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AutoCAD 3D Drawing & Modelling

Unleash your creativity with AutoCAD’s powerful 3D tools! This course takes you through the essentials of 3D design, from creating intricate models to realistic visualisations. Whether you’re an architect, engineer, or designer, gain the skills to bring your ideas to life with precision and style. Perfect for beginners and those looking to elevate their drafting expertise.
Course Duration
3 Days
+-7 hrs per day
Start Date
21/10/2026
+-08.30 am
Course Location
Midrand
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Course Price
R 5400
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This AutoCAD 3D course offers a comprehensive journey through the essential tools and techniques required for creating, modifying, and visualising 3D models. You’ll begin by exploring the 3D workspace and learn how to navigate and utilise basic solids, such as cubes, spheres, and cylinders, while gaining a deep understanding of the User Coordinate System (UCS) and how to apply it in your designs. The course will cover solid and surface creation from 2D geometry, as well as essential solid editing techniques such as union, subtract, and intersect solids. As you advance, you’ll explore more complex editing tools, including blending, tapering, and mirroring, to refine your designs further. You will also learn how to manage point clouds, enhancing your models with real-world data. The course also introduces advanced visualisation techniques, including rendering and lighting, allowing you to create stunning 3D models and drawings. By the end, you’ll be fully equipped to handle the full range of 3D modelling tasks in AutoCAD, enhancing your ability to design, modify, and present professional 3D models for various industries.

Features & Benefits

  • This is a recognised Autodesk course and a preparation course for the AutoCAD ACU or ACP exam certification.
  • The CAD Corporation (Pty) Ltd is a registered Autodesk Training Provider.
  • Get 12 months access to your course via our myWay Learning Platform that includes video lectures, extra resources, questionnaires and much more.
  • Take full advantage of our new Hybrid Learning by attending on campus or virtually. Have all your classes ready to be downloaded and watched, anytime, anywhere.
  • Attendees will gain confidence and enhance their practical skills and knowledge in this field.
  • AutoCAD is used by architects, engineers, interior designers, real estate developers, artists, and many more.

Who Should Attend?

  • Architects and engineers looking to integrate 3D modelling into their Projects
  • Designers and creatives interested in developing 3D visualisations
  • Students or professionals transitioning from 2D drafting to 3D modelling

Pre-requisites

  • Basic Computer Skills
  • Understanding of 2D Drafting principles
  • AutoCAD Essentials

What's Included

e-Manual
Stationery
Workstation
Software Trial
Tea & Coffee
Lunch
Wifi Access
Certificate
Certified Instructor
*Items may differ between courses, contact an agent for details

Qualifications

On completion of the course, you will be presented with an internationally recognised Autodesk Authorised Training Certificate. 

Module 1: Advanced Blocks and Attributes
  • Dynamic Block – Conference Table Set
  • Electrical Attribute Project – Mixing Amplifier
  • Architectural Attribute Project – Door Schedule
Module 2: Output and Publishing
  • Sharing drawings electronically with non-AutoCAD users
  • View and create markups using Autodesk Design Review
  • View markups made to DWF files in the associated DWG file
  • Batch plot electronic and paper drawing sets
Module 3: Collaboration Tools
  • Create a single, compressed, transmittal file that includes all associated files
  • Create and save transmittal setups with specified properties to be reused
  • Work with Hyperlinks in drawings for ease of accessing information
Module 4: Cloud Collaboration and Model Integration
  • Connecting to the Cloud (A360)
  • Uploading and Sharing files in the Cloud
  • Attaching Navisworks Models
  • Attach models from BIM 360 Glue
Module 5: 3D Essentials
  • The difference between 2D drawings and 3D drawings
  • Introduction to 3D Modelling Work space
  • Basic 3D Viewing and Orbiting Tools
  • Using Visual Styles
  • 3D Navigation Tools
  • The User Coordinate System
Module 6: Basic Solids
  • Working with Solid Primitives
  • Types of Solid Primitives
  • Creating Composite Solids
  • Working with Mesh Models
Module 7: User Coordinate System
  • Move the UCS to a new location in a 3D model
  • Change the UCS display setting
  • Rotate and Move the UCS to different planes
  • Change the origin and alignment of the UCS using the grips
  • Define, save, and reuse the UCS in a Drawing
Module 8: 3D Solids and Surfaces
  • Extrude 2D linework to create 3D solids
  • Create 3D solid objects using 2D elements
  • Revolve a Profile
  • The Loft Tool
  • Creating a Sweep Profile
  • Basic Solid and Surface Editing
  • Create and Edit a NURBS Surface
Module 9: 3D Editing
  • Use the Shell tool to hollow out a solid
  • Imprint 2D objects onto the faces of 3D solids
  • Slice a solid to display the interior
  • Compare solids to display overlapping volume areas
  • Use the Planer Surface, Convert to Surface and Explode commands
  • Create Solids from circles or polylines
Module 10: 3D Visualisation
  • Create new styles in the Visual Styles Manager
  • Attach materials to objects using the Material Browse
  • Specify light sources and cast shadows for realistic views
  • Create presentation quality 3D rendered images
Module 11: Drawings from 3D Models
  • Visualise the 3D model in multiple 3D viewports
  • Create a wireframe model and hidden line views of 3D objects
  • Create a flattened view of 3D solids projected onto the XY plane using Flatshot
  • Import different types of 3D models directly into Model Space
  • Automatically generate intelligent documentation
  1. Students are to be at the training venue by 08h00 in preparation for a 08h30 start time.
  2. Bookings can only be considered confirmation on receipt of payment.
  3. Bookings may be changed up to three weeks in advance of the course. A fee of 20% will be levied to cover charges.
  4. For full day courses, we will supply you with the relevant training material. A desktop computer to use for the training (where
    applicable) tea/coffee and a full lunch for full day InClass training hosted at the training center only. Catering is not included for OnSite training
  5. Cancellation or rescheduling requests must be in writing and reach us at least 5 (five) working days prior to the course commencement date.
    Full course fees may be retained for no shows or requests within 5 working days prior to commencement.
  6. Although we go to great lengths to ensure that all training proceeds as scheduled, we reserve the right to cancel or postpone\
    dates if we require to do so and undertake to inform clients in writing and telephonically of these changes.
  7. We suggest clients wait until a week prior to course commencement that a course has been confirmed to go ahead as scheduled
    before booking flight and accommodation. We are NOT responsible for cost associated with cancellation of classes such as flight
    and accommodation for clients.
  8. Full training fees will apply if the above condition is not complied with.
  9. Errors and Omissions Excepted.
  10. By accepting the Micrographics terms and conditions, you agree to receiving marketing material from time to time. This may include Mailers, social media references and any other marketing communications employed by MGFX for the distribution of information pertaining to products and/or services supplied by Micrographics SA (Pty) Ltd.
  11. For any queries our contact details may be found on mgfx.co.za/contact.
  12. All pricing INCLUDES VAT, unless otherwise stated to exclude VAT. Transactions originating from outside of South Africa will not be subject to VAT, however pricing shown online may still include VAT, dependent on individual Web Browser settings.
  13. Pricing is subject to the availability of stock and exchange rate fluctuations, and may change without prior notice.
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