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InMotion Consulting customizes training to the needs of each client. However, we have built many general courses aimed at providing the most education in the shortest amount of time - meaning less cost for downtime and quicker training turnaround.
The training offered by InMotion Consulting is On-Site. We come to you at your convenience. This reduces downtime by your employees and also travelling expenses for all the employees to receive training off-site.
Any class listed can be reduced to a 2-hour lunch class for $250.00 or a 1-hour lunch class for $150.00
The training is broken down into the following categories:
AutoCAD
| Course Title | Days | Hours | Price per session | Brief Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AutoCAD 2011 Essentials – Step 1 | 3 | 21 | $1,000 | The Basics of AutoCAD. Step 1 of 2 |
| AutoCAD 2011 Essentials – Step 2 | 3 | 21 | $1,000 | The Basics of AutoCAD. Step 2 of 2 |
| AutoCAD 2011 Upgrade | 1 | 4 | $400 | What’s new (If upgrading from release prior to 2008 more time may be needed) |
| Tips Every AutoCAD User Should Know | 1 | 2 | $200 | Useful Tips and Tricks with AutoCAD |
| Managing your Sheet Sets | 1 | 4 | $400 | Shows how to use Sheet Set Manager effectively for production plan output |
| Working with Dynamic Blocks | 1 | 3 | $300 | Adding dynamism to blocks can be tricky but is worth the effort. Learn how to create and edit dynamic blocks |
AutoCAD 2011 Essentials - Step 1
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Good presentation with just the right amount of technical content and common sense material.
...went out of his way to answer all questions presented.
Great class on a complex topic
The speaker atriculated complex concepts well, making them understandable to a broad audience.
Great speaker. Seemed To be very knowledgable about the subject.
This is a hands-on course for all who want to learn the basics of AutoCAD drafting. It provides an overall coverage of how to draft in AutoCAD. A basic knowledge of drafting and computers is needed.
Selected information to be covered:
- The standard AutoCAD Interface
- Starting a drawing in AutoCAD
- Creating Basic Shapes
- Controlling the drawing variables
- Basic Object Editing
- Controlling the drawing’s object properties (Layers, linetypes, colors, lineweights, etc.)
- Creating Advanced Objects
- Querying objects
- Advanced object editing
- Annotating your drawing
- Basic dimensioning
- Basic Plotting
Following completion of this course each student will receive:
- A certificate of completion
- A basic performance evaluation
AutoCAD 2011 Essentials - Step 2
A continuation of step 1 this course strives to make the student more proficient in the use of AutoCAD®. The course teaches how to use the most efficient command for a task and takes an advanced look at some of the more potent functions that sets AutoCAD apart as the world leader in computer drafting technology. To get the most out of this course, you will need to take AutoCAD – Step 1 first or have an existing knowledge of AutoCAD.
Selected information to be covered:
- Using Hatch Patterns
- Understanding Insertable Objects
- Using Attributes in blocks
- Understanding External References
- Model Space / Paper Space / Layouts
- Plotting in AutoCAD
- Advanced Dimensioning
- Querying objects
- Understanding AutoCAD Design Center
- Annotation scales
Following completion of this course each student will receive:
- A certificate of completion
- A basic performance evaluation
AutoCAD 2011 - Upgrade
With the drastic improvements Autodesk made in AutoCAD 2011 an upgrade course is necessary for any who would want to make this jump efficiently. To benefit from this class, a good knowledge of AutoCAD release 2008 or higher is needed.
Selected information to be covered:
- Introduction to Parametric Constraints
- Finding your way around the Ribbon interface
- Enhanced Dynamic Blocks
- DWF and PDF Underlays
- Quick Properties
- Action Recorder
- Layer Properties Palette
- Miscellaneous New Features
Following completion of this course each student will receive:
- A certificate of completion
Tips Every AutoCAD User Should Know
So you have been using AutoCAD for a while. Nevertheless, you know there has got to be a better way to do certain things but you just haven’t had the time to learn. This class is for all those who want to excel at using AutoCAD. Learn the tricks of the pro’s. A basic knowledge of AutoCAD is needed to benefit fully from this course.
Miscellaneous information will be covered on a variety of subjects.
Managing Your Sheet Sets
As wonderful as the digital world is, most of our projects are printed for production. If you have multiple sheets, data can quickly become convoluted. Discover how Sheet Sets can solve the day-to-day tasks of managing drawings and keeping them updated. Learn how Sheets Sets can automate such functions as creating layouts, coordinating xrefs, and linking important data across an entire project.
Selected information to be covered:
- Creating Sheets Sets
- Creating Sheets in Sheet Sets
- Creating SubSets
- Working with Views and Resource Drawings
- Publishing Sheet Sets
Following completion of this course each student will receive:
- A certificate of completion
Working with Dynamic Blocks
Dynamic Blocks have added a new level of power and complexity that is not easily mastered. Discover how the parameter and action features of Dynamic Blocks will increase your efficiency and productivity. You will not only learn how to build new Dynamic Blocks, but also how to apply the new ideas to the existing Block libraries you use in AutoCAD every day for instant productivity gains.
