Autodesk - An Introduction

Name: Autodesk - An Introduction
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Learn how to obtain a free Autodesk account and download/install software.

Created byRhys Davies

Last updated 9/2024

English

What you'll learn

How to create an Autodesk account.
How to purchase a professional subscription for AutoDesk software.
How to acquire an educational subscription for AutoDesk software.
How to download a professional licence of Revit LT onto a PC.
How to install a professional licence of Revit LT onto a PC.
How to download an educational licence of Revit onto a PC.
How to install an educational licence of Revit onto a PC.
Understand the basic user interface of Revit LT.
How to build a simple structure using the Revit/Revit LT user interface.

Course content

1 section • 5 lectures • 1h 11m total length

Register an Account with Autodesk8:22
At the end of this lesson you will be able to register for a free account with Autodesk.

Registering an account will allow you to download and install their software.
Purchase and Install a Commercial Licence of Autodesk Software14:42
At the end of this lesson you will be able to locate, purchase, download, and install a professional licence of Autodesk REVIT LT software.

As this is a purchased licence, it is yours to use for both educational and professional gain within the terms set by Autodesk.

If you are a student in a registered training institute (and that institute has provided access to Autodesk products), it is recommended that you view "Lecture 3: Obtain and Install an Educational Licence of Autodesk Software".
Obtain and Install an Educational Licence of Autodesk Software10:59
At the end of this lesson you will be able to locate, download, and install an educational licence of Autodesk REVIT software.

As this is an educational licence, it is yours to use only for both educational gain within the terms set by Autodesk.

If you are not a student in a registered training institute, it is recommended that you view "Lecture 2: Purchase and Install a Commercial Licence of Autodesk Software".
Introduction to the Revit LT User Interface14:18
In this lesson, you will learn how to open Revit LT and gain a basic understanding of what the User Interface looks like, and what the general purpose is for the major areas.
How to create a Basic Structure using the Revit LT Interface23:33
In this lesson, you will learn how to create a very simple structure using the basic building tools in Revit LT. This is an actual video of the Revit envionment, not a slideshow presentation. Feel free to puase, rewind, and replay sections of this video as much as you wish!

If you are having issues obtaining a template, please download and use the template provided in the resources.

NOTE: This video is created using REVIT LT, but the full version of REVIT can also be used to create the same results.

Requirements

Knowledge of how to navigate Microsoft Windows (10 or 11)
Ability to download and install software in the Windows environment

Description

If you are:

* A building design or architectural student,

* Someone who works in the building design industry,

* Interested in Computer Aided Drafting,

* A game designer wanting to build models for import into an environment,

* A secondary student that is thinking about doing Building Design or Architecture,

* or any other person with an interest in design and/or the built envionment,

... then you will likely be looking to use some software to help you.

Autodesk are major developers and suppliers of design software for a wide range of industries.

This course will show you how to:

* Create a free Autodesk account (either professional or educational),

* Navigate through your Autodesk account page to locate software available in your country/area,

* Download and install software (professional or educational versions).

In the courses that follow, I will be teaching how to use Autodesk software used by building designers, which requires the Autodesk account mentioned.

This software is an invaluable part of a designers toolkit to create thoughtful, interesting, and compliant building designs.

I sincerely hope that you will join me on this journey of discovery into the world of design, the built environment, and the some of the software tools to help you visualise your talents.

Who this course is for:

Building design students/graduates
Architecture students/graduates
Industry professionals wanting to learn a new drafting platform
Builders who wish to draft their own plans
Anyone with an interest in architecture and building design
Viewers with an interest in architecture or building design as a future career