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CAD Training Academy Validate your skills and gain a competitive edge

specialist courses and tailor made courses to meet your specific requirements.

Get the greatest return on your software investment by building your knowledge in the areas you need the most at the Man and Machine Training Academy.

Man and Machine offers a range of Autodesk Accredited 2D and 3D CAD Training courses for both design professionals who are new to CAD drawing software and those who need a more advanced understanding.

We have a variety of standard scheduled training courses that are available on a regular basis, plus

To ensure learning outcomes are met, all of our CAD training solutions come with Post Training Support for up to one month. Students also receive an Autodesk or Man and Machine certificate on completion.

All Autodesk CAD courses are taught using the official Autodesk courseware. Man and Machine are an authorised Autodesk Training Centre (ATC) and an approved Certification Centre , allowing students to receive an industry recognised Accreditation.

“Man and Machine were able to drop straight in as our new reseller and provide a seamless transfer from our previous supplier. They have been able to give us all we need on the software side and have also provided a flexible training program for a couple of our new starters”.

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Contents AutoCAD® / AutoCAD® LT Essentials

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Autodesk® Navisworks® Essentials

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AutoCAD Advanced

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Autodesk Inventor for Experienced 3D CAD Users

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3ds Max® Design Fundamentals

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Autodesk® Showcase® Fundamentals

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AutoCAD® Electrical Fundamentals

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Autodesk® Vault Basic Essentials

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Autodesk Inventor Introduction to Solid Modelling

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Autodesk Revit Architecture Fundamentals

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Autodesk Inventor Sheet Metal Design

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Autodesk Revit Structure Fundamentals

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Autodesk Vault for Inventor Users Autodesk Subscription

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Autodesk Revit BIM Management

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AutoCAD® Civil 3D Fundamentals

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Autodesk® Inventor® Advanced Assembly Modelling

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Introduction to Plant Design

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Autodesk Inventor Advanced Part Modelling

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Autodesk Factory Design Suite Fundamentals

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Autodesk Inventor Dynamic Simulation

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Other courses available

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Autodesk Inventor iLogic

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Increase your competitiveness Prepare for certification exams Receive Autodesk-recommended content from Autodesk Official Training Guides (courseware books)

Develop the skills you need to make the most of your Autodesk software

Find out about the latest productivity features

Learn from highly qualified instructors at superior facilities

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Learn best practices

Earn a valuable certificate of completion that’s recognised in your profession

Get your hands on sample projects and exercises that emphasise real-world application

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How we can help.....

Our goal is to help you optimise your design process. Whether you are in the manufacturing, engineering, architecture, plant or construction industries, we have the experience to understand your business and what you are trying to achieve, and we have the expertise to enable you to do it better.

Man and Machine specialises in the supply of CAD solutions to Manufacturers, Plant Designers, Engineers, Architects and Product Designers. Established in 1989, Man and Machine is part of a pan-European group, operating in 11 countries, with over 750 staff and over 500,000 installed CAD seats. We provide expertise in digital design and data management with over 60 years of combined technical experience and extensive industry knowledge.

“From the moment we first contacted Man and Machine they were a joy to work with. They bent over backwards to help tailor a solution to our specific requirements; putting a huge amount of effort and attention to detail into understanding how we work and spent considerable energy in demonstrating to us how the product would solve our individual problems – not just supplying us with general sales spiel. This enabled us to make a well informed decision, removing the dangers of unknown problems causing us later issues”. - Harry Watts

Our specialist knowledge has allowed us to develop a wide variety of services that address the needs of our customers’ across multiple industries to enable them to design, visualise, and simulate to the highest standard.

Man and Machine’s professional training centre is a fantastic environment where customers can learn from industry experts, gain authorised qualifications and ensure that any CAD investment is utilised to its full potential.

If you are looking to improve design efficiency, reduce costs and bring products or infrastructure to market faster, Man and Machine’s consultative approach will help you to gain a competitive advantage and leverage your own expertise to increase productivity and innovation.

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AutoCAD® / AutoCAD® LT Essentials DESCRIPTION This course covers the essentials for working with the AutoCAD software. The course starts by introducing a few basic tools that enable the student to create and edit a simple drawing, and then continue to develop those tools. More advanced tools are also introduced throughout the course.

OBJECTIVES To enable students to create a basic 2D drawing in the AutoCAD software. The course covers the basic and most essential tools and commands to enable students to create and edit drawings.

