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AutoCAD for FM:Systems

Custom Hands-On Class for Using AutoCAD
with FM:Systems CAFM Software

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AutoCAD for FM:Systems Course Brochure (4.8Mb)

Course Description:
The class is designed for a beginner AutoCAD user who wants to learn the basic tools of AutoCAD to easily link facilities CAD drawings and create dynamic thematic maps that represent their CAFM data graphically. This class will utilize FM:Systems data and drawings and the FM:Systems AutoCAD commands.

CAFM AutoCAD drawings with FM:SystemsSome example drawings include:

  • Departmental
  • Vacancy
  • Space Utilization
  • Space Standards
  • Conference Room

 

The Software
FM:Systems software is a powerful CAFM software suite used to manage facilities and share information throughout the organization. AutoCAD is the leading CAD software for creating design and construction drawings. Together, these applications work great to provide graphical displays of your CAFM data.

What you will learn

Best Practices
  •Polylining Spaces
  •Industry Standards
  •External References (xrefs)

Drawing Setup
  •Polylining Settings
  •Layering
  •Paper Space

Linking Drawings
  •Tagging a Room
  •Room Numbering

Space Allocation
  •Assigning Space Types
  •Assigning Departments
  •Assigning Personnel
  •Sharing Space

Crosshatching
  •Pre-defined Queries
  •Custom Queries

Move Management
  •Locate Employees
  •Reconfigurations

Asset Management
  •Defining Assets
  •Tagging Assets
  •Utilize Existing Blocks

Annotation
  •Room Annotation
  •Legends
  •Adding AutoCAD Text

Integrity Tools
  •Drawing Check
  •Recalculate Rooms

Plotting
  •Page Setup
  •Color Control
  •Batch Plotting

Classroom Information
Training will be conducted on-site at the AMS Training & Development Center in Fairfield, NJ. This facility has previously served as a Regional Training Center for FM:Systems official User Training. There is a maximum classroom size of ten students limited by AMS to ensure personal attention.

The Instructor
Andrew Madden, Senior Applications Consultant for AMS CAFM Solutions, has years of experience working with AutoCAD in the FM:Systems environment. He also has been AMS’ instructor for the standard AutoCAD training course AMS provides as an Authorized Autodesk Training Center (ATC). Combining the two, Andrew has developed an exceptional knowledge of how the two software applications work together. His knowledge of the CAFM database allows him to choose the most efficient way to populate rooms in a drawings, while his experience with AutoCAD allows him to create graphical views most efficiently.

Additional Information

  • Cost is $995.00 per person
  • Lunch is provided both days
  • Class time is 8:00am to 4:00pm
  • 4-5 pm is reserved for individual questions/attention
  • Feel free to bring a copy of your database

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"Take advantage of a wealth of experience in using AutoCAD to link your facility drawings and create graphical displays from your FM:Systems CAFM data."

 

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