AutoCAD 2009 Creating 3D Models UK Classes & Lessons (AutoCAD)

About this class

This course provides a basic understanding of how to design and modify 3D models with AutoCAD. Creating 3D models helps users better visualise and present designs that are created with CAD. This course introduces delegates to the fundamental concepts and workflows for creating 3D models with AutoCAD. Delegates explore how to create and modify both solid and surface models. Delegates also learn how to output 3D models from the CAD system to either paper or a distributable, electronic version. The concepts and practices taught will help delegates take their AutoCAD designs beyond 2D to the next dimension - 3D! Hands-on exercises throughout the course are used to demonstrate the modeling process through the use of techniques that can be applied to the mainstream drafting industries.

On completion of the course you will be presented with an Autodesk Authorised Training Certificate.

Who will the lesson benefit?

The delegate should be proficient working with 2D objects in AutoCAD and have a need to create 3D models of their designs.

What prerequisites are required

It is recommended that delegates have a working knowledge of Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000 or Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, the current or a previous release of AutoCAD, creating and editing basic AutoCAD objects, creating and working with layouts.

Contents of this class

Introduction to 3D
Working in 3D
Creating Solid Primitives
Creating Composite Solids
Creating Models from Cross Sections
Adding Detail to Your Solid Models
Converting Objects
Editing Solid Models
Extracting Geometry from Solid Models
Changing the Model Position
Duplicating the Model
Getting Information from 3D Objects
Section a Solid Model and Generate 2D Geometry
Working with Layouts
Creating Drawings from 3D Models
Using Visual Styles
Navigating the Model
Using and managing Materials