PREREQUISITES A working knowledge of basic design/drafting procedures and terminology, plus an understanding of MS-Windows.

TOPICS INCLUDE: • Understanding the AutoCAD workspace and user interface • Using basic drawing, editing and viewing tools • Organising drawing objects in layers • Inserting reusable symbols (blocks) • Preparing a layout to be plotted • Adding text, hatching, and dimensions • Making changes to your drawing • Using advanced object types • Getting information from your drawing (dimensions and properties)

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3 days AutoCAD/AutoCAD LT Beyond the Basics, AutoCAD Fundamentals

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AutoCAD® Advanced DESCRIPTION This course introduces advanced techniques and teaches the student to be more proficient in their use of AutoCAD. AutoCAD is the world’s leading computer based design tool and the course provides a thorough and complete understanding of its features and functions.

OBJECTIVES To enable students to recognise the best tool for the task, the best way to use that tool, and how to create new tools to accomplish tasks more efficiently.

PREREQUISITES Completion of AutoCAD/AutoCAD LT Fundamentals or equivalent is highly recommended, plus an understanding of MS-Windows.

TOPICS INCLUDE: • Advanced Text Objects • Working with Tables • Defining dynamic blocks and attributes • Outputting and publishing files for review • Collaboration and automation tools • Creating, publishing, and customising sheet sets • Managing Layers • CAD Management and System Setup • Enhancing productivity by customising the AutoCAD interface • Using macros and custom routines

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3ds Max® Design Fundamentals DESCRIPTION This course is geared towards the primary users of Autodesk 3ds Max Design: professionals in the Architecture, Interior Design, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Product Design industries. The course gives a thorough grounding in the use of this world-class, sophisticated application which will give you the skills to bring your designs to life through visualisation.

OBJECTIVES To provide a thorough introduction to Autodesk 3ds Max Design software that will help students make the most of this sophisticated application, for modelling visualisation, animation and rendering.

PREREQUISITES Experience with 3D computer-based modelling is recommended, plus an understanding of MS-Windows.

TOPICS INCLUDE: • Autodesk 3ds Max Design Interface and Workflow • Project Configuration • 3D Modeling with Primitives and 2D Objects • Assembling Files • Materials • Autodesk 3ds Max Design Lighting • Lighting with Autodesk 3ds Max Design mental ray • Rendering and Cameras • Animation for Visualisation

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AutoCAD® Electrical Fundamentals DESCRIPTION AutoCAD Electrical is AutoCAD optimised for electrical controls design, it includes a specific set of features and additional commands specifically developed for the creation and modification of electrical control systems. The optimised operations and comprehensive symbol libraries help to increase productivity, reduce errors, and provide accurate information to manufacturing.

OBJECTIVES To teach students how to use many of the powerful electrical drawing creation tools in the software. Students 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, students are introduced to methods of customising AutoCAD Electrical software symbols, circuits, and databases. Other topics covered include titleblock linking, reporting tools, templates, and project files.

PREREQUISITES Fundamental knowledge of the AutoCAD software and electrical terminology is a necessary prerequisite to attend the course in AutoCAD Electrical, plus an understanding of MS-Windows.

TOPICS INCLUDE: • Understanding project files • Creating single wire and component schematics • Creating multiwire and circuit schematics • Generating panel drawings • Working with terminals and PC symbols • Creating custom symbols • Using titleblocks • Utilisation of reporting tools • Creating libraries and templates • Using drawing updates tools

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Autodesk® Inventor® Introduction to Solid Modelling DESCRIPTION This course teaches the new Inventor user how to approach parametric design using Autodesk Inventor.

OBJECTIVES To provide a hands-on and practice-intensive learning experience ensuring that students acquire the knowledge needed to design models from conceptual sketching, through to solid modelling, assembly design, and drawing production.

PREREQUISITES Inventor Introduction to Solid Modelling does not assume prior knowledge of any 3D modelling or CAD software, although a background in drafting of 3D parts is recommended, plus an understanding of MS-Windows.

TOPICS INCLUDE: • Creating 2D sketches Constraining and dimensioning sketches • Generating 3D parts from sketches • Part modelling, adding, and editing 3D features • Work Features • Creating equations and working with parameters • Model geometry and model display manipulation • Resolving feature failures • Feature duplication techniques • Establishing and working with model relationships • Placing and constraining parts in assemblies • Assembly component display • Model Information

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5 days (split 3 days + 2 days) Inventor Sheet Metal Design, Inventor Advanced Part Modelling, Inventor Dynamic Simulation

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Autodesk® Inventor® Sheet Metal Design DESCRIPTION This course introduces the concepts and techniques of sheet metal modelling with the Autodesk Inventor software. The structure of the course follows the typical stages of using Inventor.

