AutoCAD Architecture 2009 Essentials
Students use AutoCAD® Architecture 2009 to complete drawings on a small commercial building. AutoCAD Architecture 2009 productivity-enhancing tools are used to create plans and detailed drawings. Students also learn how to create a complete construction document set and how to organize their drawings in the Project Navigator.
Objectives
The primary objective of this courseware is to teach students the recommended workflows and basic skills needed to create and modify 2D design and construction documents with AutoCAD Architecture 2009. After completing this course, students will be able to create design and construction drawings.
Course Outline
Day 1
Getting Started
- Using the Interface
- Using AEC Tools
- Adding and Modifying Walls
- Working with Doors, Windows, and Openings
- Creating and Modifying Spaces
- Creating Details
Day 2
Tools and Utilities
- Layering in AutoCAD Architecture
- Changing Object Display
- Modifying a Design
More Architectural Drawing Tools
- Working with Column Grids and Structural Members
- Working with Stairs and Railings
- Creating and Modifying Roofs
- Working with Ceiling Grids
- Adding and Editing Ceiling Fixtures
- Creating and Modifying Curtain Walls
- Creating and Modifying Door and Window Assemblies
Day 3
Construction Documentation
- Annotating Drawings
- Working with Schedule Tags and Tables
- Using Callouts and Title Marks
- Using 2D Sections and Elevations
Drawing Management
- Introduction to Projects
- Using Constructs and Elements
- Creating View Drawings
- Creating and Managing Sheets
- Creating a Project from Existing AutoCAD Drawings
- Sharing Project Files