CADD school training courses in Boston, MA (public, in-house or online)

This introductory course in computer-aided drafting presents the basic concepts and operation of AutoCAD. Hands-on instruction emphasizes two-dimensional computer-aided concepts and conventions and documentation production.

In this course, students learn about the main features and functions of the Autodesk MapGuide Enterprise product suite, including Autodesk MapGuide Enterprise Server, Autodesk MapGuide Enterprise Web Extensions, Autodesk MapGuide Studio, and Autodesk MapGuide Viewers.
The hands-on exercises in this course teach students about the features and benefits of each product and teaches students about the concept of managing multiple web-based products that are under development. The course introduc...

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Getting Started
■Touring the 3ds Max User Interface
■Creating and Animating Simple Objects (Lab)
■Working with Scene Files
■Transforming Objects
■Applying Modifiers

Modeling
■Learning Low Poly Modeling Basics
■Creating and Editing Shapes
■Using 2D Shapes to Build 3D Objects
■Using Compound Objects
■Exploring Various Modeling Techniques (Lab)

Animation
■Learning General Principles
■Working with Keyframes
■Anim...

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Getting Started
■Using the Interface
■Using AEC Tools
■Adding and Modifying Walls
■Working with Doors, Windows, and Openings
■Creating and Modifying Spaces
■Creating Details

Tools and Utilities
■Layering in AutoCAD Architecture
■Changing Object Display
■Modifying a Design

More Architectural Drawing Tools
■Working with Column Grids and Structural Members
■Working with Stairs and Railings
■Creating and Modifying R...

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In this course, using hands-on exercises that demonstrate the functionality of the Autodesk NavisWorks Review, Simulate, and Manage features, students learn how to open, review, and run object-interference checks on 3D models. Students also learn how to link to task-scheduling files and create 4D construction simulations. Using the Animator and Scripter tools, students create interactive animations. In addition, students learn how the Presenter tools can help them to create photorealistic images...

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