Objective: To master advanced block creation, collaborative workflows using external references, professional documentation with sheet sets, and 3D visualization.
Module 1: Advanced Dynamic Blocks
Lesson 1: Using Visibility States in Dynamic Blocks
Lesson 2: Creating Block Lookup Tables for Predefined Options
Lesson 3: Combining Multiple Parameters and Actions
Lesson 4: Using Constraints within Dynamic Blocks
Practical Exercise: Develop an Advanced Parametric Dynamic Block with Visibility States and a Lookup Table
Quiz & Module Summary
Module 2: Working with External References (Xrefs)
Lesson 1: ATTACH Command (Managing DWG Xrefs – Attach vs. Overlay)
Lesson 2: Managing Xref Paths (Absolute, Relative, No Path)
Lesson 3: XCLIP Command (Clipping External References)
Lesson 4: Editing Xrefs In-Place and Opening Xrefs
Lesson 5: Managing Xrefs with the External References Palette (Notifications, Reloading)
Practical Exercise: Setting up a Project with Multiple Xrefs
Quiz & Module Summary
Module 3: Integrating Other File Types
Lesson 1: ATTACH PDF (Importing, Underlaying, and Managing PDFs)
Lesson 2: PDFIMPORT Command (Converting PDF Geometry to AutoCAD Objects)
Lesson 3: IMAGEATTACH Command (Raster Images – Attaching and Adjusting)
Practical Exercise: Integrating PDF and Image Files into a Drawing
Quiz & Module Summary
Module 4: Collaboration and Project Packaging
Lesson 1: Using ETRANSMIT for Project Packaging (Sharing files with all dependencies)
Lesson 2: Introduction to AUTODESK DESIGN REVIEW Integration (Markup and Review)
Lesson 3: Markups and Markup Import (MARKUPIMPORT, MARKUPASSIST)
Practical Exercise: Package a Project with Xrefs and Prepare for Review
Quiz & Module Summary
Module 5: Mastering Sheet Sets for Documentation
Lesson 1: SHEETSET Manager Overview and Benefits
Lesson 2: Creating a New Sheet Set from Scratch
Lesson 3: Adding Existing Drawings and Layouts to a Sheet Set
Lesson 4: Organizing Sheets and Subsets
Lesson 5: Creating Sheet Views and View Callouts
Lesson 6: Automating Title Blocks with Fields (Sheet Set Properties, Sheet Properties)
Lesson 7: Creating Label Blocks and Callout Blocks that Link to Sheet Views
Lesson 8: Using SSM Properties and Fields for Dynamic Information
Lesson 9: Publishing and Batch Plotting via Sheet Set Manager
Practical Exercise: Prepare a Complete Professional Sheet Set for a Multi-Drawing Project
Quiz & Module Summary
Module 6: 3D Visualization – Materials and Lighting
Lesson 1: MATERIALS Browser and Library
Lesson 2: Applying Materials to Objects and Layers
Lesson 3: Adjusting Material Properties and Mapping
Lesson 4: Introduction to Lighting (Natural and Artificial)
Lesson 5: LIGHTING Types (Point, Spot, Distant, Web, Default Lighting)
Lesson 6: Adjusting Light Properties and Placement
Practical Exercise: Applying Materials and Basic Lighting to a 3D Model
Quiz & Module Summary
Module 7: 3D Visualization – Cameras, Rendering, and Animation
Lesson 1: Creating and Placing CAMERAS in AutoCAD (VIEW Command options)
Lesson 2: Adjusting Camera Properties (Lens Length, Target, Field of View)
Lesson 3: Using Named Views with Cameras
Lesson 4: RENDERPRESETS (Adjusting Quality & Speed)
Lesson 5: Using ENVIRONMENT Settings for Backgrounds & Image-Based Lighting
Lesson 6: RENDER Command for Final Output (Window, Viewport, Region)
Lesson 7: Saving Rendered Images
Practical Exercise: Create a Fully Rendered Scene with Custom Materials, Lighting, and Camera Views
Quiz & Module Summary
Final Advanced Project
Combine elements from this course:
Create a project utilizing advanced dynamic blocks.
Structure the project with external references.
Produce a complete documentation set using the Sheet Set Manager.
Create rendered views of any 3D components.
Deliverables: 2D technical drawing set (sheet set, PDF, DWG), 3D model with rendered views (if applicable).