Course Summary
Building Site Tools
• Importing Vector and Raster Data
• Linking Projects
• Site Plans and Topo Surfaces
• Working with Site Tools and Site Components
Advanced Rendering Techniques
• Creating a Rendered Image
• Creating Realistic Presentations
• Rendering Interiors
Phasing and Design Options
• Designing in Phases
• Using Design Options
Extracting Information
• IFC and ODBC Databases Export
• Running and Interference Check
Parametric Components
• Creating and Using In-Place Families
• Creating and Modifying Parametric Families
• Creating Nested Families
• Using Component Groupings
Massing Studies
• Basic Mass Elements
• Custom Mass Elements
• From Massing to Building
• Working with SketchUp Files
Space Planning & Area Analysis
• Space Planning
• Area Analysis
• Creating Color Schemes
Vizualization
• Perspectives
• Creating Walkthroughs
• Solar Studies
Rendering
• Basic Rendering
• Working with Lighting
• Enhancing Renderings
Creating Custom Templates
• Preparing Templates
• Presetting Annotation Styles
• Creating Titleblocks
• Creating Object Styles
• Materials and Fill Patterns
Custom Walls, Roofs, & Sections
• Creating Wall, Roof, and Floor Types
• Adding 3D Profiles
• Vertically Stacked Walls
• Vertically Compound Walls
Family Concepts & Techniques
• Introduction to Families
• Creating Parametric Dimensions
• Creating Family Elements
• Creating Family Types
• Adding Family Parameters
• Visibility Display Settings
Creating Specific Families
• Creating Custom Doors and Windows
• Creating In-Place Families
• Creating Profiles
• Creating Angled Cornices and Copings
• Creating Custom Railings
• Adding Custom Posts
• Creating Annotation Families
• Working with Shared Parameters
Note
The suggested course duration is a guideline. Course topics and duration may be modified by the instructor based upon the knowledge and skill level of the course participants. |
