AutoCAD Architecture 2010

Introduction to AutoCAD Architecture
Introducing the Course and the Instructor
Introduction to AutoCAD Architecture
Installation Procedures
Launching the Application for the First Time
Introducing the AutoCAD Architecture Interface
Application Menu Contents
The Ribbon Interface
Terminology and Helper Tools
Status Bars
Introduction to the Display System
Layer Management
Differences Between Color- and Style-Based Template Files
The Role Materials Play in Object Display
Introduction to Project Navigator
AutoCAD Architecture Specific Tabs in the Options Dialog Box

QuickStart
Introduction to Quick Start
Creating a Small Building
Creating Our Building Mass, Slicing Levels and Creating a New Project
Creating the Exterior Shell
Creating the Ground Floor
Creating the Column Grid
Creating the Core
Creating Views
Creating Sheets Part 1
Creating Sheets Part 2

Productivity Tools
Introduction to Productivity Tools
Configuring Your Personal Workspace
Learning to Use Dynamic Input
Using Right Click Menus
Using Grips in AutoCAD Architecture in Plan Views
Using Grips in AutoCAD Architecture in Elevation and Isometric Views
Using Edit in Plan, Section and Elevation with AEC Objects
Edit Objects in Place
Using Isolate Objects To Simplify Your Views
Using Live Sections
Navigating in 3D
Using Object Viewer
Creating User Defined Palettes and Tools

Introduction To Content
Using AutoCAD Architecture Templates
Task-Based Palettes
Using Design Center
Using Content Browser
Using the Properties Palette
Using Style Manager
Using Display Manager
Using Autodesk Seek

Conceptual Design Tools
Introduction to Conceptual Design Tools
Massing Studies
Using Mass Groups and Slices
Space Planning
Analyzing Designs
Moving the Design Forward

Building Geometry
Introduction to Building Geometry
Walls: Creating Accurately
Walls: Introducing Justification
Walls: Justification and Object Snaps
Walls: Changing Justification
Walls: Modifying and Cleaning Up Edges
Walls: Using AutoCAD Tools
Walls: Styles - an In-Depth Look
Walls: Understanding Cleanup Radius
Walls: Understanding Component Priorities
Walls: Understanding Cleanup Groups
Walls: Understanding Location Elevations
Walls: Modify Using Trim, Extend and Offset AEC Modify Tools - Part 1
Walls: Modify Using Trim, Extend and Offset AEC Modify Tools - Part 2
Walls: Modify Using Trim, Extend and Offset AEC Modify Tools - Part 3
Walls: Modifying a Style Assignment
Walls: Modifying and Adding Interior Walls
Walls: Converting from Linework
Walls: Creating Phased Projects
Creating Walls in Our Project
Doors: Creating
Doors: Modifying
Doors: Styles - an In-Depth Look
Windows: Creating
Windows: Modifying
Windows: Styles - an In-Depth Look
Openings: Creating and Modifying
Doors and Windows: Additional Styles
Creating Doors and Windows in Our Project
Column Grids: Rectangular
Column Grids: Radial
Column Grids: Modifying
Column Grids: Annotating
Column Grids: Irregular Shaped
Creating Grids in Our Project
Structure: Adding Structural Members
Structure: Understanding the Display of Structural Members
Structure: Structural Member Catalog
Structure: Content Browser Styles
Structure: Structural Member Wizard
Structure: Adding and Modifying Columns
Structure: Adding Beams
Structure: Modifying Beams
Structure: Adding Beam Layouts
Structure: Representing Bracing
Creating Structure in Our Project
Spaces: Creating
Spaces: Automatically Generating
Spaces: Modifying
Spaces: Styles - an In-Depth Look
Spaces: Creating a Separator

More Geometry
Creating Spaces in Our Project
Introduction to More Geometry
Curtain Walls: Creating
Curtain Walls: Modifying
Curtain Walls: Styles - an In-Depth Look
Curtain Walls: Convert from Other Objects
Creating Curtain Walls in Our Project
Curtain Walls: Edit In Place
Window Assemblies: Creating
Window Assemblies: Modifying
Window Assemblies: Styles
Window Assemblies: Converting from Other Objects
Creating Window Assemblies in Our Project
Slabs: Creating
Slabs: Modifying
Slabs: Styles - an In-Depth Look
Slabs: Applying Edge Styles
Slabs: Edge Styles - an In-Depth Look
Creating Slabs in Our Project
Stairs: Creating Straight
Stairs: Creating U-Shaped and Multi-Landing
Stairs: Creating Curved and Spiral
Stairs: Creating Custom
Stairs: Modifying Stairs
Stairs: Styles - an In-Depth Look
Stairs: Creating Ramps
Railings: Creating
Railings: Modifying
Railings: Styles - an In-Depth Look
Creating Stairs and Railings in Our Project
Ceiling Grids: Creating
Ceiling Grids: Modifying
Ceiling Properties of Spaces
Ceiling Materials
Creating Ceilings in Our Project
Roofs: Creating
Roofs: Modifying with Grips
Roofs: Modifying with Properties
Roof Slabs: Creating
Roof Slabs: Converting from Other Objects and Adding Holes
Roof Slabs: Applying Edge Styles
Creating the Roof in Our Project

Adding Components
Introduction to Adding Components
Understanding and Using Multi-View Blocks
FF&E: Finding Content
FF&E: Placing On The Floor
FF&E: Accurate Placement Of Components
FF&E: Anchoring and Setting Location Relationships
Ceiling Objects: Adding Fixtures
Ceiling Objects: Representing Soffits
Creating and Using Object Profiles
Adding Components to Our Model

