CAD Applications Training Center

Course Title

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AutoCAD®/AutoCAD LT Essentials

The primary objective of this courseware is to teach students the basic commands necessary for professional 2D drawing, design, and drafting using AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT.

After completing this course, students will be able to:

• Navigate the AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT user interfaces

• Use the Fundamental Features of AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT

• Use the precision drafting tools in AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT to develop accurate technical drawings

• Present drawings in a detailed and visually impressive way

AutoCAD® Intermediate

The primary objectives of this courseware are:

• To teach students powerful tools and techniques for drawing, dimensioning, and printing 2D drawings

• To enable students to reuse content that has been previously created, and extract information from their drawings

With an understanding of these tools, students can begin to streamline the design process and become more productive with AutoCAD 2009.

Revit Architecture 2009 Essentials

The primary objective of this courseware is to teach students the concepts of building information modeling and introduce the tools for parametric building design and documentation using Revit Architecture 2009.

After Completing this course, students will be able to:

• Describe the benefits of building information modeling

• Use the fundamental features of Revit Architecture 2009

• Use the parametric 3D design tools to design projects

• Create detailing and drafting views

• Create Construction documentation

• Use the presentation tools for design visualization

Revit MEP 2009 Essentials

The primary objective of this courseware is to teach students the concept of building information modeling and introducing the tools for the parametric engineering design and documentation using Revit MEP 2009.

After completing this course, students will be able to:

• Describe the benefits of building information modeling

• Use the fundamental features of Revit MEP 2009

• Set up, import, and link projects with Revit MEP 2009

• Use the parametric 3D design tools to design and analyze MEP systems

• Create detailing and drafting views

• Collaborate with architects and engineers on projects

• Annotate and create project schedules

• Create construction documentation

AutoCAD Civil 3D 2009 Essentials

The primary objective of this courseware is to familiarize students with the concepts and application of the essential functions of AutoCAD Civil 3D.

After completing this course, students will be able to:

• Work within the Civil 3D environment

• Import and work with survey data

• Create, edit and manage points

• Create, edit and analyze surfaces

• Create parcels and parcel tables

• Create and edit horizontal alignments for sites

• Create and edit profiles for sites

• Create and work with assemblies and corridors for sites

• Create a grading solution and grading quantities for sites

• Create and edit pipe networks for sites

• Create and edit transportation alignments and profiles

• Create and edit transportation assemblies and corridors

• Create and edit transportation cross sections and quantities

• Create and manage plan sites

• Manage Civil 3D Data

Autodesk Inventor 2009 Essentials

The primary objective of this courseware is to provide students with a thorough understanding of the principal 3D design, validation, and documentation processes necessary for developing products using Autodesk Inventor.

After completing this course, students will be able to:

• Capture design intent by using the proper techniques and recommended work-flows for creating intelligent 3D parametric parts

• Create, place, and constrain custom and standard components in an assembly

• Simulate mechanisms, animate assembly designs, and check for interferences

• Document designs using bas, projected, section, detail, and isometric drawing views

• Document assemblies using standard and exploded drawing views

• Follow drafting standards while dimensioning and annotating drawing views with automated balloons and parts lists

SolidWorks

A complete 3D CAD solution providing your design team with all of the data management and communication tools they need.  Learn to work smarter and faster with this 3D CAD software.  Learn to use time saving tools to develop better products.