Auto CAD Continued Education

[Anonymous]

This may not be the appropriate forum for this topic, so if someone has a better suggestion for where to post this I'm all ears. 

I am interested in taking some classes or finding some sort of online course that could continue my education in How to use the Auto CAD Program. I have already taken a two year course at a local Technical college so I know the basics and I've been learning some of the more complicated procedures over the last couple months with the help of these forums and various tutorials online. But Id like to know all of the ins and outs of the program. basically I want to be an expert in CAD. I appreciate any help I can get in this matter. 

[Anonymous]

Even if there are any books out there that I could buy that would be a good guide. 

[pendean]

amazon.com has a lot of books, help yourself.

[Anonymous]

I was wondering if anyone had recommendations for books or classes or tutorials. I know they are out there just want a good point of reference from the people in the community.

[brian_adams]

OF course book is a nice way to learn subject, but experience of tutors give more understanding where could be applied functions and commands,strategy of working.
Autocad arcitecture needs anothe approach and manegment ... not as Vanilla AutoCAD

What exactly you are searching for?

[Anonymous]

I understand drawing and workflow and I am learning a lot as far as graphic and industry standards go from my tutors at work, I eventually will want to take over as CAD Manager at my firm, so that everyone else can focus solely on production. SO basically I want to know the Ins and outs of things like, 3D Style management, content browser management, lisp routines, bug fixes, attributes, streamlining production by way of implementing effective standards and systems etc. etc.

The in-depth functionality of how auto CAD architecture works and how to author and maintain standards within it. 

I have already learned quite a bit on all these subjects and keep detailed notes. I am just curious as to any recommendations people may have on this forum. What books do you/have you used? Are there any advanced classes out there about the advanced functionality of Auto CAD itself, not necessarily classes on how to work in an architectural capacity, I am aware of those. Does Autodesk have some sort of program in place to train people to become more proficient in the use of Auto CAD Architecture, If so, has anyone found it to be exceedingly useful and how do i participate in such programs. 

Are all of these Questions pointless, and I should just scrounge through random articles and video tutorials for years to learn bits and pieces of useful information here and there? Because that is fine too, That's what I'm doing currently.

I've noticed that many people learn the functionalities of AutoCAD that are specific to accomplishing tasks in their line of work only and then ignoring the rest of its potential. While this is a more than fine approach I would like to have wider range of knowledge on the program. 

so essentially I don't really care where I get the information from, or what medium the information is delivered in, I'm asking, in a hopefully not too ridiculous way, does anyone have any recommendations on how to become an auto CAD guru?

Granted maybe my question is a little broad and overly ambitious.

[brian_adams · Accepted solution]

Guru makes experience... to my sight.
Ask about David Koch or Doug Broad they are the Autodesk elite members/
they participated in this program
https://www.autodesk.com/expert-elite/about?_ga=2.52110313.1949133625.1536169947-122577453.153073461

[Anonymous]

You're exactly right, I definitely need a lot more experience to get to that point and it will undoubtedly take a lot of time to get there. Thank you for sharing that I will look into it and see what I can do to train to that point.

Any other sources of education that anyone knows about would be welcome as well. 

[David_W_Koch · Accepted solution]

For better or worse, the economics of the publishing industry and AutoCAD Architecture's current status in the hierarchy of Autodesk programs means that most titles are not updated yearly any more.  That said, not much has changed in AutoCAD Architecture in the last few years, either, other than the changes made to the core AutoCAD program.  I am not familiar with all of the books out there, but I have used and can recommend Paul Aubin's books.  The most recent update to his AutoCAD Architecture book was for the 2011 release, so it will not cover anything added since then (Styles Browser, Windows 10), but it will give a good grounding in the basics of the program, particularly the use of the Drawing Management feature (Project Browser/Project Navigator).  The book takes you through the various features in a tutorial format, developing two different projects, one residential, one commercial.

Whether or not it holds much new information for you will depend upon how much you have already learned about the program, and whether or not using the Drawing Management feature is something your firm does or has interest in doing.  You also will have to decide if the tutorial format suits your learning style or not.

Paul is also co-author, with Matt Dillon of Autodesk Architectural Desktop: An Advanced Implementation Guide 2007.  This, as the name suggests, was based on the 2007 release, which was then called Architectural Desktop.  I have that book, but have not looked at it recently, and cannot say how relevant the information in it remains.

FULL DISCLOSURE:  I know Paul personally, and assisted him with the updates for the 2010 and 2011 versions of the AutoCAD Architecture book.  I was compensated for my time, but I do not make any additional money from book sales.

[David_W_Koch · Accepted solution]

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@Anonymous wrote:

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so essentially I don't really care where I get the information from, or what medium the information is delivered in, I'm asking, in a hopefully not too ridiculous way, does anyone have any recommendations on how to become an auto CAD guru?

In addition to more formal means of training/learning, one way to move along the path to "guru" status would be to spend time here in the forums, reading about the issues others have, the proposed solutions posted by others and jumping in on issues that interest you and trying to work out a solution, where none are proposed, or a better solution, if you think you may have one.  Warning:  This can end up consuming an inordinate amount of your "free" time and may affect your relationships with others who are not so engaged.  😉

[brian_adams]

the treasure for you

take a look it from 2008 till now

http://ausaca.blogspot.com/

[Angayo · Accepted solution]

Since noone has yet mentioned it, there is www.udemy.com. It sells online courses and they are often at big discounts, making them usually cheap.

[Anonymous]

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