Selected information to be covered:
- What are dynamic blocks
- How to work with parameters and actions on dynamic blocks
- How to solve common problems associated with creating dynamic blocks
- How to convert existing blocks into dynamic blocks
Following completion of this course each student will receive:
- A certificate of completion
AutoCAD Map3D
| Course Title | Days | Hours | Price per session | Brief Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AutoCAD Map3D 2011 Essentials | 1 | 7 | $700 | The Basics of AutoCAD Map3D |
AutoCAD Map3D 2011 Essentials
This course walks you through the basics of AutoCAD Map3D. Learn the Map3D interface and Map 3D ways of handling data and creating data. A basic knowledge of AutoCAD is needed.
Selected information to be covered:
- Menus
- Drawing Cleanup
- Object Data
- External Data
- Annotation
- Feature Classes
- Coordinate Tracking
- Importing Data
- Queries
- Save Backs
- Coordinate Conversions
- Topologies
- Exporting Data
- Data Connect
Following completion of this course each student will receive:
- A certificate of completion
AutoCAD Civil 3D
| Course Title | Days | Hours | Price per session | Brief Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AutoCAD Civil 3D 2011 Essentials | 3 | 21 | $1,000 | The Basics of AutoCAD Civil 3D |
| AutoCAD Civil 3D 2011 Upgrade | 1 | 4 | $400 | What’s new (If upgrading from release prior to 2008 more time may be needed) |
| Settings and Styles in AutoCAD Civil 3D 2011 | 1 | 7 | $700 | A detailed breakdown of what they, types of settings and styles, and a walkthrough of all in 2011. |
| Creating a Survey in AutoCAD Civil 3D 2011 | 1 | 4 | $400 | Walks through the survey tools in AutoCAD Civil 3D |
| Shortcut your way to Data Management in Civil 3D | 1 | 2 | $200 | Shows how to use AutoCAD Civil 3D's Data Shortcuts for Data management |
| Creating Compliant Corridors | 1 | 4 | $400 | Shows in simple, easy-to-follow steps how to create complex corridors. This includes an introduction to Civil 3D Intersection objects also. |
| Civil 3D File Setup and Management | 1 | 2 | $200 | Explains processes and best management practices for AutoCAD Civil 3D files |
| Civil 3D Hydraulics and Hydrology Extensions | 1 | 8 | $800 | The basics of the integrated Hydraflow Storm Sewer, Hydraflow Hydrographs, and Hydraflow Express Extensions |
AutoCAD Civil 3D 2011 Essentials
This course walks you through the basics of AutoCAD Civil 3D. Learn the interface and the basics of each Civil 3D object. A basic knowledge of AutoCAD is needed.
Selected information to be covered:
- The standard AutoCAD Civil 3D Interface
- Basics of Data Shortcuts
- Basics of Survey
- Civil 3D Points
- Civil 3D Parcels
- Civil 3D Surfaces
- Civil 3D Grading
- Civil 3D Alignments
- Civil 3D Profiles
- Civil 3D Corridors and Intersection Objects
- Civil 3D Sample Lines and Sections
- Civil 3D Pipe Networks
Following completion of this course each student will receive:
- A certificate of completion
- A basic performance evaluation
- (In Georgia) 15 PDH Credits
AutoCAD Civil 3D 2011 Upgrade
This course covers the improvements, new objects, and new featurest that are found in AutoCAD Civil 3D 2011. A basic knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D 2009 or greater is required.
Selected information to be covered:
- Civil 3D Intersection Object
- Survey Improvements
- Introduction to the Ribbon interface
- Changes to Styles/Settings
- Introduction to QTO
- New Alignment Types
Following completion of this course each student will receive:
- A certificate of completion
- (In Georgia) 2 PDH Credits
Settings and Styles of AutoCAD Civil 3D 2011
Styles and settings are a major component to Civil 3D. Being able to create and manipulate settings and styles will enable you to create a Civil 3D template and standards for your organization. A basic knowledge of Civil 3D components is required.
Selected information to be covered:
- Types of settings
- What are styles
- Types of styles
- Walkthrough of all settings and styles
Following completion of this course each student will receive:
- A certificate of completion
Creating a Survey in AutoCAD Civil 3D 2011
Learn to harness the power of the survey database and survey functionality in Civil 3D. Survey functionality in Civil 3D is often overlooked and misunderstood. This class will clear the way and give you the knowledge to utilize survey data successfully.
