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Foundation AutoCAD 3D (Solids and Surfaces)

Course Cost £550 +VAT
Duration 2 DAYS
  • Course focuses on building 3D Engineering Models in AutoCAD.
  • Requires completion of AutoCAD 2D Foundation course.
  • Learn 3D UCS, viewports, surfaces, solids, and more.
  • Gain skills in rendering, lighting, shadows, and animations.
  • Available in various locations across the UK.

Overview

This AutoCAD 3D Training course is designed for existing users of AutoCAD 2D to enhance their skills in creating 3D Engineering Models using the full version of AutoCAD. Participants will learn advanced features, commands, and techniques to efficiently create 3D models, render finishes, and generate animated files. Topics covered include setting 3D UCS, creating composite solids, rendering commands, and more. The course spans 2 days and is suitable for individuals with some knowledge of Microsoft Windows. Onsite closed company courses are also available throughout the UK.

Who should attend

Engineers

Course Content

This Foundation AutoCAD 3D (Solids and Surfaces) course is designed to build on the foundation knowledge of existing users of AutoCAD 2D to create 3D Engineering Models using the full version of AutoCAD (not LT).  It is recommended that delegates have completed the AutoCAD 2D Foundation course (CAD100 or similar) and have a little working knowledge of Microsoft Windows.

Objectives

You will learn the additional features, commands, and techniques to create AutoCAD 3D Engineering models efficiently, viewed from any angle, given a rendered finish and an animated file created to suit.

  • Setting 3D UCS & the RH Rule
  • 3D Viewports & view direction
  • 3D Surfaces & 3D Solids
  • Creating Composite Solids
  • Using Section & Slice
  • Simple Render commands
  • Lights, Shadows & Materials
  • Creating Animation files
  • Save re-display image
  • 3D to 2D Drawing Layouts

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Who Should Attend

Engineers

Location

AutoCAD 3D Training Inverness, Aberdeen, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dunfermline and other sites throughout the UK including onsite closed company courses are available.

Course Cost £550 +VAT
Duration 2 DAYS

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Course hours completed

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CITB, APS, IEMA

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