Continuous Professional Development & TrainingFor the Manufacturing Industry

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Continuous Professional Development Training

ContentsWhy Invest in Training with Quadra 3Autodesk Inventor Introduction to Solid Modelling 4Autodesk Inventor Sheet Metal Design 5Autodesk Inventor Advanced Part Modelling 6Autodesk Inventor Advanced Assembly Modelling 7Vault Data Management for Autodesk Inventor Users 8Autodesk Inventor iLogic 9AutoCAD 2015 Update for 2013/2014 Users 10AutoCAD Electrical Fundamentals IEC 11AutoCAD / AutoCAD LT Essentials 12Autodesk Navisworks Essentials 13Autodesk 3ds Max Design Fundamentals 14Additional Autodesk Courses 15

At Quadra Solutions, we specialise in CAD software solutions, with one of our key strengths being the ability to deliver high quality and extensive training for all Autodesk products.

As an Authorised Training Centre and Gold Autodesk Partner, we understand the importance of keeping skills up to date and ensuring that staff have the knowledge and confidence in their abilities to stay productive and continue to develop.

Our courses are designed with you and your organisational needs in mind and are tailored and structured to ensure a quality and personalised experience. All of our professional development courses are led by specialist trainers, who are consistently monitored and tested by Autodesk to ensure their skills are up to the job.

For more information about the Continuous Professional Development opportunities

we offer and how this can improve efficiencies for your organisation contact us:

training@quadrasol.co.uk

01254 301 888

www.quadrasol.co.uk/training

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Why Invest in Training?• Training maximises the return on software investment. Often users are only

utilising 13% of the features available within their software tools

• Reduce staff turnover and increase motivation

• Increase productivity levels. When new software is adopted an initial drop in productivity can occur, as people learn new processes. However, once formal and quality training has taken place, productivity can rise due to the usage of additional software functionality.

• Competitive advantage. Effective use of software can often result in the identification of specialities and unique strengths for an organisation. Training unearths these specialisms, which can then be built upon.

Why use Quadra’s Training Services?• We offer a wide range of training courses, catering to all experience levels and

requirements

• Our skilled, knowledgeable and experienced trainers are proficient in the latest technology and equipped with the skills to meet the needs of delegates

• Upon completion, all delegates receive an Authorised Autodesk Certificate, which can be used to promote the skills of the workforce

• We are the preferred training provider to a wide array of satisfied customers, who use our services on a regular basis

• Our bespoke and tailored training ensures organisational objectives are met

• Training can be delivered at our state of the art training centre or can be made mobile and delivered at your preferred location.

Bespoke Autodesk TrainingNot only do we provide the courses highlighted in this brochure, but we can also provide tailored and bespoke courses that meet your specific training needs, including our mobile training solution.

Autodesk Certification TrainingAutodesk Certification is designed to provide evidence of skills and knowledge, improve productivity and enhance credibility as a certified software user.

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Course Content This course covers the fundamental principles of 3D parametric part design, assembly design and the creation of production-ready part and assembly drawings using Autodesk Inventor. Delegates will learn how to capture design intent by using the proper techniques and recommended workflows for creating intelligent 3D parametric parts. Delegates will create, place and constrain custom and standard components in an assembly, simulate mechanisms, animate assembly designs and check for interferences. Delegates will also learn how to document their designs using base, projected, section, detail and isometric drawing views.

Duration4 days

Designed forThis course is designed for new Autodesk Inventor users.

PrerequisitesNo previous CAD experience required.

Course Outline• Create 2D sketches

• Generate 3D parts from sketches

• Part modelling

• Add and edit 3D features

• Create equations and work with parameters

• Model geometry and model display manipulation

• Resolve feature failures

• Feature duplication techniques

• Establish and work with model relationships

• Place parts in assemblies

• Presentation files (Exploded views)

• Assembly tools

• Create parts and features in assemblies

• Create and annotate drawings and views.

Inventor Introduction to Solid Modelling

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Course Content This course covers the fundamental principles of sheet metal design using Autodesk Inventor. Delegates learn how to create and manage sheet metal designs. The course focuses on basic sheet metal concepts and techniques and builds on them to include complex modelling practices for forming sheet metal parts, assemblies and drawings.

