AutoCAD 2023: 3D Drawing and Modeling

Objectives

• 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

Target Audience

• Mechanical Engineer
• Product Designer
• Drafters

Prerequisites

A good working skill level in the AutoCAD software, i.e., a minimum of 80 hours of work experience with the AutoCAD software, is recommended. 

Course Outline

1) 3D Foundations
• Why Use 3D
• Introduction to the 3D Modeling Workspace
• Basic 3D Viewing Tools
• 3D Navigation Tools
• Introduction to the User Coordinate System UCS

2) Simple Solids
• Working with Solid Primitives
• Solid Primitive Types
• Working with Composite Solids
• Working with Mesh Models

3) Working with the User Coordinate System
• UCS Basics
• UCS X Y and Z Commands
• UCS Multifunctional Grips
• Saving a UCS by Name

4) Creating Solids and Surfaces from 2D Objects
• Complex 3D Geometry
• Extruded Solids and Surfaces
• Swept Solids and Surfaces
• Revolved Solids and Surfaces
• Lofted Solids and Surfaces
• NURBS Surfaces

5) Modifying in 3D Space
• 3D Gizmo Tools
• Aligning Objects in 3D Space
• 3D Modify Commands

6) Advanced Solid Editing
• Editing Components of Solids
• Editing Faces of Solids
• Fillets and Chamfers on Solids

7) Additional Editing Tools
• Creating a Shell
• Imprinting Edges of Solids
• Slicing a Solid Along a Plane
• Interference Checking
• Converting Objects to Surfaces
• Converting Objects to Solids

8) Refining the View
• Working with Sections
• Working with Cameras
• Managing Views in 3D
• Animating with ShowMotion
• Creating ShowMotion Shots
• Creating Animations

9) Point Clouds
• Point Clouds

10) Visualization
• Creating Visual Styles
• Working with Materials
• Specifying Light Sources
• Rendering Concepts

11) Working Drawings from 3D Models
• Creating Multiple Viewports
• 2D Views from 3D Solids
• Creating Technical Drawings with Flatshot
• 3D Model Import
• Automatic Model Documentation
• 3D Printing