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Fabrication ESTmep is one of a series of applications that, together, offer a unified design-to-fabrication workflow for MEP Contractors and Fabricators. This courseware is intended to be used in the standard four-day instructor-led class, but can be used by almost anyone to learn the fundamentals of Autodesk Fabrication ESTmep. The objective is to enable students to quickly generate accurate quantity and cost estimates from fabrication models.The teaching strategy is to start with a few basic tools that let the student create and edit a simple drawing. You then continue to develop those tools, as well as being introduced to more advanced tools throughout the course. Not every command or option is covered, because the intent is to show the most essential tools and concepts: - Understanding the Fabrication ESTmep workspace and user interface - Using basic modeling, editing, and viewing tools - Creating a cost estimatePrerequisites - An understanding of the sheetmetal ductwork and/or piping & plumbing industries - A working knowledge of basic design/drafting procedures and terminology - A working knowledge of Windows 7 or 8