OBJECTIVES To teach the student how to create sheet metal parts, edit them, generate flat patterns, and document the designs in drawings.

PREREQUISITES The topics presented in this training course assume prior knowledge of 3D solid part modelling using the Autodesk Inventor software. In addition, some background with designing and drafting 3D parts is recommended. Although it is not required, knowledge of sheet metal processing is helpful as students learn to use the sheet metal design tools, plus an understanding of MS-Windows.

TOPICS INCLUDE: • Autodesk Inventor Sheet Metal interface • Sheet metal design process • Creating base Faces, Contour Flanges, and Contour Rolls • Creating secondary Faces, Contour Flanges, and Contour Rolls • Sheet metal Parameters • Creating Hems, Folds, and Bends • Corner Rounds and Chamfers • Sheet Metal Cuts (Holes, Cuts, and Punch Features) • Documentation and Annotation of drawings • Converting solid model to sheet metal models • Sheet Metal Styles

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2 days Inventor Advanced Part Modelling, Inventor Advanced Assembly Modelling, Inventor Dynamic Simulation

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Autodesk® Vault for Inventor® Users DESCRIPTION This course is intended for Autodesk Inventor users who need to access their design files from the Autodesk Vault software. It provides an introduction to the Autodesk Vault software and focuses on the Autodesk Vault’s features for managing files and projects with the Autodesk Inventor software from a user’s perspective.

OBJECTIVES To teach students how to locate, view, modify, create, and reuse files. Hands-on exercises are included to reinforce how to manage the design workflow process using the Autodesk Vault software.

PREREQUISITES Students should have a good working knowledge of the Autodesk Inventor software, plus an understanding of MS-Windows.

TOPICS INCLUDE: • Introduction to Autodesk Vault Features • Vault Workflow • Using the Autodesk Vault software • Organising Autodesk Inventor, Project, and Library Files in the Vault • Searching the Vault • Working with non-CAD Files in the Vault • Working with Inventor Files in the Vault • Customising the User Interface • File Management and Reusing Design Data

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1 day Vault Basic/Professional Essentials, Vault Workgroup Collaboration Essentials

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Autodesk Subscription INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY. In the normal course of events, upgrading software every 2-3 years is expensive. By taking out an Autodesk Subscription, you invoke a more predictable software budget as well as saving costs.

SIGN IN TO AUTODESK速 360 Autodesk 360 allows you to store documents in the cloud, with the ability to access them from anywhere at any time and share them easily with other users. Free storage is provided to all users on subscription, as well as access to rendering, optimisation and analysis services. The services provided are dependant on the product bought.

For more information please contact your account manager.

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SOFTWARE UPDATES Get software updates as soon as they are available and keep up to date with new features, functions and bugfixes. Take out additional telephone support from Man and Machine to gain immediate access to high level design experts for a complete service.

FLEXIBLE LICENSING Use your software at home, in the office and abroad. Having Subscription also enables you to use preceding versions of your Autodesk software, ensures compatibility with existing users using older versions of software, in addition to offering a free remote name user licence.

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Autodesk® Inventor® Advanced Assembly Modelling DESCRIPTION This course builds on the skills acquired in the Autodesk Inventor Introduction to Solid Modelling and Autodesk Inventor Advanced Part Modelling training courses.

OBJECTIVES To take students to a higher level of productivity, going beyond simple part design to creating and working with assemblies in the Autodesk Inventor software. The course introduces new advanced features for constraining models, making associative links, using design accelerators and introducing rendering models.

PREREQUISITES The class assumes a mastery of Inventor basics as taught in Inventor Introduction to Solid Modelling. Inventor Advanced. An understanding of Part Modelling is recommended, plus an understanding of MS-Windows.

