Microstation - Learn 2D, and 3D CAD design

PHASE – 1 THE TOOLS AND COMMANDS

Introduction
Interface
Keyboards Shortcuts

BASIC TOOLS FROM MENU

Common Tool Bar
Q - Tools
W – Tools
E – Tools
R – Tools
A – Tools
S – Tools
D – Tools
F – Tools

ADVANCED COMMANDS

Edifing Tools
Level Manager
Array
Move Parallel
Dimensions
Snap Tool Bar
DWG to DGN
PDF to DGN
New Model
New Sheet
Title Block
Plot

ASKED LESSONS FROM STUDENTS
Hatch

PHASE – 2 EXERCISES BUILDING AN ENVIRONMENT

Coooking Range
Kitchen Shelf
Cupboard Views
Kitchen Appliances
Dining Table
Sofa Chair Set
Auxiliary Furniture
Bed
Beds
Bath Tub
Washroom WC
Washroom Accessories
Cars
DIY Project

LESSONS REQUESTED BY STUDENTS

Slight Introduction of 3D

PHASE – 3 HOUSE PROJECT

Create Cells
Reference Lines
Walls
Doors
Windows
Boundary Wwalls
Cell Placement
Space Naming
Hatching
Dimensions

ASKED LESSONS FROM STUDENTS
Bulk export from microstation dgn files to dxf or dwg

PHASE – 4 INTRODUCTION TO 3D MODELING – MECHANICAL PIECE

Introduction
User Interface and Navigation
Keyboard shortcuts
Design file
Primitive Solids (E Tools)
Element Handles, Draw on Solid & Modify Tools
Solid By Extrusion (R Tool)
Solid By Revolution (R Tool)
Solid By Extrusion Along (R Tool)
Solid By Thicken Surface (R Tool)
Linear Solid (R Tool)
Boolean Tools – Unite – Intersect – Subtract
Trim Solids
Cut Solids by Curves
Chamfer and Fillets
Mechanical Model – Sprocket
3D to 2D Conversion
2D Views Sheet from 3D Model
Section Views – Volume Clipping

PHASE - 5 3D MODELING – 3D HOUSE PROJECT

Introduction
User interface and Navigation
Keyboard Shortcuts
Base with Wall Creation & Learn Extrude Command
Window Space 1 & Learn Copy, Move, Snap, Command
Window Space 2 & Learn Subtrac Command
Door Space 2 & Learn Union Command
Window creation /Placement & Learn Rotate Command
Exhaust Creation/Placement & Learn Path Array Command
Door Creation & Learn Cut Solid by Curve Command
Door Placement & Learn Scale Command
Rooftop Creation & Learn Sweep Command
Entrance Base Creation & Learn to manipulate coordinates
Pillar Creation & Learn Polar Rotated Array
Importing Models via 3D Warehouse & Others Formats
Boundary Wall and Floor Creation
Presentation Modes
Apply Material to Model
Light Manager and Render Model

PHASE – 6 LESSONS ASKED FOR THE STUDENTS

Cell edition
Editing tools question

TERRAIN USING MICROSTATION
Terrain – xml file import
Terrain – element information
Terrain – display and adjustment
Terrain – contour labeling
Terrain – contour spots

WORKING WITH ISOMETRIC DESIGNS
Isometric – 3D model with respective 2D views
Isometric – dimensioning isometric views
Isometric – export each 2D view to different file
Isometric - views to new sheet layouts

WHAT´S NEW
What´s new in Microstation software
Microstation Update 17.2