CAD Training in Nantes

ArchiCAD is a professional Building Information Modeling (BIM) software developed by Graphisoft, widely used for architectural design, documentation, and collaboration.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level to advanced-level architecture and BIM professionals who wish to master complex modeling techniques, automate workflows, and enhance collaboration using ArchiCAD’s advanced features.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Use ArchiCAD’s advanced modeling and documentation tools efficiently.
• Customize templates, attributes, and standards for large-scale projects.
• Leverage teamwork, BIMcloud, and IFC workflows for multi-user collaboration.
• Integrate automation, visualization, and performance optimization tools in ArchiCAD.

Format of the Course also allows for the evaluation of participants.

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

AutoCAD Plant 3D is a specialized CAD application designed for process plant facilities, offering robust tools for piping, equipment, and structural modeling, as well as the generation of isometric and orthographic deliverables.

This instructor-led live training, available both online and onsite, is tailored for intermediate to advanced CAD professionals seeking to create customized libraries and templates, integrate mechanical and structural elements, and implement advanced interference checking and conflict resolution workflows.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be equipped to:

• Create and maintain customized templates for parts, equipment, and repetitive tasks.
• Modify and extend component libraries to align with project standards and workflows.
• Produce isometric and orthogonal drawings while optimizing templates for repetitive activities.
• Conduct advanced interference checks and document conflicts along with their resolutions.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and demonstrations.
• Hands-on exercises in a lab environment using real-world project files.
• Practical workshops focusing on templates, library editing, and clash management.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training session for this course, please contact us to make arrangements.

This instructor-led, live training in Nantes (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level architects who wish to use ArchiCAD for architectural design, building information modeling (BIM), and advanced construction documentation.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Learn to create, modify, and manage both 2D and 3D views within projects.
• Understand and manipulate objects, components, and libraries in ArchiCAD.
• Create detailed building sections, elevations, and component details.
• Analyze and optimize building energy performance using ArchiCAD’s energy analysis tools.
• Develop photorealistic renderings and animations for presentations.
• Automate building processes and run performance simulations.

This instructor-led, live training in Nantes (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate to advanced SolidWorks users who want to deepen their modeling skills, master advanced features, and improve design efficiency and accuracy.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Create complex parts, assemblies, and configurations efficiently.
• Use advanced modeling tools such as sweeps, lofts, and surfaces.
• Apply design tables, equations, and parametric controls.
• Perform simulations and motion studies to validate designs.

This instructor-led live training in Nantes (available online or onsite) is designed for beginner-level electrical engineers and designers who wish to use AutoCAD to create professional electrical drawings and documentation.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the basics of electrical design and drafting using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Learn to create and manage electrical schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams.
• Utilize AutoCAD Electrical's advanced tools and features to enhance productivity.
• Apply best practices for electrical design and documentation.

This instructor-led, live training in Nantes (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level users who wish to explore the core functionalities of Solidworks PDM and its applicability to their organization's design file management requirements.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the key features and benefits of Solidworks PDM.
• Navigate the Solidworks PDM interface and workflows.
• Perform basic end-user tasks such as file check-in/check-out, versioning, and searching.
• Explore administrative functionalities, including vault configuration, user permissions, and workflow customization.
• Assess the potential implementation of Solidworks PDM across multiple company sites.

This instructor-led, live training in Nantes (online or onsite) is tailored for intermediate-level mechanical engineers and CAD designers who aim to utilize SolidWorks for designing and implementing industrial automation systems.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure SolidWorks for automation design.
• Design, simulate, and analyze industrial automation components and systems.
• Export designs for real-world implementation in industrial settings.

This instructor-led, live training in Nantes (online or onsite) is designed for advanced AutoCAD Plant 3D users who want to apply the software effectively for complex plant design projects.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Apply AutoCAD Plant 3D to complex and detailed plant design projects.
• Understand the advanced capabilities of AutoCAD Plant 3D, including custom component creation, advanced data management, and complex routing.
• Manage large-scale projects and collaborate efficiently with teams using diverse software tools.
• Customize the software and automate repetitive tasks to address specific project needs.

