CAD/BIM Certificate Program
VDCI's CAD/BIM Certificate Program combines AutoCAD drafting and Revit modeling in one career-focused sequence. Students develop 2D construction drawings, build information models and generate documentation from those models. Electives and a capstone extend the core coursework, with a final project that brings together the two approaches to design documentation.
What's included
- Access to AutoCAD & Revit for 1 year
- 400 hours of project-based instruction
- 589 training videos
- Instruction from an Autodesk Certified Instructor
- Final project graded by an industry expert
- Additional one-on-one mentoring outside class
- Verified digital certificate of completion
- Instruction at an ACCET-accredited school
Overview
At 400 hours, this certificate covers both halves of contemporary building documentation: AutoCAD for 2D drafting and Revit for Building Information Modeling. It begins with the AutoCAD sequence through construction documents, then moves into Revit fundamentals, intermediate modeling, and BIM construction documents.
Elective courses allow specialization in Revit MEP, Revit Structure, or AutoCAD construction documents, and the program closes with a capstone. Students produce both detailed 2D drawings and 3D models, and work on how BIM fits into current design and construction practice. It is approved for veterans' education benefits and includes a year of AutoCAD and Revit access.
Who this course is for
AEC professionals who need both CAD drafting and BIM modeling, and students or career changers who want coordinated design and documentation skills across both.
Tuition & enrollment
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Intro to AutoCAD Course Online
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The User Interface Part 1
Lesson 1: The Interface and Architectural Symbols
10:00
Explore the AutoCAD user interface and tools in an architectural context.
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The User Interface Part 2
Lesson 1: The Interface and Architectural Symbols
9:53
Customize your AutoCAD user interface settings to match the course requirements, including color themes, crosshair size, file types, and status bar elements.
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Course Setup
Lesson 1: The Interface and Architectural Symbols
2:49
Download and extract the CAD101 file downloads folder, save it in a convenient location, copy the VDCI Fundamentals template into the AutoCAD template folder, and open a new drawing using the template.
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Annotation vs
Lesson 1: The Interface and Architectural Symbols
5:04
Differentiate between annotation objects and real-world objects by drawing them at different scales in AutoCAD, with real-world geometry drawn at real-world scale and annotation objects drawn at paper scale.
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Drafting Symbols
Lesson 1: The Interface and Architectural Symbols
2:58
Begin drawing in the next video.
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Detail Symbol Part 1
Lesson 1: The Interface and Architectural Symbols
5:09
Create a new layer named A-Syms, set color to 120, and activate it before drawing the Detail Symbol.
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Detail Symbol Part 2
Lesson 1: The Interface and Architectural Symbols
6:05
Draw a circle with a specified center point and diameter in AutoCAD, using the Center Radius Circle tool and entering the values accurately.
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Detail Symbol Part 3
Lesson 1: The Interface and Architectural Symbols
3:55
Finish drawing and connecting geometry using the line tool in AutoCAD by activating object snaps for perfect alignment to the quadrants of the circle.
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Detail Hat Part 1
Lesson 1: The Interface and Architectural Symbols
5:52
Draw detail hat using a 1.5-inch diameter circle as the base, creating the bottom arc of a triangular hat.
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Detail Hat Part 2
Lesson 1: The Interface and Architectural Symbols
10:14
Create construction geometry using the ray tool, erase original rays, clean up geometry using fillet and trim, and add a fill color to the shape.
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Section Hat
Lesson 1: The Interface and Architectural Symbols
10:25
Draw a section hat symbol by creating circles, rays, and hatching the shape.
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Door Symbol
Lesson 1: The Interface and Architectural Symbols
7:18
Create and save a door symbol circle with a radius of 1/8 using the center radius option.
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Window Symbol
Lesson 1: The Interface and Architectural Symbols
6:08
Create a polygon symbol for a window using the inscribed and circumscribed methods.
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North Arrow
Lesson 1: The Interface and Architectural Symbols
10:47
Draw a North arrow with circles, lines, and offsets.
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Datum Point
Lesson 1: The Interface and Architectural Symbols
7:47
Finish the lesson by drawing the datum point symbol using the circle and line tools and adding a solid hatch.
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Coordinate Entry
Lesson 2: Electrical Symbols
7:19
Learn about the three types of coordinate entry in AutoCAD: absolute, relative, and polar relative coordinates.
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Duplex Outlet Symbol
Lesson 2: Electrical Symbols
6:24
Create electrical symbol for duplex outlet using absolute and relative coordinates.
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Half Hot Outlet Symbol
Lesson 2: Electrical Symbols
8:23
Create a half-hot outlet symbol with precise absolute coordinates and move objects using different workflows: point-to-point, distance-and-direction, and ortho. Offset and copy objects to finalize the symbol, then apply a hatch for completion.
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Electrical Switch Symbol
Lesson 2: Electrical Symbols
6:44
Draw the electrical switch using AutoCAD geometry and construction tools.
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Three Way Switch
Lesson 2: Electrical Symbols
4:10
Create a three-way switch symbol by adding text to an existing file using the Save As feature in AutoCAD.
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Voice Data Outlet Symbol
Lesson 2: Electrical Symbols
8:16
Create the voice data outlet symbol by drawing a square, moving it to the correct location, exploding the object to delete unnecessary lines, and adding a hatch.
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Television Outlet Symbol
Lesson 2: Electrical Symbols
5:27
Create television outlet symbol by drawing a line, rectangle, and adding text "TV" centered in the rectangle.
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Electrical Power Box Symbol
Lesson 2: Electrical Symbols
4:58
Create an electrical power box symbol by drawing a rectangle, offsetting top and bottom lines, exploding the rectangle, trimming corners, and adding a hatch.
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Ceiling Light Symbol
Lesson 2: Electrical Symbols
5:22
Create a ceiling light symbol with a circle and construction lines using AutoCAD.
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File Types
Lesson 3: Kitchen and Bath Fixtures
2:19
Sort AutoCAD files by type to separate DWG files from BAK files in the downloads folder.
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Selecting Objects
Lesson 3: Kitchen and Bath Fixtures
8:13
Learn how to select entities in AutoCAD using various tools and methods.
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Measurement Input
Lesson 3: Kitchen and Bath Fixtures
3:04
Input feet and inches in AutoCAD using the correct format, such as two apostrophe six or 30 inches, to ensure accurate measurements.
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Refrigerator
Lesson 3: Kitchen and Bath Fixtures
6:47
Start drawing the refrigerator symbol by creating a rectangle, moving it 1 inch from the midpoint, and adding a right line 2 feet, 1 inch from the bottom edge.
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Shower Stall
Lesson 3: Kitchen and Bath Fixtures
8:24
Create a Shower Stall drawing with fixtures and drain hole.
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Toilet Part 1
Lesson 3: Kitchen and Bath Fixtures
8:17
Create construction geometry for the toilet outline using offsets and draw the toilet shape with diagonal lines.
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Toilet Part 2
Lesson 3: Kitchen and Bath Fixtures
4:26
Erase unnecessary geometry using three crossing windows and add necessary fillets to the toilet design.
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Range Part 1
Lesson 3: Kitchen and Bath Fixtures
7:55
Create a range template with rectangles and circles.
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Range Part 2
Lesson 3: Kitchen and Bath Fixtures
6:18
Add burners to the design by drawing circles and lines, creating arrays, and adjusting dimensions.
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Bathroom Sink Part 1
Lesson 3: Kitchen and Bath Fixtures
6:06
Offset the inner rectangle and stretch the bottom line by 2 inches.
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Bathroom Sink Part 2
Lesson 3: Kitchen and Bath Fixtures
7:17
Create the faucet, handles, and sink drain using circles and construction lines, then add fillets to the inner and outer rectangles.
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Kitchen Sink Part 1
Lesson 3: Kitchen and Bath Fixtures
8:40
Draw and move a rectangle to create the base of the kitchen sink, then use offset, stretch, and mirror to create the two basins and add a drain.
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Kitchen Sink Part 2
Lesson 3: Kitchen and Bath Fixtures
9:28
Add fillets to the rectangle, mirror it, create the faucet and handles, and rotate the faucet.
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The Floor Plan
Lesson 4: Walls, Doors, and Windows
4:06
Analyze the floor plan, create a bounding box, draw exterior walls, add dividing walls, and insert door and window openings.
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Setting Up
Lesson 4: Walls, Doors, and Windows
7:32
Create new layers alphabetically and assign colors to each layer based on the project requirements. Draw a large rectangle for the building floor plan, ensuring it aligns with specified dimensions and coordinates. Offset the exterior walls inward by 3.5 inches to maintain accuracy.
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Interior Walls Part 1
Lesson 4: Walls, Doors, and Windows
6:14
Draw the center line of the long horizontal wall, offset it above and below by 1.75 inches using the quick calculator, then trim and clean up the wall intersections.
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Interior Walls Part 2
Lesson 4: Walls, Doors, and Windows
9:28
Create interior walls using the offset command and trim to clean up the geometry.
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Wall Openings
Lesson 4: Walls, Doors, and Windows
11:18
Create wall openings for doors and windows by offsetting and trimming lines to include jam widths and specific dimensions for each opening.
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Windows
Lesson 4: Walls, Doors, and Windows
8:02
Draw rectangles representing doors and arcs showing door swings using specific dimensions and quadrant directions in AutoCAD.
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Doors
Lesson 4: Walls, Doors, and Windows
7:30
Draw door geometry using rectangles and arcs to represent door swings in AutoCAD.
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Wall Poches
Lesson 4: Walls, Doors, and Windows
5:33
Create a pochet hatch pattern to differentiate solid walls on the floor plan.
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Inserting Blocks
Lesson 5: Creating Sheets and Adding Fixtures
5:59
Insert a block by setting insertion point, scale, and rotation options before placing it on the drawing.
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Sheet File
Lesson 5: Creating Sheets and Adding Fixtures
8:42
Create A201 sheet file by inserting floor plan as an external reference and attaching title block.
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Inserting Fixtures Part 1
Lesson 5: Creating Sheets and Adding Fixtures
8:02
Insert kitchen and bathroom fixtures, including a counter, sink, shower, and toilet, using specified dimensions and placement.
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Inserting Fixtures Part 2
Lesson 5: Creating Sheets and Adding Fixtures
6:56
Place the range, fridge, and kitchen sink in the designated positions on the drawing using precise measurements and tracking commands.
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Annotations
Lesson 5: Creating Sheets and Adding Fixtures
3:16
Draw text labels for different rooms, copy them to other rooms, and update the text accordingly.
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Attributes
Lesson 5: Creating Sheets and Adding Fixtures
6:15
Add attributes to symbols for detail, door, and window before inserting them into the project.
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Door and Window Symbols
Lesson 5: Creating Sheets and Adding Fixtures
6:17
Add door and window symbols with specific attribute values using block instances and object snap tracking for precise placement.
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Dimensions Part 1
Lesson 6: The Dimensions and Plotting
7:46
Begin drawing dimensions for the floor plan by setting up the file and changing the current layer to a-dims.
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Dimensions Part 2
Lesson 6: The Dimensions and Plotting
11:06
Draw and adjust dimensions on the floor plan.
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Dimensions Part 3
Lesson 6: The Dimensions and Plotting
6:50
Finish moving and updating dimension text for accuracy and readability in the project.
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Exporting the Floor Plan
Lesson 6: The Dimensions and Plotting
9:08
Create a final PDF submission for the CAD101 Introduction to AutoCAD course.
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Intermediate AutoCAD Course Online
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Floorplan Design Center
Lesson 1: Create the Floorplan & Sheet Setup
7:15
Rebuild the CAD 101 floor plan using the provided template and layers.
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Walls Part 1
Lesson 1: Create the Floorplan & Sheet Setup
4:05
Create interior and exterior walls for the floor plan using appropriate offset distances and drawing tools, then explode the rectangles and draw a middle wall.
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Plan Model Walls Pt 1
Lesson 1: Create the Floorplan & Sheet Setup
3:42
Clean up the closet walls by offsetting, trimming, and establishing cutting edges.
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Plan Model Walls Pt 2
Lesson 1: Create the Floorplan & Sheet Setup
3:02
Create wall layout using specified measurements and trim excess geometry.
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Doors and Windows Pt 1
Lesson 1: Create the Floorplan & Sheet Setup
8:22
Add window and door openings using trim and extend commands with offset distances and cutting edges to ensure accurate geometry.
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Doors and Windows Pt 2
Lesson 1: Create the Floorplan & Sheet Setup
7:06
Create door and window openings, trim and extend geometry, and add doors to bedrooms.
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No Plot View
Lesson 1: Create the Floorplan & Sheet Setup
5:07
Insert and align the no plot block using the mid between two points option on the endpoint locations.
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Xref Reference vs Overlay
Lesson 1: Create the Floorplan & Sheet Setup
5:20
Organize project files into model and sheet files, use XRef to create a network of connected AutoCAD drawings.
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Viewports
Lesson 1: Create the Floorplan & Sheet Setup
8:29
Learn to use model viewports and layout viewports in AutoCAD to view and interact with model space.
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A201 Sheet File Setup
Lesson 1: Create the Floorplan & Sheet Setup
6:51
Create CAD 201 A201 sheet file for the floor plan, including title block, model attachment, and viewport.
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The Windows
Lesson 1: Create the Floorplan & Sheet Setup
8:20
Draw windows and doors in the VDCI plan model, including offsetting, copying, rotating, stretching, and mirroring the elements for accuracy.
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Wall Poche and Counter
Lesson 1: Create the Floorplan & Sheet Setup
4:02
Add wall pochet and kitchen counter, including hatching, offsetting, filleting, and layer migration.
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Inserting Fixtures
Lesson 1: Create the Floorplan & Sheet Setup
8:17
Insert fixtures from the blocks palette and design center in AutoCAD drawings.
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Room Labels
Lesson 2: Finish Floorplan & Roof Plan
3:42
Begin adding multi-line text to the CAD drawing and copy it to different rooms.
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Inserting Symbols
Lesson 2: Finish Floorplan & Roof Plan
2:33
Insert and place door and window symbols on the drawing at an increased scale of 48, following the reference guide, label them accordingly, and save the changes.
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Bath Tile Hatch
Lesson 2: Finish Floorplan & Roof Plan
5:33
Add a tile hatch to the bathroom floor in the CAD drawing by creating a new layer, bounding the room with a line, and setting the hatch origin for better alignment.
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Door Thresholds
Lesson 2: Finish Floorplan & Roof Plan
3:11
Add threshold lines at the front and back doors for visual separation and clarity.
