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Autodesk® Fabrication CAMduct
Fundamentals
Brief Synopsis of Class Contents:
The topics covered will vary slightly with each class based
upon the pace of the students. As an Autodesk Authorized
Training Center, we adhere to the strict quality control
procedures established by Autodesk to consistently
deliver the highest caliber learning experience possible.
Learning Objectives:
• Learn how to input items/takeoff items into the job.
• Learn how to open and process MAJ Files produced
from CADmep.
• Learn how to adjust criteria applied to the item(s)
once it is in the job.
• Learn how to set pattern defaults for quicker item
entry.
• Gain an understanding of specifications and how they
control/automate input.
• Gain an understanding of notching.
• Learn how to utilize OPUS to apply standing seams for
oversized items.
• Understand how to run reports against what has been
inputted.
• Understand how to nest, assign NC and print labels to
your flat pattern developments.
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Courseware:
Fabrication CAMduct Fundamentals
Number of Days:
5 Half Day Sessions
Who Should Attend:
Shop Input Personell/Inputters, Shop
Foreman and/or Database Managers
Prerequisites:
An understanding of sheet metal, and
metal fabrication. Working knowledge
and comfort level with computers.
System and Software Requirements:
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Introduction • Item Folders

• Support resources • Details
• Overview of Autodesk Fabrication products • Object Properties
• BIM and Fabrication • View Customization
• Overview of the MEP fabrication industry • Quick Takeoff
• Definitions • Service Pallet
• Tab Order - Defaults
Deployment • Item Information
• Installing • Quick Entry Information
• Starting Fabrication CAMduct • Item Details
• Setting up a Shared Database • Item Folders
• Migrating an Older Database • Library Information
• Configuring Names and Permissions • View Customization
• Borrowing a Fabrication CAMduct License • Right Click Shortcut Menus
• Status Bar
User Interface
• User Interface Overview Takeoff Methods
• Pull-Down Menus • Item Folder Takeoff
• The Utility Bar • Double-click Takeoff
• The Primary View Pane • Add to Job
• Multiple Windows interface • Go To Functionality/Search
• Window arrangements • Quick Takeoff/Service Takeoff
• Context sensitive View pull-down • Individual Quantities
menu • Job Contents Manipulation
• Job Contents window • Right Click Options
• Items tab • Double Click Options
• Nests tab • Multiple Item Properties/Change Object
• Object Properties Properties
• View Customization
• Group By

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Setting Item Defaults • Insulation Specifications

• Locking Dimensions • Duct
• Locking of Options • Double Wall
• Locking of Connectors • Specifications
• Calculations and Dependencies • Spec Name
• Materials for a Spec
Database Settings • Valid For
• Fittings • Pattern Options
• Materials • General
• New Material Creation & Removal • Double Skin
• Groups • Insulation
• Properties • Straight
• Sheet Size Setup and Defaults • Notches
• Connectors • Holes
• Manufacturing • Standards
• Straight and Turnover • Manufacturing (Auto Nest Window)
• Straight and Sloping Notch • Nesting
• Seams • Materials
• Seam Allowances • Oversize Options
• Seam Materials (Ancillary) • Autonest Options
• Stiffeners • Multi Torch Properties
• Tie Rods • Flanging
• Fixings • Remnants
• Splitters • Tool Defaults
• Airturns • Leads
• Insulation • Options
• New Insulation Material • Layers
• Material Properties • Layer Mapping
• Sheet Size Setup
• Insulation Development Cutbacks

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Drawing with Opus Processes

• Chamfer • Creating Processes
• Fillet • Nesting Options
• Trim • Write NC
• Export Data Fields
Makepat • Print Report
• Patterns for Fabrication • Running Processes
• Item Creation • Re-Nesting Damaged Parts
• Merging Multiple Jobs for Unified Reporting
Reports
• Item Reports and Item Report Builder
• Worksheets and Worksheet Builder
• Nest Reports
• Printer Setup
• Label Printer
• Label Size
• Report Printer
• Nest Printer

Nesting and Decoiler Output

• Automatic Nesting
• General Nesting
• Auto Stitching
• Auto Nest Options
• Sheet Order
• Method
• Preferences
• Oversize Options
• Manual Nest
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• Decoiler Output and/or other countries. All other brand names, product names, or trademarks
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