This instructor-led live training in Nantes (online or onsite) is intended for beginner to intermediate-level professionals in plant design and engineering who wish to develop and enhance their skills in AutoCAD Plant 3D.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Set up a development environment that includes AutoCAD Plant 3D.
• Create detailed 3D plant models and layouts.
• Generate accurate isometric and orthographic drawings.
• Effectively document and collaborate on plant designs.
• Debug common issues in AutoCAD Plant 3D.

This instructor-led, live training in Nantes (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level to advanced-level mechatronics, mechanical, electrical, and electronics engineers who wish to further enhance their SolidWorks knowledge by mastering advanced part modeling, as well as other advanced features and shaping capabilities of SolidWorks.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Use multi-body solids, sweeping and lofting features, and more advanced SolidWorks features.
• Utilize the assembly modeling capabilities of SolidWorks.
• Master the advanced modeling features of SolidWorks.

This instructor-led live training in Nantes (online or onsite) is tailored for beginner-level graphic designers and artists who want to grasp the essentials of 3ds Max and learn to produce 3D models, animations, and renderings for diverse purposes.

By the conclusion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Set up a development environment that includes 3ds Max software, a computer meeting system requirements, and Visual Studio Code.
• Create a basic 3ds Max project and explore the user interface and navigation tools.
• Use 3ds Max tools and modifiers to create and edit 3D objects, such as primitives, shapes, meshes, and splines.
• Use 3ds Max materials and maps to apply colors, textures, and effects to 3D objects.
• Use 3ds Max lights and cameras to set up the scene and adjust the lighting and perspective.
• Use 3ds Max animation tools and controllers to animate 3D objects and create keyframes, curves, and trajectories.
• Use 3ds Max rendering tools and settings to render the scene and export the final image or video.

This instructor-led, live training in Nantes (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level web designers who wish to learn how to use CATIA V5 for collaborative product creation and product data management.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the CATIA V5 interface and navigation.
• Create 2D sketches and transform them into 3D models.
• Develop assemblies to combine multiple components.

This instructor-led, live training in Nantes (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate to advanced mechatronics, mechanical, electrical, and electronics engineers who wish to further enhance their SolidWorks knowledge by mastering advanced part modeling, as well as other advanced features and shaping capabilities of SolidWorks.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Use multi-body solids, sweeping and lofting features, and other advanced SolidWorks functionalities.
• Utilize the assembly modeling capabilities of SolidWorks.
• Master advanced modeling features in SolidWorks.

This instructor-led, live training in Nantes (online or onsite) is aimed at advanced-level web designers who wish to learn how to handle heavy drawings using AutoCAD.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the challenges associated with large drawings and implement strategies for efficient file organization.
• Apply techniques to improve drawing performance and handle regenerations efficiently.

This instructor-led, live training in Nantes (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level web designers who wish to learn how to use CATIA V5 for collaborative product creation and product data management.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the CATIA V5 interface and navigation.
• Create 2D sketches and transform them into 3D models.
• Develop assemblies to combine multiple components.

SketchUp Pro is a powerful 3D modeling application designed for architectural visualization, interior design, and product rendering, empowering users to construct, edit, and showcase intricate spatial models with efficiency.

This instructor-led live training, available online or on-site, is tailored for intermediate interior designers and design professionals seeking to leverage SketchUp Pro on iPad to develop, visualize, and refine design concepts such as room layouts, furniture pieces, and spatial compositions.

After completing this course, participants will be capable of:

• Efficiently setting up and navigating SketchUp Pro on the iPad.
• Building and editing interior models, including walls, furniture, and spatial arrangements.
• Utilizing textures, materials, and lighting to achieve realistic visualizations.
• Exporting and sharing models for effective presentation and team collaboration.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures combined with guided demonstrations.
• Practical exercises and hands-on modeling practice on the iPad.
• Real-time project work accompanied by feedback and Q&A sessions.

Customization Options

• For customized training arrangements, please contact us.

This instructor-led, live training in Nantes (online or onsite) is aimed at designers, mechanical engineers, and anyone who wishes to learn how to create 3D models that can be constructed or 3D printed.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Create printable 3D models.
• Use geometric transformations to build complex 3D shapes.
• Model in a non-interactive manner using minimal lines of code.