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Dimensions Pt 1
Lesson 2: Finish Floorplan & Roof Plan
6:20
Draw dimensions on the building exterior walls and windows using the appropriate dimension style and object snaps.
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Dimensions Pt 2
Lesson 2: Finish Floorplan & Roof Plan
8:30
Finish drawing interior dimensions and apply dimension overrides in the bedroom, doors, and kitchen before moving and adjusting text objects. Finally, save and print the PDF.
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New Layers
Lesson 2: Finish Floorplan & Roof Plan
5:27
Add new layers for foundation, roof, and electrical plans in the plan model drawing.
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Layer States
Lesson 2: Finish Floorplan & Roof Plan
8:29
Add layer states for floor plan and roof plan views in AutoCAD by managing layer states, setting up layer properties, and updating line types to represent hidden lines for the roof outline.
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The Roof Plan Pt 1
Lesson 2: Finish Floorplan & Roof Plan
6:09
Continue working on the roof plan geometry by adding the remaining roof details and dimensions.
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The Roof Plan Pt 2
Lesson 2: Finish Floorplan & Roof Plan
8:18
Finish the geometry by adding text, symbols, and hatch pattern to the drawing.
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The Roof Plan Pt 3
Lesson 2: Finish Floorplan & Roof Plan
5:59
Update the multileader style to scale 48, set active layer to a-roof-dims, draw multileader for composition shingles, adjust text placement, ensure correct layer states, and save changes.
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The Roof Plan Sheet File
Lesson 2: Finish Floorplan & Roof Plan
8:42
Create the A401 roof plan sheet file by attaching the model, inserting the title block, setting up the viewport, adjusting the line type scale, and plotting the drawing as a PDF.
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The Foundation Plan Pt 1
Lesson 3: Structural Foundation Plan & Electrical Plan
10:00
Create foundation plan layer state, add foundation elements, adjust line thickness and type, place drain locations, draw rebar hatch, clean up hatch placement, and save.
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The Foundation Plan Pt 2
Lesson 3: Structural Foundation Plan & Electrical Plan
5:57
Add dimensions and multileaders to the drawing.
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The Foundation Plan Sheet File
Lesson 3: Structural Foundation Plan & Electrical Plan
9:58
Work on the S100 sheet file by adjusting line types and layer visibility for wall and fixture layers, updating paper space line scale, and fixing line weights for proper printing.
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The Electrical Plan Pt 1
Lesson 3: Structural Foundation Plan & Electrical Plan
6:18
Create a new electrical plan layer state in AutoCAD.
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The Electrical Plan Pt 2
Lesson 3: Structural Foundation Plan & Electrical Plan
7:04
Import a library, adjust settings, and place electrical symbols on the drawing.
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The Electrical Plan Pt 3
Lesson 3: Structural Foundation Plan & Electrical Plan
6:44
Add ceiling lights and splines to connect them to switches in the electrical plan.
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The Electrical Plan Sheet File
Lesson 3: Structural Foundation Plan & Electrical Plan
7:08
Check, update, and save all sheet files for the plan view.
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Elevation File Set Up Examples
Lesson 4: Starting the Elevations
7:34
Begin setting up elevation files in AutoCAD by choosing between two common workflows: either copying and rotating the XREF multiple times for each elevation, or organizing elevations around one central XREF and updating the user coordinate system for each view.
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Xref & Elevation Layers Reference
Lesson 4: Starting the Elevations
7:18
Set up elevation model file by adding necessary layers and attaching the plan model file as an overlay.
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Elevation File Pt 2
Lesson 4: Starting the Elevations
5:35
Set up floor level and ground lines by drawing a rectangle, offsetting distances, and migrating layers.
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Elevation File Pt 3
Lesson 4: Starting the Elevations
8:20
Add no plots as blocks, rotate and move them into position, and bring down window and door line geometry onto the A medium layer.
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Elevation File Pt 4
Lesson 4: Starting the Elevations
6:32
Clean up medium lines for doors and windows, then stretch floor level and ground lines.
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Elevation File Pt 5
Lesson 4: Starting the Elevations
8:19
Add roof geometry by drawing lines, offsets, and fillets to create the outline of the fascia board and clean up the roof geometry.
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Elevation File Pt 6
Lesson 4: Starting the Elevations
9:01
Add user coordinate systems and named views to easily navigate between side elevations by clicking a single view.
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Elevation File Pt 7
Lesson 4: Starting the Elevations
3:57
Add the right side view, back view, and user coordinate system in AutoCAD by defining points and saving views.
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Elevation File Pt 8
Lesson 4: Starting the Elevations
6:50
Mirror the roof geometry to the right view and adjust the roof jog line.
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Finishing the Roof
Lesson 5: Continuing the Elevations
8:33
Create turning lines to project data from one view to another, aligning the lines to transfer datum points and geometry accurately.
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The Front and Back Elevations
Lesson 5: Continuing the Elevations
8:25
Finish the roof in elevation by adding it to the front view, mirroring the existing roof and adjusting the overhang for a complete match.
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Elevation File Pt 11
Lesson 5: Continuing the Elevations
10:46
Create a four feet by four feet window block from the drawing and save it to the library.
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Elevation File Pt 12
Lesson 5: Continuing the Elevations
8:16
Build, stretch, adjust, and import a 2 feet by 2 feet bathroom window in the drawing.
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Elevation File Pt 13
Lesson 5: Continuing the Elevations
10:08
Create a door shape with trim, panels, and a doorknob at specified heights and dimensions.
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Elevation File Pt 14
Lesson 5: Continuing the Elevations
6:04
Create blocks from geometry and adjust door sizes and orientation as needed.
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Elevation File Pt 15
Lesson 5: Continuing the Elevations
6:41
Create a rectangle for the attic vent, add trim, divide lines for louvers, copy louvers, create block for vent, place vent on right side of drawing, save and close.
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Elevation File Pt 16
Lesson 5: Continuing the Elevations
8:00
Add roof and stucco hatches to the front elevation view and adjust their scales for better representation.
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Text Annotations
Lesson 6: Finalizing, Checking & Plotting
7:36
Add text to elevation view in preparation for copying it to other views.
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Copy with Basepoint
Lesson 6: Finalizing, Checking & Plotting
8:39
Copy geometry onto other views using the copy with base point tool in AutoCAD.
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Elevation File Pt 19
Lesson 6: Finalizing, Checking & Plotting
6:55
Add dimensions to the drawing using linear annotations for various elements in different views.
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Elevation File Pt 20
Lesson 6: Finalizing, Checking & Plotting
9:37
Add multiliters to the drawing and align them using the Multileader Alignment tool.
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A301 and A302 Sheet Files Pt 1
Lesson 6: Finalizing, Checking & Plotting
9:58
Check all elevation views, create elevation sheets, insert title block elements, draw viewports, and set paper space line type scale.
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A301 and A302 Sheet Files Pt 2
Lesson 6: Finalizing, Checking & Plotting
1:40
Plot both files to PDF with VDCI color table and save them with your initials.
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Checking A301, A302, and A401 Sheet Files
Lesson 6: Finalizing, Checking & Plotting
6:06
Check all sheet files for accuracy and completeness before finalizing.
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AutoCAD Construction Documents I Course Online
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Intro Setup File Review
Lesson 1: Project Setup & Walls
6:53
Set up the CAD 301 template by organizing downloads, saving the plan model, loading layers with Design Center, and confirming 22×34 paper space for printing the plan PDF.
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Starting the Walls
Lesson 1: Project Setup & Walls
6:28
Establish the floor plan bounding box at 60′-7″ × 59′-7″, then explode to lines and shape recesses using offset and fillet for a clean perimeter.
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Finishing Walls Outline
Lesson 1: Project Setup & Walls
8:41
Carve key corners with offsets, then join, offset 6″ for wall thickness, re-explode for edits, and clean construction geometry to lock a baseline.
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Interior Walls Part 1
Lesson 1: Project Setup & Walls
6:31
Clean stray geometry and extend/trim major interior runs, including the through-building wall, so the plan is partitioned into workable zones.
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Interior Walls Part 2
Lesson 1: Project Setup & Walls
6:59
Lay out two bedrooms and a shared bath with dimensioned offsets, closet returns, and clean intersections while maintaining 6″ wall thickness.
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Interior Walls Part 3
Lesson 1: Project Setup & Walls
6:10
Extend the entry wall and build the hall closet and guest bath using chained offsets, then finalize joints with offset/fillet/trim.
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Interior Walls Part 4
Lesson 1: Project Setup & Walls
5:55
Shape the spine wall and master/storage boundary, then build dual closets with dimension-driven runs and multiple fillet/trim refinements.
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Interior Walls Part 5
Lesson 1: Project Setup & Walls
5:59
Draft the U-shaped kitchen and laundry from inside-to-inside offsets, add the furnace niche and closet return, and close connections with fillet/trim.
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Fireplace Walls
Lesson 1: Project Setup & Walls
5:31
Build the fireplace bump-out from A202 dimensions and use polar relative coordinates for the angled throat before trimming the hearth opening.
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Window Openings Part 1
Lesson 2: Windows & Doors Drafting
4:05
Lay out window openings by offsetting from corners and trimming cleanly to standardize openings without leaving stray geometry.
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Window Openings Part 2
Lesson 2: Windows & Doors Drafting
9:14
Continue window layouts using center-based measurements, shift-extend behavior, jambs, and alignment across kitchen and dining openings.
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Windows
Lesson 2: Windows & Doors Drafting
5:14
Switch to the glazing layer and create consistent three-line window symbols, then copy/extend across openings and adjust draw order for plotting.
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Exterior Door Openings
Lesson 2: Windows & Doors Drafting
6:37
Define exterior door openings with jamb offsets and clean trims for garage, entry, and storage doors.
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Interior Door Openings Part 1
Lesson 2: Windows & Doors Drafting
5:17
Start interior door openings in clustered areas (kitchen, baths, closets) using repeatable offset/jamb/trim sequencing.
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Interior Door Openings Part 2
Lesson 2: Windows & Doors Drafting
6:23
Expand door openings through guest bedrooms and the Jack-and-Jill bath, including sliding pocket door setups refined with boundary/fillet/trim.
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Interior Door Openings Part 3
Lesson 2: Windows & Doors Drafting
6:22
Finish master suite and closet door openings with efficient offset-trim routines and quality checks so nothing is missed.
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2 Feet 4 Inch Doors
Lesson 2: Windows & Doors Drafting
8:25
Construct 2′4″ swinging doors with rectangle-and-arc geometry, then copy/mirror/rotate and refine swing arcs for accuracy.
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2 Feet 6 Inch Doors
Lesson 2: Windows & Doors Drafting
9:47
Repeat the same placement workflow for 2′6″ doors across bedrooms, closets, and double-door entries with clean arc trimming.
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Other Swinging Doors
Lesson 2: Windows & Doors Drafting
4:50
Add specialty door types (front double-door, garage side doors, 2′8″ swing) and place sliding Jack-and-Jill doors on tracked positions.
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Custom Doors
Lesson 2: Windows & Doors Drafting
9:41
Build bifold closet doors at a 45° display angle, then draft 8′ garage doors with overhead tracks, hidden linetype, LTSCALE 48, and copy the full assembly.
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Brick Veneer Part 1
Lesson 3: Veneer, Fixtures & Dimensions
5:37
Trace a closed exterior polyline and offset 4″ to establish the brick veneer baseline while keeping openings clear for doors and windows.
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Brick Veneer Part 2
Lesson 3: Veneer, Fixtures & Dimensions
8:14
Offset veneer 2″ at openings, trim/extend for proper bypass behavior, and add door thresholds on A-DOOR for legible layer toggling.
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Wall Hatches
Lesson 3: Veneer, Fixtures & Dimensions
6:56
Hatch wall cavities as solid fills and hatch brick with ANSI31 at scale 24 only where veneer exists, then restore layers and verify coverage.
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Fixtures Part 1
Lesson 3: Veneer, Fixtures & Dimensions
6:50
Load plan blocks and place tubs, toilets, and vanities on correct layers, stretch dynamic tubs, and offset counters for accurate fixture layouts.
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Fixtures Part 2
Lesson 3: Veneer, Fixtures & Dimensions
4:51
Add closet rods 12″ off back walls using Center2 with a 0.25 linetype scale, then use Match Properties to standardize closets quickly.
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Fixtures Part 3
Lesson 3: Veneer, Fixtures & Dimensions
6:21
Place mechanical and laundry elements, adjust blocks to clear door swings, add dashed overhead shelving, and use a Kitchen Layout block to speed fixture placement.
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Brick Hearth
Lesson 3: Veneer, Fixtures & Dimensions
3:28
Draw and hatch a masonry hearth with a herringbone pattern at scale 1, comparing tracking versus move-and-offset strategies for precision.
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Floor Plan NPLT
Lesson 3: Veneer, Fixtures & Dimensions
4:52
Place the center No-Plot boundary at model midpoint, scale to 48, and switch to 48 annotation layers and the “Tick Tick 48” dimstyle.
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Dimensions Part 1
Lesson 3: Veneer, Fixtures & Dimensions
8:04
Dimension overall width/height and major façade elements using DIML/DIMC, then add targeted callouts for overhangs and centerlines.
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Dimensions Part 2
Lesson 3: Veneer, Fixtures & Dimensions
3:18
Continue exterior dimension strings for bump-outs, doors, and windows while using jamb-typical references to keep callouts consistent.
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Dimensions Part 3
Lesson 3: Veneer, Fixtures & Dimensions
5:41
Add interior dimension strings across key spaces, keep chains clean, stretch long strings as needed, and manage temporary layer visibility.
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Dimensions Part 4
Lesson 3: Veneer, Fixtures & Dimensions
4:07
Complete bedroom, bath, closet, and hallway strings while standardizing how openings are dimensioned across the set.
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A201 Sheet File
Lesson 3: Veneer, Fixtures & Dimensions
9:24
Create the A201 sheet, xref the plan model, place TB vs TLB correctly, and lock a scaled viewport on the No-Plot layer.
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Detail View NPLTS
Lesson 4: Enlarged Views & Roof Plan
4:50
Insert quarter-sheet No-Plot frames in model space for enlarged views and assign intended scales (1″=1′, kitchen at ½″=1′).
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A202 Sheet File
Lesson 4: Enlarged Views & Roof Plan
10:00
Assemble A202 with four viewports tied to No-Plot frames, lock scales, and trim viewport edges to align with keynote space.
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Enlarged View Drawing TItles
Lesson 4: Enlarged Views & Roof Plan
6:37
Add drawing-title blocks with attributes (number, name, scale), number views right-to-left, and verify No-Plot alignment before proceeding.
