CAD Training in Porto

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

• 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 tools for piping, equipment, and structural modelling alongside the generation of isometric and orthographic deliverables.

This instructor-led live training (available online or onsite) targets intermediate to advanced CAD professionals looking to create custom libraries and templates, integrate mechanical and structural elements, and implement advanced clash detection and resolution workflows.

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

• Create and maintain custom templates for parts, equipment, and recurring tasks.
• Modify and expand component libraries to align with project standards and workflows.
• Produce isometric and orthographic drawings while optimizing templates for repetitive activities.
• Conduct advanced clash detection and document conflicts and their resolutions.

Course Format

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

Course Customization Options

• To request tailored training for this course, please contact us to arrange your schedule.

This instructor-led, live training in Porto (online or on-site) targets SolidWorks users at intermediate to advanced levels who aim to deepen their modelling skills, master advanced features, and improve design efficiency and accuracy.

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

• Efficiently create complex parts, assemblies, and configurations.
• Utilise advanced modelling tools such as sweeps, lofts, and surfaces.
• Implement design tables, equations, and parametric controls.
• Conduct simulations and motion studies to validate designs.

This instructor-led, live training in Porto (online or onsite) is aimed at 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 available in Porto (online or onsite) targets beginner-level users who want to investigate the core functionalities of Solidworks PDM and determine how well it aligns with their organization's design file management requirements.

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

• Comprehend the primary features and benefits of Solidworks PDM.
• Navigate the Solidworks PDM interface and workflows with confidence.
• Carry out basic end-user tasks such as file check-in/check-out, versioning, and searching.
• Investigate administrative features, including vault configuration, user permissions, and workflow customization.
• Assess the potential for implementing Solidworks PDM across multiple company sites.

This instructor-led, live training in Porto (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level mechanical engineers and CAD designers who wish to use SolidWorks to design and implement industrial automation systems.

By the end 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 Porto (online or onsite) targets advanced-level AutoCAD Plant 3D users who wish to utilise AutoCAD Plant 3D effectively for complex plant design projects.

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

• Use AutoCAD Plant 3D for complex and detailed plant design projects.
• Understand the advanced features of AutoCAD Plant 3D, including custom component creation, advanced data management, and complex routing.
• Manage large-scale projects and collaborate effectively with teams using different software tools.
• Customize the software and automate repetitive tasks to meet specific project needs.

This instructor-led, live training in Porto (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level professionals in plant design and engineering who wish to gain and enhance their skills in using 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 Porto (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 modelling, 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.
• Utilise the assembly modelling capabilities of SolidWorks.
• Master the advanced modelling features of SolidWorks.

This instructor-led, live training in Porto (online or onsite) targets beginner-level graphic designers and artists who wish to learn the basics of 3ds Max and how to create 3D models, animations, and renderings for various purposes.

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

• Set up a development environment that includes 3ds Max software, a computer that meets the 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 Porto (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 Porto (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 Porto (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 Porto (online or onsite) is designed for beginner to intermediate web designers who wish to learn how to utilize CATIA V5 for collaborative product creation and product data management.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be capable of:

• Navigating and understanding the CATIA V5 interface.
• Creating 2D sketches and converting them into 3D models.
• Developing assemblies to integrate multiple components.

SketchUp Pro is a 3D modeling software used for architectural, interior design, and product visualization that enables users to create, modify, and present detailed spatial models efficiently.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level interior designers and design professionals who wish to master SketchUp Pro for iPad to create, visualize, and refine interior design concepts such as rooms, furniture, and layout compositions.

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

• Set up and navigate SketchUp Pro on iPad efficiently.
• Create and modify interior models including walls, furniture, and spatial layouts.
• Apply textures, materials, and lighting for realistic visualizations.
• Export and share models for presentation and collaboration.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and guided demonstrations.
• Hands-on exercises and modeling practice on iPad.
• Live project work with feedback and Q&A sessions.

Course Customization Options

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

This instructor-led, live training in Porto (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 designed to teach the fundamentals of the Systems Modeling Language (SysML), its application through the MagicDraw/Cameo software, basic Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) simulation techniques, and best practices in MBSE.

This instructor-led, live training in Porto (available online or onsite) is designed for 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 dimension styles to achieve advanced styling effects.
• Master the Cartesian coordinate system to generate meaningful and dynamic inputs.

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 creation of templates and report generation within the MagicDraw/Cameo tool suite, while explaining how macros and scripts function within MagicDraw and their potential applications.

This course is designed to teach the fundamental principles of the Systems Modeling Language (SysML), its application via MagicDraw/Cameo software, core Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) simulation techniques, and best practices in MBSE. The training covers the essential concepts and features of validation rules, validation suites, and model metrics, and is structured to introduce the core principles and functionalities of developing and using model queries in MagicDraw/Cameo.​

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

By the conclusion of this training, participants will be capable of:

• Employing SketchUp to construct 3D models of buildings, landscapes, scenes, furniture, etc.
• Applying various materials to both the interior and exterior of a 3D structure.
• Geolocating a modeled structure to map realistic elements, such as shadows.