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Drawing ObjectsGetting to grips with AutoCAD's basic drawing tools. This is an ideal start for the AutoCAD beginner. |
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AutoLISP Quick StartThis tutorial is designed to help AutoCAD users get to grips with AutoLISP quickly. It demonstartes how to create AutoLISP routines from a standing start. |
Drawing Aids |
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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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You may still have some old 3D drawings where objects have been constructed from rectangles, circles or closed polylines which have been given a thickness. Well, you'll be glad to know that you can now convert these objects to solids with one simple command. You'll find the Convert to Solid command at convtosolid at the keyboard.
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AutoCAD 2010: The 3D Primitives
This tutorial follows on from the Getting ready for 3D tutorial and describes how each of the 3D primitives work. Running time: 15min 10sec