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Adjusting Enlarged Views
Lesson 4: Enlarged Views & Roof Plan
7:51
Adjust No-Plot frames and reload sheets to keep crops perfect, then re-zoom viewports and use VP Freeze to control dimension layers.
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Dimensioning Enlarged Views
Lesson 4: Enlarged Views & Roof Plan
13:18
Dimension enlarged areas using the correct 12/24 dimstyles, then tweak cabinetry and openings so dimensions read as standard sizes.
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Enlarged View Callouts
Lesson 4: Enlarged Views & Roof Plan
10:31
Draw dashed callout frames and place detail symbols scaled for ¼″ plans, then fill drawing/sheet numbers and connect leaders cleanly.
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Floor Plan Layer State
Lesson 4: Enlarged Views & Roof Plan
5:27
Create layer states for fast switching between floor and roof contexts and save “Floor Plan” and “Roof Plan” presets.
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Roof Plan Geometry
Lesson 4: Enlarged Views & Roof Plan
12:49
Move wall outlines to A-ROOF-OUTLINE, offset a typical 2′ overhang, then explode/fillet/stretch and interpret hips/valleys and equal slopes in 2D.
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Roof Plan Blocks
Lesson 4: Enlarged Views & Roof Plan
10:46
Offset 3″ for A-ROOF-GUTTER, place downspouts with rotate/mirror/copy to avoid conflicts, and insert roof vents efficiently with tracking.
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Roof Slope Arrows
Lesson 4: Enlarged Views & Roof Plan
12:06
Place 5:12 slope arrows at 1/8″ scale (factor 96), mirror/copy across roof planes, BURST to preserve attributes, and stretch arrows where needed.
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A301 Sheet File
Lesson 4: Enlarged Views & Roof Plan
8:48
Xref the roof plan with its layer state, apply the 22×34 title block, add No-Plot frames, and tune viewport linetype scale for clean dashed outlines.
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Creating the Elevation Model File
Lesson 5: Elevation Modeling & Detailing
6:54
Start an elevation model by creating required layers, inserting a 1/3 No-Plot at 48, and referencing the plan for alignment.
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Blocking out the Elevation
Lesson 5: Elevation Modeling & Detailing
7:42
Lay out the façade to the structural core by setting ground/levels and pulling vertical XLINEs from the plan for openings and key wall locations.
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Elevation Walls and Roof
Lesson 5: Elevation Modeling & Detailing
8:25
Construct the 5:12 roof with rafter/sheathing thickness, mirror ridge geometry to other masses, and build eaves and fascia while trimming walls.
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Door and Window Blocks
Lesson 5: Elevation Modeling & Detailing
10:11
Place elevation blocks at intersections using a 6′-8″ head height line, resize shutters correctly, and remove construction lines for crisp plotting.
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Other Elevation Blocks
Lesson 5: Elevation Modeling & Detailing
8:00
Project vent locations with XLINEs, place and stretch dynamic roof vents to the slope, and add address plate and porch lights with balanced positioning.
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Gutter Downspouts and Heavy Lines
Lesson 5: Elevation Modeling & Detailing
11:56
Add gutters and downspouts using BURST-based edits, then assign heavy/medium/light lineweights and clean overlaps for readable depth.
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Elevation Hatches
Lesson 5: Elevation Modeling & Detailing
10:18
Use wipeouts to layer the downspout cleanly over lights, then hatch roof shakes and brick at proper scales, and send hatches behind linework.
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Elevation Text and Dimensions
Lesson 5: Elevation Modeling & Detailing
5:00
Insert datum symbols and level callouts, then dimension plate height, floor thickness, and head heights using the 48-scale dimstyle.
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Elevation Cleanup
Lesson 5: Elevation Modeling & Detailing
10:33
Place the elevation on A301, convert nested xrefs to Overlay, lock the viewport, and resolve hatch/wipeout conflicts for a clean sheet.
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Floor Plan Keynotes
Lesson 6: Keynotes & Sheet Plotting
10:00
Add numeric keynotes with a “Keynote 48” multileader style, then adapt the set for enlarged views using 24-scale leaders and per-viewport layer control.
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Floor Plan Keynotes Legend
Lesson 6: Keynotes & Sheet Plotting
10:00
Build the floor plan keynote legend in paper space with a tidy two-column layout aligned to title-block guides.
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Plotting Sheets A201 and A202
Lesson 6: Keynotes & Sheet Plotting
6:22
Final-check plan sheets by detaching stray refs, freezing nonprinting layers, and plotting DWG-to-PDF at 22×34 with the correct CTB.
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Roof Plan Keynotes
Lesson 6: Keynotes & Sheet Plotting
4:34
Add roof plan keynotes at 1/8″ scale using multi-leaders with Collect/Align for clean numbering and fast duplication.
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Roof Plan Keynotes Legend
Lesson 6: Keynotes & Sheet Plotting
9:34
Create the roof keynote legend by pasting Excel as a table (or text), normalizing styles, inserting symbols in a dedicated column, and aligning to guides.
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Elevation Keynotes
Lesson 6: Keynotes & Sheet Plotting
6:23
Position elevation keynotes with balanced leader placement, then link an Excel-driven table via Data Link and align it precisely to the title-block grid.
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Elevation Keynotes Legend and Plotting Sheet A301
Lesson 6: Keynotes & Sheet Plotting
11:24
Create a data-linked Elevation Keynotes table from Excel, format it with the Keynote table style inside a No-Plot frame, xref it onto A301, and verify final DWG-to-PDF output.
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AutoCAD Construction Documents II Course Online
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Metes & Bounds Overview
Lesson 1: Site Planning and Metes & Bounds
9:31
Explore how civil engineers use decimal and surveyor units to define property boundaries, learning key concepts, and clockwise versus counterclockwise bearings for site planning.
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Setting Up the Site Plan
Lesson 1: Site Planning and Metes & Bounds
6:51
Learn to prepare a metes and bounds site plan using provided handouts, interpret property lines with curves, organize CAD layers, and set up line types for accurate civil engineering documentation.
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Drawing Property Lines
Lesson 1: Site Planning and Metes & Bounds
8:10
Master drawing property lines using surveyor coordinates in AutoCAD, inputting precise distances, angles, and arcs to ensure accurate and professional civil drawings for site development.
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Inserting Site Plan Blocks
Lesson 1: Site Planning and Metes & Bounds
5:23
Discover how to insert scaled blocks such as north arrows, datum points, and no-plot views into engineering drawings while maintaining accurate scaling between architectural and civil units.
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Labeling Property Lines
Lesson 1: Site Planning and Metes & Bounds
9:50
Learn methods for labeling property lines with length and directional data, using AutoCAD properties and text editing tools to create precise and legible annotations.
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Labeling using Align
Lesson 1: Site Planning and Metes & Bounds
9:17
See how to apply the Align tool in AutoCAD to position and rotate text along arcs, ensuring perfect alignment of radius, angle, and length labels in your site drawings.
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Adding Mete Arrows
Lesson 1: Site Planning and Metes & Bounds
5:34
Add visual clarity to your property drawings by inserting datum circles and metes arrows that mark the start and end of each property segment, improving boundary readability.
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Drawing Sidewalk and Road Lines
Lesson 1: Site Planning and Metes & Bounds
16:09
Create realistic site geometry by offsetting and joining polylines for sidewalks, curbs, and streets, learning how to manage setbacks and extend geometry to represent real-world layouts.
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Adding Site Annotations
Lesson 1: Site Planning and Metes & Bounds
2:05
Apply dimensioning and text annotations for setbacks, sidewalks, and curbs using AutoCAD’s dimension tools to clearly communicate measurements and site details.
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UCS and Named View
Lesson 1: Site Planning and Metes & Bounds
11:44
Set up user coordinate systems (UCS) and named views to align site drawings with architectural sheets, enhancing layout precision and navigation for professional project documentation.
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Attaching the Roof Plan
Lesson 1: Site Planning and Metes & Bounds
15:51
Learn how to attach and scale architectural roof plans into your site drawing, manage frozen layers for performance, and align the building footprint precisely using AutoCAD tools.
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Creating the Sheet File
Lesson 1: Site Planning and Metes & Bounds
10:10
Build a professional architectural site sheet (AS1.0) by attaching models, setting scale factors, creating viewports, and adding drawing titles with proper plotting styles for print-ready output.
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Site Plan Keynotes
Lesson 1: Site Planning and Metes & Bounds
2:44
Insert and organize keynotes and title blocks into your site plan to label construction elements such as sidewalks, streets, and driveways while reconciling layers for final PDF plotting.
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Sheet Setup for Elevations
Lesson 2: Building Elevations and Roof Integration
8:59
Prepare your A3.2 architectural sheet by setting up multiple elevation and section viewports, applying correct scales, and adding in-progress labels to maintain drawing organization.
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Blocking out the Left Elevation
Lesson 2: Building Elevations and Roof Integration
7:10
Learn how to create a left elevation view by copying, rotating, and aligning existing geometry from floor plans and elevations, ensuring precise wall and roof alignment within AutoCAD.
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Left Elevation Roof and Gutters
Lesson 2: Building Elevations and Roof Integration
8:08
Refine elevation details by copying rooflines and gutter geometry, using AutoCAD’s extend and fill tools to shape accurate roof contours and complete structural outlines.
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Left Elevation Doors and Windows
Lesson 2: Building Elevations and Roof Integration
8:32
Add doors and windows to the left elevation by referencing measured dimensions, inserting block components, and aligning elements with brick courses and finished floors.
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Left Elevation Other Blocks
Lesson 2: Building Elevations and Roof Integration
11:06
Insert and position architectural elements such as downspouts, vents, and lighting fixtures, then begin setting up structural components like columns and chimney placement.
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Left Elevation Chimney
Lesson 2: Building Elevations and Roof Integration
7:47
Construct and align a realistic chimney using proper offsets and layer management, ensuring accurate penetration through roof geometry while maintaining clean line weights.
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Left Elevation Hatches
Lesson 2: Building Elevations and Roof Integration
19:02
Complete the left elevation with roof and wall hatches, learning how to manage overlapping geometry, use match properties for quick pattern updates, and finalize print-ready visuals.
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Left Elevation Keynotes
Lesson 2: Building Elevations and Roof Integration
5:47
Add final annotations to the left elevation by inserting keynotes, setting dimensions, and refining view alignment in AutoCAD for a polished, professional drawing sheet.
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Setting Up Building Sections
Lesson 3: Section Development and Foundation Drafting
10:00
Create building section layouts by clipping elevation and floor plan Xrefs, aligning section cuts through critical spaces, and preparing models for sectional drafting.
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Using Elevation Geometry in Building Sections
Lesson 3: Section Development and Foundation Drafting
10:00
Import and repurpose elevation geometry to build accurate section drawings, aligning wall, roof, and grade line elements to maintain consistency across views.
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Cleaning Up Section Outlines
Lesson 3: Section Development and Foundation Drafting
13:08
Refine section outlines by trimming unnecessary geometry, correcting roof slopes, and ensuring structural lines match where building cuts occur for clarity.
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Longitudinal Section Walls and Roof
Lesson 3: Section Development and Foundation Drafting
8:35
Construct longitudinal section walls, ceilings, and roof layers, applying correct thicknesses, ceiling elevations, and roof slopes to represent building structure accurately.
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Transverse Section Walls and Roof
Lesson 3: Section Development and Foundation Drafting
11:03
Develop the transverse section by drawing walls, ceilings, and truss details, offsetting roof geometry, and establishing accurate slope relationships and layering.
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Longitudinal Section Doors and Windows
Lesson 3: Section Development and Foundation Drafting
11:06
Insert doors and window openings into the longitudinal section, using correct heights, layers, and block placements to represent both detailed and symbolic elements.
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Transverse Section Doors and Windows
Lesson 3: Section Development and Foundation Drafting
8:03
Add door and window openings to the transverse section, illustrating wall cuts and interior openings while setting proper layer weights and glass line representation.
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Building Section Foundation Part 1
Lesson 3: Section Development and Foundation Drafting
8:22
Begin drafting foundation details by referencing and scaling engineering base images, measuring footers, and sketching slab shapes with precise chamfers and offsets.
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Building Section Foundation Part 2
Lesson 3: Section Development and Foundation Drafting
6:05
Complete foundation drawings by mirroring and placing footers across sections, adjusting slab levels for garage slopes, and ensuring structural continuity and accuracy.
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Building Section Hatches
Lesson 3: Section Development and Foundation Drafting
11:35
Apply hatches to your building sections by adding solid, concrete, and earth patterns, refining the visuals for walls, roofs, and foundations while maintaining clean layer organization.
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Building Section Room Text
Lesson 3: Section Development and Foundation Drafting
11:36
Label each room within the building sections by adding text identifiers for spaces like bathrooms, living rooms, and garages, ensuring clarity and professional sheet presentation.
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Building Section Insulation
Lesson 3: Section Development and Foundation Drafting
17:17
Represent wall and ceiling insulation with batting line types in AutoCAD, learning scale adjustments and line type management to depict R-values and thermal barriers accurately.
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Updating the Section Sheet
Lesson 3: Section Development and Foundation Drafting
16:33
Update your architectural sheet A3.2 by attaching section models, aligning viewports, reconciling layers, and inserting section keynotes for final print-ready coordination.
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Building Section Keynotes
Lesson 3: Section Development and Foundation Drafting
10:15
Insert section keynotes using multileaders, align callouts, and discuss real-world architectural practices for maintaining consistency across repeated project drawings.
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Floor Plan & Roof Plan Updates
Lesson 4: Refining Elevations and Detail Coordination
10:00
Perform coordinated updates to floor and roof plans, adjusting chimney placement and verifying alignment to improve design efficiency and prevent structural conflicts.
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Floor Plan & Roof Plan Columns
Lesson 4: Refining Elevations and Detail Coordination
10:00
Add structural columns to both floor and roof plans, align them with openings, and apply precise dimensions to ensure symmetry and structural clarity.
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Revision Cloud & Symbol
Lesson 4: Refining Elevations and Detail Coordination
10:47
Mark drawing revisions by creating revision clouds and symbols, distinguishing updated features like columns and changes with clear annotation practices.
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Title Block Revision Date
Lesson 4: Refining Elevations and Detail Coordination
11:56
Edit the title block file to record project revisions, client information, and date logs, establishing a professional documentation workflow across all drawing sheets.
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Elevation Brick Update Part 1
Lesson 4: Refining Elevations and Detail Coordination
15:30
Modify elevation drawings to add brick details and adjust wall geometry, ensuring accurate alignment of downspouts, gutters, and facade elements with real-world construction standards.
