AutoCAD 3D Essential Training

Course details

While AutoCAD is primarily used for 2D drafting, moving from 2D design tools into a 3D environment is easier than ever with newer versions of AutoCAD. So, why should you transition into 3D with AutoCAD? 3D modeling in AutoCAD opens a new dimension of opportunities, such as 3D printing and nondestructive prototyping, and finite element analysis. In this course, Shaun Bryant shows you how to move from 2D into 3D, and introduces the 3D concepts and methodologies available in the full version of AutoCAD. He starts with the basics, covering the AutoCAD 3D interface, then gets you started on a simple first AutoCAD 3D project. After this course you’ll be ready to go from 2D drawing to 3D modeling, and into a whole new world of computer-aided design where you’ll be able to communicate your design intent and create great visuals.

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Why should you transition into 3D
02 - What you should know
03 - Using the exercise files
04 - The new AutoCAD interface

1. The AutoCAD 3D Interface

05 - The AutoCAD 3D environment - Using the 3D Modeling workspace
06 - Standard 3D views - View control and the ViewCube
07 - Applying perspective to 3D views
08 - Working with tiled viewports in the Model tab
09 - The VPORTS command
10 - Applying visual styles
11 - Creating named views

2. Creating Your Design in 3D

12 - Using the ELEV command to alter the drawing plane
13 - Working with absolute and relative 3D coordinates
14 - Altering the UCS manually in 3D AutoCAD
15 - Altering the UCS dynamically in 3D AutoCAD
16 - Using the AutoCAD 3D gizmos
17 - Working with object selection in 3D AutoCAD
18 - Using Boolean functions in 3D AutoCAD

3. A Simple 3D Project

19 - Creating plate outline in 2D AutoCAD - Circles and polylines
20 - Converting the 2D AutoCAD objects to AutoCAD regions
21 - Boolean functions - Convert existing region to 3D
22 - Using EXTRUDE to convert the region to a 3D solid
23 - Using PRESSPULL - Add 3D elements and 3D holes to a 3D solid
24 - Adding material to the 3D solid to give it a real-world look

4. Developing a 3D Building

25 - Preparing your 2D floor plan
26 - Polylining the necessary linework
27 - Using EXTRUDE and PRESSPULL to develop 3D entities
28 - Developing a simple floor for the building
29 - Developing a simple roof for the building

5. Developing Your 3D Design

30 - Creating 2D and 3D sections and elevations for viewports
31 - Creating a 2D flatshot from a 3D model
32 - Generating sections from a 3D model
33 - Updating sections and elevations in 3D AutoCAD
34 - Using live sectioning in 3D AutoCAD

6. Communicating Your Design Intent

35 - Adding views to a simple title block through viewports
36 - Updating sections and elevations in 3D AutoCAD
37 - Dimension annotation - Views, flatshots, sections, elevations
38 - Finalizing finished document - Materials and visual styles

7. Creating Great Visuals in 3D AutoCAD

39 - Creating 3D camera views in AutoCAD
40 - Applying a 3D camera view in a layout
41 - Working with rendering in your 3D AutoCAD world
42 - Adding a rendered view to your layouts

Conclusion

43 - Next steps