bitmap Images
  • Optional Topics: Meet Now, Volo View Express, Object Grouping, Multi-Lines

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• AutoCAD Update - Register here
  These classes range from AutoCAD® 2004-2009, AutoCAD 2004-2007, and any variation of the product releases, depending on group needs, held on a monthly basis at our local classrooms. This class will cover all the new features from previous to new releases. The focus for this class is always on integrating new commands and feature productivity into your existing CAD work habits. Pre-requisite: Completion of the AutoCAD Essentials class or equivalent. Topics Covered:
  • Layer Management and Translation
  • Associative Dimensioning
  • CAD Standards Implementation
  • Have knowledge of the important new enhancements in the latest AutoCAD

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• REVIT Architecture Fundamentals - Register here
  This class will walk you through the basics of the Revit interface. You will use parametric architectural components to build a 3D model that can be used to extract floor plans, elevations, sections and schedules. You wil go through all of the basics and become comfortable with this new interface. After completing this course you will be able to:
  • Design complete projects in 3D using the Revit unified building modeler.
  • Create plan, section, elevation and detail views from your Revit building models for use as either 2D construction documents or presentation drawings.
  • Effectively manage your views and sheet layouts.
  • Produce high quality output in printed and PDF formats.
  • Manage the Revit display system to create drawing for different scales and different design disciplines.
  • Manage AutoCAD details using Revit’s Drafting Views.

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• REVIT Architecture Advanced - Register here
  You will work on creating custom families and dive into workset for multiple users in the same project. This class will take your basic Revit skills to the next level for production use and rendering.
  • Set up a project utilizing work sets for multi-user input.
  • Utilizing phasing into your projects, such as existing, demolition & new construction.
  • Create Massing models as a design tool and converting those models into Shell elements.
  • Create topography from AutoCAD® (or other) 3d site data, as well as building pads and other site design components.
  • Create graphic plans and schedules based on usage and area definitions.
  • Create 2D symbol families.
  • Create 3D component families.
  • Create profile families for use as components for items such as cornices or fascia designs.
  • Create in-place families for the unique situations in every design.
  • Create materials and lighting to create high quality rendered images of your designs.

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• REVIT Structure Fundamentals - Register here
  This class will teach you the basics of Revit and allow you to input structural information into your architectural model. From laying out structural elements or setting up a project for exterior structural analysis, this class will make you comfortable with the software and ready to start a new project. After completing this course, you will be able to:
  • Describe building information modeling and the benefits of bidirectional associativity.
  • Navigate through the Autodesk Revit Structure interface, manage views, and identify the different types of structural elements.
  • Start new projects, create levels, import files, and use column grids.
  • Work with structural walls, sections and elevations.
  • Create floor framing, roofs, structural steel frames, sloped beams, floor decks, foundation slabs, and footings and grade beams.
  • Create stairs, ramps and elevator pits.
  • Prepare the analytical model for analysis, add boundary conditions, and analyze and update the model with external analysis applications.
  • Add tags, dimensions, symbols, and text, and create legends and schedules.
  • Create different types of details and import typical DWG details.
  • Create sheets and 3D views, publish sheets, and export content to CAD formats.

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• AutoCAD Architecture Fundamentals - Register here
  Take your AutoCAD skills to the next level and learn how to use, create and manipulate Architectural objects such as walls, doors and windows. Learn new methods to annotation creation and put together a model drawing to extract data such as elevations and sections. Topics Covered:
  • Floor Plans, including Walls, Windows and Doors, Curtain Walls
  • Design Content and 3D Viewing Tools
  • Specialty Objects such as Column Grids, Reflected Ceiling Plans, Stairs and Railings
  • Floor Slabs and Roofs
  • Creating Elevations, Sections
  • Generating Perspectives
  • Documentation including Annotation, Tags and Schedules

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• AutoCAD Architecture Advanced - Register here
  This class is for the average AutoCAD Architecture (ADT) user who wants to create their own architectural styles. We will go through contect creation, property set definitions and display configurations to name a few. The concept of this class is to make the user comfortable with customization and to delve into the finer points of object control. Topics Covered:
  • Creating Mass Elements and using Mass Grouping Tools
  • Space Planning; Areas and Area Groups
  • Advanced Wall Tools and Structural Members
  • Specialty Block Tools, Multi-View Blocks, Specialty AEC Tools
  • Create Object Styles; Wall, Window and Door Styles
  • Customization of Layer Properties and the Display System

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• AutoCAD MEP Mechanical, Piping, Plumbing - Register here
  We will explore the fundamentals of laying out and creating our own HVAC system, Piping and Plumbing System. Using the tools of AutoCAD MEP that take advantage of Object Based Design, you will quickly see the benefits of using AutoCAD MEP.

