AutoCAD Level 3: Creating and Presenting 3D Models

In this course, you will learn the fundamental concepts and workflows for creating 3D models using AutoCAD. You will learn to create solid primitives, solid or surface models from cross-sectional geometry, or composite models from multiple solid models, and you'll learn to add the necessary features to detail, duplicate, and position 3D models. You will learn to document a 3D design by creating 2D drawings for production and visualization, and you'll learn to convert 2D objects to 3D objects. You will learn to communicate design ideas using visual styles, lights, model walk-through tools, and renderings.

Our Autodesk Official AutoCAD 2014 training is a comprehensive reference and tutorial that will help you quickly master AutoCAD software. Featuring concise explanations, step-by-step instructions, and hands-on projects based on real-world designs, this Autodesk Official Training course covers everything from interface best practices to hatches, fields, dynamic blocks, attributes, linking drawings to databases, rendering realistic views, and presenting designs.

Intended Audience for the AutoCAD Level 3: Creating and Presenting 3D Models Course
Professionals who want unparalleled creative freedom, productivity, and precision for producing superb 3D modeling.

Training Packages & Learning Plans that include the AutoCAD Level 3: Creating and Presenting 3D Models Course  

• Autodesk AutoCAD 
• Learning Plan: Design & Drafting

AutoCAD Level 3: Creating and Presenting 3D Models Course Objectives 

• Fundamental concepts and workflows for creating 3D models using AutoCAD 
• Represent a design by creating solid primitives, solid or surface models from cross-sectional geometry, or composite models from multiple solid models 
• Complete a solid model design by adding the necessary features to detail, duplicate, and position 3D models
• Convert 2D objects to 3D objects 
• Document a 3D design by creating 2D drawings for production and visualization 
• Communicate design ideas using visual styles, lights, model walk-through tools, and renderings

AutoCAD Level 3: Creating and Presenting 3D Models Course Outline 
Lesson 1: 3D Modeling 

• Introduction to 3D Modeling 
• Creating Solid Primitives 
• Creating Models from 2D Profiles 
• Creating Composite Solids 
• Working in 3D 

Lesson 2: Simple Solids 

• Working with Solid Primitives 
• Solid Primitive Types 
• Working with Composite Solids 

Lesson 3: Creating Models from Cross Sections 

• Converting 2D Objects to Solids or Surfaces 

Lesson 4: Editing Models 

• Adding Detail to Your Solid Models 
• Converting Objects 
• Editing Solid Models 
• Extracting Geometry from Solid Models 
• Changing the Model Position 
• Duplicating the Model 
• Getting Information from 3D Objects 

Lesson 5: Sectioning a Model and Creating Drawings

• Sectioning a Solid Model and Generating 2D Geometry
• Creating Drawings from 3D Models 

Lesson 6: Visualization 

• Using Visual Styles 
• Using Lights 
• Using Materials 
• Using the Sun 
• Rendering 
• Navigating the Model 
• Using Cameras and Views