AutoCAD MEP 2013 Beginner to Advanced Training

Course Structure

Module 1: Getting Started

• Introduction to CADLearning for AutoCAD MEP 2013
• Starting AutoCAD MEP
• AutoCAD MEP Workspaces
• Overview - The Project Browser
• Overview - The Project Navigator
• Project Navigator Overview - Project Tab
• Project Navigator Overview - Constructs Tab
• Project Navigator Overview - Views Tab and Sheets Tab
• Project Navigator Overview - XRefs and Project Files
• Project Navigator - Creating Categories
• Project Navigator - Adding Client Drawings as Elements
• Project Navigator - Creating Constructs
• Project Navigator - Modifying Constructs
• Project Navigator - Adding Backgrounds to Constructs
• Project Navigator - Creating Views
• Project Navigator - Creating Views - Sections and Elevations
• Project Navigator - Creating Sheets and Adding Views to Sheets
• Project Navigator - Repath the Project
• Solution Tips
• Using MEP Snaps
• Using the MEP Compass
• Understanding Display Configurations

Module 2: Schematic Drawings

• Overview - Schematic Drawings
• Creating the Schematic View Drawing
• Using Schematic Systems
• Adding Schematic Lines
• Adding Schematic Symbols
• Controlling Schematic Content
• Setting Line Styles and Priorities
• Annotating the Schematic View

Module 3: Spaces and RCPs

• Overview - Spaces and RCPs
• Generating Spaces
• Understanding Space Properties and Engineering Data
• Adding Zones
• Export and Import Space Engineering Data
• Setting Space Hatching
• Modifying Spaces
• Adding Ceiling Grids to Spaces
• Adding Holes to a Ceiling Grid

Module 4: Modeling an MEP System

• Understanding How AutoCAD MEP Matches Design Process
• Understanding MVParts and Connectors
• Display a Ceiling Grid in an MEP Model
• Adding HVAC Equipment
• Adding Electrical Equipment and Panels
• Adding Light Fixtures and Devices
• Adding Piping Equipment
• Adding Plumbing Fixtures
• Editing MVParts
• Using Anchors
• Setting Duct Layout Preferences
• Editing HVAC Drawing Settings
• Setting HVAC System Definitions and Options
• Adding Duct
• Extra Tips for Duct Layout
• Sizing Duct
• Setting Pipe Layout Preferences
• Setting Pipe Routing Preferences
• Setting Piping System Definitions and Options
• Adding Piping
• Extra Tips for Pipe Layout
• Global Replacement of Pipe and Duct Fittings
• Setting Conduit Preferences
• Setting Cable Tray Preferences
• Using Electrical System Definitions and Options
• Adding Conduit
• Adding Cable Tray
• Modifying Runs
• Setting Display Control Options
• Adding Labels
• Setting Plumbing Lines Styles and System Definitions
• Adding Plumbing Lines
• Adding Fittings, Valves and Accessories
• Adding Universal Connectors

Module 5: Electrical Systems

• Setting Electrical Preferences
• Panels and the Electrical Project Database
• Using the Circuit Manager
• Defining Circuits
• Circuiting Devices
• Adding Wiring and Home Runs

Module 6: Analyzing Systems

• Checking Connections
• Detecting Interferences
• Processing Interferences
• Reviewing Electrical Circuits and Power Totals
• Creating and Exporting Circuit Reports

Module 7: Detailing

• Creating an Enlarged 3D Floor Plan View
• Creating an Enlarged 2D Floor Plan View
• Creating an Elevation View
• Creating a Section View
• Creating a Detail View
• Placing a Title Mark
• Editing Section/Elevation Styles
• Using Refresh, Regenerate and Batch Refresh Section Tools

Module 8: Annotation

• Adding Tags
• Adding Schedule Tables
• Adding Schedule Table Groups
• Adding Panel Schedules
• Adding AutoCAD Annotations

Module 9: Construction Documents

• Creating Sheets
• Adding Views
• Editing Sheets
• Managing Subsets and Sheet Templates
• Adding a Drawing List
• Publishing Project Drawings
• Transmitting and Archiving Projects

Module 10: Project Management

• Creating a New Project
• Understanding Basic Project Properties
• Understanding Advanced Project Properties
• Leveraging Project Drawing Templates
• Creating Typical Project View Drawings
• Creating Project Sheets and Titleblocks
• Setting Project Template MEP Options
• Organizing Sheet Set Subsets
• Checking Project Standards

Module 11: Style Manager

• Understanding Object Types And Styles
• Reviewing Style Manager Tabs and Tools
• Understanding System Definitions
• Leveraging Layer Key Styles
• Reviewing Rise Drop Styles
• Reviewing Part Group Definitions
• Reviewing Part Routing Preferences
• Defining Electrical Device Styles
• Defining Symbol Categories
• Defining Electrical Load Categories
• Defining Wire Styles
• Understanding Fixture Unit Tables
• Understanding Pipe Sizing Tables
• Understanding Property Set Definitions
• Defining Property Set Definitions - Manual
• Defining Property Set Definitions - Automatic
• Defining Property Set Definitions - Formula
• Defining Property Set Definitions - Location
• Defining Property Set Definitions - Classifications
• Defining Property Set Definitions - Project
• Defining Property Set Definitions - Anchor
• Defining Property Set Definitions - Graphics
• Defining Property Set Definitions - List Definitions
• Defining Property Data Format Styles
• Sharing Styles With Other Drawings

Module 12: Display System

• Understanding the Display Manager
• Defining Display Configurations and Sets
• Defining Object Representations
• Setting Style and System-Based Display Controls
• Setting Object-Based Display Controls
• Setting Layers Versus Layer Keys per Display Component
• Defining 2D Section/Elevation Styles

Module 13: Content Development

• Reviewing the Catalog Libraries
• Reviewing the Content Builder
• Reviewing the Catalog Editor
• Creating 3D Model and Plan Symbols for Block Based Parts
• Defining Multi-View Parts from Blocks
• Adding MEP Connectors to Multi-View Parts
• Adding and Editing 2D Symbol Content by Workplane
• Modifying Block-Based Parts
• Creating a Custom Catalog
• Modifying a Parametric Fitting - Creating the Part
• Modifying a Parametric Fitting - Defining Parameters
• Modifying a Parametric Fitting - Editing Parameters and Catalogs
• Using the Parametric Part Wizard
• Creating Custom Tags
• Creating Custom Schedule Tables
• Working with Inventor Fusion

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