Fabrication CADmep Fundamentals 2015 is courseware intended for instructor-led training in an Autodesk Authorized Training Center. The objective is to enable students to create a basic 3D model and prepare field drawings & procurement documents. Students will learn to create files and documents needed for prefabrication of ductwork and piping. Students will also learn basic CADmep customization and how to create their own custom Fabrication Items. This course is for new users of Autodesk® Fabrication CADmep™ This courseware support a 4-day class and covers the indispensable core topics for working with Autodesk Fabrication CADmep. The teaching strategy is to start with a few basic tools that let the student create and edit a simple drawing. You then continue to develop those tools, as well as being introduced to more advanced tools throughout the course. Not every command or option is covered, because the intent is to show the most essential tools and concepts: - Understanding the Fabrication CADmep workspace and user interface - Using basic modeling, editing, and viewing tools - Creating shop drawing with annotation - Creating spool drawings and exporting to Fabrication CAMduct & Fabrication ESTmep - Customizing your Fabrication CADmep configuration Prerequisites - An understanding of the sheetmetal ductwork and/or piping & plumbing industries - A working knowledge of basic design/drafting procedures and terminology - A working knowledge of Autodesk AutoCAD - A working knowledge of Windows 7 or 8