The Autodesk Revit Architecture Essential course teaches you to create a 3D architectural model, including walls, doors, windows, components, floors, ceilings, roofs, and stairs. This includes how to navigate the user interface and use the basic drawing, editing, and viewing tools. The final part of the course focuses on creating construction documents.
The Revit Fundamentals for Structure course introduces users to the concepts and methods of structural BIM modelling in Revit. The guide provides a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of modelling and explores the key features of the structural BIM model.
This course is intended to introduce users to the software’s user interface and the basic HVAC, electrical, and piping/plumbing components that make the Autodesk Revit software a powerful and flexible engineering modeling tool. The guide will also familiarize users with the tools required to create, document, and print the parametric model.
The course provides a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of Revit Collaboration and introduces some key features that help to set up a more advanced workflow. The topics covered aid the modeller to interact with others within a collaborative BIM environment.
This course covers many of the advanced features of the entire Revit platform. The aim is to enable students who have a basic knowledge of Revit to increase their productivity while working with other people on a team, either in the same firm or other firms, and while working with Autodesk Revit files or other CAD files.
The course provides a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of Template and family creation and introduces some key features that help to set up a more advanced workflow. Students learn how to modify families and to create them from scratch, and also to structure a template so that it is on a professional level.
Automation and basic programming principals are introduced. Dynamo graphs are explained by example, using native nodes. Methods of searching for existing graphs, interacting with the programming community and asking for help is shown. Packages are explained, and package nodes are opened to demonstrate how to learn programming by looking at what experts have already done.
This course covers advanced tools of Revit Structure, from sharing your project through to advanced content creation. Delegates are taught the advanced concepts of Structural Building Information Modelling and the advanced tools for parametric building design, documentation and basic structural analysis. We also look at links with Autodesk Structural Detailing and Robot Structural Analysis.
This course covers advanced tools of Revit MEP, including services co-ordination, Working within a team, phasing, design options and advanced content creation. Delegates are taught the advanced concepts of Building Information Modelling and the advanced tools for parametric MEP design and documentation.
This course covers the essential core topics for working with the AutoCAD software. You will learn the basic tools for creating and editing 2D drawings as well as learn the tools to annotate drawings by adding text, dimensions and tables.
The guide provides a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of civil modelling and explores the key features of the platform that enables further advanced modelling techniques. The course is structured to introduce the building blocks of Civil 3D entities and how they are connected to each other, as well as other useful modelling activities.
This course introduces advanced techniques and teaches you to be proficient in your use of AutoCAD software. This is done by teaching you how to recognize the best tool for the task, the best way to use that tool, and how to create new tools to accomplish tasks more efficiently.
This course covers the core topics for working with AutoCAD Electrical software. You will create schematic drawings (ladder logic and point to point), panel drawings and PLC I/O circuits using automated commands for symbol insertion, component tagging, wire numbering and drawing modification in addition to methods of customizing AutoCAD Electrical symbols, circuits, and databases.
The AutoCAD 3D Drawing and Modeling Course introduces users, who are proficient with the 2D commands in the AutoCAD software, to the concepts and methods of 3D modeling. The guide provides a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of 3D and explores the main features of the advanced 3D Modeling workspace in the AutoCAD software.
With AutoCAD Plant 3D learn how to create 2D P&ID’s, 3D piping, steel structures and equipment in the familiar AutoCAD environment. Once the 3D model is complete, learn to generate and share isometrics, orthographics, and materials reports.
AutoCAD Civil 3D Advanced introduces advanced techniques and teaches you to be proficient in your use of the AutoCAD Civil 3D Software. The tools and skills learned in the Civil 3D Advanced course build upon those learnt in the Civil 3D Essentials course.
Study the fundamental principles and recommended workflows for analyzing designs, creating FEA simulations and creating dynamic simulations of mechanisms. Learn how to analyze parts and assemblies, perform parametric design studies, and use modal analysis. Learn how to validate digital prototypes by simulating the operation of mechanisms and motorized assemblies.
