AutoCAD 2D/3D, Revit and BIM Modeler with Revit

Basics (approx. 1 day)

AutoCAD interface

Drawing functions

Input options with mouse and keyboard

Grid/ Snap

Creation of construction drawings (approx. 5 days)

Working with absolute and relative coordinates

ORTHO and POLAR

Query

Drawing functions

Editing functions

Working with object snapping functions

Editing objects via handles

Object snap track

Dynamic input

Properties window

Artificial intelligence (AI) in the work process

Presentation of specific AI technologies

and possible applications in the professional environment

Drawing organization (approx. 2 days)

Layer organization of construction drawings

Layer filter

Further layer tools

Create template for construction drawings

Hatching and filling objects (approx. 1 day)

Building-specific hatching

Fill areas

Repeat parts (approx. 1 day)

Creating and inserting blocks

Working with the DesignCenter and tool palettes

Using dynamic blocks

Editing blocks

Labeling and output (approx. 4 days)

Scale list, scales on the building

Plotting from the layout

PDF output file

Creating and changing texts, text style

Creating and changing dimensions, dimensioning style

Multi-guide line

Additional topics (approx. 1 day)

Building-specific blocks with attributes

External references

Project work (approx. 5 days)

To consolidate the content learned

Presentation of the project results

Basics 3D (approx. 1 day)

AutoCAD interface

Working in space

Views, visual styles

Dependent orbit

Behavior of 2D objects in space

Spatial drawing

Artificial intelligence (AI) in the work process

Presentation of specific AI technologies

and possible applications in the professional environment

Creation of architectural models and project management (approx. 8 days)

Geometric solids

Dynamic input

Editing via properties and handles

Boolean operations

Change commands

Create polyline

Region

Movement body

Interpolation body

Multiple viewports in model space

Create template

Working with gizmos

User coordinate systems (BKS)

ViewCube

Free orbit, Continuous orbit

Editing solids by editing faces and edges

Sub-objects, filters, gizmos on sub-objects

Rounding and chamfering solid edges

3D paths

Building complex assembly parts

Interpolation solids

3D blocks

Meshes and surfaces (procedural and NURBS surfaces)

Working with external references

Drawing creation and output (approx. 2 days)

Section plane, section settings, generate section

2D image

Plotting from the layout

Visualization in architecture (approx. 4 days)

Introduction to

Light sources

materials

Render function, render settings

Material properties, editing materials

Sun and daylight settings

User-defined view

Camera view

View with background

Material: Mapping

Material assignment via the surfaces of solids, filters

Image-based lighting

Animation of 3D models (motion path animations)

Project work (approx. 5 days)

To consolidate the content learned

Presentation of the project results

Basics, user interface, project start (approx. 1 day)

Basic BIM principles in Revit

Parametric building modeling

User interface, project browser

Creating and managing projects

Creating a building model - creating and modifying components (approx. 5 days)

Creating and modifying building components: Walls, ceilings, openings, component dependencies

Windows, doors, facades, component dependencies

Roofs - defining dependencies

Stairs and railings

Structural basics for coordination (modeling/basic terms: steel profiles and structural steel connections, reinforcement, parametric rebar cranking)

Artificial intelligence (AI) and automation in Revit (approx. 1 day)

Autodesk Assistant: AI/ML-supported search and product-related support

Generative design (variants/optimization)

Automation with Dynamo

View properties and design variants (approx. 2 days)

Working by storey, view disciplines, level of detail, visibility

Control of view properties

Variant display with design options

Labeling, dimensioning, documenting (approx. 2 days)

Rooms and areas, component lists

Dimensioning and labeling

2D detail construction

Advanced sheet parameters (scale, sheet size, title block)

Families (approx. 2 days)

System, project and external families

Family editor

Parameters, shared parameters and reference levels

Topography and existing buildings (approx. 1 day)

Terrain model, building base, sub-region, site plan

Import of survey data (dwg, dxf, csv)

Import and processing of point clouds and ReCap meshes for terrain and as-built surveys

Plan layout (approx. 1 day)

Creating plans, plan header

Placing content on the plan

PDF export, plot settings

Visualization (approx. 1 day)

Material, textures, light sources, position of the sun

Graphics options, camera, rendering of individual images, animation

Use of ReCap meshes for realistic environment visualization

Project work (approx. 4 days)

To consolidate the content learned

Presentation of the results

Fundamentals of BIM and CDE (approx. 1 day)

BIM Fundamentals, Benefits, and Use Cases

BIM Roles and Responsibilities (Manager, Coordinator, Modeler)

Open BIM, Closed BIM, and buildingSMART Standards (IFC, BCF, IDS, bSDD) 

Common Data Environment (CDE) and an overview of cloud-based CDE platforms (Dalux Build/Field)

Levels of Information and Detail (LOD, LOG, LOI, LOIN)

Solibri and Dalux – Model Review, BCF Workflow, and CDE Coordination (approx. 1.5 days)

Merging IFC Models 

Views, Sections, and Measurements 

Rule-Based Model Review in Solibri 

BCF workflow, reporting, and communication

Comparison of the applications of rule-based validation (Solibri) and cloud-based project coordination (Dalux)

Revit Basics for BIM Modeling (approx. 2 days)

User Interface, Project Structure, and Modeling Logic

Building and Structuring a BIM Building Model 

Derivations and Analyses (Lists, Quantities, and Plans) 

Collaboration and Coordination in Revit

AI-powered features in Revit (Autodesk AI Assistant and Generative Design)

Limitations and Quality Control of AI Results

BIM Objects and Parametrics in Revit (approx. 2 days)

Libraries, Families, Types, and Instances

Parameter Types (Project/Shared/Family)

Creating Parametric Families and Applying Them to the Model 

Structure, Naming, and Parameter Logic 

Information Management and OpenBIM (approx. 4 days)

IFC Fundamentals and Use Cases

IFC 4 and IFC 4.3 in the Revit Workflow

IFC Export and Import in Revit

Base Quantities and Export Options 

Verification in BIM Viewer/Solibri/Dalux BIM Viewer

IFC Entities, Property Sets, and Attribute Mapping

IDS Fundamentals and Definition of Information Requirements

buildingSMART IFC Validation Services for Automated Model Validation

Coordination, Classification, and Collaboration (approx. 4.5 days)

Penetration Planning and Recess Coordination 

Adaptive Components/Adaptive Families

Classification systems, project classifications, and IFC entities

Attribute Checking and Quality Assurance 

Revit links and submodels 

Update and Coordination Processes

Introduction to Visual Programming with Dynamo 

Automation of Simple BIM Processes

Clash Detection, Analysis, and Documentation

Project work (approx. 5 days)

To consolidate the content learned

Presentation of the project results