AutoCAD Level 3: Creating & Presenting 3D Models December 5, 2011

Course Objectives
• To teach students the fundamental concepts and workflows for creating 3D models using AutoCAD.
• Represent a design by creating solid primitives, solid or surface models from cross-sectional geometry, or composite models from multiple solid models.
• Complete a solid model design by adding the necessary features to detail, duplicate, and position 3D models.
• Convert 2D objects to 3D objects.
• Document a 3D design by creating 2D drawings for production and visualization.
• Communicate design ideas using visual styles, lights, model walk-through tools, and renderings.

Prerequisites
• Proficiency in AutoCAD 2D commands
• Working knowledge of concepts and methods of 3D modeling

Course Outline
Note: The curricula below comprise activities typically covered in a class at this skill level. The instructor may, at his/her discretion, adjust the lesson plan to meet the needs of the class.
3D Modeling
* Introduction to 3D Modeling
* Creating Solid Primitives
* Creating Models from 2D Profiles
* Creating Composite Solids
* Working in 3D
Chapter 2: Simple Solids
* Working with Solid Primitives
* Solid Primitive Types
* Working with Composite Solids
Creating Models from Cross Sections
* Converting 2D Objects to Solids or Surfaces
Editing Models
* Adding Detail to Your Solid Models
* Converting Objects
* Editing Solid Models
* Extracting Geometry from Solid Models
* Changing the Model Position
* Duplicating the Model
* Getting Information from 3D Objects
Sectioning a Model and Creating Drawings
* Sectioning a Solid Model and Generating 2D Geometry
* Creating Drawings from 3D Models
Visualization
* Using Visual Styles
* Using Lights
* Using Materials
* Using the Sun
* Rendering
* Navigating the Model
* Using Cameras and Views

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