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Creating a WalkthroughThis tutorial shows how to create an animated walkthrough of your AutoCAD 3D model using 3DS MAX 5. All you need to start is an AutoCAD drawing with some 3D content. The end result will be a .AVI file which can be viewed on any Windows PC. |
Object SnapA tutorial giving an overview of all the AutoCAD object snaps (osnaps) with some worked examples. The tutorial also covers the use of temporary tracking points and object snap tracking. |
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AutoCAD 2010: Extrude & Press/PullThis tutorial introduces the AutoCAD extrusion tools, Extrude and Press/Pull. A good understanding of both tools is important for developing 3D modeling skills. Running time: 9min 53sec |
Creating Custom Bitmap MaterialsThis tutorial demonstartes how to create your own bitmap based materials using Photoshop and AutoCAD. |
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AutoCAD 2010: Starting a CommandThis video tutorial demonstrates some of the methods for starting a command in AutoCAD. Running time: 2min 42sec |
AutoCAD 2010: Ribbon BasicsThis video tutorial introduces you to the AutoCAD 2010 ribbon and demonstrates the various options you have when working with it. Running time: 5min 49sec |
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AutoCAD 2010: The User Interface - Part 1This video tutorial takes you on a guided tour of the AutoCAD 2010 user interface. This is the best place to start for beginners. Running time: 3min 56sec |
AutoCAD 2010: Getting Ready for 3DThis video tutorial describes how to prepare the AutoCAD 2010 user interface (UI) ready for a 3D drawing project. Running time: 2min 23sec |
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When you have a grip selected, the normal mode is to stretch the selected object and AutoCAD displays ** STRETCH ** on the command line to let you know. But did you know that by hitting <Enter> you can cycle through the other grip modes - move, rotate, scale and mirror?
This is a really efficient way of working and means you can spend less time clicking the buttons on the Modify toolbar and more time editing.
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AutoCAD 2010: Subobject Editing with Filters
This tutorial introduces the subobjects (Face, Edge and Vertex), describes how best to select them and demonstrates how they can be edited. Running time: 15min 56sec