3D school training courses in Buffalo, NY (public, in-house or online)

Students explore principles of 3-dimensioning and apply them in the creation of 3D computer representations using appropriate modeling software. Emphasis will be placed on creation of accurate models rendered with color, shading, texture mapping and lighting to simulate effects of materials, finishes and surface graphics.

Learn about the features and functions of AutoCAD Map 3D, including how to create, manage, and analyze mapping data. The class guides students through the fundamental and advanced features of AutoCAD Map 3D.

Course Prerequisites:

Before taking this course, students should have completed an AutoCAD Essentials course and have working knowledge of a recent version of AutoCAD.

Syllabus



Working with Coordinate Systems

Linking and Managing Drawing-Based Attribute Data
■Attaching and Managing Object Data
■Connecting to Spatial Databases
■Using Database Information in a Drawing

Importing and Exporting .SHP files
■Attaching Source Drawings
■Defining Property and Location Queries
■Defining Data Queries

Working with Raster Images
■Inserting Raster Images
■Modifying Raster Image Properties and Behavior
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Syllabus



The Basics
■Drawing commands
■Blocks and layers
■Text, Dimensioning and Annotation Scale
■UCS Control

Advanced AutoCAD Features
■External References and Images
■Plan Prep
■Sheet Set Manager
■Plotting Basics

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AutoCAD Civil 3D Environment
■The User Interface
■Examining Toolspace
■Creating Objects, Object Styles, and Label Styles
■Creating Drawing Templates
■Creating Reports

Points
■Importing and Creating Points
■Managing Points

Surfaces
■Creating Surfaces
■Modifying Surfaces
■Creating Surface Styles

Alignments
■Creating Alignments from Objects
■Drawing Criteria-Based Alignments
■Applying Superelevation
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