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AUGI CAD Camps are one-day regional training and networking events held around North America, and David is a regular member of the national instructor team (see the schedule of upcoming events at which David will be speaking).

See the CAD Camp website for additional information.

Here you'll find some of the handouts from courses David is teaching or has recently taught.

Revit 2008: Working Together: BIM-based Project Collaboration

Abstract:
Collaboration between project teams can be overwhelming. Building project teams consist of architects, engineers, consultants, owners, and contractors. How do they all work together? This session looks at data exchange between members of the design/construction team. We’ll investigate how team members can collaborate using the entire family of Autodesk Revit software—Architecture, Structure, and MEP—as well as using other Autodesk software tools.

Get the course handout 2598KB

Revit 2008: Get All Your Details Done in Revit

Abstract:
Who said you can't produce details in Revit? This class will provide those people wrong! We will look at creating details directly in Revit and how to use details in Revit that were originally created in AutoCAD or ADT. Then you'll learn how to add details to a set of Revit documents so that Revit can automatically manage all of the callouts and detail references to create a completely coordinated set of construction documents. We'll also learn how to put the details in the details, with a look at Revit's dimensioning and keynoting capabilities.

Get the course handout 470KB

AutoCAD 2008: Keep It Inside AutoCAD - Data Extraction Direct to AutoCAD Tables

Abstract:
AutoCAD has never had an easy solution for creating tables for use as parts lists, bills of materials, and schedules. The method has always been a laboriously manual method of extracting attribute data to an external file and then importing it back into AutoCAD. Not anymore. In this session, you will learn how to use new tools to add fields and extract block attributes as well as dynamic block properties directly to an AutoCAD table. Once create, those tables will automatically update when changes occur.

Get the course handout 1478KB
Watch the webcast (Recorded at CAD Camp Toronto 2008)

Autodesk Design Review: Project Drawing and File Collaboration Made Easy

Abstract:
Do you need to exchange drawings and collaborate with others who don't use AutoCAD? Creating and tracking revisions on projects is a daunting task. In this session, you'll learn how to publish AutoCAD drawings as multi-sheet DWF files and the collaborate using Autodesk Design Review. We'll cover creating DWF files; using Autodesk Design Review to view, measure, and mark up those DWF files; and then use AutoCAD's Markup Set Manager to view and respond to those markups in a seamless collaboration process. Forget all that red-lined paper. Now you can track and manage your mark-ups electronically.

Get the course handout 1049KB
Watch the webcast (Recorded at Autodesk University 2007)

Revit 2008: Raising the Roof: Creating Roofs in Revit

Abstract:
Roofs are one of the most complex architectural elements to model, but with Revit, you can create just about any type of roof. This class will explore the best methods for creating roofs using all of the tools in Revit. We'll explore complex roofs with varying pitch, offset plate heights, ridge and valley control, dormers, flat roofs, and more. We'll also look at the new variable thickness settings and shape editing tools for slabs, roofs, and floors. Whether you do primarily residential or commercial buildings, you'll learn how to model roofs in Revit.

Get the course handout 809KB
Watch the Webcast (Recorded at Seattle Revit User Group)

AutoCAD 2008: Annotation Scaling: Making Drawings Smarter with Intelligent Text

Abstract:
Do you find it confusing that you draw everything full size in AutoCAD, but when it comes to text and annotations, you've got to think about the scale at which the drawings will eventually be plotted? Well, worry no more. The new Annotation Scaling functionality in AutoCAD 2008 lets you create text, dimensions, hatch patterns, blocks, and other annotation objects that automatically change their size and placement to match the scale of the viewport. See how easy it is to apply annotation properties and create annotative styles. The new annotation scaling tools can save you hours of time previously spent calculating scale factors and creating, editing and managing drawing annotations at multiple scales.

Get the course handout 620KB

 

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