AutoCAD Architecture Essentials

Course Overview

This course is designed for the new AutoCAD Architecture 2008 user who requires comprehensive training. It incorporates the features, commands and techniques for creating, editing and printing drawings with AutoCAD Architecture 2008. Hands-on exercises throughout the course explore how to create architectural drawings.

Audience

This course is designed to teach new users the essential elements of AutoCAD Architecture 2008.

Skills Gained

Completion of this course will give delegates the basic commands for architectural designing and drafting with AutoCAD Architecture 2008 software.

Examinations

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

Prerequisites

It is recommended that delegates have a working knowledge of AutoCAD, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000 or Microsoft Windows NT 4.0. Drafting, design or engineering experience would be an advantage.

Course Outline

The primary objective of this course is for delegates to learn the basic commands for architectural designing and drafting with AutoCAD Architecture 2008 software. During the course delegates will cover :

Day 1

• AA Workspaces, Toolpallets, Content Browser
• Constructs and Elements in the Project Navigator
• Creating and Editing Column Grids and Structural Members
• Creating and Modifying 2D Walls
• Creating and Manipulating Doors and Windows
• Creating and Manipulating Stairs
• Creating View Drawings and Model Space Views in the Project Navigator
• Layering in AutoCAD Architecture

Day 2

• Creating Floors, Roofs & Ceiling Grids
• Adding and Editing Ceiling Fixtures
• Creating and Editing Curtain Walls
• Creating 3D Stairs and Railings
• Creating Door and Window Assemblies
• Editing Objects
• Using Object Display Options
• 3D RenderingDay 3
• Annotating Drawings
• AEC Dimensions and Title Marks
• Adding Callouts and Callout Views
• Adding Space Objects
• Adding Schedule Tags and Tables
• Using Detail Drafting Tools and Adding Detail Components
• Publishing and Transmitting Page Setups
• Creating Sheets and Plotting in the Project Navigator