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AutoCAD MEP 2015 Course Description AutoCAD® engineering design and drafting application. You’ll learn how to accurately create and modify 2D and 3D geometry that represents MEP engineering components. how to apply intelligent data to objects, such as HVAC, electrical, and plumbing and piping information, how to create a complete set of construction documents and more.

Lesson Outline Getting Started • Starting AutoCAD MEP • Understanding AutoCAD MEP Workspaces • Understanding the Project Browser • Understanding the Project Navigator • Reviewing the Project Tab of Project Navigator • Reviewing the Constructs Tab of Project Navigator • Reviewing the Views Tab and Sheets Tab of Project Navigator

• Using the Repath Project Command in Project Navigator

• Understanding Space Properties and Engineering Data

• Using Solution Tips

• Adding Zones

• Using MEP Snaps

• Exporting and Importing Space Engineering Data

• Using the MEP Compass • Understanding Display Configurations

• Setting Space Hatching

• Controlling Tab and Panel Visibility on the Ribbon

• Modifying Spaces • Adding Ceiling Grids to Spaces

• Leveraging Option Settings for MEP Users

• Adding Holes to a Ceiling Grid

Schematic Drawings

• Leveraging Autodesk 360 Energy Analysis Tools with AutoCAD MEP

• Understanding XRefs and Project Files in Project Navigator

• Understanding Schematic Drawings

• Creating Categories in Project Navigator

• Creating Schematic Systems

• Adding Client Drawings as Elements with Project Navigator • Creating Constructs in Project Navigator • Modifying Constructs in Project Navigator • Adding Backgrounds to Constructs in Project Navigator • Creating Views in Project Navigator • Creating Section Views and Elevation Views in Project Navigator • Creating Sheets and Adding Views to Sheets in Project Navigator

• Creating a Schematic View Drawing • Adding Schematic Lines

Modeling an MEP System • Understanding Matching the Design Process • Understanding MvParts and Connectors

• Adding Schematic Symbols

• Displaying a Ceiling Grid in an MEP Model

• Understanding Schematic Line Styles and Priorities

• Adding HVAC Equipment • Adding Electrical Equipment and Panels

• Annotating the Schematic Diagram

• Adding Light Fixtures and Devices

Designing with Space and Zone Objects • Understanding Spaces and Zones as Objects • Generating Spaces

• Adding Piping Equipment • Adding Plumbing Fixtures • Editing MvPart Styles and Instance Properties • Using Anchors

AUTODESK AUTOCAD MEP 2016 • Setting Duct Layout Preferences • Setting Duct Engineering Units • Setting HVAC System Definitions and Options • Adding Duct • Creating Duct Layout • Sizing Duct • Setting Pipe Layout Preferences • Setting Pipe Routing Preferences • Setting Piping System Definitions and Options • Adding Piping • Creating Pipe Layouts • Replacing Pipe and Duct Fittings Globally • Setting Conduit Preferences • Setting Cable Tray Preferences • Setting Electrical System Definitions and Options • Adding Conduit • Adding Cable Tray • Modifying Runs • Setting Display Control Options • Adding Labels • Setting Plumbing Line Styles and System Definitions • Adding Plumbing Lines • Adding Accessories to 2D Plumbing Lines • Adding Universal Connectors

Electrical Systems • Setting Electrical Preferences • Creating an Electrical Project Database • Using the Circuit Manager • Defining Circuits • Circuiting Devices • Adding Wiring and Home Runs

Analyzing Systems • Checking Connections • Detecting Interferences • Processing Interferences • Reviewing Electrical Circuits and Power Totals • Creating and Exporting Circuit Reports

Detailing

• Leveraging Layer Key Styles

• Creating an Enlarged 3D Floor Plan View

• Reviewing Rise Drop Styles

• Creating an Enlarged 2D Floor Plan View

• Reviewing Part Group Definitions

• Creating an Elevation View

• Reviewing Part Routing Preferences

• Creating a Section View

• Defining Electrical Device Styles

• Creating a Detail View

• Defining Symbol Categories

• Placing a Title Mark

• Defining Electrical Load Categories

• Editing Section/Elevation Styles

• Defining Wire Styles

• Using the Refresh and Regenerate Section Tools

• Understanding Fixture Unit Tables • Understanding Pipe Sizing Tables • Understanding Property Set Definitions

Annotation

• Defining Property Set Definitions - Manual

• Adding Tags

• Defining Property Set Definitions - Automatic

• Adding Schedule Tables

• Defining Property Set Definitions - Formula

• Defining Schedule Table Groups

• Defining Property Set Definitions - Location

• Adding Panel Schedules

• Defining Property Set Definitions Classifications

• Adding AutoCAD Annotations

• Defining Property Set Definitions - Project

Construction Documents

• Defining Property Set Definitions - Anchors

• Creating Sheets

• Defining Property Set Definitions - Graphics

• Adding Views to Sheets • Editing Sheets

• Defining Property Set Definitions - List Definitions

• Managing Subsets and Sheet Templates

• Defining Property Data Format Styles

• Adding a Drawing List

• Sharing Styles with Other Drawings

• Publishing Project Drawings • Transmitting and Archiving Projects

Display System

Project Management

• Defining Display Configurations and Sets

• Understanding the Display Manager

• Creating a New Project

• Defining Object Representations

• Understanding Basic Project Properties

• Setting Style and System-Based Display Controls

• Understanding Advanced Project Properties • Leveraging Project Drawing Templates • Creating Typical Project View Drawings • Customizing Project Sheets and Titleblocks • Setting Project Template MEP Options • Organizing Sheet Set Subsets

• Setting Object-Based Display Controls • Setting Layers versus Layer Keys per Display Component • Defining 2D Section and Elevation Styles

Content Development

• Checking Project Standards

• Reviewing the Catalog Libraries

• Comparing Project Drawings

• Reviewing the Content Builder • Reviewing the Catalog Editor

Style Manager • Understanding Object Types and Styles • Reviewing Style Manager Tabs and Tools • Understanding System Definitions

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• Creating 3D Model and Plan Symbols for Block-Based Parts • Defining Multiview Parts from Blocks • Adding MEP Connectors to Multiview Parts

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AUTODESK AUTOCAD MEP 2016

AutoCAD MEP 2015

• Adding and Editing 2D Symbol Content by Workplane • Modifying Block-Based Parts • Creating a Custom Catalog • Modifying a Parametric Fitting - Creating the Part • Modifying a Parametric Fitting - Defining Parameters • Modifying a Parametric Fitting - Editing Parameters and Catalogs • Using the Parametric Part Wizard • Creating Custom Tags • Creating Custom Schedule Tables • Managing Schematic Content

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