Selected information to be covered:
- Civil 3D Survey Interface
- Survey database settings
- Figure Prefix Database
- Point Groups and Description Keys
- Survey Networks
Following completion of this course each student will receive:
- A certificate of completion
- (In Georgia) 2 PDH Credits
Shortcut your way to Data Management in Civil 3D
Learn how to use Data Shortcuts to manage your data in Civil 3D. The class goes into the tips and techniques that will allow you set your paths and share the data successfully.
Selected information to be covered:
- Folder Structure
- Working Folder versus Project Data Shortcut Folder
- Creating Shortcuts
- Creating References
- Data Shortcut Editor
Following completion of this course each student will receive:
- A certificate of completion
Creating Compliant Corridors
Civil 3D Corridors have been the flagship object for Civil 3D since its release. However, it can easily turn into a feared and complex 3D object model. This class will walk through the corridor properties, what a corridor is, and how to build complex corridors.
Selected information to be covered:
- Assemblies
- Subassemblies
- Subassembly Properties
- Creating multiple baseline corridors
- Intersection objects
Following completion of this course each student will receive:
- A certificate of completion
- (In Georgia) 2 PDH Credits
Civil 3D File Setup and Management
Civil 3D is revolutionary software that not only changes HOW we design but also how we manage the files containing the project data. This class walks through best practices on how to setup your company's directory structure and how to seperate the graphical and design data. This class is more geared toward CAD Managers and spends little time in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
Civil 3D Hydraulics and Hydrology Extensions
This course will take you through all the basics of the integrated Hydraflow Storm Sewer, Hydraflow Hydrographs, and Hydraflow Express Extensions to gain a basic knowledge of hydraulic engineering principals and Civil 3D is required.
Following completion of this course each student will receive:
- A certificate of completion
- (In Georgia) 4 PDH Credits
AutoCAD Customization
| Course Title | Days | Hours | Price per session | Brief Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Customization | 1 | 8 | $600 | Customizing your AutoCAD with simple user interface changes, using scripts, diesel, and recordings |
| Essentials of AutoLisp | 1 | 4 | $400 | Brief overview and training discussion of AutoCAD’s mother tongue |
| Advanced Lisp | 1 | 4 | $400 | Shows the evolution of AutoLisp/VisualLisp and how to tap it’s full potential | Essentials of .Net for AutoCAD | 1 | 4 | $400 | Learn the basics of the .Net framework, language and the AutoCAD Object Model. |
| Advanced .Net for AutoCAD | 1 | 4 | $400 | Learn how to tap AutoCAD's .Net API to build interactive, intuitive, autoloading applications |
Basic Customization
With AutoCAD, customization is easy. It does not require learning some hard to understand programming language. It simply involves some interactive training. This is what the basic customization course offers. It teaches you everything about customization without learning programming. A good foundation of AutoCAD knowledge is needed to benefit from this course.
Selected information to be covered:
- A walk-thru of your AutoCAD Options
- Understanding your program parameters file
- Command Line Switches
- Working with the CUI file
- Creating Scripts
- Using the Action Recorder
Following completion of this course each student will receive:
- A certificate of completion
Essentials of AutoLisp
AutoLisp is a customized LISt Processing full-featured, interpretive programming language that you can use to call AutoCAD commands, system variables, and more. It can be a CAD Manager's best friend and is quite simple to learn and implement. A good foundation of AutoCAD knowledge is needed to benefit from this course.
Selected information to be covered:
- Lisp syntax
- Assigning a variable
- Variable Types
- Basic AutoLisp functions
- Working with Visual Lisp IDE
Following completion of this course each student will receive:
- A certificate of completion
Advanced Lisp
With AutoCAD 2000+, AutoCAD became equipped with its very own AutoLisp Integrated Development Environment called Visual Lisp, but even more interesting was the advent of the Visual Lisp extensions to AutoLisp. Learn some more advanced programming techniques of AutoLisp, as well as, get an introduction to the power of Visual Lisp Extensions. A good foundation of AutoCAD knowledge is needed to benefit from this course.
Selected information to be covered:
- Lists and Arrays
- Relations between Visual Lisp and VBA
- Miscellaneous techniques and functions within practice sessions
Following completion of this course each student will receive:
- A certificate of completion
Essentials of .Net for AutoCAD
Microsoft's .Net is quickly becomming the popular choice for more advanced integrated applications. his class will introduce you to using the .Net environment to program for AutoCAD. A good foundation of AutoCAD knowledge is needed to benefit from this course.
Selected information to be covered:
- Working with Microsoft's Visual Studio Development Environment
- Understanding AutoCAD’s .Net API
- Learning VB.Net programming syntax
- Build a simple AutoCAD command
Following completion of this course each student will receive:
- A certificate of completion
Advanced .Net for AutoCAD
This class picks up where the Essentials of .Net for AutoCAD left off, walking through additional properties, methods, events, and interacting with the AutoCAD environment.
Selected information to be covered:
- Interacting with the user
- Creating and monitoring events
- Demand Loading
- Custom Palette
Following completion of this course each student will receive:
- A certificate of completion