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Using Motion and Transitional Constraints on existing models Top-Down Design techniques for creating assemblies and its components Utilising learning tools for associative links, adaptive parts and multi-body Learning tools for design, derived components, and skeleton models Using the Design Accelerators to insert customisable components and features into your model Creating rendered realistic images and animations using Inventor Studio and the Video Producer Using iMates, iAssemblies, and iLogic to work efficiently with assemblies Using the Frame Generator to create members in a structural frame work Using pattern, mirror, and copy techniques to duplicate components in an assembly Working with weldments Linking parameters to an external spreadsheet file to drive parameters in the model You will also learn about custom formatting and creating expression within a parameter

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3 days Inventor Advanced Part Modelling, Inventor Dynamic Simulation

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Autodesk® Inventor® Advanced Part Modelling DESCRIPTION This course builds on the skills acquired on the Autodesk Inventor Introduction to Solid Modelling training by taking students to a higher level of productivity when designing part models in Inventor.

OBJECTIVES To teach students advanced part modelling techniques including multi-body design, advanced lofts, advanced sweeps, coils, and surface modelling. The course also covers features aimed at increasing efficiency: iFeatures for frequently needed design elements, iParts for similar designs, iLogic for automating designs, translation options for importing data, and the Engineer’s Notebook for communication.

PREREQUISITES The course assumes a mastery of Autodesk Inventor basics as taught in Autodesk Inventor Introduction to Solid Modelling. Students should know how to create and edit parts, use work features, and create and annotate drawing views, etc, plus an understanding of MS-Windows.

TOPICS INCLUDE: • Advanced model appearance options • Multi-body part modelling • 2D and 3D sketching techniques • Advanced geometry creation tools (work features, area lofts, sweeps, and coils) • Part creation using iLogic • Analysis tools • Creating and editing basic surfaces • Importing surfaces and surface repair tools • Using iFeatures and iParts to work efficiently with part models • Importing and exporting data • Emboss and Decal features • Using Drawing tools (iParts, surfaces and custom sketched symbols) • Adding notes with the Engineer’s Notebook

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2 days Inventor Dynamic Simulation

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Autodesk® Inventor® Dynamic Simulation DESCRIPTION This course will cover the basic and advanced functionality of dynamic simulation within the Inventor modelling application, allowing students to acquire the knowledge needed to complete thorough evaluation of product performance.

OBJECTIVES After a thorough introduction of the simulation workflow and user interface of dynamic simulation the course will mainly focus on solving actual design problems. These design problems are from existing inventor simulation customers, and are universal, thus allowing students to apply the knowledge quickly to own design problems with confidence.

PREREQUISITES A good working knowledge of Autodesk Inventor, plus an understanding of MS-Windows.

TOPICS INCLUDE: • Simulation Workflow • Simulation User Interface • Type of joints and process of creating joints • Simulating and Analysing • Environmental Constraints • Analysing and Interpreting Results • Solving Actual Design problems using various different tools • Simulation of racing car piston assembly • Agricultural Spring mechanism design • Rotary Compressor Design • Simulating a sprocket Chain

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2 days Inventor Advanced Part Modelling, Inventor Advanced Assembly Modelling

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Autodesk® Inventor® iLogic™ DESCRIPTION This course instructs students in how to use the iLogic functionality that exists in the Autodesk Inventor software. Students will acquire the knowledge needed to use iLogic to automate Autodesk Inventor designs.

OBJECTIVES Students will 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, students learn to capture design intent, enabling them to automate the design workflow to meet various design scenarios in part, assembly, and drawing files.

PREREQUISITES The course assumes a mastery of Autodesk Inventor basics as taught in Autodesk Inventor Introduction to Solid Modelling. Autodesk Inventor Advanced Part and Assembly Modelling is also highly recommended, plus an understanding of MS-Windows.

TOPICS INCLUDE: • iLogic functionality overview • iLogic workflow overview • Review of model and user-defined parameters, and equations in iLogic • Understanding the iLogic interface components (Panel, Edit Rule and Browser) • Rule creation workflow for Inventor parts and assemblies • Using variations of conditional statements in an iLogic rule • Incorporating function types into an iLogic part, assembly, or drawing file rule • Event Triggers and iTriggers • Creating Forms to create a custom user interface for an iLogic rule

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Autodesk® Navisworks® Essentials DESCRIPTION This course teaches students workflows to combine 3D geometry from cross disciplines into one scene to enable effective model reviews.

OBJECTIVES Using the functionality of the Autodesk Navisworks Review, Simulate, and Manage features, students learn how to open, review, and run object-interference checks on 3D models.

Students also learn how to link to task-scheduling files and create 4D construction simulations. Using the Animator and Scripter tools, students create interactive animations. In addition, students learn how the Presenter tools can help them create photorealistic images and animations.

