AutoCAD Architecture 2014 Beginner to Advanced Training DVDs

CADLearning® for AutoCAD® Architecture 2014 teaches you to create a building design from scratch and work with 2D and 3D models. Lessons cover basic and advanced topics including building geometry, finding and using content, using conceptual design tools, creating building interiors, organizing projects, and graphic presentation and visualization.

Introducing AutoCAD Architecture
Installing AutoCAD Architecture
Launching the Application for the First Time
Introducing the AutoCAD Architecture Interface
Introducing the Application Menu
Understanding the Ribbon, Quick Access Toolbar and InfoCenter
Understanding Terminology and Using the Helper Tools
Understanding Status Bars
Introducing the Display System
Managing Layers
Understanding the Differences between Color-Based and Style-Based Template Files
Displaying Objects and Their Materials
Introducing the Project Navigator
Identifying Options Unique to AutoCAD Architecture
Using Autodesk Exchange for AutoCAD Architecture
Changing the Product Serial Number and Activating a Trial Version

Quick Start
Introducing Quick Start
Creating a Small Building
Creating a Building Mass for Our New Project
Creating the Exterior Shell
Creating the Ground Floor
Creating the Column Grid
Creating the Core
Creating Views
Creating Plan and Elevation Sheet Files
Creating Section and Enlarged Plan Sheet Files

Productivity Tools
Introducing Productivity Tools
Configuring Your Personal Workspace
Learning to Use Dynamic Input
Using Right-Click Menus
Using Grips in Plan Views
Using Grips in Elevation and Isometric Views
Editing AEC Objects from Alternate Views
Editing Objects in Place
Isolating Objects to Simplify Views
Using Live Sections
Navigating in 3D
Using Object Viewer
Creating User-Defined Palettes and Tools

Finding and Using Content
Introducing Content
Using AutoCAD Architecture Templates
Using Task-Based Palettes
Using Design Center
Using Content Browser
Using the Properties Palette
Using Style Manager
Using Display Manager
Using Autodesk Seek

Using the Conceptual Design Tools
Introducing the Conceptual Design Tools
Massing Studies
Using Mass Groups and Slices
Understanding Space Planning
Analyzing Designs
Moving the Design Forward

Creating Building Interiors with Basic Components
Introducing Building Interior Basic Components
Creating Walls Accurately
Understanding Wall Justification
Understanding Wall Justification with Object Snaps
Changing Wall Justification
Using Wall Cleanup Tools
Using AutoCAD Modify Commands
Understanding Wall Cleanup Radius
Understanding Wall Component Priorities
Overriding Wall Component Priorities
Understanding Wall Cleanup Groups
Understanding Wall Location Elevations
Adjusting Wall Justification
Using the Wall Offset Tools
Using AEC Modify Tools to Trim and Extend Walls

Creating Boundary Components for Building Interiors
Understanding Building Interior Boundary Components
Creating Spaces
Generating Spaces Automatically
Modifying Spaces
Dividing Spaces
Creating Spaces in Our Project
Calculating Room Quantities
Configuring Roombook Calculation Settings
Generating Roombook Schedules
Creating Slabs

Structural Components
Introducing Structural Components
Creating Rectangular Column Grids
Creating Radial Column Grids
Modifying Column Grids
Annotating Column Grids
Adding Columns to a Column Grid
Creating Irregular Column Grids
Using the Enhanced Custom Grid tool
Understanding Structural Members and the Display System
Creating Column Grids

Building Exterior Components
Introducing Building Exterior Components
Creating Curtain Walls
Modifying Curtain Walls
Converting Other Objects into Curtain Walls
Creating Curtain Walls in Our Project
Editing Curtain Walls in Place
Creating Door and Window Assemblies
Modifying Door and Window Assemblies
Converting Other Objects to Door and Window Assemblies
Creating Door and Window Assemblies in Our Project

Understanding Building Components
Reviewing Building Components Styles
Configuring Wall Styles
Configuring Door Styles
Configuring Window Styles
Creating Stair Styles
Changing Railing Styles
Understanding Space Styles

Adding Components
Introducing Components
Understanding and Using Multi-View Blocks
Finding Multi-View Block Content
Placing Multi-View Blocks
Placing Multi-View Blocks Accurately
Using Layout Curves and Anchors with Multi-View Blocks
Adding Fixtures to Ceiling Objects
Representing Soffits with Wall Objects

Working with Sections and Elevations
Introducing Sections and Elevations
Assembling the Building Model
Setting Your Building on a Site
Creating Elevations
Modifying Elevations
Creating Sections from the Section and Elevation Panel
Creating Sections from the Callouts Palette
Modifying Sections

Annotating Drawings
Introducing Annotation
Using the Annotation Edit Scale List
Configuring Settings for Annotation
Understanding Annotation Scale with AEC Objects
Scaling Wall Hatch Patterns
Coordinating Annotation Scale within Viewports
Placing Text
Placing Multileaders
Setting Default Behavior for MText and Multileaders
Using Layer Key Overrides
Modifying Layer Key Overrides

Detailing
Introducing Detailing
Creating a Detail View Using Callouts
Using the Detail Component Manager
Adding Detail Components
Modifying Details
Using AEC Modify Tools
Annotating a Detail

Understanding the Display System
Introducing the Display System
Using the Display Manager
Modifying Drawing Default Display Representations
Modifying Style Display Representations
Modifying Object Display Representations
Understanding the Properties Palette Display Tab
Understanding Display Sets
Understanding Display Configurations

Using AutoCAD Architecture Layer Tools
Understanding the Layer Tools
Managing Layers
Understanding Layer Standards
Understanding Layer Key Styles
Creating Layer Filters

Using Layout Design Objects
Introducing Layout Design Objects
Using AEC Modify Tools
Using Layout Grids
Using Layout Curves
Using Anchors

Organizing Projects with the Drawing Management System
Introducing Project Organization with the Drawing Management System
Exploring the Project Browser and the Project Navigator
Using the Project Browser
Reviewing Options for AEC Project Defaults
Creating a New Project
Understanding Project Navigator
Using the Project Tab of Project Navigator
Using the Remaining Tabs of Project Navigator
Adding Existing Drawings to Project Navigator

Publishing from the Project Navigator
Introducing Publishing from the Project Navigator
Publishing Your Project
Publishing with Subsets
Publishing Sheet Selections
Publishing with Overrides

Creating Custom Styles and Components
Introducing Creating Custom Styles and Components
Editing Wall Styles
Creating Walls Using the Walls Style Browser
Understanding Wall Endcaps
Endcap Styles for Wall Openings
Editing In-Place Wall and Wall Opening Endcaps
Configuring Design Rules for Door and Window Styles
Adjusting Dimensions for Door and Window Styles
Creating Custom Shapes for Door and Window Styles
Adding Muntins to Door and Window Styles

Graphic Presentation and Visualization
Introducing Graphic Presentation and Visualization
Exploring Visual Styles
Adding a Camera
Slicing the Model
Using Napkin Sketch
Using Display Themes
Rendering with AutoCAD Architecture
Defining Sun and Location Settings

Working with Others
Introducing Working with Others
Importing Geometry and Data from Other Programs
Exporting Geometry and Data
Sharing Documents Using Autodesk 360
Collaborating Using Autodesk 360 and AutoCAD WS

Troubleshooting
Introducing Troubleshooting
Cleaning Up Walls
Understanding the Question Marks in My Schedule
Restoring Panels and Tabs to the Ribbon
Restoring Hidden Messages and Tooltips
Understanding Why Objects from the Tool Palettes Cannot Be Placed

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