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DimensioningThis tutorial describes the options and commands available for dimensioning drawings and how to use them. The correct use of AutoCADs dimension tools is the key to producing clear and concise measured drawings. |
Object PropertiesThis tutorial describes how to control the display of objects (colour, linetype etc.) using layers. It also explains what layers are and how they should be used. |
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Site Layout Exercise 1This exercise is designed to help you test out your basic AutoCAD skills. You'll need an understanding of the Draw and Modify tools and how to use co-ordinates. |
User Co-ordinate SystemsThis tutorial describes what UCSs are, why we need them and how to use them. The correct use of UCSs with AutoCAD is the key to producing good 3D models and they can also help with 2D work. |
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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 can spell check one or more blocks of text using AutoCAD's in-built spell checker. Select SPELL at the command line. When prompted, select as many blocks of text as you like and then hit (Enter). What you get is the Check Spelling dialogue box, which works in exactly the same way as the spell checker in Microsoft Word.
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This tutorial introduces the 3D Mirror tool. This is similar to the normal 2D Mirror tool but it enables you to define a mirror about and plane in 3D space and there are a number of command line options to help you define that plane. Running time: 3min 17sec