You will learn the key skills and knowledge required to design models using Autodesk Inventor, starting with conceptual sketching, through to solid modeling, assembly design, and drawing production.
The Inventor Nastran software is a finite element analysis (FEA) tool that is embedded directly in the Autodesk Inventor software as an Add-In. It is powered by the Autodesk Nastran solver and offers simulation capabilities specifically tailored for designers and analysts as a tool for predicting the physical behavior of parts or assemblies under various boundary conditions.
This course includes advanced topics such as bending and unwrapping model geometry, multi-body design, advanced lofts, advanced sweeps, coils, generative shape design, surface modeling, and freeform modeling. Material aimed at increasing efficiency includes iFeatures for frequently used design elements, model states and iParts for similar designs, and how to work with imported data.
Learn about Top-Down Design workflows using Derive, Multi-Body Design and Layouts. Learn to simplify models with Simplification, create positional and level of detail representations as well as utilize acceleration tools like iMates, iAssemblies and Frame Generator. Learn to produce and animate realistic images with Inventor Studio.
The Inventor Advanced course is filled with the tips and techniques learned by the experts who spent years using, researching, and discussing the tools in Autodesk Inventor. You’ll learn the capabilities of the software, how to tackle your design challenges in the future, and an abundance of time-saving tricks.
The Inventor Essentials course provides you with an understanding of the parametric design philosophy using Autodesk Inventor as your design tool. You will learn the key skills and knowledge required to design models using Autodesk Inventor, starting with conceptual sketching, through to solid modeling, assembly design, and drawing production.
With specific tools to incorporate cable and harness into digital prototypes, the Autodesk Inventor Cable and Harness Design software enables you to calculate accurate path lengths, avoid small-radius bends, and help ensure that electrical components fit into the mechanical assembly before manufacturing.
The Autodesk Inventor Sheet Metal Design course introduces the concepts and techniques of sheet metal modelling with the Autodesk Inventor software. The structure of the guide follows the typical stages of using the Autodesk Inventor software. That is, to create and edit sheet metal parts, generate flat patterns, and document the designs in drawings.
Learn how iLogic functionality furthers the use of parameters in a model by adding an additional layer of intelligence. By setting criteria in the form of established rules, you learn how to capture design intent, enabling you to automate the design workflow to meet various design scenarios in part, assembly, and drawing files.
This course will allow you to acquire the knowledge needed to design routed elements, including tubing, piping, and flexible hose. These specific tools help to incorporate tube and pipe runs into digital prototypes by providing rules-based routing tools that select correct fittings and standards of pipe segment length.
The Fusion 360 Essentials course is an introduction to parametric modelling and provides you with an understanding of the parametric design philosophy using the Autodesk Fusion 360 software. Through a hands-on, practice-intensive curriculum, you will learn the key skills and knowledge required to design models using the Fusion 360 software.
The Autodesk Fusion 360 CAM course provides you with an understanding of the computer-aided machining (CAM) tools available in Fusion 360’s Manufacture workspace. Through a hands-on, practice-intensive curriculum, you will learn the key skills and knowledge required to take a design into the Manufacture workspace, setup the work piece and stock, create toolpaths and generate G-codes for your CNC machine.
This course is aimed at experienced users who want to learn more about second-order, non-linear, buckling, modal, seismic and harmonic analysis modes. We will also cover the finite element analysis implemented in PROKON. Prepare to learn more about cable, shell and solid elements.
This course is perfect for those new to PROKON or that have not used it in many years. It is recommended that one attends General PROKON before any of the other courses. We cover the tools necessary to be useful with PROKON software. The General design modules, which includes Prosec, Sections – and Material databases are covered in detail during this course. The typical PROKON workflow (Analysis in Sumo, and design using various Design Links) is also covered.