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Elevation Brick Update Part 2
Lesson 4: Refining Elevations and Detail Coordination
14:44
Continue refining the elevation by adjusting brick geometry, stretching walls and chimney lines, and applying correct hatch patterns to maintain consistency and structural accuracy.
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Front Elevation Chimney
Lesson 4: Refining Elevations and Detail Coordination
12:16
Add a chimney to the front elevation by copying geometry, aligning layers, and applying proper hatching to create a clean, realistic representation of brick and vent details.
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Building Section Brick Update Part 1
Lesson 4: Refining Elevations and Detail Coordination
9:58
Add brickwork to the building sections, adjusting downspouts, hatching masonry patterns, and aligning the chimney placement to ensure architectural accuracy across views.
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Building Section Brick Update Part 2
Lesson 4: Refining Elevations and Detail Coordination
13:30
Complete masonry updates in other building sections, revising foundations and columns while demonstrating how to manage visibility of hidden structural elements.
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Building Section Brick Update Part 3
Lesson 4: Refining Elevations and Detail Coordination
7:24
Integrate window sill details into building sections, referencing provided detail drawings to accurately depict brick coursing and sloped sill construction.
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Reviewing Project Details
Lesson 5: Wall Sections, Detailing, and Keynotes
10:00
Review the eight architectural detail drawings to be used in the project, exploring how firms organize and reuse standardized details across multiple projects.
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Creating the A3.3 Sheet File
Lesson 5: Wall Sections, Detailing, and Keynotes
10:00
Set up the A3.3 sheet with title block information and explore best practices for attaching and scaling multiple detailed drawings in AutoCAD.
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Attaching Detail Drawings
Lesson 5: Wall Sections, Detailing, and Keynotes
11:36
Learn to attach, scale, and align multiple AutoCAD detail drawings within a sheet file, ensuring each reference is accurately scaled and properly positioned.
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Organizing the Detail Drawings
Lesson 5: Wall Sections, Detailing, and Keynotes
5:16
Organize imported detail drawings by reconciling layers, hiding non-plot elements, and labeling drawings with standardized numbering and title block organization.
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Blocking Out Wall Sections
Lesson 5: Wall Sections, Detailing, and Keynotes
5:59
Prepare layout rectangles to determine placement and scale for wall sections, ensuring proper spacing for keynotes and consistency within the final sheet design.
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Adding Wall Section NPLT Rectangles
Lesson 5: Wall Sections, Detailing, and Keynotes
12:10
Insert and scale no-plot rectangles into your building section file to define wall section boundaries, aligning them precisely with construction lines and foundations for accurate layout planning.
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Updating Sheet A3.3
Lesson 5: Wall Sections, Detailing, and Keynotes
6:05
Convert layout rectangles into viewports, align each wall section correctly, and lock scales to ensure all drawings display at one inch equals one foot in the A3.3 sheet setup.
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Adjusting Wall Sections & Breaklines
Lesson 5: Wall Sections, Detailing, and Keynotes
8:26
Create custom layers and add breaklines in AutoCAD to separate detailed sections, adjusting annotation scales and symbol sizes for clean and consistent presentation across views.
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Sheet File Wall Section Layers
Lesson 5: Wall Sections, Detailing, and Keynotes
7:34
Organize and manage layers for your wall section views, freezing unnecessary text, patterns, and hatches while preparing the section model for detailed geometry work.
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Cleaning Up Hatches and Insulation
Lesson 5: Wall Sections, Detailing, and Keynotes
12:40
Refine section hatches and insulation layers by reassigning elements to correct layer groups and adjusting visibility to create clean, professional architectural drawings.
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Creating Model Viewports
Lesson 5: Wall Sections, Detailing, and Keynotes
7:46
Configure model viewports to view multiple wall sections simultaneously, use named viewport configurations, and streamline drawing efficiency within the AutoCAD environment.
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Drawing Wall Sections Part 1
Lesson 5: Wall Sections, Detailing, and Keynotes
11:25
Begin constructing wall sections by redrawing concrete and earth hatches at correct scales, cleaning up no-plot layers, and introducing detailed section-level hatching.
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Drawing Wall Sections Part 2
Lesson 5: Wall Sections, Detailing, and Keynotes
8:56
Add internal wall framing, ceiling elements, and drywall details, representing nominal wood members and interior finishes with precise linework and hatch standards.
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Drawing Wall Sections Part 3
Lesson 5: Wall Sections, Detailing, and Keynotes
10:38
Develop roof and insulation details by offsetting roof layers, adding sheathing lines, and adjusting line type scales to accurately represent materials in section views.
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Drawing Wall Sections Part 4
Lesson 5: Wall Sections, Detailing, and Keynotes
9:28
Finalize wall sections with upper framing, fascia, gutters, and downspout details, integrating wipeouts and accurate linework for a complete architectural section drawing.
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Drawing Wall Sections Part 5
Lesson 5: Wall Sections, Detailing, and Keynotes
6:46
Refine soffit and fascia details by referencing architectural drawings, aligning gutters, and adjusting finished floor line styles to accurately represent elevation geometry in AutoCAD.
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Drawing Wall Sections Part 6
Lesson 5: Wall Sections, Detailing, and Keynotes
11:32
Create detailed brick coursing using line arrays, add realistic mortar joints, and insert insulation layers and rigid foam boards for complete wall section detailing.
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Drawing Wall Sections Part 7
Lesson 5: Wall Sections, Detailing, and Keynotes
9:49
Develop the right elevation by copying wall and window geometry, adding drywall, insulation, and brick details, and introducing window headers with precise framing techniques.
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Drawing Wall Sections Part 8
Lesson 5: Wall Sections, Detailing, and Keynotes
7:05
Finalize wall sections by copying floor lines, labeling room spaces, and aligning text and section titles for clarity and visual consistency across multiple section views.
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Wall Section Keynotes Part 1
Lesson 5: Wall Sections, Detailing, and Keynotes
4:50
Learn how to attach keynote legends, create multi-leader styles, and set up alignment guides to organize callouts efficiently within wall section drawings.
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Wall Section Keynotes Part 2
Lesson 5: Wall Sections, Detailing, and Keynotes
7:42
Place and number keynotes systematically across wall sections, labeling elements such as insulation, vapor barriers, trusses, and masonry details for complete annotation coverage.
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Drawing Section Callouts Part 1
Lesson 6: Callouts, Plotting, and Title Sheet Creation
10:00
Add building section callouts to floor plans, transfer section lines between models, and set up AutoCAD symbols to visually represent sectional cuts within drawings.
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Drawing Section Callouts Part 2
Lesson 6: Callouts, Plotting, and Title Sheet Creation
7:16
Complete building section callouts by scaling symbols for roof plans, copying section references, and maintaining alignment for consistent graphical presentation.
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Drawing Detail Callouts Part 1
Lesson 6: Callouts, Plotting, and Title Sheet Creation
5:57
Create and position typical roof detail callouts for plumbing penetrations, draw rounded rectangular outlines, and manage dashed polyline styles for roof plan annotations.
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Drawing Detail Callouts Part 2
Lesson 6: Callouts, Plotting, and Title Sheet Creation
13:46
Add detailed callouts for floor plan views, including door and patio details, section cuts, and typical detail references while refining drawing hierarchy and linework.
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Elevation Callouts Part 1
Lesson 6: Callouts, Plotting, and Title Sheet Creation
10:08
Add section and detail callouts to front elevations in AutoCAD, aligning with floor plan references, creating dashed callout boxes, and managing line thickness and rotation for professional clarity.
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Elevation Callouts Part 2
Lesson 6: Callouts, Plotting, and Title Sheet Creation
6:10
Complete elevation callouts by inserting section references, adjusting keynotes, and adding plumbing vent details while refining layer order to ensure accurate visual hierarchy in drawings.
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Building Section Callouts
Lesson 6: Callouts, Plotting, and Title Sheet Creation
9:16
Transfer section and wall section callouts into building section drawings, aligning geometry precisely with datums, creating rounded rectangles for wall details, and managing draw order for clarity.
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Wall Section Callouts
Lesson 6: Callouts, Plotting, and Title Sheet Creation
9:14
Place wall section detail callouts in paper space at full scale, draw rounded dashed rectangles for details, and maintain proper line weights to match section drawing standards.
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Plotting Sheets
Lesson 6: Callouts, Plotting, and Title Sheet Creation
5:05
Print architectural sheets with correct layer visibility, verified Xrefs, and consistent plotting standards for a clean and accurate final drawing set.
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Creating Title Sheet
Lesson 6: Callouts, Plotting, and Title Sheet Creation
3:24
Set up the project title sheet by inserting title block information, importing the title sheet info file, and preparing areas for the sheet index, elevation view, and vicinity map.
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Title Sheet Sheet Index
Lesson 6: Callouts, Plotting, and Title Sheet Creation
4:35
Build a professional sheet index with aligned text, categorized sections, and organized numbering to display drawing organization clearly within the construction document set.
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Title Sheet Elevation
Lesson 6: Callouts, Plotting, and Title Sheet Creation
10:56
Attach the elevation Xref at scale, overlay a background garden image, and use wipeouts, clipping, and foreground elements like trees and paths to create a presentation-ready architectural rendering.
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Vicinity Map & Plotting
Lesson 6: Callouts, Plotting, and Title Sheet Creation
4:15
Add and scale a vicinity map image to the title sheet, adjust layers and wipeout settings, and finalize plotting for a polished, publication-ready title sheet with full visual hierarchy.
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Intro to Revit Course Online
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Introduction
Lesson 1: UI and Basics
9:34
Cover file types, project types, parametric objects, bi-directional associations, user-defined rules, view types, levels, element hierarchy.
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UI Setup
Lesson 1: UI and Basics
2:14
Customize the user interface by unchecking unnecessary tabs in the options menu to simplify the ribbon for easier navigation.
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UI Overview
Lesson 1: UI and Basics
9:12
Cover the different components of the user interface in Revit.
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Driving Lessons Part 1
Lesson 1: UI and Basics
4:16
Open the example project in Revit and learn how to navigate and create new views within the software.
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Driving Lessons Part 2
Lesson 1: UI and Basics
5:35
Navigate through project views, adjust view range, and create new views to modify model elements.
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Callouts
Lesson 1: UI and Basics
5:59
Create a callout view, adjust boundary and detail level, toggle line weight, and manage grid line visibility in Revit.
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V, V
Lesson 1: UI and Basics
7:31
Explore visibility and graphics overrides, customize settings, and adjust line weights to enhance Revit project views.
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3D Extents
Lesson 1: UI and Basics
4:37
Adjust the grid lines in the east elevation view by moving the crop region above the grid lines to avoid inadvertently affecting other views.
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Building Sections
Lesson 1: UI and Basics
6:11
Create a building section by drawing a horizontal line across the project, adjusting the depth, left and right extents, and cropping as needed while ensuring elements update throughout the section.
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3D Views Part 1
Lesson 1: UI and Basics
4:26
Switch to tab views, close unnecessary sections, navigate to default 3D view, utilize 3D orbit, use section box for clipping and visualization, adjust visibility and graphic overrides.
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3D Views Part 2
Lesson 1: UI and Basics
7:08
Create a perspective view by changing the projection mode and adjusting lighting and shadows for a more realistic look.
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Habitat Kickoff
Lesson 1: UI and Basics
3:02
Open the Project 1 Start Revit model, save it as your own by replacing "Start here" with your first and last name, and start creating the floor plan, roof plan, and building elevations for the Habitat for Humanity house project.
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Habitat Walls
Lesson 1: UI and Basics
6:52
Create walls with proper dimensions and location lines to ensure accuracy and consistency throughout the project.
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Habitat Exterior Walls
Lesson 2: The Habitat House
6:25
Draw exterior walls using rectangles and adjust dimensions using aligned dimensions to ensure correct sizing.
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Habitat Interior Walls Part 1
Lesson 2: The Habitat House
4:48
Mocking in interior walls by setting up wall types, creating new wall types, and roughing in wall locations according to the plan.
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Habitat Interior Walls Part 2
Lesson 2: The Habitat House
6:18
Set dimensions for all interior walls in the floor plan.
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Habitat Doors Part 1
Lesson 2: The Habitat House
6:00
Add doors to the interior walls in Revit, ensuring correct placement and dimensions for each door.
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Habitat Doors Part 2
Lesson 2: The Habitat House
3:40
Add a three-foot wide door on the side and a 2-foot 4 by 80-inch door in the bathroom using the Align tool for placement.
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Habitat Windows Part 1
Lesson 2: The Habitat House
5:55
Add windows to the walls using the specified dimensions and align them correctly.
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Habitat Windows Part 2
Lesson 2: The Habitat House
5:14
Examine the 3D model and adjust window settings as needed, then use plan regions to display windows properly in the floor plan view.
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Habitat Floors
Lesson 2: The Habitat House
4:34
Create a floor by drawing a boundary line, defining the type, and adjusting the thickness to match the construction requirements.
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Habitat Roofs
Lesson 2: The Habitat House
8:24
Draw a roof on the building, adjust the slope, change the roof type, and attach walls to the roof for consistency.
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Habitat Bathroom Fixtures
Lesson 2: The Habitat House
3:46
Add fixtures for restroom including sink, toilet, and shower.
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Habitat Kitchen
Lesson 2: The Habitat House
2:21
Load in kitchen components, delete unnecessary dimension, insert family from Imperial library, select kitchenette medium, place and orient components in kitchen.
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Habitat Rooms
Lesson 2: The Habitat House
5:56
Place room tags on rooms and adjust their positions as needed.
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Dimensions Part 1
Lesson 2: The Habitat House
6:28
Adjust and optimize dimensions for better clarity and alignment on the plan.
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Dimensions Part 2
Lesson 2: The Habitat House
4:39
Add all dimensions for windows, doors, walls, and other elements on the floor plan, including annotations and text descriptions for clarity and consistency.
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Roof Plan
Lesson 2: The Habitat House
5:57
Clean up the roof plan by adjusting view range, changing line styles, adding dimensions, and using spot slope tool.
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Sheets
Lesson 2: The Habitat House
3:15
Create cartoon set of sheets for PDF project by adding title blocks, naming sheets (Floor Plan, Roof Plan, Elevations), and formatting views for printing.
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Plan Views on Sheets
Lesson 2: The Habitat House
6:23
Establish crop regions on views, adjust view titles, and position views on drawing sheets for printing.
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Elevation Views on Sheets
Lesson 2: The Habitat House
5:34
Adjust and place building elevations on sheets for printing as PDF.