This instructor-led, live training in Nantes (online or onsite) is aimed at mechatronics, mechanical, electrical, and electronics engineers who wish to use SolidWorks to sketch and produce a detailed drawing of their ideas and concepts.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals of SolidWorks.
• Design and create parts, assemblies, and 3D models with SolidWorks.

This course is structured to impart the core principles of the Systems Modeling Language (SysML), demonstrate its application via Magicdraw/Cameo software, introduce fundamental Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) simulation techniques, and highlight best practices in MBSE.

This instructor-led, live training in Nantes (online or onsite) is aimed at web designers who wish to create precise 2D models using AutoCAD.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Create and update AutoCAD drawings, plans, and layouts.
• Manage various style dimensions for advanced styling.
• Master the Cartesian coordinate system to create meaningful and dynamic input.

This instructor-led, live training in Nantes (online or onsite) is aimed at web designers who wish to create 3D and/or 2D models with Autodesk Revit.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Add datum elements, such as levels and grids for advanced modeling.
• Create models ready for analysis and design.
• Import CAD files and link Revit files.

This instructor-led live training in Nantes (online or onsite) is designed for web designers who wish to use CATIA to develop and design 2D and 3D models.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Manage multiple stages of product development, including design, manufacturing, and engineering.
• Facilitate the design of complex systems, such as fluid dynamics.
• Apply CATIA across a wide range of industries and industrial equipment.

Cortona3D is a publishing solution designed to create web-based 3D and 2D documentation from existing CAD and Bill of Materials (BOM) data.

Through this instructor-led live training, attendees will master the setup and operation of various Cortona3D components while developing enhanced technical documentation for a sample project.

Upon completion, participants will be equipped to utilize Cortona3D to publish diverse 3D animated content, including catalogs, technical documentation, and training materials.

Audience

• Engineers
• Designers
• Technical publication professionals

Course Format

• A blend of lectures, discussions, exercises, and extensive hands-on practice

FreeCAD is an open-source, customizable, multi-platform, scriptable and extensible parametric 3D modeler for designing real-life objects.

In this instructor-led, live training, participants will learn how to model an object for later construction or 3D printing.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Use FreeCAD's tools and workflows to replace commercial CAD or BIM modeling software
• Write to many formats such as STEP, IGES, STL, SVG, DXF, OBJ, IFC, DAE, etc.
• Use Python to extend FreeCAD's functionality
• Automate FreeCAD, build modules and embed FreeCAD into an existing application

Audience

• Designers
• Developers
• Mechanical engineers

Format of the course

• Part lecture, part discussion, exercises and heavy hands-on practice

This course is designed to teach the fundamentals of the Systems Modeling Language (SysML), its application via the MagicDraw/Cameo software, basic Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) simulation techniques, and MBSE best practices. The training covers the essentials of creating templates and generating reports within the MagicDraw/Cameo tool suite, and explains the functionality and application of macros and scripts within MagicDraw.

Designed to impart the fundamentals of the Systems Modeling Language (SysML), its practical application via MagicDraw/Cameo software, core MBSE simulation techniques, and industry best practices. This training covers essential concepts and features related to validation rules, validation suites, and model metrics, while introducing the core principles of developing and utilizing model queries in MagicDraw/Cameo.​

PCB (Printed Circuit Board) circuit design involves the creation, etching, and printing of circuits on signal board layouts. EAGLE is a widely accessible desktop application designed for PCB development.

This instructor-led live training teaches participants how to utilize Eagle software to design PCB circuit boards. The course begins with an analysis of existing schematics, followed by the creation of an original circuit in Eagle. The training walks through the circuit board design process and explores the manufacturing workflow (note: the course does not cover the physical manufacturing of the boards).

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Generate a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) from any schematic
• Create schematics and design circuit boards using Eagle
• Export industry-standard files required for constructing the circuit board

Audience

• Engineers
• Technicians

Format of the Course also allows for the evaluation of participants.

• A combination of lectures, discussions, exercises, and extensive hands-on practice

Notes

• For information on requesting customized training for this course, please contact us.

This instructor-led, live training in Nantes (online or onsite) is aimed at architects who wish to create 3D models for architectural designs using SketchUp.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Use SketchUp to create 3D models of buildings, landscapes, scenes, furniture, etc.
• Apply different types of materials to the interior and exterior of a 3D structure.
• Geolocate a modeled structure for mapping realistic elements, such as shadows.