This hands-on session is aimed at showing best practices in Sumo and teaches the delegate to solve typical structural analysis problems. The workshop will deepen your understanding of working in Sumo by focusing on model integrity, monolithic beams, mesh refinement and other features. Own examples are encouraged.
Sumo is a powerful structural analysis program with userfriendly graphical modelling and automated meshing. In this course we will teach you how to model and analyse your structure, followed by the interpretation of results.
Probar 2D is an add-in for Autodesk AutoCAD that gives it rebar functionality. Join us to learn how you can speed up your concrete detailing. We will cover the different bar functions, wizards, scheduling, and custom templates.
This course provides an overview of Padds and introduces 2D drawing and reinforced concrete detailing. It is aimed at users who want to create reinforced concrete drawings and schedules. You will also learn how Padds can be used to supply input to other PROKON modules and manipulate their output.
This course is aimed at users who are familiar with structural analysis and want to take the next step to design concrete elements. You will learn how to design concrete beams, slabs, columns, footings and more.
The first part of this course deals with the design of composite beams and columns. The second part deals with masonry design in PROKON. The aim of the course is for users to understand when and where to apply each module as well as a discussion of the theory underpinning each.
This course is designed for people who want to analyse steel, concrete, or timber structures. We will show you how to build and analyse the model as well as interpret the results. The focus will be on beam elements and as such framed structures. Higher order elements will be dealt with in the Advanced Analysis course.
This course is aimed at users who are familiar with structural analysis and want to take the next step to design steel elements. We will teach you how to design members, connections, and girders.
This course covers the essential core topics for working with the Lumion software. You will learn the basic tools for navigating, importing models and adding materials and lighting. Then adding content and context to your model. Finally creating presentations of your design.
3DS Max Essentials explores the creation of 3D objects and how to bring in objects from other software such as Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, Inventor and Civil 3D. Additionally, it teaches you to prepare the scenes for renderings by adding materials, lights, and cameras.
The course provides a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of BIM and introduces some key features that help to set up a more advanced workflow. The student gains an understanding of the BIM workflow and the implications of applied standards to the models and their use within the BIM process.
The Maya Essentials course focusses on 3D modelling, scripting, animation, character animation, dynamics (simulations), rendering, Paint effects, digital painting, and compositing. Classes provide you with the essential skills needed to successfully use Autodesk Maya 3D Animation and Visual Effects software. It’s a perfect start for those with little or no experience in this 3D package.
SketchUp All-in-One covers the basics of visualizing architectural spaces in three dimensions. The interplay of light, colour, space and form makes exciting spaces function successfully. On day 2 and 3 the course goes beyond the basics to explore the complex features and tools that design professional’s use. You’ll get numerous step-by-step tutorials for solving common (and not so common) design problems, with detailed colour graphics to guide your way and discussions that explain additional ways to complete a task.
The Navisworks Essentials course provides a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of Navisworks and introduces some key features that help with a more advanced workflow. The user learns how to manipulate models from a variety of different software to achieve the desired results.
The course provides you with a fundamental knowledge of the accelerated design process that uses data-rich 3D models with high-end visualizations. This enables you to create, evaluate, and better communicate 3D site plan proposals for faster approvals.
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Our online training is a remote adaptation of our in-class training. Trainees receive the same full-length, in-depth instruction as they would in class, but from the comfort of their homes. These courses are delivered via interactive platforms by our Certified Instructors.
CAD-eTutor is a remote, self-paced and instructor-led learning product created by Mgfx to train individuals who aren’t able to attend full-time courses, but who would like to develop skills using Autodesk software over a 30-day period.
*Upon completion of the course, you will participate in an evaluation with your tutor after which you will receive your certificate.
*Upon completion of the course, you will participate in an evaluation with your tutor after which you will receive your certificate.
Mgfx offers eTutor courses covering a range of Autodesk Software from the Essentials level to the Advanced level.
AutoCAD
Civil 3D
Plant 3D
Revit
Fusion
Nastran
Navisworks
Infraworks
Inventor
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