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Print to PDF
Lesson 2: The Habitat House
5:44
Print the model to PDF with correct settings and review for accuracy before finalizing.
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End of Habitat House
Lesson 2: The Habitat House
0:22
Apply and expand upon skills learned in project one to build the example building in project two.
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Office Introduction
Lesson 3: The Office Building
0:34
Begin building Project 2 from scratch, expanding on the lessons learned in the Habitat House and applying skills in new ways.
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Office Kickoff
Lesson 3: The Office Building
1:30
Open the project to start file from the BIM 101 folder and save it as BIM 101 project two.
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Office Levels
Lesson 3: The Office Building
6:28
Establish datum elements by setting up levels and heights for the project.
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Office Walls
Lesson 3: The Office Building
7:06
Add walls to the building footprint and adjust dimensions to ensure they are correct.
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Office Grids Part 1
Lesson 3: The Office Building
5:49
Add grid lines to exterior walls using the grid tool in Revit, ensuring proper alignment and spacing for each grid line.
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Office Grids Part 2
Lesson 3: The Office Building
3:49
Create a horizontal grid by adding dimensions and adjusting grid lines.
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Office Review
Lesson 3: The Office Building
2:04
Double check overall dimensions and grid line dimensions to ensure accuracy, review 3D view to confirm walls reach top of parapet and adjust if needed, save progress, and proceed to create interior walls.
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Office Interior Walls Part 1
Lesson 3: The Office Building
7:48
Add interior walls along grid lines, create a corridor, and adjust trim using Revit tools.
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Office Interior Walls Part 2
Lesson 3: The Office Building
2:40
The walls are divided and mirrored to create six private offices on one side of the building.
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Office Interior Walls Part 3
Lesson 3: The Office Building
3:39
Draw walls for stairwells and bathrooms, adjust dimensions, split walls for vestibule, and trim corners.
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Office Interior Walls Part 4
Lesson 3: The Office Building
3:49
Create walls for entrance area using offset tool, adjust parameters, copy walls, trim and extend to clean up plan, set wall height to top constraint level two with offset of eight foot eight.
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Office Interior Walls Review
Lesson 3: The Office Building
1:07
Review and adjust wall heights in the 3D view to ensure proper alignment and constraints for exterior and interior walls in Revit model.
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Office Wall Types
Lesson 3: The Office Building
5:56
Change wall types to exterior and interior, ensuring correct dimensions are maintained, then adjust interior wall construction to match exterior walls for consistency in design.
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Office Edit Profile
Lesson 3: The Office Building
5:29
Edit the profile of the wall in the 3D view using pick lines and trim extend to corner tools.
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Office Wall Joins
Lesson 3: The Office Building
4:52
Split the wall, change the wall type, align the faces, and join the walls to create the desired configuration.
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Office Doors
Lesson 3: The Office Building
6:24
Add doors and windows to the project, using mirror pick axis and create similar tools to quickly and efficiently place them on level one and copy them to level two.
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Office Windows
Lesson 3: The Office Building
4:07
Add windows to the building using the fixed window type and adjust parameters to match the desired dimensions. Mirror pick axis tool to quickly place windows in each office and copy windows to the second floor.
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Office Ribbon Windows
Lesson 3: The Office Building
5:53
Establish the extents of the ribbon windows using reference planes, set parameters for the curtain wall, and draw the wall within the stud.
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Office Ribbon Windows Part 2
Lesson 3: The Office Building
2:13
Set up curtain wall size parameters, including base offset and top constraint for sill and head heights respectively, ensuring consistency with other walls. Copy and paste windows to higher levels for all windows creation.
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Office Floor Slab
Lesson 4: Floor, Ceiling, and Roof
4:46
Create level 1 floor slab using the draw lines tool with a concrete material.
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Office Floor Deck
Lesson 4: Floor, Ceiling, and Roof
4:17
Create level two floor using pick walls tool, adjust boundary with trim tool, manually draw lines for walkway, and finalize with don't attach option.
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Office Ceilings Part 1
Lesson 4: Floor, Ceiling, and Roof
5:51
Add ceilings to the building using different types and adjust height and surface patterns as needed.
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Office Ceilings Part 2
Lesson 4: Floor, Ceiling, and Roof
2:44
Edit boundary of gypsum board ceiling on level two, adjust boundaries to fit room dimensions, delete unnecessary lines, trim and finish sketch. Add two by two ceiling in offices, adjust grid pattern for lighting fixtures.
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Office Roof
Lesson 4: Floor, Ceiling, and Roof
3:14
Create the roof by drawing a rectangle and adding slopes to the lines.
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Office Roof Slope
Lesson 4: Floor, Ceiling, and Roof
2:56
Add ridge lines and low points to establish roof slope on a flat roof by selecting the roof, adding split lines at grid lines, adjusting heights, and setting low points.
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Office Roof Annotations
Lesson 4: Floor, Ceiling, and Roof
4:07
Add roof annotations such as spot elevations and spot slopes to define the roof features and ensure proper slope and elevation distribution.
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Office Attach and Join
Lesson 4: Floor, Ceiling, and Roof
5:22
Cut a section through the roof to examine the slope and relationship with walls, then adjust the wall-roof connections for a cleaner view.
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Office Curtain Wall Frame
Lesson 4: Floor, Ceiling, and Roof
5:37
Create a curtain wall with vertical and horizontal grids, add a door bay, and insert panels and mullions.
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Office Curtain Wall Mullions
Lesson 4: Floor, Ceiling, and Roof
3:30
Establish curtain wall panels, replace one with a door, set it as a system panel type, add mullions to complete the curtain wall.
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Office Stairs
Lesson 4: Floor, Ceiling, and Roof
5:17
Add stairs to connect level one and level two using the preloaded settings and simple method available in the software.
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Office Floor Openings
Lesson 4: Floor, Ceiling, and Roof
1:58
Modify the floor boundary to create an opening for the stairs and adjust the sketch accordingly.
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Office Groups
Lesson 5: Groups and Fixtures
6:42
Add furniture and plumbing fixtures to rooms using model groups for efficient project organization.
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Office Plumbing Fixtures
Lesson 5: Groups and Fixtures
2:41
Add plumbing fixtures such as sinks and toilets to the bathrooms on level one and copy them to level two.
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Office Rooms
Lesson 5: Groups and Fixtures
9:58
Add room separators, tag rooms with proper numbers, rename rooms with appropriate names, update room tags to include area information, and adjust tags as needed.
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Office Color Fill Plans
Lesson 6: Graphics, Elevations, and Sheets
6:10
Embellish floor plan with color-coded departments and add a legend to define the colors.
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Office Floor Plan Graphics
Lesson 6: Graphics, Elevations, and Sheets
6:54
Clean up the floor plan by removing unused elements, adjusting section cuts, updating room tags, changing furniture color, and modifying department legend shapes and text.
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Office Elevations Part 1
Lesson 6: Graphics, Elevations, and Sheets
4:28
Clean up the building elevations by adjusting grid and level lines, adding a bold line at the bottom with a filled region, and moving section tags for a more visually pleasing presentation.
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Office Elevations Part 2
Lesson 6: Graphics, Elevations, and Sheets
5:57
Adjust shadows, line weight, and lighting settings to create depth and improve visual appearance of the elevation.
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Office Sections
Lesson 6: Graphics, Elevations, and Sheets
6:54
Fix the building section by adding a wall to close the hole and a railing for completion.
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Office 3d View
Lesson 6: Graphics, Elevations, and Sheets
4:33
Create a 3D view of the building with adjusted lighting, shadows, and visual style for presentation.
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Office View Setup
Lesson 6: Graphics, Elevations, and Sheets
5:40
Create project sheet with title block and add floor plans and roof plans with adjusted views.
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Office Views on Sheet
Lesson 6: Graphics, Elevations, and Sheets
6:51
Arrange and place views on the sheet for final submission.
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Office Print to PDF
Lesson 6: Graphics, Elevations, and Sheets
4:48
Review the model for any issues before printing, adjust underlay settings, correct dimensions, set up print settings, and print the document for final review and submission.
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Intermediate Revit Course Online
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Family Info
Lesson 1: Design Options
0:56
Download the Revit family library to resolve import issues in Revit.
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Design Options Intro
Lesson 1: Design Options
2:00
Explore design options by modeling multiple options and cycling through them using visibility graphic overrides.
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Design Options Setup
Lesson 1: Design Options
5:49
Create design options for restroom layouts by setting up new option sets, renaming options, and moving elements to different sets for customization.
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Restroom Layout Part 1
Lesson 1: Design Options
3:34
Layout new restroom design by creating walls, adjusting dimensions, and placing doors.
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Restroom Layout Part 2
Lesson 1: Design Options
7:52
Add toilet partitions to the restroom fixtures, adjust width parameters, and mirror for men's room partition.
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Restroom Layout Part 3
Lesson 1: Design Options
7:13
Add stall and urinal partition, place plumbing fixtures, adjust dimensions, mirror toilet, add urinal, place sink, copy elements to level two.
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Code Check
Lesson 1: Design Options
3:23
Check dimensions of the restroom design to ensure code compliance.
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Adding Rooms
Lesson 1: Design Options
4:25
Add back the rooms that were previously deleted by selecting the appropriate design option and placing the rooms with correct numbering and names.
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Design Option Views
Lesson 1: Design Options
8:05
Create call-outs for the views of the design options and place them on a sheet.
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Views on Sheets
Lesson 1: Design Options
5:24
Adjust the settings, select all views, change scale and detail level, tighten views, create sheet, arrange views on the sheet.
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Print to PDF
Lesson 1: Design Options
2:35
Print sheet to PDF for midterm submission.
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Family Introduction
Lesson 2: Working with Families
5:16
Create custom family content in Revit using the casework wall-based template, adjusting parameters to customize dimensions and types.
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Base Cabinet
Lesson 2: Working with Families
5:34
Create an extrusion for the casework family and lock constraints to reference planes, flexing parameters as needed.
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Toe Kick Part 1
Lesson 2: Working with Families
5:40
Create a toe kick void by adding reference planes, dimensions, and parameters in the right elevation view.
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Toe Kick Part 2
Lesson 2: Working with Families
3:47
Create a void extrusion for the toe kick by using the rectangle tool and adjusting dimensions accordingly to fit the model.
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Upper Cabinet
Lesson 2: Working with Families
5:23
Create a reference plane for the upper cabinet depth, draw a dimension, associate a parameter, and adjust dimensions for the upper cabinet framework.
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Symbolic Lines
Lesson 2: Working with Families
2:57
Create a symbolic line to represent upper cabinet depth in the floor plan view.
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Visibility Settings
Lesson 2: Working with Families
3:15
Associate the visibility parameter with the upper cabinet and symbolic line elements to control their display based on type settings.
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Family Types
Lesson 2: Working with Families
5:29
Create various types with different dimensions and options for the family, load the family into the project, adjust parameters as needed, and place it in the desired location.
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Placing Families
Lesson 2: Working with Families
5:02
Add preloaded table family to project and adjust layout by rotating and moving furniture as needed.
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Nested Families
Lesson 2: Working with Families
6:24
Start a new family and import furniture systems for the workstation family creation process.
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Workstation Family
Lesson 2: Working with Families
7:00
Load all missing components, place cubicle panels and desk elements, align and copy components to complete workstation family, save and load into project.
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Placing Workstations
Lesson 2: Working with Families
7:06
Load the nested family workstation family into the architecture tab and component, place it in a bank layout, adjust positioning, and add cabinets for storage in the office space.
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Door Tag Part 1
Lesson 2: Working with Families
3:38
Create a door tag annotation family by drawing a rectangle, dividing it in half, adding corner radius, and adding parameters for door number, width, and height.
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Door Tag Part 2
Lesson 2: Working with Families
5:39
Add labels with door mark, width in inches, and height in inches to the door family.
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Tag All Not Tagged
Lesson 2: Working with Families
4:26
Tagging elements in the model using the "tag all" option to quickly assign door and window tags, ensuring correct placement and avoiding errors caused by incorrect origin points.
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Housekeeping
Lesson 3: Tagging and Schedules
3:10
Clean up your file folder by deleting unnecessary backup files to have a more organized workspace.
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Tag by Category
Lesson 3: Tagging and Schedules
6:30
Explore options for tagging furniture elements, such as tables and chairs, in a Revit project.
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Tagging Nested Families
Lesson 3: Tagging and Schedules
4:20
Tagging elements of a nested family by using appropriate tags for each item.
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Plumbing Fixture Tags
Lesson 3: Tagging and Schedules
5:57
Adjust plumbing fixture tags to avoid conflicts with room tags and ensure clear and easy-to-read drawings.
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Furniture Tags
Lesson 3: Tagging and Schedules
4:39
Create an enlarged furniture plan by tagging furniture pieces in the office layout.
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Level 2 Tags
Lesson 3: Tagging and Schedules
5:38
Review and tag all elements on level two floor plan.
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Plan Views on Sheets
Lesson 3: Tagging and Schedules
4:54
Create a sheet with level one and level two floor plans, and an enlarged plan, ensuring correct scale, detail level, and crop region placement.
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Door Schedule Setup
Lesson 3: Tagging and Schedules
7:50
Create door schedule in Revit by selecting door category, defining columns with parameters, adding new parameters for door material and frame finish, and arranging them in the schedule.
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Sorting and Grouping
Lesson 3: Tagging and Schedules
6:37
Organize the schedule by sorting and grouping the doors by level and mark, then hide the level column for better clarity.
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Grouping Headers
Lesson 3: Tagging and Schedules
2:48
Refine the schedule by grouping headers based on common categories and adjusting column widths.
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Schedule Data Entry
Lesson 3: Tagging and Schedules
5:58
Fill out door schedule efficiently and accurately by adding information such as door type, material, finish, frame material, and finish using software tools.
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Schedule Appearance
Lesson 3: Tagging and Schedules
3:51
Format the door schedule appearance with grid lines, an outline, wide lines, and a bold font for the title, then place it on the sheet.
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Door Legend Setup
Lesson 3: Tagging and Schedules
5:52
Create a door types legend by adding door elevations, text tags, and aligning components.
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Door Legend Notes
Lesson 3: Tagging and Schedules
4:46
Refine the door legend by adding dimensions, glass types, and text, then place it on the sheet under the schedule.
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Multi Category Setup
Lesson 3: Tagging and Schedules
7:41
Create a multi-category schedule in Revit, filter out irrelevant categories, sort by category and type mark, assign prices to items, and condense the schedule to make it more concise.
