- Start an HVAC Project
- Mechanical Settings
- Adding Spaces
- Adding Zones
- Heating and Cooling Loads
- Adding mechanical Equipment
- Adding Air Terminals
- Adding Ductwork – Supply
- Adding Ductwork – Return
- The System Browser
- Adding Duct Accessories and Fittings
- Sizing Ductwork
- Tagging Ductwork
- Adding Insulation
- Adding Hydronic Piping
- Converting Linked Models to Groups - Binding Links
- Project Units
- Creating a Custom Project Template
- Setting the Project Information
- Setting the Project Location
- Transferring Project Standards
- Setting the Browser Organization
- Linking Revit Models and Sharing Coordinates
- Controlling the Visibility of Linked Models
- Copying and Monitoring Linked Model Elements
- Snaps Tool
- The Options Dialog Box
- Adding Levels
- Level Properties
- Modifying Level Parameters
- Creating Grids
- Grid Properties
- Reference Planes
- Work Planes
- Overriding the Graphics of an Element
- Graphic Overrides by Category
- Making Elements Transparent
- Using the Temporary Hide/Isolate Tool
- Plan Views
- Elevation Views
- Section Views
- Using the Scope Box Tool
- Understanding Wall Types
- Creating Architectural Walls
- Specifying Instance Properties
- Specifying Type Properties
- Sketching Walls
- Adding Doors
- Adding Windows
- Openings in the Walls
- Creating Architectural Floors
- Creating an Automatic Ceiling
- Adding Rooms
- Sketching a Ceiling
- Creating Rooms from Room Schedules
- Calculating Room Volumes
- Creating Openings in Walls, Floors and Ceilings
- Performing Lighting Analysis
- Adding Transformers
- Placing Switchboard Components
- Placing Panels and Distribution Boards
- Placing Electrical Fixtures
- Setting Lighting Views and Adding Lighting Devices - Switches
- Adding Communication Devices
- Adding Lighting Fixtures
- Electrical Settings
- Creating a Power Distribution System
- Creating Circuits
- Wiring Circuits
- Creating Plumbing Systems - Intro
- Adding Plumbing Fixtures
- Creating Pipe Types - Routing Preferences
- Creating Pipe Fitting Types
- Pipe Material and Pipe Size
- Specifying Fluid in the Pipe
- Slope of the Pipes
- Auto-Routing - Associating Fixtures with Systems
- Adding More Fixtures to an Existing System
- Generating Automatic Layout - Intro
- Generating Automatic Layout Solutions
- Manually Routing Pipes
- Modifying Pipe Segments
- Placing Fittings
- Placing Pipe Accessories
- Sprinkler Libraries
- Piping Tools Overview
- Fire Protection System Creation Process Overview
- Creating a Fire Protection View
- Creating New Pipe Types
- Pipe Conversion Settings
- Creating the Space Schedule
- Placing and Connecting Sprinkler Heads
- Temporary Dimensions
- Permanent Dimensions
- Modifying Dimension Parameters
- Adding Text Notes
- Tagging Elements by Category
- Tagging all Elements in a View
- Callout Views - Intro
- Callout Views - Modifying Properties
- Callout Views - Details in a Callout Views and Just Callout Marks
- Drafting Views
- Duplicating Views
- Sheets - Creating a Sheet
- Sheets - Placing Views into Sheets
- Modifying View Properties
- Panning an Active View from a Sheet
- Modifying the Model while in Sheets
- Adding Schedules to a Sheet
- Creating Massing Geometry in the Family Editor
- Creating an Extrusion
- Creating a Revolving
- Creating a Sweep
- Creating a Blend
- Creating a Swept Blend
- Massing Geometry - Drag Controls
- Massing Geometry - Creating Cuts - Voids
- Loading Massing Geometry into the Project
- Placing Massing Geometry in a Project
- Dividing Edges or Paths
- Interface of the Conceptual Design Environment
- Creating Masses in the Conceptual Design Environment
- Using X-Ray
- Adding Profiles
- Adding Edges
- Family and Massing Geometry Overview
introduction to CAD and AutoCAD Basics. Ideal for beginners, but also a great refreshment course for intermediate users
- The Old Days
- Modern Drafting
- Scale Factors (SI & Imperial)
- Understanding Font Size
- Model/Paper Display
- Setting up a Drawing
- Layers
- Blocks & X-Refs
- X-Refs: Attachment Vs Overlay. Nesting
- X-Refs: Paths, Cropping, Exploring, etc.
