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AutoCAD Tutorials Also includes all the sample files referenced in the tutorials and exercises. CADTutor delivers the best free tutorials and articles for AutoCAD and associated applications along with a friendly AutoCAD forum and an AutoCAD FAQ. If you need to learn AutoCAD, you're in the right place. http://www.cadtutor.net/ *********************** Donate to CADTutor If you find this information useful, you might like to consider making a donation. All content on this site is provided free of charge and we hope to keep it that way. However, running a site like CADTutor does cost money and you can help to improve the service and to guarantee its future by donating a small amount. We guess that you probably wouldn't miss $5.00 but it would make all the difference to us. ******************* About CADTutor * * * * About The Author * * * * About CADTutor * * * * CADTutor Website * * * * Donate to CADTutor ************* The Basics * * * * Drawing Objects ---------------Getting to grips with AutoCAD's basic drawing tools. This is an ideal start for the ---------------AutoCAD beginner. * * * * Object Selection ---------------This tutorial shows you the many ways AutoCAD objects can be selected. Covers the ---------------building of selection sets with implied windowing, fences etc. * * * * Modifying Objects ---------------This tutorial runs through all of the modify tools, demonstrating practical examples in ---------------each case. * * * * Direct Distance Entry ---------------The essential way of working with AutoCAD * * * * Drawing Aids ---------------All about drawing aids. * * * * Units and Scales ---------------If you're asking yourself "what scale do I draw in?" or "what units should I use?", you ---------------need this tutorial. * * * * Using Co-ordinates ---------------All about the use of co-ordinates in AutoCAD. * * * * Object Snap ---------------A 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. * * * * Object Properties ---------------This 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. * * * * Masterplan Exercise ---------------This exercise can be used to practice your basic drafting skills. * * * * North Point Exercise ---------------An exercise sheet, covering a range of basic skills including object snaps. * * * * Site Layout Exercise ---------------This 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. ****************** Beyond Basics * * * * Advanced Selection ---------------After you've mastered the basics of selection, this tutorial shows you some powerful ---------------methods for making complex selection sets. * * * * User Co-ordinate Systems ---------------This 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. * * * * Dimensioning ---------------This 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. * * * * The UCS Icon ---------------All about the UCS icon. * * * * Scaling Images ---------------How to scale images in AutoCAD. * * * * All About Images ---------------This tutorial tells you all you need to know about working with images in AutoCAD. * * * * Using Images ---------------This exercise is designed to demonstrate the use of many of the image commands ---------------described in the All About Images tutorial. If you have little or no experience of working ---------------with images in AutoCAD, it is recommended that you work through the tutorial before ---------------attempting the exercise * * * * ISO Paper Sizes ---------------There has always been some confusion over the size of standard ISO drawing sheets with ---------------AutoCAD. The stated sizes in the plot dialogue box are not the true ISO sizes. This ---------------tutorial explains why and how to plot to scale from Model Space. * * * * Paper Space Exercise ---------------AutoCAD's paper space mode is a bit like having a page in a scrapbook onto which you ---------------can paste different views of your AutoCAD drawing. This whole page can then be ---------------plotted. This exercise demonstrates how. ************** Techniques * * * * AutoCAD to Photoshop ---------------This tutorial demonstrates a number of workflows from quick and simple to high quality. * * * * Setting up a PostScript Plotter ---------------How to set up a PostScript Plotter. * * * * Scaling Images ---------------How to scale images in AutoCAD. * * * * Adding Sunlight to your Drawings ---------------This tutorial takes you through the steps required to add realistic sunlight effects to your ---------------3D model. * * * * Creating Custom Bitmap Materials ---------------This tutorial demonstrates how to create your own bitmap based materials using ---------------Photoshop and AutoCAD. * * * * Creating Seamless Tiles ---------------This tutorial shows you how to create perfectly seamless image tiles in Photoshop. The ---------------image tiles are perfect for creating image based materials in AutoCAD, MAX or Bryce. * * * * AutoCAD to Bryce ---------------This tutorial takes a step-by-step approach to moving your AutoCAD 3D models into ---------------Bryce, applying materials and creating a setting. * * * * Importing AutoCAD Meshes to Bryce ---------------This tutorial describes how to create a triangular ground model using Key Terra-Firma ---------------and AutoCAD and how to import this ground model into Bryce. * * * * Perspectives, Slides and Scripts ---------------AutoCAD can be used to create a simple "walk through" of any 3D model. This tutorial ---------------shows you how. * * * * Entering Survey Data using AutoCAD ---------------These techniques apply to basic CAD programs such as AutoCAD, IntelliCAD, etc. If ---------------you have a civil/survey program or add-on, such as Land Desktop, SurvCADD, Eagle ---------------Point, etc., then there are built-in tools for entering lines and curves. **************************** Modeling and Rendering * * * * Basic 3D and Surface Modeling ---------------Although AutoCAD has a number of commands for creating special 3D objects, a lot can ---------------be achieved by changing the properties of basic 2D objects like polylines. This tutorial ---------------provides a basic introduction to creating and viewing 3D objects. * * * * 3D Tree Exercise ---------------The object behind this exercise is twofold. Firstly it is to give you practice with some of ---------------the 3D techniques which you have discovered in the tutorials or to introduce you to them ---------------if you haven't seen them before. Secondly it is to demonstrate a reasonably simple ---------------method for constructing a convincing 3D tree. * * * * Adding Sunlight to your Drawings ---------------This tutorial takes you through the steps required to add realistic sunlight effects to your ---------------3D model. * * * * All About Shadows ---------------This tutorial considers the various options for creating shadows when rendering 3D ---------------models. * * * * Creating Custom Bitmap Materials ---------------This tutorial demonstrates how to create your own bitmap based materials using ---------------Photoshop and AutoCAD. * * * * Creating Seamless Tiles ---------------This tutorial shows you how to create perfectly seamless image tiles in Photoshop. The ---------------image tiles are perfect for creating image based materials in AutoCAD, MAX or Bryce. * * * * AutoCAD to Bryce ---------------This tutorial takes a step-by-step approach to moving your AutoCAD 3D models into ---------------Bryce, applying materials and creating a setting. * * * * Perspectives, Slides and Scripts ---------------AutoCAD can be used to create a simple "walk through" of any 3D model. This tutorial ---------------shows you how.

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