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Multi Category Appearance
Lesson 3: Tagging and Schedules
6:10
Adjust the schedule to condense unique types, calculate totals, and add footers for category and grand totals.
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Floor Finish Part 1
Lesson 3: Tagging and Schedules
6:59
Create a room schedule using room category with fields for number, name, floor finish, area, and material cost per square foot.
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Floor Finish Part 2
Lesson 3: Tagging and Schedules
5:13
Add flooring information to office floor plan schedule.
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Housekeeping Midterm
Lesson 3: Tagging and Schedules
7:10
Print the necessary PDF documents for the midterm submission.
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Lesson Intro
Lesson 4: Building Area
1:02
Calculate gross building area, rentable area, and office area using Revit tools, and create corresponding schedules and sheets.
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Gross Area Setup
Lesson 4: Building Area
5:30
Create area plans for Level 1 and Level 2, define boundaries, and add area tags for gross building area calculations.
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Gross Area Graphics
Lesson 4: Building Area
6:30
Refine graphics by hiding elements, applying color fill, and creating view template for gross area plan.
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Building Area Sheet
Lesson 4: Building Area
2:40
Create a building area plan sheet with level one and level two gross area plans aligned and labeled appropriately.
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Gross Area Schedule
Lesson 4: Building Area
3:59
Create a gross area schedule with name and area, calculate totals, and format for clarity.
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Rentable Area Setup
Lesson 4: Building Area
5:58
Create rentable area plans by drawing boundary lines for specialty spaces, adding building common areas, major vertical penetrations, and office areas, and utilizing detailed color fills for clear designation.
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Rentable Area Graphics
Lesson 4: Building Area
4:54
Adjust names for lobby, stairs, office area, and restroom, move tags appropriately, apply view template, add color fill legend, edit legend to differentiate building common area color, create view template for level two.
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Rentable Area Graphics Level 2
Lesson 4: Building Area
7:02
Add area boundaries and designated spaces for each area type, ensuring accurate calculations and proper designation.
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Rentable Area Sheet
Lesson 4: Building Area
3:06
Adjust the graphics for placement on a sheet and create schedules for rentable area.
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Rentable Area Schedule
Lesson 4: Building Area
4:08
Create a rentable area schedule by adding fields, sorting by level and area type, formatting values, and placing it on a sheet for the building area plans.
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Building Area Wrap Up
Lesson 4: Building Area
4:20
Demonstrate how Revit creates boundary lines for area plans using both gross building and rentable options, showing the flexibility and control available for area boundary creation.
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Lesson 5 Intro
Lesson 5: Advanced Walls
1:02
Explore customizing wall panels, mullions, and profiles in curtain wall systems, add sweeps and reveals for control joints, and create custom wall shapes using model in place components.
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Curtain Grids
Lesson 5: Advanced Walls
6:19
Customize the curtain wall by adding and removing segments, adding curtain grids, and creating solid panels.
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Spandrel Panels
Lesson 5: Advanced Walls
7:22
Create a Spandrel panel by duplicating a glazed panel, adjusting the material transparency and color, and applying it to selected panels along the curtain wall.
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Metal Panels
Lesson 5: Advanced Walls
2:57
Modify the bottom panels by adding metal panels with a two-inch thickness and an aluminum panel material.
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Tapered Mullion Profile
Lesson 5: Advanced Walls
5:53
Create a tapered mullion profile by drawing lines and trimming them in Revit.
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Adding Mullions
Lesson 5: Advanced Walls
4:01
Load the profile into the project and apply it to the mullions to customize the curtain wall design.
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Reveal Profile
Lesson 5: Advanced Walls
4:15
Create a profile reveal family with a half-inch by one-inch dimension and load it into the family.
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Vertical Reveals
Lesson 5: Advanced Walls
5:10
Load the profile into the project and add vertical control joints to the wall using the specified profile in the 3D view.
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Horizontal Reveals
Lesson 5: Advanced Walls
4:53
Add horizontal reveals to the building by applying them to the wall type and specifying the locations for each reveal.
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Metal Coping
Lesson 5: Advanced Walls
7:32
Create metal coping sweep for wall using a custom profile in Revit.
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In Place Family Setup
Lesson 5: Advanced Walls
3:32
Create a custom ceiling element using the InPlace family tool in the interior of the building.
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Model In Place Extrusion
Lesson 5: Advanced Walls
6:40
Create a wall portal feature with a solid extrusion form, adjusting dimensions and angles as needed.
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Model In Place Sweep
Lesson 5: Advanced Walls
7:17
Create a bench using the sweep tool in Revit by drawing a path and defining a profile for it.
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Model In Place Edits
Lesson 5: Advanced Walls
6:19
Adjust the sweep profile to extend beyond the wall, create a void to cut the excess, refine the profile with rounded edges, model a top cap, adjust dimensions, join geometry, and finish the model.
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Slanted Walls
Lesson 5: Advanced Walls
4:11
Adjust the angle of the wall to create a slanted effect and explore different options for wall modeling in Revit.
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Lesson 5 Intro
Lesson 6: Detailing
0:37
Create building sections and detailed wall sections, learning to create details using three different methods.
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Building Sections
Lesson 6: Detailing
7:16
Create building sections, adjust detail levels, join geometry, add foundation, and adjust scale for a more realistic look.
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Building Section Graphics
Lesson 6: Detailing
9:06
Create a view template from the current building section view and apply it to all other building sections for graphic consistency. Add room tags to the spaces in the building sections for additional detail and alignment. Adjust depth cueing settings to control the visibility and blending of elements in the background of the section views.
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Wall Sections
Lesson 6: Detailing
6:26
Create a wall section with detail elements, including break lines and insulation.
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Naming Views
Lesson 6: Detailing
1:34
Rename views in your project browser to ensure clarity and avoid accidental deletion.
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Import CAD Details
Lesson 6: Detailing
4:15
Create a drafting view in Revit, import a CAD file, explode it, and clean up the unnecessary elements.
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Convert CAD Linework
Lesson 6: Detailing
9:01
Explode the CAD file, delete unnecessary elements, filter and adjust line styles, modify text types, add leaders to text boxes, delete old lines, adjust line weights, and add filled regions as needed.
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CAD Detail Touch up
Lesson 6: Detailing
7:06
Adjust line weights, add filled regions with concrete pattern, send filled regions to the back, delete unnecessary break lines, copy elements to clipboard, paste in new project, edit text and arrowhead type, add brake lines to detail.
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Detail View Filled Regions
Lesson 6: Detailing
8:08
Create a detailed slab edge detail with filled regions and line work in Revit.
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Detail View Detail Lines
Lesson 6: Detailing
3:58
Add detail line work to embellish the detail in the model.
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Detail View Components
Lesson 6: Detailing
6:54
Add detail components for gypsum board, exterior sheathing, metal studs, and brick in the view.
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Detail View Annotations
Lesson 6: Detailing
7:38
Add annotations by creating text boxes, adjusting leaders, and using dimension lines to annotate various elements in the detail drawing.
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Drafting View Setup
Lesson 6: Detailing
6:16
Create a new window head detail by copying elements from an existing detail and adding necessary components like window sections, joint sealant, drywall accessories, and text notes.
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Detail View Components
Lesson 6: Detailing
7:41
Align window detail with sheathing face, add drywall and adjust location, insert flashing elements, load joint sealant component, create shim with filled region, add notes and break lines to complete detail.
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Detail View Annotations
Lesson 6: Detailing
4:44
Finalize the wall detail by adding masonry anchor, adjusting text notes, and adding break lines to highlight interior and exterior sides.
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Reference Details
Lesson 6: Detailing
3:04
Create detail callouts for window head and door threshold details and reference them in the project views for better organization and coordination.
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Views on Sheets
Lesson 6: Detailing
5:26
Create sheets A5.1 and A8.1 with building sections and details, adjust layout for alignment, finalize graphics, and prepare for printing.
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Final Submission
Lesson 6: Detailing
6:34
Print a PDF of A2.0, A2.2, A5.1, and A8.1 for final submission after checking for graphic inconsistencies.
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BIM Construction Documents I Course Online
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Course Overview
Lesson 1: Project Parameters & Beginning the Project
2:24
In BIM 301, students will learn to use Revit for creating construction documents by modeling an existing building based on PDF and CAD files and creating demolition and new design plans.
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Introduction
Lesson 1: Project Parameters & Beginning the Project
1:09
Download and unzip the BIM 301 data set files into your class files folder to use throughout the course.
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Cartoon Set
Lesson 1: Project Parameters & Beginning the Project
7:47
Open the start file, save as a new file with your name, create sheets using the view tab or by inserting data rows in the sheet index.
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Project Setup
Lesson 1: Project Parameters & Beginning the Project
2:16
Import CAD file and reference existing elevations to model simple existing building accurately with correct origin point for future project integration.
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Link CAD
Lesson 1: Project Parameters & Beginning the Project
2:40
Link the CAD file into the project to serve as a foundation for the existing model creation.
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Existing Views
Lesson 1: Project Parameters & Beginning the Project
2:35
Set up views for creating the existing model by duplicating and renaming them with the "existing" tag.
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Phases Intro
Lesson 1: Project Parameters & Beginning the Project
6:18
Change the view phase settings to "existing" in order to display elements correctly in the existing phase.
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Grids
Lesson 1: Project Parameters & Beginning the Project
4:59
Create grids, adjust to use hexagon symbols, and align them for the existing level one view in Revit.
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Levels
Lesson 1: Project Parameters & Beginning the Project
3:36
Create levels, adjust grid lines, set heights for roof and parapet levels, and ensure alignment in elevation views.
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Existing Walls
Lesson 1: Project Parameters & Beginning the Project
6:22
Create walls for the building model, setting constraints and types appropriately, and ensuring correct placement and alignment.
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Existing Floors
Lesson 2: Curtain Walls, Floors, and Roofs
5:11
Create floor slabs for the building using the appropriate materials and thickness, and ensure they are joined to the walls.
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Existing Roof
Lesson 2: Curtain Walls, Floors, and Roofs
2:20
Create roof plan by duplicating existing level, changing phase to existing, and using rectangle tool to draw steel truss with insulation on metal deck for EPDM.
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Existing Doors
Lesson 2: Curtain Walls, Floors, and Roofs
3:11
Create doors on level one and level two, ensuring proper placement and dimensions based on the CAD file.
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Existing Windows Part 1
Lesson 2: Curtain Walls, Floors, and Roofs
5:13
Create window framework using reference planes on level one, ensuring two-foot offsets from grid lines.
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Existing Windows Part 2
Lesson 2: Curtain Walls, Floors, and Roofs
5:53
Draw windows in Revit using PDF as reference for sill and head height, following plan for mullion definitions, adjust vertical grid layout, set fixed distance for horizontal grid, embed walls within basic walls, set correct sill height and overall height, draw windows with mullions in place.
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Existing Windows Part 3
Lesson 2: Curtain Walls, Floors, and Roofs
7:07
Create windows by copying and mirroring to efficiently place them on the building facade.
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Existing Windows Part 4
Lesson 2: Curtain Walls, Floors, and Roofs
7:42
Draw the entrance piece using curtain wall tool, adjust mullions for side lights, add curtain grids for mullion dimensions, and insert storefront door type to complete the modeling of the existing building.
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Existing Stairs
Lesson 2: Curtain Walls, Floors, and Roofs
5:00
Draw stairs in existing level one using the CAD file as a guide, adjusting and replicating as needed for accuracy and consistency.
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Model Clean up
Lesson 2: Curtain Walls, Floors, and Roofs
2:08
Delete unnecessary reference planes, switch view from wireframe to hidden line, remove imported link, and prepare for demolition phase by setting up views.
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Demo Views
Lesson 2: Curtain Walls, Floors, and Roofs
4:09
Duplicate existing views, rename them as demo views, set phase filters to new construction, and adjust settings for demolished and existing elements.
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Demo Wall
Lesson 3: Demolition Plans
4:51
Start selecting and demolishing elements like windows, walls, and doors in the project phase.
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Demo Floors Roofs
Lesson 3: Demolition Plans
4:44
Break out floor and roof elements by editing boundaries, drawing lines to split elements, creating similar profiles for existing to remain and existing to be demolished, ensuring correct phasing settings, and utilizing phase filters in 3D view for visualization.
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Demo Sheets 1
Lesson 3: Demolition Plans
5:27
Create placeholder sheets, select appropriate title block, set view scale, turn on crop region, crop view down, create scope box, assign scope box to view, adjust scope box as needed, set scope box for all views, prepare to put views on sheets.
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Guide Grid
Lesson 3: Demolition Plans
5:35
Place the demo level one plan on the sheet and create a guide grid to ensure consistent placement across all plan views.
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Demo Graphics
Lesson 3: Demolition Plans
4:10
Update graphic overrides to clearly highlight existing and demolished elements, adjust line weights and patterns for clarity, and create a legend for communication.
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Demo Legend
Lesson 3: Demolition Plans
7:18
Create a graphic legend for the plan by adding various elements such as title text, field regions, and detail lines to represent different features like walls, doors, and floors.
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Demo Plans Review
Lesson 3: Demolition Plans
2:59
Delete unnecessary elevation tag, ensure all information is correctly shown on each sheet, fill out project information on each sheet, review title sheet for final adjustments.
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Title Sheet
Lesson 3: Demolition Plans
7:34
Modify the title block to add parameters for project information.
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3d View
Lesson 3: Demolition Plans
3:21
Create a 3D view of the demo plan with shading on before printing the PDF.
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Sheet List revisions
Lesson 3: Demolition Plans
5:33
Add the revision to sheets by changing numbering to alphanumeric, renaming it as "midterm," and displaying it on specific sheets.
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Midterm Submission
Lesson 3: Demolition Plans
4:29
Print PDF sheets for submission, ensuring all views and sheets are selected, setting up the correct sheet size, and double-checking settings before saving the file.
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Introduction
Lesson 4: Lobby Remodel
1:08
Create walls, layout, roof elements, and interior details for upcoming videos.
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New views
Lesson 4: Lobby Remodel
5:30
Duplicate and rename level one, level two, and roof plan views, set scope box, assign scope box to all views, change phase to new construction, and phase filter to previous plus new.
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Layout
Lesson 4: Lobby Remodel
3:26
Create reference planes for wall layout, adjust dimensions, and define wall boundaries for the entrance lobby.
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New Walls Part 1
Lesson 4: Lobby Remodel
6:24
Draw full-height exterior brick walls on metal studs, adjust settings for finish face exterior, trim walls to fit corners, and edit profiles to create necessary openings.
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New Walls Part 2
Lesson 4: Lobby Remodel
2:45
Draw a curtain wall with a negative offset from level one up to top of parapet and align it with the existing walls.
