Online Estimodeling Training
- Intro to SDS2
- Req’s for this training, large scale of working with SDS2, and how to get started (including the main menu), as well as how to use litmos.
- Setup
- Cover basic setup that will affect modeling
- Design Criteria
- Weld Design Criteria
- Bolt, Washer and Hole Options
- Schedule of minimums
- Zone and Sequences
- Base/Cap Plate Schedule
- Cover basic setup that will affect modeling
- Opening Modeling
- Create first plan view
- Covering toolbars
- Import Ref Dwg
- Show bringing in a pdf
- Scale the pdf and locate it
- Basic modeling (part 1)
- Creating Grids using cons lines
- All based off the ref drawings
- Creating Plan Views
- Adding Columns
- Creating Grids using cons lines
- Basic Modeling (part2)
- Adding Beams
- First floor
- Roof
- Adding Joist
- Processing and Creating Solids
- Making the model Solid
- Adding Bracing
- Adding Beams
- Modeling Tools
- Selection and Modeling Tips
- Copying Members
- Move/Stretch
- Connections
- Auto standard connections
- Standard Fabricator Connections
- Examples
- Import 3D Model
- Import Structure to bring in stair/rail
- Advanced modeling
- Sequencing
- Status display – seq – adv selection
- Failed connections
- Rolled Canopy
- Stair landing (columns)
- Stairs
- Rails
- using the handrail tool
- Add to stringer
- Add flat rail (spliced around the stairs)
- Model Notes
- Misc/custom Members and material operations
- Grating
- Roof Frame
- Maybe concrete with embeds?
- Estimating materials
- Cost Estimator
- Qty Takeoffs
- Reports - abm – excel reports
- Exporting
- Show how to access and run the different MRP exports
- Model Exports
- Export to an IFC file
- Creating an RFI
- File transfer if sending to a fabricator