Course Overview

Learn the tools and techniques used by professional architects to build amazing structures with AutoCAD Architecture 2018.

Course Circullum

Introduction

Welcome
Using the exercise files
What you should know before watching this course
Using the correct version of the software

1. Overview of AutoCAD Architecture

Understanding the software
Exploring the user interface
Viewing in 3D
Using the profiles

2. Using the Interface

The application menu
The ribbon
The Quick Access Toolbar (QAT)
The info bar
The status bar
The drawing area
The command line
The shortcut menu

3. Basic Wall Construction

Adding walls
Modifying walls
Creating curtain walls

4. Creating Wall Openings

Adding wall openings
Accessing styles with the Styles Browser
Modifying wall openings

5. Structural Design

Creating custom column grids
Modifying custom column grids
Annotating custom column grids
Working with structural members
Working with standard column grids

6. Reflected Ceiling Plans

Creating ceiling grids
Modifying ceiling grids
Inserting ceiling fixtures

7. Vertical Circulation

Adding stairs
Modifying stairs
Adding railings
Modifying railings

8. Working with Floors

Creating floor slabs
Modifying floor slabs
Editing slabs using slab tools

9. Working with Roofs

Creating roofs
Modifying roofs
Using flat roofs
Working with roof slabs
Modifying roof slabs

10. Using Fixtures, Furnishings, and Equipment

Furnishing the building design
Adding blocks to the tool palette

11. Working with Drawing Management

Setting up a simple project
Setting up constructs
Modifying constructs

12. Building Model Views

Locating your project
Creating views in the project
Creating elevations
Creating sections
Creating sheets

13. Annotation

Locating your project
Drawing scales for annotation
Adding text and leaders
AEC dimensioning
Other annotation tools

14. Scheduling

Locating your project
Using door and window tags
Editing tag data
Adding schedules
Editing schedules

15. Creating Details

Locating your project
Creating details from tool palettes
Adding more detail
Using the Detail Component Manager

16. Visualization

Locating your project
Working with cameras
Managing camera views
Placing lights in a model
Basic rendering concepts
Working with the environment

17. Page Setups and Plotting

Locating your project
Creating a new page setup
Plotting your project sheets

Conclusion

Next steps

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