Duration2 days

Designed forThis course is designed for Autodesk Inventor users who want to learn the essential tools and best practices for sheet metal design.

PrerequisitesDelegates should have completed the Autodesk Inventor Introduction to Solid Modelling course or have an equivalent understanding of the Autodesk Inventor user interface and working environments. A working knowledge of parametric solid modelling concepts and design or mechanical engineering experience is a plus. It is also recommended that delegates have a working knowledge of Microsoft Windows.

Course Outline• Autodesk Inventor Sheet Metal interface

• Sheet metal design process and styles

• Create base faces, contour flanges and contour rolls

• Create secondary faces, contour flanges and contour rolls

• Sheet metal parameters

• Create flanges (lofted flanges), hems, folds and bends

• Corner rounds and chamfers

• Sheet metal cuts (holes, cuts and punch features)

• Corner seams (seams and miters)

• Generate lat patterns

• Rips

• Unfolding and refolding

• Documentation and annotation of drawings

• Convert solid model to sheet metal models.

Autodesk Inventor SheetMetal Design

“Excellent course. The skills we have gained

will really benefit the way we operate”

Presspart Manufacturing

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Course Content In this training delegates will consider various approaches to part design. Specific advanced part modelling techniques covered will include, multi-body design, advanced lofts, advanced sweeps, coils and surface modelling. Delegates will also learn about efficiency features such as, iFeatures for frequently needed design elements, iParts for similar designs and translation options for importing data. The course will cover drawing tools such as working with title blocks, borders and documenting iParts.

Duration2 days

Designed forDelegates should have completed the Autodesk Inventor Introduction to Solid Modelling course or have an equivalent understanding of the Autodesk Inventor user interface and working environments.

PrerequisitesDelegates should know how to create and edit parts, use work features and create and annotate drawing views, etc.

Course Outline• Advanced model appearance options

• Create and edit basic surfaces

• Advanced drawing tools (iPart tables, surfaces in drawing views and custom sketched symbols)

• Advanced geometry creation tools (work features, area lofts, sweeps and coils)

• Import/export of data

• Multi-body part modelling

• Analysis tools

• iFeatures and iParts

• 2D and 3D sketching techniques

• Emboss and decal features

• Add notes with the Engineer’s Notebook.

Autodesk Inventor Advanced Part Modelling

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Course Content This course covers the recommended workflows and advanced functionalities for creating 3D assemblies using Autodesk Inventor. Delegates learn the proper techniques and recommended workflows for skeletal modelling, adaptive design, derived design and functional design. Delegates also learn how to quickly create steel frame designs, create and document welded designs and publish custom parts using the Content Centre.

Duration2 days

Designed forThis course is designed for experienced Autodesk Inventor users.

PrerequisitesDelegates should have completed the Autodesk Inventor Introduction to Solid Modelling course or have an equivalent understanding of Autodesk Inventor parametric part and assembly design.

Course Outline• Apply motion to existing assembly constraints using motion and transitional

constraints.

• Introduction of the top-down design technique for creating assemblies

• Tools for top-down design, such as associative links, adaptive parts, multi-body and layout design, derived components and skeleton models

• Create positional representations to review motion, evaluate the position of assembly components and document an assembly in a drawing

• Use Shrinkwrap and other model simplification tools

• Create level of detail representations to reduce the clutter of large assemblies, reduce retrieval times and substitute models

• Use Design Accelerator to insert standard and customisable components and features into the model

• Create rendered realistic images and animations of parts and assemblies using Autodesk Inventor Studio and the Video Producer

• Use iMates and iAssemblies to work efficiently with assemblies

• Create members in a structural frame using Frame Generator

• Use pattern, mirror and copy techniques to duplicate components

• Link and drive parameters to and from spreadsheets

• Work with weldments.

Autodesk Inventor Advanced Assembly Modelling

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“A really useful and

productive training course, which will

improve our existing processes”

NuStar Energy

Course Content This course covers all features in Autodesk Vault for managing files and projects. Delegates learn how to organise and share files, manage file versions, work in multi-user environments and integrate Autodesk Vault with Inventor. The training course includes how to install and manage Autodesk Vault and its file structure.

