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AutoCAD 3D Essential Training

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Overview

Learn how to move from 2D design in AutoCAD into the 3D modeling environment.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Why should you transition into 3D?
  • What you should know
  • Using the exercise files
  • The new AutoCAD interface
1. The AutoCAD 3D Interface
  • The AutoCAD 3D environment: Using the 3D Modeling workspace
  • Standard 3D views: View control and the ViewCube
  • Applying perspective to 3D views
  • Working with tiled viewports in the Model tab
  • The VPORTS command
  • Applying visual styles
  • Creating named views
2. Creating Your Design in 3D
  • Using the ELEV command to alter the drawing plane
  • Working with absolute and relative 3D coordinates
  • Altering the UCS manually in 3D AutoCAD
  • Altering the UCS dynamically in 3D AutoCAD
  • Using the AutoCAD 3D gizmos
  • Working with object selection in 3D AutoCAD
  • Using Boolean functions in 3D AutoCAD
3. A Simple 3D Project
  • Creating plate outline in 2D AutoCAD: Circles and polylines
  • Converting the 2D AutoCAD objects to AutoCAD regions
  • Boolean functions: Convert existing region to 3D
  • Using EXTRUDE to convert the region to a 3D solid
  • Using PRESSPULL: Add 3D elements and 3D holes to a 3D solid
  • Adding material to the 3D solid to give it a real-world look
4. Developing a 3D Building
  • Preparing your 2D floor plan
  • Polylining the necessary linework
  • Using EXTRUDE and PRESSPULL to develop 3D entities
  • Developing a simple floor for the building
  • Developing a simple roof for the building
5. Developing Your 3D Design
  • Creating 2D and 3D sections and elevations for viewports
  • Creating a 2D flatshot from a 3D model
  • Generating sections from a 3D model
  • Updating sections and elevations in 3D AutoCAD
  • Using live sectioning in 3D AutoCAD
6. Communicating Your Design Intent
  • Adding views to a simple title block through viewports
  • Updating sections and elevations in 3D AutoCAD
  • Dimension annotation: Views, flatshots, sections, elevations
  • Finalizing finished document: Materials and visual styles
7. Creating Great Visuals in 3D AutoCAD
  • Creating 3D camera views in AutoCAD
  • Applying a 3D camera view in a layout
  • Working with rendering in your 3D AutoCAD world
  • Adding a rendered view to your layouts
Conclusion
  • Next steps

Taught by

Shaun Bryant

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