PREREQUISITES Students should have working knowledge of 3D design and task-scheduling software, plus an understanding of MS-Windows.

TOPICS INCLUDE: • Describe the main features and functionality of Autodesk Navisworks • Open and append 3D files of different formats and save in the Autodesk Navisworks format • Create links to object properties files and scheduling files in external databases • Perform visual project model reviews using the built-in review and reporting tools • Create construction simulations of models to validate construction schedules • Use Animator and Scripter to create interactive animations • Add true-to-life materials, and lighting and backgrounds to project models • Perform interference detection tests to check integrity of the design.

• Create visually stimulating photorealistic outputs

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Autodesk® Inventor® for Experienced 3D CAD Users DESCRIPTION This course provides accelerated introductory training in the Autodesk Inventor software and is designed for students that have 3D modelling design experience with other 3D CAD software packages (e.g. CATIA, Pro/Engineer, Creo, NX, Solidworks).

OBJECTIVES By using the experience students gain in working with other 3D modelling software packages, this training course is developed so that new users in the Autodesk Inventor software can benefit from a shorter training course. Students are taught how to find and use the modelling tools associated with familiar modelling strategies that are used in other 3D CAD software.

PREREQUISITES Prior knowledge of 3D modelling and other 3D CAD software, plus an understanding of MS-Windows.

TOPICS INCLUDE: • The Autodesk Inventor software interface • Creating sketch and pick and place features • Work Features • Creating equations and working with parameters • Model geometry and model display manipulation • Feature duplication techniques • Placing and constraining parts in assemblies • Assembly component display • Model Information • Presentation files (Exploded views) • Assembly tools • Creating parts and features in assemblies • Assembly bill of materials • Working with projects • Creating and annotating drawings and views

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3 days Autodesk Inventor Advanced Part Modelling, Autodesk Inventor Dynamic Simulation

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Autodesk Certification On completion of approved Autodesk CAD Training you will be presented with an Autodesk CAD training certificate. For Man and Machine specific courses you will receive a Man and Machine training certificate.

Autodesk Certifications are a reliable validation of your skills and knowledge, and can lead to accelerated professional development, improved productivity and enhanced credibility for you and your employer.

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Autodesk® Showcase® Fundamentals DESCRIPTION This course teaches students how to use the visualisation and presentation tools in the Autodesk Showcase software to create compelling presentations of 3D CAD data.

OBJECTIVES In the practice-intensive curriculum, students acquire the knowledge needed to progress from importing data for use in a scene, preparing it for presentation, and publishing it as an image or movie or in a web presentation format.

PREREQUISITES An understanding of MS-Windows. A knowledge of 3D modelling would be beneficial.

TOPICS INCLUDE: • Overview of the Autodesk Showcase interface and workflow • Importing Models • Opening scenes • Adjusting surface normal • Selecting and transforming objects • Assigning visual styles to enhance a scene • Setting and manipulating rendering styles • Adding lighting and shadow environments • Adding accent lights to a scene • Adding materials to objects in a scene • Creating and manipulating design alternatives • Creating and manipulating cross-sections • Creating and manipulating Shots • Creating and manipulating Behaviors • Creating a Storyboard to present a scene • Using the Pointer Tool to focus attention on a specific area • Compare Scenes by placing two scenes side-by-side • Publishing images, movies, and web presentations

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Autodesk® Vault Basic Essentials DESCRIPTION This course introduces Autodesk Vault Basic to end users and CAD administrators. Autodesk Vault Basic is the foundation module of the data management solution from Autodesk, enabling users to consolidate and organise all product information securely for easy reference, sharing, and re-use purposes. It focuses on capabilities for managing design files and related documentation. This training course is intended for users and CAD administrators who need to access their design files from Autodesk Vault Basic.

OBJECTIVES Students are taught how to locate, view, modify, create, copy, and re-use files. Hands-on exercises are included to reinforce how to manage the design workflow process using Autodesk Vault Basic.

PREREQUISITES It is highly recommended that students have a good working knowledge of Autodesk CAD programs, plus an understanding of MS-Windows.

TOPICS INCLUDE: • Introduction to Autodesk Vault features.

• Basic Vault tasks • Working with Vault and Autodesk Inventor.

