Digital Tutors - Creating a 3D Structural Model in AutoCAD

Duration 34m 8s Project Files Included MP4

In this set of tutorials we'll use 3D modeling tools in AutoCAD to create a structural study model.

We'll begin with a column grid diagram that we'll import as an external reference. We'll then use Polylines to trace and extrude the footings and foundation from the 2D plan.

Once the foundation is in place we'll then trace and extrude the building core as well as the columns in the plan. We'll take a look at couple shortcuts and tricks along the way that will save you time and also make working with AutoCAD's 3D tools a breeze.

We'll finish the training by exploring the Tool Palette as well as creating some lateral bracing

for the model.

1. Introduction and project overview

2. Using the Extrude command to model the foundation

3. Creating the building core with the Extrude command

4. Creating columns using Polylines and Extrusions

5. Creating beams with Polylines and Extrusions

6. Creating lateral bracing using Polylines