Course Modules

Module 1: Advanced Drawing Setup and Standards

• Drawing organization: units, scales, sheet setup

• Layer naming conventions and plot styles

• CAD standards (ISO, ANSI, company templates)

• Reusable title blocks and layouts

Exercise: Set up a complete drawing template with layers and viewports

Module 2: Technical Detailing and Fabrication Drawings

• Multi-scale details and enlarged views

• Sectioning techniques for materials and fasteners

• Hatch patterns, callouts, and leader lines

• Drawing for fabrication and construction documentation

Exercise: Produce detailed fabrication drawings of a structural or mechanical component

Module 3: Multi-Disciplinary Coordination

• Managing overlays (Xrefs) from other disciplines

• Clash detection and resolution (2D focus)

• Color coding and line weights for disciplines

• Best practices in file coordination

Exercise: Overlay architectural, structural, and MEP plans and resolve a conflict

Module 4: 3D Drafting and Visualization

• Creating and editing 3D solids and surfaces

• Extrusion, revolving, Boolean operations

• Visual styles, viewpoints, and rendering basics

• Sectioning and 2D extraction from 3D models

Exercise: Model and visualize a 3D component or room layout

Module 5: Annotation, Symbols, and Smart Schedules

• Custom text styles and dimension standards

• Creating and using dynamic blocks with attributes

• Symbol libraries and legends

• Generating and updating schedules

Exercise: Annotate a drawing using smart tags and generate a live schedule

Module 6: Parametric Drafting and Reusable Content

• Geometric and dimensional constraints

• Creating parametric blocks and reusable content

• Defining attributes and field linking

• Block libraries and external references

Exercise: Build a parametric dynamic block (e.g., valve, door, connection)

Module 7: CAD Automation and Productivity Tools

• Tool palettes and command customization

• Batch plotting and sheet sets

• Layer filters, quick select, and QAT tools

• Using scripts and macros for repetitive tasks

Exercise: Automate a title block update across multiple sheets

Module 8: BIM Awareness and Drawing from Models

• BIM vs CAD: workflows and compatibility

• Importing/exporting between AutoCAD and Revit

• Producing 2D drawings from BIM models

• IFC file usage and model navigation

Exercise: Extract plans and sections from a Revit model or IFC into CAD

Module 9: Drawing QA/QC and Revision Control

• Redline procedures and drawing verification

• Drawing comparison and audit tools

• Revision clouds, change tracking, and issue logs

• Naming conventions and versioning protocols

Exercise: Review a drawing for errors and apply revisions with cloud tracking

Module 10: Capstone Project and Review

• Final project: Multi-view, multi-discipline drawing set

• Incorporate details, annotations, legends, and schedules

• Peer review and critique

• Final assessment and course wrap-up

Deliverable: Complete and present a fully coordinated technical drawing set