AutoCAD® Architecture 2010 Fundamentals


This class is designed to be a minimum of three days and is the introductory class for persons desiring to learn AutoCAD® Architecture. The student should have a working knowledge of computers.

Learning Objective
Using the AutoCAD® Architecture 2010 software, the participant will learn the basics of using the software, such as the interface, placing walls, doors, windows, floors, roofs, creating sections and elevations, and annotating the model with text, dimensions, and tags.

    Course Outline

  • Introduction to AutoCAD® Architecture
  • Understanding AutoCAD® Architecture
  • The User Interface
  • Viewing in 3D



    • Basic Wall Construction

  • Adding Walls
  • Modifying Walls
  • Creating Curtain Walls



    • Creating Wall Openings

  • Adding Openings
  • Modifying Wall Openings



    • Structural Design

  • Creating Column Grids and Columns
  • Modifying Column Grids
  • Annotating Column Grids
  • Working with Structural Members



    • Reflected Ceiling Plans

  • Creating Ceiling Grids
  • Modifying Ceiling Grids
  • Inserting Ceiling Fixtures



    • Vertical Circulation

  • Adding Stairs
  • Modifying Stairs
  • Adding Railings
  • Modifying Railings



    • Floors

  • Creating Floor Slabs
  • Modifying Floor Slabs
  • Editing Floor Slabs using Slab Tools



    • Roofs

  • Creating Roofs
  • Modifying Roofs
  • Working with Roof Slabs
  • Modifying Roof Slabs
  • Roof Slab Tools



    • Fixtures, Furnishings, and Equipment

  • Furnishing the Building Design
  • Adding Blocks to the Tool Palettes



    • Introduction to Drawing Management

  • Project Concepts
  • Using the Project Navigator



    • Building Model Views

  • Boundary and Detail Callouts
  • Elevations and Building Sections
  • Modifying Callout Objects
  • Using Live Sections



    • Annotation

  • Drawing Scale for Annotation
  • Adding Text and Leaders
  • Dimensioning in AutoCAD Architecture
  • Other Annotation Tools



    • Scheduling

  • Adding Door and Window Tags
  • Editing Tag Data
  • Creating Schedules
  • Editing Schedules



    • Creating Details

  • Using Details from Tool Palettes
  • Using the Detail Component Manager
  • Annotating Details with Keynotes



    • Basic Visualization

  • The Visualization Workspace
  • 3D Navigation Tools
  • Working with ShowMotion

About the Instructor:
Doug Bowers, AIA, LEED® AP
Doug Bowers combines 30 years of architecture/engineering/construction (AEC) experience with 20 years experience in managing and consulting in the use of various design software packages.

Doug recently worked on projects for a multi-office multi-disciplinary firm using Revit and AutoCAD Architecture. He served in roles of Project Manager, Project Architect, and Project BIM Manager. Doug was also a member of the BIM Implementation Team, the CADD Committee, and Project BIM Manager for a multi-company $130 million Revit-based project. Doug’s prior experience with Revit was instrumental in helping the organization adapt to utilizing Revit and Building Information Modeling. Doug performed Revit new user training for employees, as well as weekly Revit lunch ‘n learns for employee ongoing training.

Doug’s experience also includes working as a Senior Consultant for a nationwide Autodesk Value-Added-Reseller. In this role, Doug assisted client companies with implementation of Revit and AutoCAD Architecture. He provided custom training for both users and CAD Managers, in addition to standardized training sessions for various levels of difficulty. Client software version upgrade customizations and training were also an important part of his position. Doug routinely spoke to companies about utilizing BIM software and the impact it would have on their organization.

Doug spent over 7 years managing design software for a 16-office nationwide architectural firm. As the Director of CADD Technologies, Doug was responsible for management of regional office CADD Managers, in addition to all customization and implementation of the design software. He developed standard training for all new CADD users and conducted customized training sessions throughout the offices.

Doug’s 30 years of experience in the AEC industry includes the project types of retail, education, offices, justice/detention, churches, medical, warehouses, and manufacturing. His project roles during that time include Project Manager, Project Architect, and Design-Build Manager. Throughout his career, he has been instrumental in combining architecture and design software technology to increase the organization’s productivity.

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