AutoCAD 3D

Course Overview

This course covers the 3D capabilities of AutoCAD including the creation of models from surfaces, visualization
tools and presentation techniques such as walkthroughs and rendering.

Course Agenda

Introduction to 3D Modeling

• Introduction to 3D Modeling
• Creating Solid Primitives
• Mesh Primitives
• Working in 3D
• Introduction to Free-Form Design

Modeling Workflow

• Creating Models from 2D Profiles
• Using Booleans on Solid Models
• Creating Composite Models
• Extracting Geometry from Solid Models
• Getting Information from 3D Objects

Editing Models

• Adding Detail to Your Solid Models
• Editing Solid Models
• Manipulating the Model
• Duplicating the Model
• Converting 2D Objects
• Basic Mesh Modeling

Sectioning a Model and Creating Drawings

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

Visualization

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

Downstream Uses for Your Digital Prototype

• 3D Printing