Duration1 day

Designed forThis course is aimed at new and novice users who require comprehensive training.

PrerequisitesIt is essential the user has a working knowledge of Microsoft Windows.

Course Outline• Introduction to Autodesk Vault features

• Basic Vault tasks

• Set up Vault folder structures

• Search the Vault

• Work with non-CAD files

• Work with Autodesk Inventor CAD files

• Work with Vault and Autodesk Inventor

• Common Vault tasks

• Customise the user interface

• Organise and populating Vault

• Manage data in Vault.

Vault Data Management for Autodesk Inventor Users

Course ContentIn this course delegates will learn how to use the iLogic functionality that exists in the Autodesk Inventor software. In this practice-intensive course, delegates acquire the knowledge needed to use iLogic to automate Autodesk Inventor designs. Delegates 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, delegates learn how to capture design intent, enabling them to automate the design workflow to meet various design scenarios in part, assembly and drawing files.

Duration2 days

Designed forThis course is aimed at new and novice users who require comprehensive training.

PrerequisitesDelegates should have completed the Autodesk Inventor Introduction to Solid Modelling course or have an equivalent understanding of the Autodesk Inventor user interface and working environments.

Course Outline• iLogic functionality overview

• iLogic workflow overview

• Review of model and user-defined parameters and equations and their importance in iLogic

• Understand the iLogic interface components (iLogic panel, edit rule dialogue box and iLogic browser)

• Rule creation workflow for Autodesk Inventor parts and assemblies

• Conditional statements in an iLogic rule

• Access and incorporation of the various function types into an iLogic part, assembly or drawing file rule

• Event Triggers and iTriggers.

Autodesk Inventor iLogic

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Course Content This training course covers a range of general improvements and command enhancements to 3D modelling and collaboration. The course includes updates on interface colour scheme, tab and panel enhancements, Autodesk 360 collaboration, Model Space Viewports and help. There are several updates to commands, such as hatch, array, erase, arcs, polylines, offset and various 3D tools, such as 3D Model import file types, presspull, point clouds and creation previews.

Duration1 day

Designed forThis course is designed to update existing users in the new and enhanced features of AutoCAD software.

PrerequisitesThis training assumes familiarity with the AutoCAD 2013 or 2014 software.

Course Outline• Interface enhancements

• Command enhancements including hatch, array, offset, arc, layers and polylines

• Layout and model space viewport enhancements

• Enhanced 3D model import

• Various 3D command enhancements

• Point cloud enhancements

• Customisation updates in the cloud

• Design feed palette

• Autodesk Exchange enhancements

• Direct access to Autodesk 360 (Cloud)

• Content explorer enhancements.

AutoCAD 2015 Update for 2013/2014 Users

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Course Content This course covers the core topics for working with the AutoCAD Electrical software. In this training, delegates will learn how to use many of the powerful electrical drawing creation tools in the AutoCAD Electrical software. Delegates 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.

Duration3 days

Designed forThis course is designed for new AutoCAD Electrical users.

PrerequisitesA working knowledge of the AutoCAD software and electrical terminology.

Course Outline• Drawing files

• Electrical components and wiring

• Design methodologies

• Project files and project manager

• Opening, creating and adding a drawing to a project file

• Add and manage drawings in projects

• Project manager drawing list

• Wire set up and numbering

• Referencing and ladders

• Insert/ edit wires and rungs

• Schematics - single wires/components

• Source and destination signal arrows

• Project and drawing properties

• Panel drawing configuration

• Share symbol libraries and databases

• Project-wide update/retag

• Project-wide utilities

• Export and update with spreadsheets

• Mark and verify drawings.

AutoCAD Electrical Fundamentals IEC

“The instructor was

helpful and very knowledgeable. A really worthwhile training course.”ELE Advanced Technologies

Course Content Our AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT courses are designed for new AutoCAD / AutoCAD LT software users who require comprehensive training. It incorporates the features, commands and techniques for creating, editing, and printing drawings with AutoCAD / AutoCAD LT. Hands-on exercises throughout the course explore how to create 2D production drawings.

