Highly recommended for serious fire protection CAD learners. Complete the tutorial fully once, then use it as a reference guide. If budget is tight, watch the free intro videos, but the paid version saves weeks of trial and error.
| Module | Topics | Time Estimate | |--------|--------|----------------| | 1 | Interface overview, project setup, drawing settings | 45 min | | 2 | Placing sprinklers (area/density method), editing coverage areas | 1 hr | | 3 | Drawing pipe routes, automatic routing vs manual | 1 hr | | 4 | Assigning K-factors, pipe materials, elevation data | 1 hr | | 5 | Hydraulic calculation setup – remote area, density, hazards | 1.5 hrs | | 6 | Running calculations & interpreting the output report | 45 min | | 7 | Generating 3D isometric, bill of materials, shop drawings | 1 hr | | 8 | Troubleshooting common errors (low pressure, unbalanced nodes) | 30 min | autosprink-tutorial