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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.