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Refine Design
Lesson 4: Lobby Remodel
4:38
Align and adjust wall layout to ensure stud alignment and proper spacing, adjust height for stair clearance, and update curtain wall in 3D view.
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Sloped Roof
Lesson 4: Lobby Remodel
5:24
Create a sloped roof for the building using the defined slope feature in the software.
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West Curtain Wall
Lesson 4: Lobby Remodel
5:29
Add curtain grids manually, set dimensions for horizontals and door position, divide into four for door placement, refine layout on Level 1, and center the door.
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South Curtain Wall
Lesson 4: Lobby Remodel
4:07
Divide the South wall into six equal panels, add mullions, and insert a wall type within a section.
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Slab Extensions
Lesson 4: Lobby Remodel
3:01
Revise the floor plan by adjusting the curtain wall placement and adding additional slab sections to align with the wall faces.
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Slanted Walls
Lesson 4: Lobby Remodel
2:38
Add sloped or slanted walls to your Revit project by changing the cross section from vertical to slanted and adjusting the angle parameter accordingly.
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Feature Stair Part 1
Lesson 5: New Construction Plans
4:33
Create reference planes for the stair, set dimensions for placement, adjust stair settings, and model the stair in the desired location.
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Feature Stair Part 2
Lesson 5: New Construction Plans
5:38
Customize the stair by changing the stringer type, offsetting the supports, and adjusting the dimensions for a more customized design.
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Feature Stair Part 3
Lesson 5: New Construction Plans
5:07
Customize the stair profiles and materials to create a unique design.
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Feature Stair Part 4
Lesson 5: New Construction Plans
2:31
Adjust the stair settings to customize the design, such as changing the total depth and riser thickness to create different looks and styles for the feature stair.
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Feature Railing Part 1
Lesson 5: New Construction Plans
8:04
Adjust the railing height and structure for consistency and functionality.
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Feature Railing Part 2
Lesson 5: New Construction Plans
6:04
Use downloaded Autodesk content to create custom railings for your project in Revit.
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Feature Railing Part 3
Lesson 5: New Construction Plans
7:55
Customize the glass panel railing profile by adjusting the height and adding a bottom rail for improved aesthetics and functionality.
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Feature Railing Part 4
Lesson 5: New Construction Plans
3:16
Reset the temporary height isolate, modify the existing floor boundary, trace the outline for consistency, edit the railing path, continue and trim the railing, match the railing on the other side, and finish the sketch.
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Lobby Ceiling
Lesson 5: New Construction Plans
7:18
Adjust the level one ceiling plan to show the new elements and draw a gypsum wallboard ceiling with lighting layout in 3D.
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Lobby Lighting Part 1
Lesson 5: New Construction Plans
3:51
Add guidelines to ceiling plan for light fixture placement.
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Lobby Lighting Part 2
Lesson 5: New Construction Plans
8:55
Load the light fixtures from the Imperial library, place them in the ceiling, adjust their height and position, and duplicate as needed.
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Roof Canopy Part 1
Lesson 5: New Construction Plans
3:40
Create a roof canopy structure with perforated panels.
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Roof Canopy Part 2
Lesson 5: New Construction Plans
3:02
Create a perforated screen using aluminum material with a one-inch thickness, applying a cross-hatch small surface pattern, and adjusting the appearance for a realistic look in lesson six.
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Materials
Lesson 6: Renderings & Elevations
4:24
Review and modify materials in the project to ensure accurate rendering outcomes.
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Material assets
Lesson 6: Renderings & Elevations
2:21
Swap the gray Ephus material on the wall with the wall texture stucco asset in a beige color.
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Materials metal screen
Lesson 6: Renderings & Elevations
6:25
Adjust the appearance of the perforated screen material for a more realistic look and optimize the glass material for the project's needs.
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Stair Materials
Lesson 6: Renderings & Elevations
4:44
Create a camera view to examine interior materials for the rendering.
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Rail Materials
Lesson 6: Renderings & Elevations
4:40
Apply stainless steel material to all railing components except the glass. Update baluster materials individually by accessing type properties in the families.
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Interior Materials
Lesson 6: Renderings & Elevations
3:36
Create a wood flooring material by duplicating the concrete floor type, adjusting the thickness to a quarter inch, and applying the oak material to the new floor.
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Interior Rendering Lighting
Lesson 6: Renderings & Elevations
7:59
Run a draft interior rendering to check lighting and adjust as needed.
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Interior Rendering Settings
Lesson 6: Renderings & Elevations
5:21
Adjust settings, render high-quality view, save and export for further use.
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Exterior Rendering Part 1
Lesson 6: Renderings & Elevations
5:51
Create exterior rendering by adjusting view and rendering settings, then finalize the rendering for the project.
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Exterior Rendering Part 2
Lesson 6: Renderings & Elevations
2:16
Rendered exterior view of the project with high settings, screen resolution, sun, and artificial lighting, achieving a cool result in about 11 minutes on the computer, significantly quicker than interior rendering, with the final product looking fantastic and ready for export as "exterior rendering."
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Plans on Sheets
Lesson 6: Renderings & Elevations
5:20
Create content for floor plans by adjusting scale, placing views on sheets, aligning with guide grids, and adjusting view titles for a construction document set.
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Floor Plan Legend Part 1
Lesson 6: Renderings & Elevations
6:48
Create a floor plan graphic legend with wall types using legend components and material tags.
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Floor Plan Legend Part 2
Lesson 6: Renderings & Elevations
7:07
Copy and label wall types and add material tags to them, then add door symbols and area of work symbols to the plan.
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Floor Plan Annotations
Lesson 6: Renderings & Elevations
8:24
Delineate scope of work, add room separations, tag rooms, walls, and doors, add dimensions, and label stair on floor plan.
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Ceiling Plan
Lesson 6: Renderings & Elevations
4:46
Update the reflected ceiling plan sheet by setting the scope box, adding dimensions, and adjusting view titles before moving it to the intersection on the guide grid for final preparations.
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Building Elevation
Lesson 6: Renderings & Elevations
3:02
Adjust and set building elevations on sheet A401 to quarter inch scale, associate with scope box, set phase filter, and align views for South and West elevations.
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Building Sections
Lesson 6: Renderings & Elevations
2:58
Create a new building section through the door and adjust section tags for better placement on the sheet.
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Renderings Sheets
Lesson 6: Renderings & Elevations
3:22
Adjust and arrange interior and exterior renderings on the sheet, duplicating and renaming the 3D view to include previous and new phases for the title sheet, and ensuring correct revisions and sheet index order.
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Revisions
Lesson 6: Renderings & Elevations
3:16
Add final revision to all sheets in the set and adjust sheet index filter to display all sheets created in the set.
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Print to PDF
Lesson 6: Renderings & Elevations
3:27
Compile and print multiple views and sheets into a single PDF file for the BIM 301 final project.
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BIM Construction Documents II Course Online
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Intro Part 1
Lesson 1: Project Setup
1:08
Model an existing building on a campus site plan, detail out the campus plan, add parking spaces, and create building plans, elevations, sections, renderings, and a title sheet.
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Intro Part 2
Lesson 1: Project Setup
1:07
Download the BIM 302 Start file from the Learning Hub to begin the class.
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Intro Part 3
Lesson 1: Project Setup
1:09
Create a campus view by duplicating the site plan and saving the file with your name.
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Link CAD
Lesson 1: Project Setup
2:28
Import the CAD file using the link option to ensure it can be updated and modified as needed in Revit.
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Link Revit
Lesson 1: Project Setup
3:32
Link a Revit file by selecting it from the Insert tab, using the origin to origin option, moving and aligning the model, and rotating it into place.
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Parking Part 1
Lesson 1: Project Setup
4:12
Add parking spaces to the campus site plan and adjust dimensions as needed.
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Parking Part 2
Lesson 1: Project Setup
7:22
Update the base file by copying the new file into the links folder, reloading it in the manage links tab, and adding parking stalls using the mirror tool.
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Parking Part 3
Lesson 1: Project Setup
3:29
Add parking stalls using the array command, ungroup model groups to make adjustments as needed.
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Parking Part 4
Lesson 1: Project Setup
9:27
Add parking stalls using array and copy tools based on dimensions and mirror or rotate them into place for accurate alignment.
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Parking Part 5
Lesson 1: Project Setup
1:28
Add parking stalls demonstration
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Parking Review
Lesson 1: Project Setup
3:08
Place parking stalls, check for missing spaces, add any needed spots, and calculate the total number of parking stalls on the campus.
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ADA Parking
Lesson 1: Project Setup
5:25
Create accessible parking stalls by adding appropriate types and aligning them correctly on the site plan.
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Parking Schedule
Lesson 1: Project Setup
5:48
Create parking schedule by sorting, grouping, and totaling accessible stalls, and break down by type and building for efficient tracking and management.
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Sheet Index
Lesson 1: Project Setup
2:37
Create new sheets for site plan, title sheet, campus plan, floor plans, and roof plan in schedule mode and add necessary data rows for placeholders.
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Floor Slab
Lesson 2: New Building
3:12
Create a concrete floor slab using the line tool and edit type options.
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Levels
Lesson 2: New Building
2:59
Establish the level line to draw walls to correct elevations, adjust and rename levels for roof and top of parapet.
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Scope Box
Lesson 2: New Building
2:51
Draw a scope box in the designated area and associate it with the views for level one, level two, and roof plan.
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Grids
Lesson 2: New Building
4:15
Create grids by placing and copying them across the project, ensuring equal spacing and accurate dimensions for both the horizontal and vertical grids.
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Level 1 Exterior Walls Part 1
Lesson 2: New Building
3:51
Use basic wall command to draw the walls for the building outline, set height to level two, trace outline, create entrance by drawing inset walls, resolve depth, update floor outline, finish sketch.
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Level 1 Exterior Walls Part 2
Lesson 2: New Building
7:39
Establish full-height walls, designate curtain walls, and adjust mullions for level one plan.
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Level Clean up
Lesson 2: New Building
0:55
Associate the levels with the scope boxes to tidy up the 3D view before moving on to level two.
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Wall Clean up
Lesson 2: New Building
2:18
Change wall types to curtain wall, move walls back into place, adjust settings to prevent unintended impacts.
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Level 2 Floor Deck
Lesson 2: New Building
5:39
Create level two floor plan by setting underlay, drawing floor deck, adjusting dimensions for accuracy, and preparing for exterior wall creation.
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Level 2 Walls Part 1
Lesson 2: New Building
3:06
Add exterior walls to level two using generic eight-inch finish face interior walls with one-inch offset and adjust top constraints as needed.
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Level 2 Walls Part 2
Lesson 2: New Building
2:40
Create and align the upper wall above the pop-out, using the mirror tool to position it accurately and close off the gap.
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Level 2 Walls Part 3
Lesson 2: New Building
2:08
Adjust base constraints of pop-outs and walls to align heights and drop down four feet below level one; set top offset to negative four for walls and curtain wall pieces at level two for proper alignment and building progress.
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Roof
Lesson 2: New Building
3:40
Add roofs to the two identified locations on the plan.
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Curtain Walls Part 1
Lesson 2: New Building
1:02
Refine and add window pieces on the second floor, adjust curtain wall settings to achieve desired look, and allow the computer to handle mullion placement on large curtain wall banks on level one.
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Curtain Walls Part 2
Lesson 2: New Building
4:46
Select a curtain wall, edit type, adjust parameters for grid layout, mullions, and join conditions, then add windows on level two.
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Columns
Lesson 2: New Building
7:52
Load the rectangular and round columns into the project and add them to each grid intersection to create the columns.
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Footing
Lesson 2: New Building
2:29
Create isolated foundation footings for the columns by activating the command, setting the correct type, and placing them at grid intersections.
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Level 2 Curtain Wall
Lesson 2: New Building
6:07
Set up and draw the curtain wall in the designated location, adjusting the height and alignment as needed, and clean up any corners or edges for a polished finish.
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Corner Mullions
Lesson 2: New Building
4:30
Delete corner mullions, unpin, add quad corner mullions, adjust for proper corner alignment, check and save.
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Punched Openings Part 1
Lesson 2: New Building
4:46
Create punched opening types for windows on the building side by setting up reference planes, drawing the openings, and copying them to other locations on the grid.
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Punched Openings Part 2
Lesson 2: New Building
1:58
Set the panels as generic 8-inch wall types and place the mullions on the grid lines, removing them from unwanted locations, and align the window in the wall with a step for relief before applying the template to other windows.
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Punched Openings Part 3
Lesson 2: New Building
4:34
Copy and embed windows in curtain wall corners, add mullions, and clean up corner conditions in Revit.
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Punched Openings Part 4
Lesson 2: New Building
9:16
Adjust window spacing and wall dimensions to fit the 30-foot grid lines on the building facade.
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Core Layout Part 1
Lesson 3: Interior Layout
4:21
Create interior walls, stairs, and core layout for the building.
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Core Layout Part 2
Lesson 3: Interior Layout
5:13
Delete unnecessary dimensions, rough in vestibule, adjust wall placement, mirror wall, create restroom layout with sinks, adjust dimensions for duplicate rooms, lock constraints on dimensions, modify dimensions to maintain relationships, align walls for clean layout, begin working on restroom layout.
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Core Layout Part 3
Lesson 3: Interior Layout
3:52
Draw the elevator and add necessary dimensions, place standard doors, and plan for accessible stalls in the bathroom.
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Stair Wells Part 1
Lesson 3: Interior Layout
3:29
Block out the stairs by drawing and mirroring them on both sides to fit within the slot and align with the landing.
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Stair Wells Part 2
Lesson 3: Interior Layout
5:07
Create the stair with a width of 4 foot 6, 12 risers, and adjust positioning for the desired stair layout.
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Elevator Walls Part 1
Lesson 3: Interior Layout
4:10
Create elevator shaft by splitting walls, running from level one to roof, adding shaft element, and changing wall type to metal stud layer one hour.
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Elevator Walls Part 2
Lesson 3: Interior Layout
3:53
Set the correct wall type for elevator walls using the one-hour fire rating pattern.
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Elevator Family
Lesson 3: Interior Layout
3:47
Load and place elevator family, adjust parameters for number of stops, and confirm correct height in section view.
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Toilet Partitions
Lesson 3: Interior Layout
5:11
Adjust and configure toilet stalls in the bathroom layout, including adding partitions, adjusting dimensions, and optimizing space allocation.
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Bathroom Fixtures
Lesson 3: Interior Layout
6:25
Adjust wall size for toilet stalls, add fixtures, and place sinks at specified distances in the bathroom layout.
