Autodesk AutoCAD 2020 3D Drawing and Modeling|System Source

The AutoCAD® 2019: 3D Drawing and Modeling course introduces users who are proficient with the 2D commands in the AutoCAD® software to the concepts and methods of 3D modeling. This course provides a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of 3D and explores the main features of the advanced 3D Modeling workspace in the AutoCAD software.

3D viewing techniques
Working with simple and composite solids
Creating complex solids and surfaces
Modifying objects in 3D space
Editing solids
Creating sections, camera perspectives, and animations
Working with point clouds
Converting 3D objects
Setting up a rendering with materials and lights
Creating 2D drawings from 3D models
Working with the User Coordinate System
Set up a drawing for 3D Prints

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3D Foundations
1. Why Use 3D?
2. Introduction to the 3D Modeling Workspace
3. Basic 3D Viewing Tools
4. 3D Navigation Tools
5. Introduction to the User Coordinate System (UCS)
Simple Solids
1. Working with Solid Primitives
2. Solid Primitive Types
3. Working with Composite Solids
4. Working with Mesh Models
Working with the User Coordinate System
1. UCS Basics
2. UCS X, Y, and Z Commands
3. UCS Multi-functional Grips
4. Saving a UCS by Name
Creating Solids & Surfaces from 2D Objects
1. Complex 3D Geometry
2. Extruded Solids and Surfaces
3. Swept Solids and Surfaces
4. Revolved Solids and Surfaces
5. Lofted Solids and Surfaces
6. NURBS Surfaces
Modifying in 3D Space
1. 3D Gizmo Tools
2. Aligning Objects in 3D Space
3. 3D Modify Commands
Advanced Solid Editing
1. Editing Components of Solids
2. Editing Faces of Solids
3. Fillets and Chamfers on Solids
Additional Editing Tools
1. Creating a Shell
2. Imprinting Edges of Solids
3. Slicing a Solid along a Plane
4. Interference Checking
5. Converting Objects to Surfaces
6. Converting Objects to Solids
Refining the View
1. Working with Sections
2. Working with Cameras
3. Managing Views in 3D
4. Animating with ShowMotion
5. Creating ShowMotion Shots
6. Creating Animations
Point Clouds
1. Point Clouds
Visualization
1. Creating Visual Styles
2. Working with Materials
3. Specifying Light Sources
4. Rendering Concepts
Working Drawings from 3D Models
1. Creating Multiple Viewports
2. 2D Views from 3D Solids
3. Creating Technical Drawings with Flatshot
4. 3D Model Import
5. Automatic Model Documentation
6. 3D Printing

Required: Access to the 2019 version of the software.
Required: Before taking this course, students need to have a good working skill level in the AutoCAD software. A minimum of 80 hours of work experience with the AutoCAD software is recommended.

Professionals who want unparalleled creative freedom, productivity, and precision for producing superb 3D modeling

Autodesk AutoCAD 2020 3D Drawing and Modeling

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