• Working with Vault and AutoCAD • Working with Vault and AutoCAD Electrical • Working with Vault and AutoCAD Mechanical • Working with Vault and AutoCAD Civil 3D • Common Vault tasks • Organising and populating a Vault • Managing Vault

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Autodesk® Revit® Architecture Fundamentals DESCRIPTION The Autodesk Revit Architecture software is a powerful Building Information Modelling (BIM) program that works the way Architects think. From Preliminary Design through Design Development, and into Construction Documents, the program streamlines the design process with a central 3D model. Since building projects themselves tend to be extremely complex, the Autodesk Revit Architecture software is also complex.

OBJECTIVES To enable students to create full 3D architectural project models and set them up in working drawings. The course focuses on basic tools that the majority of students need to work with the Autodesk Revit Architecture software.

PREREQUISITES An understanding of Architectural terminology is recommended, plus an understanding of MS-Windows.

TOPICS INCLUDE: • Navigating the Revit Architecture workspace and interface • Working with the basic drawing and editing tools in Revit • Creating Levels and Grids as datum elements for the model • Creating a 3D building model with walls, curtain walls, windows, and doors • Adding floors and roofs to the building model • Creating component-based and custom stairs • Detailing Reflected Ceiling Plans with ceilings and lighting fixtures • Adding component features, such as furniture and equipment • Setting up sheets for plotting with text, dimensions, details, tags, and schedules • Creating details • Understanding the purpose of Building Information Modelling (BIM) • Using Revit to create BIM compliant models

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3 days Autodesk Revit BIM Management

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Autodesk® Revit® Structure Fundamentals DESCRIPTION To take full advantage of Building Information Modelling, the Autodesk Revit Structure Fundamentals training course has been designed to teach the concepts and principles from building design through construction documentation using the Autodesk Revit Structure software.

OBJECTIVES To introduce students to the user interface and the basic building components of the software that makes it a powerful and flexible structural modelling tool. The goal is to familiarise students with the tools necessary to create, modify, and document parametric models.

PREREQUISITES It is highly recommended that students have experience and knowledge in structural design and its terminology, plus an understanding of MS-Windows.

TOPICS INCLUDE: • Basic Drawing and Editing Tools • Setting up Levels and Grids • Working with Views • Starting a structural project based on a linked architectural model • Adding structural Columns and Walls • Adding Foundations and structural slabs • Structural Reinforcement • Beams and Framing Systems • Project Practices to reinforce learning • Construction Documents • Annotating Construction Documents • Detailing • Scheduling

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3 days Revit Structure Advanced, Autodesk Revit BIM Management

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Autodesk® Revit® BIM Management DESCRIPTION Building Information Modelling (BIM) is an approach to the entire building life cycle. Autodesk Revit Architecture, Autodesk Revit MEP, and Autodesk Revit Structure are powerful BIM programmes that support the ability to coordinate, update, and share design data with team members throughout the design, construction, and management phases of a building’s life. A key component in managing the BIM process is to establish a foundation for different types of projects by creating standard templates and custom elements.

OBJECTIVES To enable students to expand their knowledge in setting up office standards with templates that include annotation styles, preset views, sheets, and schedules, as well as creating custom element types and families.

PREREQUISITES Students should be comfortable with the fundamentals of the Autodesk Revit software taught in the Autodesk Revit Architecture Fundamentals, Autodesk Revit Structure Fundamentals or Autodesk Revit MEP Fundamentals training courses. Knowledge of basic techniques is desired such as creating standard element, copying and moving elements, and creating and working with views etc.. plus an understanding of MS-Windows.

TOPICS INCLUDE: • Create custom templates with annotation styles, title blocks, and custom element types • Create schedules, including material takeoff schedules with formulas • Create custom wall, roof, and floor types • Set up a family file • Create family geometry • Create family types • Create specific families, including, in-place families, profiles, annotation, and shared parameters The course also includes additional discipline-specific practices for families including doors, windows, railings, pipe fittings, light fixtures, gusset plates, and built-up columns.

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AutoCAD® Civil 3D Fundamentals DESCRIPTION This course is designed for Civil Engineers and Surveyors who want to take advantage of the interactive, dynamic design functionality of AutoCAD Civil 3D. AutoCAD Civil 3D software permits the rapid development of alternatives through its model-based design tools.

OBJECTIVES To teach techniques that enable students to organise project data, work with points, create and analyse surfaces, model road corridors, create parcel layouts, perform grading and volume calculation tasks, and layout pipe networks.

