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AutoCAD MEP
Projects and Tools Essentials
Class Information / Course Curriculum

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AutoCAD MEP Projects and Tools Essentials Course Description


Course Description:

This course is designed for the AutoCAD® MEP user who wants to learn how to implement projects, styles, and scheduling with AutoCAD MEP. This course uses hands-on exercises to teach students how to use the Content Builder, work with templates, configure the display, and work productively using AutoCAD MEP. The course addresses both imperial and metric systems.

Suggested Course Duration:         1 day
Trial CD:                                               Yes
Onscreen Exercises Included?      Yes


Training Objectives

The primary objective of this course is to teach students the basic procedures necessary for implementing projects and styles, understanding objects, creating tools, and adding documentation to drawings using AutoCAD MEP. 

After completing this course, students will be able to:

  • Create and use templates, customize the workspace, and set up and manage projects.
  • Manage drawing layers and control object display.
  • Create, modify, and manage styles.
  • Configure drawing tools, view and edit objects, and work with connectors.
  • Set system definitions and display properties.
  • Use the Content Browser, Content Builder, and Catalog Editor to create, customize, share, and store parts.
  • Label, schedule, and distribute building systems plans.


Who Should Attend

This course is designed for new users of AutoCAD MEP.


Pre-requisites:

This course requires a working knowledge of a recent version of AutoCAD®, in addition to drafting, design, or engineering experience. It is also recommended that the student have a working knowledge of Microsoft® Windows® XP or Microsoft® Windows® 2000. 


Course Outline

Project Essentials

  • Using Templates
  • Using the Workspace
  • Setting up a Project
  • Using Project Standards

Project Tools

  • Using the Layer Manager
  • Using the Display System
  • Using the Style Manager

Understanding AutoCAD MEP Building Systems Objects

  • Configuring Drawing Options and Using Drawing Tools
  • Viewing and Editing Objects
  • Using Connectors and Anchors
  • Working with System Definitions

Content Development Tools

  • Using the Content Browser
  • Using the Content Builder
  • Using the Catalog Editor

Documentation Tools

  • Using Schedule Tags and Labels
  • Sharing Drawings

 


Note: The suggested course duration is a guideline. Course topics and duration may be modified
by the instructor based upon the knowledge and skill level of the course participants.

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