Sections and Elevations
Introduction to Sections and Elevations
Assembling the Building Model
Setting Your Building on a Site
Elevations: Creating
Elevations: Modifying
Sections: Creating from the Section and Elevation Panel
Sections: Creating from the Callout Palette
Sections: Modifying
Sections and Elevations: Updating Changes
Sections and Elevations: Adding Visual Depth
Sections and Elevations: Modifying Styles
Sections and Elevations: Using Component and Design Rules
Sections and Elevations: Working with Materials
Creating Sections and Elevations in Our Project

Annotation
Introduction to Annotation
General Concepts: Edit Scale List
General Concepts: Annotation: The Drawing Setup Dialog Box
General Concepts: Annotation Scale with AEC Objects
General Concepts: Scale and Hatch Patterns in AEC Objects
General Concepts: Annotation Scale Within Layouts
Text: Placing
Text: Placing with Leaders
Text: Setting Default Behavior
Text: Using Layer Key Overrides
Text: Modifying Layer Key Overrides
Dimensions: Placing AEC Dimensions
Dimensions: Modifying AEC Dimensions
Dimensions: Other Tools
Callouts: Creating for Annotation Only
Tags: Applying to Doors and Windows
Tags: Applying to Walls
Tags: Applying to Rooms
Tags: Applying to Objects
Labels: Applying to Grids
Schedules: Creating
Schedules: Modifying
Schedules: Using Schedules to Find Items in Your Project
Keynotes: Placing in Views
Keynotes: Sheet versus Reference Keynotes
Keynotes: Modifying
Keynotes: Placing a Keynote Legend
Placing Annotation in Our Project

Detailing
Introduction to Detailing
Creating a Detail View using Callout Tools
Using The Detail Manager
Adding Detail Components
Modifying Details
Using AEC Modify Tools
Annotating a Detail

Understanding The Display System
Introduction to Understanding The Display System
Using the Display Manager
Modifying System Display Representation
Modifying Style Display Representation
Modifying Object Display Representation
Understanding the Display Control Tab
Understanding Display Sets
Understanding Display Configurations
Modifying Multi-View Blocks As Needed
Materials Affecting Display Representation

Using AutoCAD Architecture Layer Tools
Introduction to Using AutoCAD Architecture Layer Tools
Layer Management
Understanding Layer Standards
Understanding Layer Key Styles
Layer Filters
Layer States
Loading Layer Key Styles
Creating a Layer Standard

Layout Design Objects
Introduction to Layout Design Objects
AEC Modify Tools
Layout Grids
Layout Curves
Anchors

The Drawing Management System
Introduction to Organizing Projects with the Drawing Management System
Unique Benefits
Project Browser
Options for AEC Project Defaults
Creating a New Project
Understanding Project Navigator
The Project Tab
The Constructs, Views and Sheets Tabs
Adding Existing Drawings To Project Navigator
Creating Constructs - Part 1
Creating Constructs - Part 2
Creating Elements
Creating Plan Views
Creating Elevation Views
Creating Section Views
Annotating Views
Creating Schedule Views
Managing Sheet Set Properties
Creating Sheet Subsets
Creating Sheets
Adding and Linking Views to Sheets - Part 1
Adding and Linking Views to Sheets - part 2
Inserting Sheet List Table

Advanced Building Geometry
Introduction to Advanced Building Geometry
Using Advanced Wall Tools
Interference Conditions: Walls
Interference Conditions: Stairs and Slabs
Roofs: Varying Roof Plate Heights
Roofs: Trimming and Mitering Edges
Roofs: Adding a Dormer

Publishing from the Project Navigator
Introduction to Publishing from the Project Navigator
Publish Your Project
Publish with Subsets
Publishing Sheets Sections
Publish with Overrides

Creating Custom Styles and Components
Introduction to Creating Custom Styles and Components
Walls: Editing Styles
Walls: Creating New Walls with Existing Wall Components
Walls: Understanding Endcaps
Walls: Endcap Settings for Wall Openings
Walls: Edit In-Place Endcaps
Doors and Windows: Design Rules
Doors and Windows: Adjusting Dimensions
Doors and Windows: Creating Custom Shapes
Doors and Windows: Adding Muntins
Window Assemblies and Curtain Walls: Design Rules and Terminology - Part 1
Window Assemblies and Curtain Walls: Design Rules and Terminology - Part 2
Window Assemblies and Curtain Walls: Creating a Custom Window Assembly
Window Assemblies and Curtain Walls: Modifying the Frames
Window Assemblies and Curtain Walls: Creating a Custom Curtain Wall Unit
Window Assemblies and Curtain Walls: Creating a Custom Curtain Wall
Window Assemblies and Curtain Walls: Modifying Style
Overrides
Creating a Custom Curtain Wall in Our Project
Multi-View Blocks: Creating Components to Build
Multi-View Blocks: Assigning Component Visibility
Multi-View Blocks: Effect of Annotation Scaling

Graphic Presentation and Visualization
Introduction to Graphic Presentation and Visualization
Visual Styles
Adding a Camera
Slicing the Model
Napkin Sketch
Using Display Themes
Rendering with AutoCAD Architecture
Sun and Location Settings
Adding Lights
Adding a Camera and a Background
Rendering Setting
Using Materials on AEC Objects
Fine-Tuning Curved Objects
Exporting to Autodesk Impression

Working with Others
Introduction to Working with Others
Importing Geometry and Data from Other Applications
Exporting Geometry and Data

Troubleshooting
Introduction to Troubleshooting
Why Are Walls Not Cleaning Up?
Why Are There Question Marks in My Schedules?
How Do I Restore Panels to the Main Ribbon?
How Do I Restore Tool Tips and the Infocenter?