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AutoCAD Architecture: 2012 Essentials

3 Day - Course

Course Description
AutoCAD Architecture is “AutoCAD optimized for architecture.” In addition to all the standard AutoCAD tools, it offers a
host of features to greatly increase the speed and efficiency of architectural drawings. The software is designed to work
from first concept (conceptual design or mass model) through to design development, working drawings, and facility
maintenance. To meet the needs of different students, the training materials for this application are divided into two
courses. AutoCAD Architecture 2012 Fundamentals focuses on the design development, construction documentation, and
visualization features of AutoCAD Architecture (the basic tools that the majority of students require when working).
AutoCAD Architecture 2012 Advanced focuses on conceptual design using massing studies and space planning, as well
as several more advanced features for greater control over the program

Course Prerequisite
Students should have a solid background in the AutoCAD software because AutoCAD software tools and concepts
are essential for working with the AutoCAD Architecture software. In particular, students should be familiar with
basic 3D viewing tools (preset views, 3D Orbit, and Visual Styles), layouts, Paper Space/Model Space issues, and
external references (XREFS). A working knowledge of the Ribbon interface is helpful but not essential, as pertinent
tools are covered in the training guide.

Course Information
The AutoCAD Architecture 2012: Essentials is a 3 (three) day course.
Training hours for this course are from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

Course Outline
Introduction to AutoCAD Architecture
Understanding AutoCAD Architecture
User Interface
Viewing in 3D

Basic Wall Construction

Adding Walls
Modifying Walls
Creating Curtain Walls

Creating Wall Openings

Adding Wall Openings
Accessing Styles with Style Manager
Modifying Wall Openings

Structural Design
Creating Custom Column Grids
Modifying Custom Column Grids
Annotating Custom Column Grids Working With Structural Members

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 Working with Standard Column Grids Using the Detail Component Manager
(Optional) Annotating Details with Keynotes

Reflected Ceiling Plans Visualization

Creating Ceiling Grids Working with Cameras
Modifying Ceiling Grids Managing Camera Views
Inserting Ceiling Fixtures Specifying Light Sources
Rendering Concepts
Vertical Circulation
Adding Stairs
Modifying Stairs
Adding Railings
Modifying Railings

Floors
Creating Floor Slabs
Modifying Floor Slabs
Editing Floor Slabs using Slab Tools

Roofs
Creating Roofs
Modifying Roofs
Working with Roof Slabs
Modifying Roof Slabs

Fixtures, Furnishings, and Equipment

Furnishing the Building Design
Adding Blocks to the Tool Palettes

Introduction to Drawing Management

Project Concepts
Using the Project Navigator

Building Model Views

Boundary and Detail Callouts
Elevations and Building Sections
Modifying Callout Objects
Using Live Sections

Annotation
Drawing Scale for Annotation
Adding Text and Leaders
Dimensioning in AutoCAD Architecture
Other Annotation Tools

Scheduling
Adding Door and Window Tags
Editing Tag Data
Adding Schedules
Editing Schedules

Creating Details
Creating Details from Tool Palettes

1295 W. Washington St. #201 Tempe, AZ. 85281 Office 480-820-0408

4578 N. First Avenue #120 Tucson, AZ 85718 Office 520-546-2233
4700 Lincoln Rd. NE #106 Albuquerque, NM 87109 Office 505-342-6304