Lynda.com AutoCAD 2010 New Features

Author: Jeff Bartels
Duration (hr:min): 02:05
Released on: 11/24/2009
Exercise files: Yes
Software works on: Windows only

In AutoCAD 2010 New Features, instructor Jeff Bartels highlights the cutting-edge tools that can make any designer more productive and creative in AutoCAD. Jeff walks through the new interface and the updates to this version, focusing on the features used for editing, measuring, and converting design geometry. He explores the parametric constraint tools and how they can be used to produce truly "smart" designs that speed the development process. Finally, Jeff demonstrates how to use the freeform mesh modeling tools in the creation of a 3D conceptual design. Exercise files accompany the course.

Topics include:

• Creating geometric relationships between entities in a design
• Adding variables and expressions to dimensional constraints
• Importing and exporting PDF files
• Taking measurements using the MEASUREGEOM feature
• Creating a 3D conceptual design with freeform mesh models
• Using AutoDesk Seek to find drawing content
• Using dynamic grips to modify non-associative hatch

Content:

Introduction - 02:00

    Welcome - 1:24 - 8.9 MB
    Using the exercise files - 0:36 - 0.6 MB

1. Touring the Improved Interface - 11:03

    Using Initial Setup to create a customized workspace - 3:15 - 3.4 MB
    Accessing favorite tools with the Quick Access toolbar - 2:14 - 2.4 MB
    Introducing the Application menu - 3:20 - 3.7 MB
    Exploring the updated Ribbon - 2:14 - 3.1 MB

2. Introducing Parametric Constraints - 45:57

    Using parametric constraints to drive geometry - 3:26 - 4.0 MB
    Creating geometric relationships between entities - 6:23 - 9.7 MB
    Constraining the geometry of a part - 4:58 - 6.2 MB
    Controlling the display of constraint bars - 2:45 - 3.0 MB
    Automating constraint creation using AutoConstrain - 2:34 - 2.7 MB
    Creating dimensional constraints - 3:56 - 4.6 MB
    Adding expressions to dimensional constraints - 5:05 - 6.0 MB
    Controlling the display of dimensional constraints - 2:19 - 2.8 MB
    Converting dynamic constraints to annotation constraints - 3:11 - 4.0 MB
    Using constraints within dynamic blocks - 6:24 - 8.6 MB
    Creating a block lookup table - 4:56 - 7.2 MB

3. Exploring the New Editing Tools - 13:06

    Reversing the direction of line work - 2:25 - 3.8 MB
    Converting splines to polylines - 4:10 - 5.0 MB
    Rotating geometry inside viewports - 3:03 - 4.9 MB
    Editing non-associative hatch boundaries dynamically - 3:28 - 5.9 MB

4. Exploring the New Drawing Utilities - 23:53

    Taking measurements using MEASUREGEOM - 6:05 - 9.0 MB
    Changing layer colors using the layer control - 0:59 - 1.1 MB
    Using common tools to manage referenced files - 4:51 - 6.9 MB
    Attaching PDF files as underlays - 4:32 - 7.0 MB
    Converting drawings to PDF - 4:16 - 5.8 MB
    Using Autodesk Seek to find drawing content - 3:10 - 4.7 MB

5. Creating a 3D Conceptual Design - 29:08

    Introducing freeform mesh models - 1:36 - 2.9 MB
    Creating primitive mesh shapes - 4:53 - 8.4 MB
    Smoothing the appearance of a mesh model - 2:19 - 4.3 MB
    Selecting mesh subobjects - 2:30 - 6.1 MB
    Using gizmos to mold and shape a mesh - 7:12 - 17.8 MB
    Applying creases to a mesh - 3:09 - 4.7 MB
    Making fine adjustments by revising mesh tessellation - 4:28 - 7.2 MB
    Converting a mesh into a solid - 3:01 - 4.9 MB

Conclusion - 00:17

    Goodbye - 0:17 - 0.3 MB