Duration3 days

Designed forThis course is designed for new users of AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT.

PrerequisitesIt is essential that delegates have a working knowledge of drafting, design or engineering. An understanding of Microsoft Windows is essential.

Course Outline• An understanding of the AutoCAD workspace and user interface

• Use of basic drawing, editing and viewing tools

• Insert reusable symbols (blocks)

• Prepare a layout to be plotted

• Add text, hatching and dimensions

• Use of more advanced editing and construction techniques

• Add parametric constraints to objects

• Create local and global blocks

• Set up layers, styles and templates

• Use of advanced plotting and publishing options.

AutoCAD / AutoCAD LT Essentials

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Course Content This training course allows new users to understand the capabilities of Navisworks as a project review tool. The course also considers the part that Navisworks plays within the wider context of Building Information Modelling and Factory Layout.

Duration3 days

Designed forThis course is designed for new users of Autodesk Navisworks

PrerequisitesNo specific previous experience is required.

Course Outline• Understand the main features and functionality of the Autodesk Navisworks

software

• Open and append 3D files of different formats and save in the Autodesk Navisworks format

• Create links to object properties files and schedule files in external databases

• Perform visual project model reviews using the built-in review and reporting tools

• Create construction simulations of a project model to check the validity of construction schedules

• Create interactive animations for presentations and demonstrations using Animator and Scripter

• Obtain ‘takeoff data’ from 3D source models and 2D sheets to create material estimates, measure areas, and count components

• Perform interference detection tests to check the integrity of the design

• Add true-to-life materials, lighting and backgrounds to project models, in order to create photo-realistic outputs.

Autodesk Navisworks Essentials

“Excellent course. Looking forward to using the skills I have

gained.”Silcoms Precision

Engineering

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Course Content This course covers all features included within 3ds Max Design. Delegates will learn how to use basic modelling techniques, change 2D models to 3D, understand maps and materials and look at the fundamentals of lighting and walk-through animations. Hands-on exercises representing real world scenarios are included. The primary objective of this course is to introduce users to the core features and tools of 3ds Max Design and to lay the foundations for its effective use.

Duration4 days

Designed forThis course is aimed at new and novice users who require comprehensive training.

PrerequisitesIt is essential the user has a working knowledge of Microsoft Windows.

Course Outline• Introduction to Autodesk 3ds Max Design

• Autodesk 3ds Max Design configuration, interface and workflow

• Assemble files by importing, linking or merging

• Data linking

• Cloning, grouping and modelling tools

• Mapping coordinates and scale

• 3D Modelling with primitives and 2D Objects

• Using modifiers to create and modify 3D objects

• Materials

• Autodesk 3ds Max Design lighting

• Mental ray rendering

• Rendering and cameras

• Animation for visualisation.

Autodesk 3ds Max Design Fundamentals

“The course information,

instruction and overall experience

was superb”Howden

Compressors Limited

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AutoCAD/AutoCAD LT - Beyond the Basics 2 days

This training course will extend your proficiency in AutoCAD / AutoCAD LT. The course includes advanced editing, plotting and publishing options.

Inventor Factory Design Utilities - Getting Started 1 day

This course provides delegates with the knowledge to start working on layouts utilising existing AutoCAD and Inventor data and collaboration using Navisworks.

Inventor Factory Design Suite Training 4 days

This course provides an overview of the use and integration of the Autodesk Factory Design Suite tools covering Inventor, AutoCAD Architecture, 3ds Max and Navisworks.

Inventor Stress Analysis 1 day

This training will introduce you to the static stress analysis capabilities within Inventor Professional, including meshing, loads and constraints within assembly environments.

Inventor Dynamic Simulation 1 day

This course covers the principles for creating dynamic simulations of mechanisms and motorised assemblies using Inventor Professional.

We also offer courses in: AutoCAD Mechanical, Inventor Cable and Harness Design, Inventor Tube and Pipe Design and Inventor for Experienced 3D Users. Further information on these course is available on our website.

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