AutoCAD is a powerful tool that lets you create detailed 3D models of objects and designs. With AutoCAD, you can build complex 3D shapes and layer in intricate details using a wide range of tools and features. You can also manipulate 3D models by rotating, scaling, or moving individual parts, along with adding colors, textures, and lighting effects.
In this course, you'll learn best practices in 3D modeling and expand on your knowledge of the AutoCAD interface to produce advanced 3D models. It's designed for students who already feel confident with the commands for 2D drawings in AutoCAD.
What You Will Learn
- Create simple solids and surfaces by extruding, revolving, and lofting 2D objects into 3D forms
- Modify and edit objects in 3D space using tools like rotate and mirror
- Navigate and refine 3D views through visual styles, orbit tools, and viewport configurations
- Work with point clouds to reference and model from real-world scan data
- Render and visualize 3D models with materials, lighting, and camera settings for polished, professional presentations
Course Outline
3D Foundations
Simple Solids
Working with the User Coordinate System
Creating Solids & Surfaces from 2D Objects
Modifying in 3D Space
Advanced Solid Editing
Additional Editing Tools
Refining the View
Point Clouds
Visualization
Working Drawings from 3D Models
This course is available for 30 days. You can choose when to start your access period. Once you activate, you will have 30 days to complete it (access the course materials, quizzes, projects and videos). You may request one extension of seven (7) days. Other extension requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Videos are not downloadable.
