The module tackles basic and advanced tools used in 3D modeling, color rendering and other utilities for 3D presentations. Exercises are divided into two:
§ Mechanical exercises for trainees dealing with industrial fabrications and other mechanical works
§ Architectectural exercises showing how 3D surface modeling and color rendering.
MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION : Discussion using PowerPoint slides and actual exercises by AutoCAD 2008 software
100% Computer hands-on
PC – Trainee Ratio: 1:1
COURSE OBJECTIVES : At the end of the course, participants are expected to:
§ Learn the advantages of 3D models over 2D sketches
§ Convert 2D sketches to 3D objects & 3D Solids to 2D lines vice versa
§ Familiarized on the use of 3D Universal Coordinate System
§ Apply 3D shading & color rendering
§ Draft exterior and interior models
§ Learn CAD2007 animation techniques
TARGET PARTICIPANTS : Engineering, Facility and Manufacturing personnel dealing with projects concerning design, fabrication, process and machine lay outing, and other activities that requires drawing. It is also recommended to all students and Technical personnel who wanted to be more competitive.
PRE-REQUISITE SKILLS: Basic AutoCAD (2D-Level 1)
COURSE OUTLINE
Day 1
§ Advantages of 3D models
§ Using multiple views
§ Converting 2D to 3D model
§ Extrude command
§ Pedit
§ Using Views
§ Shading modes
§ Working with UCS
§ Moving the UCS
§ 3-Point UCS
§ Aligning the UCS
§ Exercises
Day 2
§ 3D Dimensioning
§ 3D orbit
§ Move, Fillet, Slice, Union, Subtract and Intersect command
§ Extrude by Path
§ Using Region
§ Applying Hatches on 3D objects
§ Exercises (Mechanical)
§ Using "solprof"
Day 3
§ 3D Face
§ Surftab, Rulesurf, Revsurf
§ X, Y, Z Filters
§ Exercises (Arch'l. – Exterior)
§ Perspective View
§ Exercises (Furnitures)
§ Animation
§ Interior Designs
§ Applying Lights
§ Using Materials
§ Camera Positioning | 
COURSE DESCRIPTION