AutoCAD Architecture
Become an AutoCAD Architecture expert with our Essentials course! Learn key commands for architectural design and drafting, and discover resources and tools to increase your productivity. This training is specifically designed for architects, making it the perfect solution to enhance your design process.
per person
Level
Duration
Training Delivery Format
Face-to-face / Virtual Class
per person
Level
Duration
Training Delivery Format
Face-to-face (F2F) / Virtual Class
Class types
Public Class
Private Class
In-House Training
Bespoke
About this course
AutoCAD Architecture offers drafting features specifically for architects.
Our AutoCAD Architecture Essentials course teaches the key commands for architectural design and drafting in the application, and explores the resources and tools available to increase productivity in the design process.
Prerequisites
Delegates should be familiar with the fundamentals of standard AutoCAD.
Course Content
Lesson 1: Introduction to AutoCAD Architecture
- Understanding AutoCAD Architecture
- The user interface
- Viewing in 3D
Lesson 2: Basic Wall Construction
- Adding walls
- Modifying walls
- Creating curtain walls
Lesson 3: Creating Wall Openings
- Adding wall openings
- Modifying wall openings
Lesson 4: Structural Design
- Creating column grids and columns
- Modifying column grids
- Annotating column grids
- Working With structural members
Lesson 5: Reflected Ceiling Plans
- Creating ceiling grids
- Modifying ceiling grids
- Inserting ceiling fixtures
Lesson 6: Vertical Circulation
- Adding stairs
- Modifying stairs
- Adding railings
- Modifying railings
Lesson 7: Floors
- Creating floor slabs
- Modifying floor slabs
- Editing slabs using Slab Tools
Lesson 8: Roofs
- Creating roofs
- Modifying roofs
- Working with roof slabs
- Modifying roof slabs
- Roof Slab Tools
Lesson 9: Fixtures, Furnishings and Equipment
- Furnishing the building design
- Adding blocks to the Tool Palettes
Lesson 10: Introduction to Drawing Management
- Project concepts
- Using the Project Navigator
Lesson 11: Building Model Views
- Boundary and detail callouts
- Elevations and building sections
- Modifying callout objects
- Using live sections
Lesson 12: Annotation
- Drawing scale for annotation
- Adding text and leaders
- Dimensioning in AutoCAD Architecture
- Other annotation tools
Lesson 13: Scheduling
- Adding door and window tags
- Editing tag data
- Creating schedules
- Editing schedules
At this time, this course is available for private class and in-house training only. Please contact us for any inquiries.