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• AutoCAD MEP Electrical - Register here
  We will explore the fundamentals of laying out and creating our own Electrical System for Power and Lighting. Using the tools of AutoCAD MEP that take advantage of Object Based Design, you will quickly see the benefits of using AutoCAD MEP.

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• Revit MEP Fundamentals - Register here
  This course is designed for an MEP engineering professional who has completed the Autodesk Revit Building essentials and/or Revit Structure. After completing this course, you will be able to: Use the software tools to design HVAC and electrical systems. Integrate MEP designs in a project, as well as architectural and structural projects with an MEP project. Use views, schedules, and sheets, to document your design.

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• AutoCAD Civil 3D Fundamentals - Register here
  This hands-on foundation-level class covers the essentials of Autodesk® Civil 3D®. Students will learn how to work with point data in Autodesk® Civil 3D, how to create and analyze a surface, how to develop a site, how to model roads, corridors, and pipe networks, how to work with survey data, and how to import and export data. Topics Covered:
  • LDT - Terrain Modeling: TM creation, Breaklines, Analysis, Interrogation, and Contouring
  • LDT - Road Design: Defining horizontal alignments, Offsets, and Stationing
  • LDT - Lot Design: Defining Parcel Boundaries, Sizing Tools, Labeling, and Analysis Tools
  • CIVIL - Road Design: Profile Creation and Design, Section Templates, and Finished Surface Generation
  • CIVIL - Sanitary Sewer Design and Hydrology Tools
  • CIVIL - Sheet Manager: Aligning Projects
  • CIVIL - Site Modeling: Grading Tools
  • SURVEY - Survey Data: Defining data
  • SURVEY - Working with Points: Description Keys, Point Groups, and Labeling
  • SURVEY - Data Collectors
  • SURVEY - Boundary Survey: Defining, Adjusting, and Labeling
  • SURVEY - Parcel Subdivision

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• 3D Studio MAX Design - Register here
  This course is intended for the New or Novice users of 3D Studio MAX® Design who would like to prepare professional presentations of projects, rendered images, walkthroughs, conceptual design ideas, animations, promotional posters, brochures, etc. The Student will learn to publish the results on paper, disk, tape, floppies, CD, DVD, Internet: both video & audio! A prerequisite of this course is a functional knowledge in the use of the Windows® Me, NT, 2000, or XP PRO operating system. Topics Covered:
  • Utilize 3D Studio MAX interface
  • Navigate the 3D Studio MAX UI and access all of it’s chapters
  • Setup a 3D scene and view 3D space
  • Create basic geometry including parametric primitives, shapes, basic lofts, lights, cameras, and space warps
  • Apply and use modifiers
  • Place lights, cameras, and render a scene materials
  • Produce basic key frame animation
  • Build and animate simple hierarchies

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• Autodesk® NavisWorks 2009
  This course is broken into three 1-day sections (NavisWorks Manage, Simulate, and Review). Using hands-on exercises students learn how to open, review, and run object-interference checks on 3D models. Students also learn how to link to task-scheduling files and create 4D construction simulations. Using the Animator and Scripter tools, students create interactive animations. In addition, students learn how the Presenter tools can help them to create photorealistic images and animations. This course provides students with the skills and knowledge to use NavisWorks 2009 effectively.
  • Day 1: NavisWorks Review - register for this class –
    Includes Getting Started section and a 3D Model review set of lessons. Learn about the NavisWorks Engine, viewpoints, and real-time rendering capabilities.
  • Day 2: NavisWorks Simulate - register for this class
    Includes an overview on TimeLiner, Animator, Scriptor, and Presenter basics tools. The student will learn about importing tasks from external files, cameras and camera viewpoints, creating actions, and applying materials to model items.
    *Students who register for NavisWorks Simulate must enroll in the Review section.
  • Day 3: NavisWorks Manage* - register for this class
    Advanced Presenter features are covered including editing and managing materials, ground planes, environment backgrounds and reflections, custom environments, and a complete clash detective overview.
    
    *Students who register for NavisWorks Manage must enroll in the Simulate and Review sections