PREREQUISITES Experience with AutoCAD or AutoCAD-based products (such as Autodesk® Land Desktop) and a sound understanding and knowledge of civil engineering terminology, plus an understanding of MS-Windows.

TOPICS INCLUDE: • Become familiar with the AutoCAD Civil 3D user interface • Create /Edit Parcels and print parcel reports • Create and manage Points and Point Groups and work with survey figures • Create, edit, view, and analyse surfaces • Create and edit Alignments • Create data shortcuts • Create sites, profiles and cross-sections • Create assemblies, corridors, and intersections • Create simple grading solutions • Create gravity fed and pressure pipe networks • Perform quantity takeoff and volume calculations • Utilise Plan productions to create plan profiles sheets

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Introduction to Plant Design DESCRIPTION This course will show students how to use Autodesk Plant 3D software to complete a plant design project.

OBJECTIVES To provide a comprehensive overview of the AutoCAD P&ID, AutoCAD Plant 3D, and Autodesk Navisworks software modules in the Plant Design Suite including all common workflows for plant design plus a focus on project setup and administration.

PREREQUISITES A knowledge of process design flows and terminology is highly recommended, plus an understanding of MS-Windows.

TOPICS INCLUDE: • Introduction to AutoCAD Plant 3D • Using AutoCAD P&ID • Using Navisworks • Setting up and administering a Plant projects • Managing layers and colours • Steel modelling and editing • Equipment modelling and editing • Creating and annotating orthographic views • Navisworks file handling, scheduling, animation & rendering

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Autodesk® Factory Design Suite Fundamentals DESCRIPTION This course gives students a foundation in the use of factory design software.

OBJECTIVES To guide students around the core products and workflows within the suite as well as the specialist factory design utilities, starting with sketching basics to Navisworks complete with clash detection. The course will also look at creating layouts, publishing factory assets and virtual layouts.

PREREQUISITES Basic knowledge of the various aspects and specialised workflows within Factory Design Suite is beneficial, plus an understanding of MS-Windows.

TOPICS INCLUDE: • Autodesk Factory Design Suite Core Products • AutoCAD Architecture Basics • Creating the Factory Shell • Creating Interior Features • Getting Started with Autodesk Inventor • Basic Sketching Techniques • Basic Shape Design • Detailed Shape Design • Creating Layouts and Placing Assets • Factory Asset Publishing • Factory Design Suite Workflow and Best Practices • Basic View Creation • Navisworks Getting Started • Visualisation/Digital Mock-up • Interference/Collaboration

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Courses Available • AutoCAD® 3D Drawing and Modelling • AutoCAD® Architecture Fundamentals • AutoCAD® Civil 3D Grading • AutoCAD® Civil 3D for Surveyors • AutoCAD® / AutoCAD® LT Beyond the Basics • AutoCAD® / AutoCAD® LT Fundamentals • AutoCAD® Fundamentals • AutoCAD® Map 3D Essentials • AutoCAD® Mechanical Essentials • Autodesk Infrastructure Design Suite BIM Workflow for Roads and Highways • Autodesk® Inventor® Cable and Harness Design • Autodesk® Inventor® Publisher • Autodesk® Inventor® Tube and Pipe Design • Autodesk® Revit® Architecture Collaboration Tools

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• Autodesk® Revit® MEP Fundamentals • Autodesk Simulation Moldflow Adviser • Autodesk Simulation Moldflow Insight Fundamentals • Autodesk Simulation Moldflow Insight Advanced Cool & Warp • Autodesk Simulation Moldflow Insight Advanced Flow • Autodesk® Simulation Multiphysics • Autodesk® Suites Workflows • Autodesk® Vault Workgroup Collaboration Essentials • Autodesk® Revit® Architecture Conceptual Design, Visualisation • Autodesk® Revit® Architecture Site and Structural Design • Autodesk® Revit® for Project Managers • Autodesk® Stress & Frame Analysis in Inventor • Autodesk® Static FEA for Inventor Users • Autodesk® update course

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Man and Machine Services WE WANT YOU TO GET THE MOST FROM YOUR CAD INVESTMENT LONG AFTER THE INITIAL PURCHASE. Man and Machine provides a variety of services with a fresh approach and a clear understanding of how your business works.

Our consultants can deliver technical experience and expertise covering all elements of a project lifecycle, from planning and assessment through to implementation and optimisation.

Man and Machine understands that every customer is unique with a specific set of requirements. This enables us to design and deliver cost-effective, custom built digital design and data management solutions.

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