Course Length: 4 Days

Training Guide Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction to Autodesk Fabrication CADmep

• Support Resources for Fabrication CADmep
• Overview of Fabrication Products
• BIM and Fabrication
• Overview of the MEP Fabrication Industry
• Definitions

Chapter 2: Deployment

• Installing Fabrication CADmep
• Check for and Install Latest Service Packs
• Setting up a Shared Database and File Structure
• Migrating an Older Database
• Configuring User Names and Permissions

Chapter 3: User Interface

• The Service Pallet
• Create a New Section
• The CADmep Toolbar
• Right-Click Shortcut Menus

Chapter 4: Sections

• Sections
• Create a New Section
• Make a Section Current
• Understanding How Sections Control Hanger Rod Lengths

Chapter 5: Drawing with the Attacher

• Setting the Systems and Service and setting the Section
• Placing Items from the Service Pallet
• Understanding the Attacher Arrow
• Modifying Placed Items
• Rotating Items about the Attacher Arrow
• Using Fix Relative
• Placing an Item using Fix Relative
• Placing an Item by Rotating the Attacher Arrow
• Using Takeoff as Cut-In
• Using Drop Into Fall
• Fill Between 2 Ends
• Fill with Flex
• Polyline 3D Fill
• Match Object Properties
• Configuring the Multiple Item Properties Command
• Using the Multiple Item Properties Command
• Carry Over Options Settings
• Filter Selection

Chapter 6: Drawing with Design Line

• Set the Design Line Entry Method for Services
• Fabrication CADmep Design Tools: The Design Line Toolbar
• The Design Line Takeoff Menu
• Using Design Line for an HVAC System
• Understanding How Design Line Works
• Stretching a Design Line
• Using Design Line for a Plumbing System
• Selecting and Activating Design Lines
• The RevDesign Command