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160 Video Lessons @ 1024 x 768 Resolution

Your instructor| Patrick Olson| has been working in the industry for the last 15 years| with this last 10 dedicated to the MEP field.  He is a Support and Training Specialist with Autodesk Reseller CAD-1 in the Denver area.

Requirements:

 

 

Windows XP or Newer

 

DVD-ROM Drive

 

3 GB of Disk Space for Installation.

 

This new product is produced in an entirely new engine we're calling V8. 

It Includes powerful new search capabilities| personal mini-courses and a more intuitive user interface.

 

COURSE FEATURES

Our DVDs put the control in your hands. Use when wanted or needed to answer a question| and watch again and again as often as you need.

A full-featured DVD-ROM covering beginner to advanced concepts| and everything in between.

For instant technical support use our powerful search function to quickly locate and view short 'how-to' lessons. Get answers to all of your first level technical support issues 'instantly' with this in-house resource.

As a flexible CAD training solution| you can sort the lessons and progress from beginner to advanced topics; or just review seldom used commands and added functionality of new releases.

? No Internet connection is needed because you install and authorize CADLearning directly on your PC.
? No CAD software required.
? Train at home| at the office or on the road.
? Easy-to-use| visual interface for following step-by-step tutorials while listening to an actual instructor.
? Built-in Help Desk with powerful keyword search functionality that easily and quickly answers CAD questions and addresses unique needs as they occur.
? Intelligent History that tracks completed lessons allows users to resume where they left off and easily view and manage individual professional development.
? Datasets and drawing files included.
 

DEMO LESSONS

 

Showing and customizing the Quick Access Toolbar file

 

Mirror Tool file

 

3D Views file

 

Placing junction boxes file

 

Adding duct riser to a project file

 

Creating a 3D isometric view for a sheet file

 

Adding tags to fire protection pipe

What will CadLearning DVDs do for me?

In today?s highly competitive world| organizations and individuals need to stay on top of their game. Our CADLearning DVDs empower users to:
? Increase productivity by providing lessons and courses that improve
 competencies| enabling more to be accomplished in less time.
? Maximize the quality of their work. CADLearning lessons keep users up-to-date on the latest design software| sharpening the skills and expertise that drive better results.
? Gain better control of time management by offering lessons that are:
Easily accessible from home or office| minimizing disruption from daily work.
Repeatable as often as needed to assure full understanding and retention.
Self-paced with real-world examples taught by industry experts.
? Easily assess skills and measure competency gained through benchmarking against peers and competition.
? Evaluate and pinpoint areas where improvement is needed.
? With hosted eLearning Centers| corporate users can even tailor learning around identified areas of weakness.
? Prepare for Autodesk Certification Exams.

TESTIMONIALS

With offices located in different parts of the world| we needed a way to provide continuous training| documentation and tutorials for anyone who needed them| anytime| anywhere.
- Vincent Poon| CAD/BIM Manager| Kohn Pederson Fox Architects.

CADLearning is advantageous for all skill levels: beginner| intermediate and advanced alike. You pay only for what you need. You get what you pay for as many times as you need it| whenever you need it? Best of all| wherever you go| if you have an Internet connection| you have your training modules at hand. (Online Version)
- John H. Backensto| SFC| US Army (ret).

We needed a way to vary the learning experience and make it available anytime| anywhere?. We use our CADLearning site in the classroom as a different way of presenting to our students. Then we take it to the next level| allowing students to log on and continue learning ? anywhere in the world and whenever they need it (Network Version).
- J.C. Malitzke| Dept. Chair| Computer Integrated Technologies| Moraine Valley Community College

"I would just like to say Thank You for offering such an informative and easy to use training solution.  As a project manager with no formal training in Autodesk Architectural Desktop| I have found your training videos to be just what I needed to understand the various tools included in the program.  The step by step techniques shown in your videos is just what I needed to start being productive with the software. Actually| your training program showed me things that I did't even realise the program was capable of.  With the help of your training video| I'm able to see a return on my investment in the software. I have your product installed on my laptop so that it goes where I go. It is quick and easy to reference your training video sections as I'm working on a project. I'm currently budgeting more copies of your training solutions so that each of our operators have it available on their workstations. Thanks again for a great product."
- Brian Gutschow

Course Outline 1

Your instructor| Patrick Olson| has been working in the industry for the last 15 years| with this last 10 dedicated to the MEP field.  He is a Support and Training Specialist with Autodesk Reseller CAD-1 in the Denver area.