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West Stair Curtain Wall
Lesson 3: Interior Layout
9:23
Adjust the curtain wall layout for stairs and door placement by aligning mullions, creating new grids, and setting proper dimensions for openings.
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East Stair Curtain Wall
Lesson 3: Interior Layout
4:20
Adjust the dimension and add a mullion to the east stair wall to accommodate the door placement.
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Curtain Wall Doors
Lesson 3: Interior Layout
2:04
Add interior doors at the stair and change the curtain wall panel type for level one plan.
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North Curtain Wall Door
Lesson 3: Interior Layout
3:44
Add a door and curtain grid for the entrance storefront.
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Entry Curtain Wall Part 1
Lesson 3: Interior Layout
5:36
Model the entrance curtain wall by redrawing it as a curtain wall type, editing the profile, adding grid lines, and adjusting the dimensions as needed.
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Entry Curtain Wall Part 2
Lesson 3: Interior Layout
3:26
Add a six-foot wide double door with curtain grids and mullions.
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North Curtain Wall
Lesson 3: Interior Layout
2:13
Modify the curtain wall layout on the north elevation by updating the wall type, adjusting the dimensions, and adding curtain grids to create a consistent pattern.
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North Curtain Wall Layout
Lesson 3: Interior Layout
10:42
Create a custom curtain wall pattern with alternating horizontal and vertical curtain grids on the north elevation.
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North Curtain Wall Mullions
Lesson 3: Interior Layout
4:50
Select and isolate curtain grid and panels, add various mullion types, differentiate vertical and horizontal mullions, adjust mullions per grid line, and customize mullion profiles for a diverse wall design.
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Roof Plan Part 1
Lesson 3: Interior Layout
5:51
Create a sloped roof in Revit by adding low points for drains and establishing a ridge using reference planes.
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Roof Plan Part 2
Lesson 3: Interior Layout
4:02
Establish low point and ridge elevations, then adjust roof slope to maintain flat bottom while keeping structure elements flat.
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Roof Screen
Lesson 3: Interior Layout
2:53
Add a roof screen to the top of the building.
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Level 2 Plan Layout
Lesson 3: Interior Layout
4:00
Edit floor boundaries, add walls, and incorporate bathrooms on level two plan.
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Level 1 Rooms
Lesson 3: Interior Layout
5:24
Adjust graphics and view on floor plan, move building elevations, add rooms and room tags, change display to hidden line, add rooms for level one, and add door tags for level two.
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Door Tags
Lesson 3: Interior Layout
1:31
Add door tags by selecting the Tag All option in the Annotate tab, assigning appropriate numbers and making adjustments as needed.
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Level 2 Rooms
Lesson 3: Interior Layout
4:51
Adjust the level two floor plan graphics, turn off underlay, set scope box, add rooms for future office, restrooms, elevator, and stairs, add room tags and door tags, renumber doors, clean up restroom labels, prepare roof plan for sheet placement for the midterm.
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Title Sheet
Lesson 3: Interior Layout
4:52
Create sheet placeholders, select appropriate title block, fill out project information, draw lines for title and sheet list, add text for title and client name, adjust text size and layout, and finalize title sheet for project.
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Floor Plan Sheets
Lesson 3: Interior Layout
4:52
Adjust scale on campus site plan, add North arrow, create enlarged site plan call out, rename view, adjust scale on enlarged site plan, hide grids and elevation, adjust view range, prepare for floor plan sheets.
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Revisions Print to PDF
Lesson 3: Interior Layout
5:33
Add parking schedule and floor plans to campus plan sheet, set up guide grid, adjust view titles, add revisions for midterm, print all sheets to PDF, review for accuracy.
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Metal Panel Material
Lesson 4: Elevations
7:06
Set exterior materials for walls including metal panel type, adjust dimensions, create surface pattern with joints, and align panels on the building facade.
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EIFS Material Part 1
Lesson 4: Elevations
3:11
Apply surface pattern to exterior walls and set material to ephison metal stud, then match material to panels around the building and clean up corners.
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EIFS Material Part 2
Lesson 4: Elevations
6:59
Adjusting joints, aligning panels, deleting walls, copying and aligning panels, editing profile, aligning corners, and correcting exterior materials.
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Roof Screen Material
Lesson 4: Elevations
1:52
Assign the metal panel material with an eight-inch horizontal surface pattern to the roof screen walls in the model.
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Skylight Setup
Lesson 4: Elevations
2:53
Adjust the roof opening cut, set dimensions to four foot two, create walls for skylight base, attach walls to roof, remove top offset, add skylight element.
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Skylight Sloped Glazing
Lesson 4: Elevations
3:55
Draw the skylight using sloped glazing, adjust view range, sketch, set slope, align grids, add mullions, attach walls to sloped glazing.
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Elevations Setup Part 1
Lesson 4: Elevations
3:34
Set up elevation views and ensure proper display by adjusting elements and using appropriate visibility settings.
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Elevations Setup Part 2
Lesson 4: Elevations
5:28
Adjust the topo surface elevation to create a ground plane for section and elevation views.
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Elevation View Template
Lesson 4: Elevations
5:29
Adjust graphics settings for elevation views, create view template, apply to views, and customize settings per view as needed.
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Elevation Sheets
Lesson 4: Elevations
6:08
Create elevation sheets (400 series) by adding views, setting revisions, and aligning view titles for East, North, West, and South elevations.
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Building Sections
Lesson 5: Building Documentation
4:35
Add building sections through key areas of the design to inform model changes and gain a comprehensive view of the building's elements.
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Floor Slab Updates
Lesson 5: Building Documentation
7:34
Add slab edges all around the building, create a pit slab for the elevator, and add walls down from the pit slab.
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Exterior Ceilings
Lesson 5: Building Documentation
5:37
Add ceiling elements to level one ceiling plans by selecting the sketch ceiling option, drawing an outline or using the pick lines tool, adjusting the height to 10 feet, creating a new metal panel on metal stud type, setting dimensions and materials, and finishing the sketch.
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Building Section Sheets
Lesson 5: Building Documentation
6:16
Add additional building sections, adjust their extents, create sheets for the section views, and set up a view template for consistency.
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Building Section Sheets
Lesson 5: Building Documentation
5:59
Create sheet A502, add revision, rename to Building Sections, add sections three and four, disassociate views from scope box, adjust crop regions, move views as needed, align view titles, set graphics for section views, adjust section extents, check section heads and tails in floor plans, make adjustments as needed, review campus site plan and site plan views for sections, add dimensions to plans.
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Site Plan Annotations
Lesson 5: Building Documentation
5:50
Add dimensions and text to site plans to represent street names, building numbers, and parking layouts.
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Floor Plan Annotations
Lesson 5: Building Documentation
4:26
Create dimensions for floor plans and adjust their positions for clarity and organization.
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Keynotes Part 1
Lesson 5: Building Documentation
4:27
Create a keynote file in Revit by setting up a new text document, naming it, and linking it to the software.
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Keynotes Part 2
Lesson 5: Building Documentation
5:33
Add keynotes to the text file by creating categories, heading, reference, keynote number, and keynote text divided by tabs to organize and group keynotes effectively.
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Keynotes Part 3
Lesson 5: Building Documentation
4:11
Add keynote tags for different materials in the project and ensure they align correctly to avoid errors.
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Placing Keynotes Part 1
Lesson 5: Building Documentation
7:56
Create a keynote legend for the project and add keynotes to various elements in different views.
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Placing Keynotes Part 2
Lesson 5: Building Documentation
5:08
Add keynotes to various elements in the site plan and adjust their placement to ensure they are correctly tagged.
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Plan Cleanup
Lesson 6: Rendering & Schematic Design Set
10:00
Finalize floor plan and elevation views, adjust graphics, hide unnecessary elements, and ensure proper alignment before printing to PDF.
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Section and Elevation Cleanup
Lesson 6: Rendering & Schematic Design Set
6:33
Apply view templates to section views to adjust detail level and consistency, add room tags for context, and selectively half tone elements for clarity.
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Camera Views
Lesson 6: Rendering & Schematic Design Set
5:38
Rename the 3D view to southwest perspective for the project.
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Camera Views on Sheets
Lesson 6: Rendering & Schematic Design Set
5:36
Create 3D views of the building from different angles and adjust the size and crop to fit on the sheet.
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Site Plan Cleanup
Lesson 6: Rendering & Schematic Design Set
7:08
Adjust site plan graphics by turning on level two underlay, using line work tool for overhead lines, adding masking region, and creating a field region for a thick border around the building.
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Graphics Display Options Part 1
Lesson 6: Rendering & Schematic Design Set
5:22
Adjust the graphic display options for the 3D view by turning off imported categories, applying wide lines, and casting shadows with specific lighting settings like time of day and location.
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Graphics Display Options Part 2
Lesson 6: Rendering & Schematic Design Set
5:39
Adjust lighting settings, enable sketchy lines, and create presentation 3D views for graphic renderings of title sheet.
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Revisions on Sheet
Lesson 6: Rendering & Schematic Design Set
1:25
Apply final revisions to midterm sheets, review and correct information, and scan all views before printing to PDF.
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Print to PDF
Lesson 6: Rendering & Schematic Design Set
4:01
Print to PDF using specified settings and save final document for submission.
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Curriculum
Course outline
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Intro to AutoCAD Course Online 30 hours
Learn the basics of AutoCAD, from creating drafting symbols and floor plans to integrating components into a complete sheet file. This course covers skills such as layering, dimensioning, and plotting for real-world applications.
- Create drafting symbols, kitchen and bath fixtures, a floor plan and integrate all information into one deliverable sheet file.
- Distinguish the differences required to generate drawings for use as annotation and real-world model components.
- Create and insert blocks and externally reference files and determine the appropriate times to apply those skill sets.
- Master file management, drafting on layers, integrating drawing component files and plotting while working on the class residential project.
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Intermediate AutoCAD Course Online 30 hours
Enhance your AutoCAD skills by creating a full set of construction documents, including floor plans, elevations, and more. This course focuses on advanced techniques such as file referencing, layer management, and plotting for residential projects.
- Create an abbreviated set of construction documents, including floor plan, foundation plan, electrical plan, and building elevations for a small residential project.
- Create and insert blocks, externally reference files, and determine the appropriate times to apply those skill sets to optimize project efficiency.
- Demonstrate layer and file management, external file referencing, use of model/layout environments, and user coordinate systems.
- Apply intermediate-level skills including layer management, user coordinate system development, creating sheet layout environments, and plotting.
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AutoCAD Construction Documents I Course Online 30 hours
Learn to develop professional construction documents by creating titleblocks, floor plans, and building elevations. This course covers advanced techniques for integrating files, managing layers, and organizing deliverable sheets for residential projects.
- Create titleblock and titleblock/drawing label components for a professional office to facilitate the development of deliverable sheet files.
- Draft floor plans, enlarged plans, roof plans and building elevations of a moderately complex residential project with detailed notes.
- Integrate referenced files to create construction documents. Demonstrate layer and file management, use of model/layout environments and multi-scale drawing presentation.
- Organize deliverable sheet sets following National CAD Standards.
- Apply intermediate-level skills to create sheet layout environments and plotting.
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AutoCAD Construction Documents II Course Online 30 hours
Build on AutoCAD skills by creating detailed construction documents for a large residential project. This course focuses on advanced drafting techniques, integrating referenced files, and ensuring compliance with National CAD Standards.
- Create building elevations, building sections, wall sections; modify detail drawings; create metes and bounds (Civil) drawing; create relevant deliverable sheet files for a moderately complex residential project. Includes the development of title sheet and appropriate general and keynote legends.
- Successfully integrate referenced files to create construction documents. Demonstrate layer and file management, use of model/layout environments and multi-scale drawing presentations.
- Apply intermediate/advanced-level skills to create sheet layout environments and plotting.
- Organize deliverable sheet sets in compliance with National CAD Standards.
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Intro to Revit Course Online 30 hours
Learn how to design 3D building models and create detailed construction documents using Revit Architecture tools. This course will teach you how to efficiently work within Building Information Modeling (BIM) for architectural design and documentation.
- Describe Primary Revit Concepts and how they relate to Building Information Modeling (BIM).
- Explore the Revit User Interface.
- Design a 3D building model to explain how information is interrelated
- Determine the appropriate workflow to complete tasks within Revit.
- Develop a project that includes floors, walls, ceilings, stairs, curtain walls, and roof design to strengthen 3D modeling and 2D documentation skills.
- Create presentation-level architectural graphics.
- Catalog building information using schedules.
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Intermediate Revit Course Online 30 hours
Enhance your Revit skills by learning advanced techniques for creating detailed construction documents. This course covers integrating DWG files, creating custom schedules, building 3D parametric families, and using BIM project management tools.
- Integrate DWG Files to create Revit details.
- Tag elements for cost estimation and material take-offs.
- Explore the capabilities of design options and how to present different options.
- Create 3D parametric families.
- Build customized door, material, and room schedules that can be used for construction take-offs.
- Explore BIM project management techniques to keep models efficient and user-friendly.
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BIM Construction Documents I Course Online 30 hours
Learn how to create comprehensive BIM construction models and generate site plans using Revit Architecture tools. This course focuses on modeling an existing commercial building and its two-story expansion, along with topography and site planning.
- Apply BIM modeling tools to create an architectural model, including an existing building, partial demolition, and new construction.
- Build topography for a project using existing external files and develop a site plan, including hardscape and landscaping.
- Graphically differentiate the phasing of a project from existing construction through new construction.
- Produce renderings suitable for presentation and documentation.
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BIM Construction Documents II Course Online 30 hours
Develop a comprehensive set of construction documents using Revit Architecture tools, including keynotes, detail drawings, and schedules. This course focuses on the creation of professional, deliverable architectural construction documents.
- Prepare a set of architectural construction documents incorporating the site and building models created in BIM Construction Documents I.
- Develop progress sets of construction documents, reflecting 30/60/90/100 percent deliverable submittals.
- Produce plan, section, and elevation views of the project for sheet layout.
- Keynote elements of the project model. Develop schedules and a limited number of architectural details extracted from the BIM model.
Course Reviews
Is this course right for you?
This program fits learners who expect to work across both CAD and BIM rather than specialize in one application. The standalone CAD certificate is the narrower alternative when AutoCAD drafting is your immediate goal and Revit is not yet part of your planned role.
How do electives and the capstone extend the program?
The published elective choices cover advanced AutoCAD and Revit architecture, MEP or structure. A separate capstone brings your skills into a comprehensive design or construction project from concept through a finished deliverable.