AutoCAD MEP 2014 Beginner to Advanced Training DVDs

CADLearning® for AutoCAD® MEP 2014 offers lessons for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineers, designers and drafters that cover topics including: modeling MEP and electrical systems, designing with space and zone objects, detailing and annotation, and using 3D models to produce construction documents.

Getting Started
Starting AutoCAD MEP
Understanding AutoCAD MEP Workspaces
Understanding the Project Browser
Understanding the Project Navigator
Reviewing the Project Tab of Project Navigator
Reviewing the Constructs Tab of Project Navigator
Reviewing the Views Tab and Sheets Tab of Project Navigator
Understanding XRefs and Project Files in Project Navigator
Creating Categories in Project Navigator
Adding Client Drawings as Elements with Project Navigator
Creating Constructs in Project Navigator
Modifying Constructs in Project Navigator
Adding Backgrounds to Constructs in Project Navigator
Creating Views in Project Navigator
Creating Section Views and Elevation Views in Project Navigator
Creating Sheets and Adding Views to Sheets in Project Navigator
Using the Repath Project Command in Project Navigator
Using Solution Tips
Using MEP Snaps
Using the MEP Compass
Understanding Display Configurations
Controlling Tab and Panel Visibility on the Ribbon

Schematic Drawings
Understanding Schematic Drawings
Creating the Schematic View Drawing
Creating Schematic Systems
Adding Schematic Lines
Adding Schematic Symbols
Understanding Schematic Line Styles and Priorities
Annotating the Schematic Diagram

Designing with Space and Zone Objects
Understanding Spaces and Zones as Objects
Generating Spaces
Understanding Space Properties and Engineering Data
Adding Zones
Exporting and Importing Space Engineering Data
Setting Space Hatching
Modifying Spaces
Adding Ceiling Grids to Spaces
Adding Holes to a Ceiling Grid
Leveraging Autodesk 360 Energy Analysis Tools with AutoCAD MEP

Modeling an MEP System
Understanding How AutoCAD MEP Matches Design Process
Understanding MvParts and Connectors
Displaying 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 MvPart Styles and Instance Properties
Using Anchors
Setting Duct Layout Preferences
Setting Duct Engineering Units
Setting HVAC System Definitions and Options
Adding Duct
Creating Duct Layout
Sizing Duct
Setting Pipe Layout Preferences
Setting Pipe Routing Preferences
Setting Piping System Definitions and Options
Adding Piping
Creating Pipe Layout
Replacing Pipe and Duct Fittings Globally
Setting Conduit Preferences
Setting Cable Tray Preferences
Setting Electrical System Definitions and Options
Adding Conduit
Adding Cable Tray
Modifying Runs
Setting Display Control Options
Adding Labels
Setting Plumbing Line Styles and System Definitions
Adding Plumbing Lines
Adding Accessories to 2D Plumbing Lines
Adding Universal Connectors

Electrical Systems
Setting Electrical Preferences
Creating an Electrical Project Database
Using the Circuit Manager
Defining Circuits
Circuiting Devices
Adding Wiring and Home Runs
Checking Connections
Detecting Interferences
Processing Interferences
Reviewing Electrical Circuits and Power Totals
Creating and Exporting Circuit Reports

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

Annotation
Adding Tags
Adding Schedule Tables
Defining Schedule Table Groups
Adding Panel Schedules
Adding AutoCAD Annotations

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

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

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 - Anchors
Defining Property Set Definitions - Graphics
Defining Property Set Definitions - List Definitions
Defining Property Data Format Styles
Sharing Styles with other Drawings

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 and Elevation Styles

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 Multiview Parts from Blocks
Adding MEP Connectors to Multiview 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
Managing Schematic Content

Autodesk 360 Online Tools
About Autodesk 360
Saving and Syncing Configuration Settings
Configuring Online Options
Saving and Opening Drawings Using Autodesk 360
Saving Non-Project Documents to Autodesk 360
Opening and Viewing AutoCAD MEP Drawings in Autodesk 360
Sharing AutoCAD MEP Drawings in Autodesk 360

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