AutoCAD 3D Essential Training

Learn how to move from 2D design in AutoCAD into the 3D modeling environment.

Introduction

• Why should you transition into 3D?
• What you should know
• Using the exercise files
• The new AutoCAD interface

1. The AutoCAD 3D Interface

• The AutoCAD 3D environment: Using the 3D Modeling workspace
• Standard 3D views: View control and the ViewCube
• Applying perspective to 3D views
• Working with tiled viewports in the Model tab
• The VPORTS command
• Applying visual styles
• Creating named views

2. Creating Your Design in 3D

• Using the ELEV command to alter the drawing plane
• Working with absolute and relative 3D coordinates
• Altering the UCS manually in 3D AutoCAD
• Altering the UCS dynamically in 3D AutoCAD
• Using the AutoCAD 3D gizmos
• Working with object selection in 3D AutoCAD
• Using Boolean functions in 3D AutoCAD

3. A Simple 3D Project

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

4. Developing a 3D Building

• Preparing your 2D floor plan
• Polylining the necessary linework
• Using EXTRUDE and PRESSPULL to develop 3D entities
• Developing a simple floor for the building
• Developing a simple roof for the building

5. Developing Your 3D Design

• Creating 2D and 3D sections and elevations for viewports
• Creating a 2D flatshot from a 3D model
• Generating sections from a 3D model
• Updating sections and elevations in 3D AutoCAD
• Using live sectioning in 3D AutoCAD

6. Communicating Your Design Intent

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

7. Creating Great Visuals in 3D AutoCAD

• Creating 3D camera views in AutoCAD
• Applying a 3D camera view in a layout
• Working with rendering in your 3D AutoCAD world
• Adding a rendered view to your layouts

Conclusion

• Next steps