- Text and Text Styles
- SHX Vs True Type Fonts
- M-Text and M-Leaders
- Model, Work Space and Layout
- Viewports
- Tables, Excel, Images & Others.
- Plotting & Publishing
Introduction to AutoCAD MEP (former Autodesk Building Systems)
- AutoCAD Vs AutoCAD MEP
- Why AutoCAD MEP?
- AutoCAD MEP Vs Revit
- Systems (Basic)
- Piping (Basic)
- Duct-work (Basic)
- Model Template
- System Definitions. Creating a System
- Project Structure Organization
- Constructs
- Views
- Sheets
- Elements
- Project Structure Considerations
- Workspace
- Project Navigator
- Tool Palettes
- Layers & Layer Keys (Basic)
- Layer KeyStyles & Layer Standards (Basic)
- Pipe Routing Preferences (Intermediate)
- Introduction to MV Parts (Basic)
- Creating MV Parts (Basic)
- The Parts Catalog (Basic)
- Piping Tips and Tricks (Compass, Ortho, etc.)
- The Display System (Basic)
AutoCAD MEP for intermediate and advanced users focusing on specific professional needs.
- Systems (Intermediate)
- Piping (Intermediate)
- Duct-work (Intermediate)
- Model Template (Intermediate)
- Modifying System (Advanced)
- Project Structure Organization
- Constructs
- Views
- Sheets
- Elements
- Project Structure Considerations
- Workspace
- Project Navigator
- Tool Palettes
- Layers & Layer Keys (Advanced)
- Layer KeyStyles & Layer Standards (Intermediate)
- Pipe Routing Preferences (Advanced)
- MV Parts and Part Catalog (Advanced)
- Creating AutoCAD MEP Content from Revit MEP families
- Piping Tips and Tricks (Compass, Ortho, etc.)
- The Display System (Advanced)
- Display Configuration
- Display Sets
- Display Representation by Object
- Integrating AutoCAD MEP and Revit
You will learn how to create and modify different pipe systems (Domestic Water, Sanitary Drain, Sanitary Vent, Compressed Air, Wet Fire Sprinklers, etc.)
- Pipe Systems
- Fire Protection System
- Drainage Systems
- Supply Systems
- Mechanical Piping
- Pipe Routing Preferences
- Pipe Display Representations
- Carriers
- Creating AutoCAD MEP Content from Revit MEP families
- Isometrics
- Using Pre-Piped Assemblies
- Piping tips and tricks
introduction to CAD and AutoCAD Basics. Ideal for beginners, but also a great refreshment course for intermediate users
- The Old Days
- Modern Drafting
- Scale Factors (SI & Imperial)
- Understanding Font Size
- Model/Paper Display
- Setting up a Drawing
- Layers
- Blocks & X-Refs
- X-Refs: Attachment Vs Overlay. Nesting
- X-Refs: Paths, Cropping, Exploring, etc.
- Text and Text Styles
- SHX Vs True Type Fonts
- M-Text and M-Leaders
- Model, Work Space and Layout
- Viewports
- Tables, Excel, Images & Others.
- Plotting & Publishing
Working with Objects
The VIew Cube
Creating Electrical Systems
-Electrical Equipment
-Electrical System Settings
-Configure Electrical Options
-Creating Wires
-Creating Cable Trays
-Creating Electrical Panels
-Creating Cable Tray Fittings
-Adding Conduit Fittings
-Calculating Total Load of Devices
-Calculating Loads and Wire Sizes
-Creating Multiple Circuits
-Deleting Circuits
-Parallel Conduits
Condensate Drainage Systems