AutoCAD 3D Presentation & Models

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AutoCAD 3D Drawing & Modeling

Course Length: 2 Days

Course Overview:

AutoCAD's three-dimensional drawing capabilities make it a practical modeling program for a variety of applications and disciplines. Yet learning to work in 3D on a 2D-display device is a major challenge. This course is designed to introduce users who are proficient with AutoCAD's 2D commands to the tools available for modeling in three dimensions. The class starts with basic 3D concepts such as viewpoint and the UCS. It then explores the techniques for modeling in 3D with both surfaces and solids. The final modules cover the presentation of 3D models in layouts for plotting and as rendered images. The course content is designed to meet Autodesk Certified Courseware standards for "3D Modeling and Rendering Applications."

Who Should Attend:

All experienced AutoCAD users who can benefit from the use of AutoCAD's 3D features.

At Course Completion:

Upon completion of this course, students will be familiar with the 3D capabilities of AutoCAD, and will know how to create, modify, and display 3D drawings. For maximum benefit, each student should be provided with practice time during the two weeks following this class. Given 20 to 40 hours of post-class practice and review, a student should be able to use AutoCAD to create and update 3D drawings.

Prerequisites:

AutoCAD 2002/2004 Knowledge

Course Outline

Module 1: Basic 3D Concepts

Section 1: Foundations
Why Use 3D?
Types of 3D Models
Wireframe Modeling
Surface Modeling
Solid Modeling
Basic Viewing in 3D
Rotating the View
Adding Thickness to 2D Objects
Setting the Elevation
Using Multiple Viewports

Section 2: Working with 3D Coordinates
AutoCAD’s 3D Coordinate System
Using Object Snaps in 3D
Point Filters
Introduction to the User Coordinate System
Moving the UCS Origin
The UCS View Option
The UCS 3 Point Option
UCSs

Module 2: Creating Surfaces

Secction 1: Simple Surface Objects
3D Surface Primitives

Section 2: Complex Surfaces
Creating More Complex Surfaces
Extruded (Tabulated) Surface
Revolved Surface
Creating Surfaces from Edges
Creating Ruled Surfaces
Editing 3D Surfaces

Module 3: Solid Modeling

Section 1: Simple Solids
Solid Modeling
Creating Boxes and Wedges
Creating Cylinders and Cones
Creating Spheres and Tori

Section 2: Creating Composite Solids
Boolean Operations
Joining Solids
Subtracting Solids
Finding the Common Volume
Interference Checking

Section 3: Creating Solids from 2D Objects
Swept Solids
Extruded Solids
The UCS Face Option

Module 4: Editing Solids

Section 1: Adding Features to Solids
Creating 3D Fillets
Creating 3D Chamfers
Slicing a Solid along a Plane
Cross-Sectional Views

Section 2: Advanced Solids Editing
Using the SOLIDEDIT Command
Extruding and Offsetting Faces
Tapering a Face
Creating a Shell
Removing Parts
Imprinting and Cleaning

Module 5: Manipulating 3D Objects

Section 1: Advanced UCS Options
Tracking the Screen
The UCS X, Y, and Z Options
Saving a UCS by Name
OrthoGraphic UCSs
Named Views in 3D

Section 2: Editing in 3D
Aligning Objects in 3D
Mirroring Objects in 3D
Rotating Objects in 3D
Arraying Objects in 3D
Getting Information about 3D Objects

Module 6: Working Drawings and 3D Objects

Section 1: Working with Layouts
Layouts: A Review
Creating a New Layout
Creating More Viewports
Controlling Viewport Display
Guidelines for Using Layouts
Special Floating Viewports Setup
Hidden Lines and Curved Surfaces

Section 2: 2D Drawings from 3D Models
2D Views from 3D Solids
Creating Hidden Line Views
Creating Profiles from Solids
Inserting Rendered Images
Dimensioning in Layouts

Module 7: Presenting the 3D Model

Section 1: Refining the View
Perspective Views
Working with Camera and Target
Clip Planes

Section 2: Rendering
Rendering Concepts
Attaching Materials to the Model
Scenes and Lighting
Adding Extras

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