Interface

Recent File InterfaceProject Browser
Ribbon Interface
Options Bar
Application Menu
Quick Access Toolbar
View Control Bar

Modify Tools

Geometry Creation and ManipulationCopy Tool
Move Tool
Rotate Tool
Mirror Tool
Array Tool
Scale Tool
Align Tool
Offset Tool
Trim Tool

View Tools

Section ToolElevation Tool
Callout Tool
3D Views
Camera Tool
Phases

Sheet Tools

Create SheetView onto Sheet
Duplicate as a Dependent
Modify Viewport
Modifying Titleblock
Phases

Revision Tools

Creating RevisionsPlacing Revisions

Keynotes

Default KeynotesSimple Custom Keynotes
Advanced Custom Keynotes

Export

Export 2D DWGExport 3D DWG

Project Setup

New ProjectRevit Links
Copy/Monitor
Copy/Monitor Options
Copy/Monitor Copy Tool
Views From Levels
View Templates
Views From Levels - HVAC Plans
Views From Levels - Ceiling Plans
Naming Views
Project Browser Customization
Enable Worksharing
Creating Worksets
Creating Local Files
Exchanging Revit Models
View Templates - Section| Elevation and Details

Electrical - Power

Electrical Settings - General and WireElectrical Settings - Wire Sizes and Types
Electrical Settings - Voltage Definitions| Distribution Systems and Demand Factors
Project Units
Electrical Devices
Junction Boxes
Device Element Properties
Electrical Equipment
Electrical Equipment Element Properties
Circuiting Panels
Circuiting Devices
Creating Multiple Circuit
Two Single Phase Circuit
Two or Three Pole Circuit
Homerun Tag
Custom Homerun Tag
System Browser

Electrical - Lighting

Placing Recessed Lighting FixturesPlacing Pendant Lighting Fixtures
Spaces for Average Estimated Illumination
Illumination Settings
Lighting Fixture Element Properties
Circuiting Lighting Fixtures
Placing Downlight Fixtures
Adding Switches

Electrical - Annotation

Placing Fixture TagsPanel Schedules on Sheets
Lighting Fixture Schedule
Foot-candle Schedule

Electrical - Content

Custom Electrical SymbolsSwitch Leg Receptacle
Electrical Tag
Creating Power Conduit
Creating Data Conduit
Creating Cable Tray
Creating Hatch for Cable Tray
Lighting Fixture - Mounting Plate
Lighting Fixture - Housing
Lighting Fixture - Lens
Lighting Fixture - Light Source
Lighting Fixture - Family Types
Camera View

Mechanical - Load Setup

Mechanical SettingsProject Units
Building Type and Space Type
Creating Spaces
Creating Plenum Spaces
Creating Zones
Heating and Cooling Loads

Mechanical - Layout

Adding DiffusersAdding Mechanical Equipment
Diffuser Properties
Creating a System
Auto-Layout
Sizing Tool for Duct
Manually Running Duct
Placing Air Handling Units
Manually Running Duct| Transitions or Offsets
Duct Riser
Duct Accessories

Mechanical - Annotation

Annotating DuctAnnotating Air Terminals
Annotating Mechanical Equipment
Air Terminal Schedule
Mechanical Equipment Schedule
Error Checking Equipment Schedule
Top and Bottom Duct Tag

Mechanical - Content

Air Terminal - Diffuser Grille Outside TrimAir Terminal - Diffuser Grille Inside Trim/Neck
Air Terminal - Constraints
Air Terminal - Connector
Air Terminal - Family Types
Air Terminal - Visibility Settings
Filters

Piping/Plumbing - Layout

Mechanical Settings Associated to PipingProject Units
Adding Plumbing Fixtures
Changing Visibility of Linked File
Creating Systems
Auto-Layout
Manually Running Pipe
Pipe Sizing
Pipe Types
Modeling Sanitary Pipe
Copy Clipboard and Paste Aligned
Adding Connectors to Existing Fittings
Adjusting Sanitary Riser
Adding Pipe Accessories
Placing Equipment
3D Isometric View
Creating a Filter

Piping/Plumbing - Annotation

Pipe Size TagPipe System Tag
Spot Slope Tool
Tagging Pipe Elevation
Plumbing Fixture Schedule
Piping Takeoff Schedule

Fire Protection - Layout

Fire Protection SprinklersFire Protection Sprinkler System
Auto-Layout of System
Manually Running Pipe for Fire Protection
Filter for Fire Protection
Coordinating Fire Protection
Interference Check
Pipe Accessories for Fire Protection

Fire Protection - Annotation

Annotating Fire Protection PipeTagging Pipe Elevation
Tagging Sprinkler Heads
Fire Protection Sprinkler Head Schedule
Fire Protection Fitting Schedule