AutoCAD Architecture Essential Training

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

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