AutoCAD: Developing A Prefab Unit
2h 37mIntermediate2019-09-11
Authors
Shaun Bryant
Autodesk Certified Instructor in both AutoCAD and Revit Architecture
Course details
Modular and prefabricated units continue to be important in building design and construction. Explore how to use AutoCAD to create a prefab unit, starting with a simple 2D plan drawing that can be inserted into an overall 3D construction model such as a high rise building or office block. See how to use 2D drafting to lay out the basic plan of your unit, then create a 3D workspace to solidify the design. Using 3D modeling, discover how to add 3D walls and structural openings at appropriate levels in the unit design, add a floor and ceiling, and then complete the prefabricated unit that could be built offsite and craned in to a larger project.
Learning objectives
Setting up a local plan grid
Developing the 2D plan view
Moving from 2D to 3D
Developing the 3D objects
Adding walls and structural openings
Extruding the unit walls and partitions
Adding structural openings to the correct elevations
Adding the floor and ceiling
Defining elevation values for services
Setting up a model in 3D
Learning objectives
Setting up a local plan grid
Developing the 2D plan view
Moving from 2D to 3D
Developing the 3D objects
Adding walls and structural openings
Extruding the unit walls and partitions
Adding structural openings to the correct elevations
Adding the floor and ceiling
Defining elevation values for services
Setting up a model in 3D
Skills covered
ConstructionAutoCAD2D Drafting and DrawingBIMAutodesk3D ModelingVisualization and Real-TimeAECProduct and ManufacturingAnimation and IllustrationDeep Dive (X:Y)
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Prefabricated units in construction
- 02 - What you should know before watching this course
- 03 - Using the exercise files
- 04 - The new AutoCAD 2020 interface
1. Setting Up the Plan View
- 05 - Setting up a local grid
- 06 - Adding a setting out point (SOP)
- 07 - Working to CAD standards
- 08 - Setting up prefab unit template drawing (DWT)
2. Developing the 2D Plan View
- 09 - Adding walls and structural openings
- 10 - Adding service connections
- 11 - Adding windows and doors in 2D only
- 12 - Using 2D blocks for indicative layout
3. Preparing for 3D
- 13 - Setting out and checking local grid and setting out point (SOP)
- 14 - Moving from 2D to 3D in AutoCAD
- 15 - Utilizing model space viewports
- 16 - Developing finished floor level (FFL)
- 17 - Calculating finished ceiling level (FCL)
- 18 - Checking upper and lower opening levels
- 19 - Extruding structural openings
4. Developing the 3D Unit
- 20 - Converting polylines to regions to create wall objects
- 21 - Extruding the unit walls and partitions to the FCL
- 22 - Subtracting the structural openings
- 23 - Adding the ceiling
- 24 - Adding the floor
- 25 - Adding the door and window
5. Developing Services in the Prefabricated Unit
- 26 - Defining elevation values for services
- 27 - Adding 3D features for services
6. Communicating Design Intent
- 28 - Setting up your title block
- 29 - Setting up suitable named views
- 30 - Adding named views as viewports in the Layout tabs
7. Annotating Your Unit Design
- 31 - Setting text styles
- 32 - Setting an annotative dimension style
- 33 - Adding text labels
- 34 - Adding dimensions make sure to scale vports
- 35 - Making sure that annotation only shows in the appropriate viewports
8. Placing Your Prefabricated Unit into a Model
- 36 - Setting up a model in 3D
- 37 - Using the clipboard to copy and paste
- 38 - Setting the prefabricated unit as a DWG to be used as a block
- 39 - Checking that the unit is inserted accurately
Conclusion
- 40 - Next steps