More and more AutoCAD users are venturing out of their traditional and familiar two-dimensional world to explore the possibilities of 3D space. Thanks to many software enhancements in this area, 3D is an increasingly useful and widespread tool. But the leap into three dimensions requires some changes in thinking and drawing habits. The AutoCAD 2009 3D Drawing and Modeling class introduces users who are proficient with AutoCAD’s 2D commands to the concepts and methods of 3D modeling. The course gives a thorough grounding in 3D fundamentals and explores the main features of AutoCAD’s advanced 3D workspace.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• 3D viewing techniques
• Working with simple and composite solids
• Creating complex solids and surfaces
• Creating & modifying 3D objects
• Converting 3D objects and creating composite solids
• Perspectives & rendering
• Creating 2D drawings from 3D models
• Working with a User Coordinate System
• Getting information about the model

Prerequisite(s):

To register for this course students must either take, or have the equivalent working knowledge of, the following course(s):

• AutoCAD 2009 Level 1
• AutoCAD 2009 Level 2

The Career Center Course Curriculum for AutoCAD 2009 Level 3:

Chapter 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
  

Chapter 2: Simple Solids

• Working with Solid Primitives
  
• Solid Primitive Types
  
• Working with Composite Solids
  

Chapter 3: Creating Solids & Surfaces from 2D Objects

• Complex 3D Geometry
  
• Extruded Solids and Surfaces
  
• Swept Solids and Surfaces
  
• Revolved Solids and Surfaces
  
• Lofted Solids and Surfaces
  

Chapter 4: Modifying in 3D Space

• 3D Grip Tools
  
• Aligning Objects in 3D Space
  
• 3D Modify Commands
  

Chapter 5: Advanced Solid Editing

• Editing Components of Solids
  
• Editing Faces of Solids
  
• Fillets and Chamfers on Solids
  

Chapter 6: Additional 3D Editing Tools

• Creating a Shell
  
• Imprinting Edges of Solids
  
• Slicing a Solid along a Plane
  
• Interference Checking
  
• Converting Object to Surfaces
  
• Converting Objects to Solids
  

Chapter 7: Refining the View

• Working with Sections
  
• Working with Cameras
  
• Managing Views in 3D
  
• Animating with ShowMotion
  
• Creating ShowMotion Shots
  

Chapter 8: Visualization

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

Chapter 9: Working Drawings from 3D Models

• Creating Multiple Viewports
  
• 2D Views from 3D Solids
  
• Creating Technical Drawings with Flatshot
  

Chapter 10: Working with the User Coordinate System

• UCS Basics
  
• The UCS X, Y, and Z Commands
  
• Saving a UCS by Name