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* * * * About The Author<br />
* * * * About CADTutor<br />
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The Basics<br />
* * * * Drawing Objects<br />
---------------Getting to grips with AutoCAD's basic drawing tools. This is an ideal start for the<br />
---------------AutoCAD beginner.<br />
* * * * Object Selection<br />
---------------This tutorial shows you the many ways AutoCAD objects can be selected. Covers the<br />
---------------building of selection sets with implied windowing, fences etc.<br />
* * * * Modifying Objects<br />
---------------This tutorial runs through all of the modify tools, demonstrating practical examples in<br />
---------------each case.<br />
* * * * Direct Distance Entry<br />
---------------The essential way of working with AutoCAD<br />
* * * * Drawing Aids<br />
---------------All about drawing aids.<br />
* * * * Units and Scales<br />
---------------If you're asking yourself "what scale do I draw in?" or "what units should I use?", you<br />
---------------need this tutorial.<br />
* * * * Using Co-ordinates<br />
---------------All about the use of co-ordinates in AutoCAD.<br />
* * * * Object Snap<br />
---------------A tutorial giving an overview of all the AutoCAD object snaps (osnaps) with some<br />
---------------worked examples. The tutorial also covers the use of temporary tracking points and<br />
---------------object snap tracking.<br />
* * * * Object Properties<br />
---------------This tutorial describes how to control the display of objects (colour, linetype etc.) using<br />
---------------layers. It also explains what layers are and how they should be used.<br />
* * * * Masterplan Exercise<br />
---------------This exercise can be used to practice your basic drafting skills.<br />
* * * * North Point Exercise<br />
---------------An exercise sheet, covering a range of basic skills including object snaps.<br />
* * * * Site Layout Exercise<br />
---------------This exercise is designed to help you test out your basic AutoCAD skills. You'll need an<br />
---------------understanding of the Draw and Modify tools and how to use co-ordinates.<br />
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Beyond Basics<br />
* * * * Advanced Selection<br />
---------------After you've mastered the basics of selection, this tutorial shows you some powerful<br />
---------------methods for making complex selection sets.<br />
* * * * User Co-ordinate Systems<br />
---------------This tutorial describes what UCSs are, why we need them and how to use them. The<br />
---------------correct use of UCSs with AutoCAD is the key to producing good 3D models and they can<br />
---------------also help with 2D work.<br />
* * * * Dimensioning<br />
---------------This tutorial describes the options and commands available for dimensioning drawings<br />
---------------and how to use them. The correct use of AutoCADs dimension tools is the key to<br />
---------------producing clear and concise measured drawings.<br />
* * * * The UCS Icon<br />
---------------All about the UCS icon.<br />
* * * * Scaling Images<br />
---------------How to scale images in AutoCAD.<br />
* * * * All About Images<br />
---------------This tutorial tells you all you need to know about working with images in AutoCAD.<br />
* * * * Using Images<br />
---------------This exercise is designed to demonstrate the use of many of the image commands<br />
---------------described in the All About Images tutorial. If you have little or no experience of working<br />
---------------with images in AutoCAD, it is recommended that you work through the tutorial before<br />
---------------attempting the exercise<br />
* * * * ISO Paper Sizes<br />
---------------There has always been some confusion over the size of standard ISO drawing sheets with<br />
---------------AutoCAD. The stated sizes in the plot dialogue box are not the true ISO sizes. This<br />
---------------tutorial explains why and how to plot to scale from Model Space.<br />
* * * * Paper Space Exercise<br />
---------------AutoCAD's paper space mode is a bit like having a page in a scrapbook onto which you<br />
---------------can paste different views of your AutoCAD drawing. This whole page can then be<br />
---------------plotted. This exercise demonstrates how.<br />
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Techniques<br />
* * * * AutoCAD to Photoshop<br />
---------------This tutorial demonstrates a number of workflows from quick and simple to high quality.<br />
* * * * Setting up a PostScript Plotter<br />
---------------How to set up a PostScript Plotter.<br />
* * * * Scaling Images<br />
---------------How to scale images in AutoCAD.<br />
* * * * Adding Sunlight to your Drawings<br />
---------------This tutorial takes you through the steps required to add realistic sunlight effects to your<br />
---------------3D model.<br />
* * * * Creating Custom Bitmap Materials<br />
---------------This tutorial demonstrates how to create your own bitmap based materials using<br />
---------------Photoshop and AutoCAD.<br />
* * * * Creating Seamless Tiles<br />
---------------This tutorial shows you how to create perfectly seamless image tiles in Photoshop. The<br />
---------------image tiles are perfect for creating image based materials in AutoCAD, MAX or Bryce.<br />
* * * * AutoCAD to Bryce<br />
---------------This tutorial takes a step-by-step approach to moving your AutoCAD 3D models into<br />
---------------Bryce, applying materials and creating a setting.<br />
* * * * Importing AutoCAD Meshes to Bryce<br />
---------------This tutorial describes how to create a triangular ground model using Key Terra-Firma<br />
---------------and AutoCAD and how to import this ground model into Bryce.<br />
* * * * Perspectives, Slides and Scripts<br />
---------------AutoCAD can be used to create a simple "walk through" of any 3D model. This tutorial<br />
---------------shows you how.<br />
* * * * Entering Survey Data using AutoCAD<br />
---------------These techniques apply to basic CAD programs such as AutoCAD, IntelliCAD, etc. If<br />
---------------you have a civil/survey program or add-on, such as Land Desktop, SurvCADD, Eagle<br />
---------------Point, etc., then there are built-in tools for entering lines and curves.<br />
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Modeling and Rendering<br />
* * * * Basic 3D and Surface Modeling<br />
---------------Although AutoCAD has a number of commands for creating special 3D objects, a lot can<br />
---------------be achieved by changing the properties of basic 2D objects like polylines. This tutorial<br />
---------------provides a basic introduction to creating and viewing 3D objects.<br />
* * * * 3D Tree Exercise<br />
---------------The object behind this exercise is twofold. Firstly it is to give you practice with some of<br />
---------------the 3D techniques which you have discovered in the tutorials or to introduce you to them<br />
---------------if you haven't seen them before. Secondly it is to demonstrate a reasonably simple<br />
---------------method for constructing a convincing 3D tree.<br />
* * * * Adding Sunlight to your Drawings<br />
---------------This tutorial takes you through the steps required to add realistic sunlight effects to your<br />
---------------3D model.<br />
* * * * All About Shadows<br />
---------------This tutorial considers the various options for creating shadows when rendering 3D<br />
---------------models.<br />
* * * * Creating Custom Bitmap Materials<br />
---------------This tutorial demonstrates how to create your own bitmap based materials using<br />
---------------Photoshop and AutoCAD.<br />
* * * * Creating Seamless Tiles<br />
---------------This tutorial shows you how to create perfectly seamless image tiles in Photoshop. The<br />
---------------image tiles are perfect for creating image based materials in AutoCAD, MAX or Bryce.<br />
* * * * AutoCAD to Bryce<br />
---------------This tutorial takes a step-by-step approach to moving your AutoCAD 3D models into<br />
---------------Bryce, applying materials and creating a setting.<br />
* * * * Perspectives, Slides and Scripts<br />
---------------AutoCAD can be used to create a simple "walk through" of any 3D model. This tutorial<br />
---------------shows you how.
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