AutoCAD MAP 3D Training


MAP 3D Training

Objectives
This AutoCAD MAP 3D course is designed to teach the fundamentals of AutoCAD MAP 3D to those with a working knowledge of AutoCAD. While some AutoCAD techniques will be discussed, AutoCAD is not the focus of the class. By the end of this 2-day course you’ll have the tools you need to be productive with MAP 3D immediately. A purchase of our Professional Services includes complimentary access to our Technology Suite where you’ll find high definition video tutorials, written documentation, live instructor lead classes, desktop sharing, and access to our growing community; affordable alternatives to localized, customized training when time and money matter.

Pre-requisites
A fundamental understanding of Civil Engineering, Land Surveying, and GIS principles is required. A fundamental understanding of the Windows XP and/or Windows Vista operating systems is strongly recommended.

AutoCAD MAP 3D Course Outline (this outline may be customized, and may be taught in 4 hour segments)

Government Regulations

  • GASB 34, SarBox, and CMOM

Understanding Coordinate Zones

  • NAD83, NAD27, State Plane, UTM, etc.

Terminology

  • GIS Terminology (DRG, DLG, Shapefile, Hypsograph, SDTS, etc.)
  • One Degree Blocks

Locating Freely Distributed GIS Data

  • How to Locate Freely Distributed GIS Data

Importing Data

  • How to Properly Import ArcView Shapefile Contours
  • How to Import Microstation Files
  • How to Download & Import NRCS Soil Data
  • How to Download & Import NGS Control (from NGS Datasheets)

Data Transformation

  • How to Import Data In One Coordinate System & Transform It To Another (e.g. UTM to State Plane)

MAP Creation and Stylizing

  • Connecting to Data via FDO
  • Creating Styles
  • Building Expressions

About the Instructor:
Scott McEachron, co-author of “Mastering AutoCAD® Civil 3D® 2010,“ is a Subject Matter Expert for numerous firms on Engineering News-Record’s list of Top 100 Design Firms, and has been an instructor at Autodesk University for 7 years. A member of the Project Management Institute, Scott has nearly 20 years experience implementing Autodesk design technologies in civil engineering, land surveying, and geospatial firms.

For over 10 years, Scott has provided professional technical services to Autodesk, and a “who’s who” of Autodesk resellers that includes Avatech Solutions, Alignex, CAD Technology Center, Seiler Instrument, Total CAD Systems, DC CADD, and others. He’s taught federal, state, and local agencies, as well as public and private firms of all sizes. Scott’s well known for his patience, and his Civil 3D classes are known for being comprehensive, yet practical. Born and raised in Iowa, Scott currently resides near Fort Worth, TX.

Alternatives:
If you are unable to afford, or don’t have time for Custom Training, we offer three tiers of membership to our Technology Suite starting at just $20. Membership gives you access to our comprehensive Civil 3D Tutorial Library – an affordable alternative to customized, localized training, when time and money matter. Click Here for registration information.