Lynda.COM AutoCAD 2010 New Features

Jeff Bartels

Software works on:

Windows only

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

Introduction
Welcome           01:24
Using the exercise files           00:36
11:03 1. Touring the Improved Interface
Using Initial Setup to create a customized workspace           03:15
Accessing favorite tools with the Quick Access toolbar           02:14
Introducing the Application menu           03:20
Exploring the updated Ribbon           02:14
45:57 2. Introducing Parametric Constraints
Using parametric constraints to drive geometry           03:26
Creating geometric relationships between entities           06:23
Constraining the geometry of a part           04:58
Controlling the display of constraint bars           02:45
Automating constraint creation using AutoConstrain           02:34
Creating dimensional constraints           03:56
Adding expressions to dimensional constraints           05:05
Controlling the display of dimensional constraints           02:19
Converting dynamic constraints to annotation constraints           03:11
Using constraints within dynamic blocks           06:24
Creating a block lookup table           04:56
13:06 3. Exploring the New Editing Tools
Reversing the direction of line work           02:25
Converting splines to polylines           04:10
Rotating geometry inside viewports           03:03
Editing non-associative hatch boundaries dynamically           03:28
23:53 4. Exploring the New Drawing Utilities
Taking measurements using MEASUREGEOM           06:05
Changing layer colors using the layer control           00:59
Using common tools to manage referenced files           04:51
Attaching PDF files as underlays           04:32
Converting drawings to PDF           04:16
Using Autodesk Seek to find drawing content           03:10
29:08 5. Creating a 3D Conceptual Design
Introducing freeform mesh models           01:36
Creating primitive mesh shapes           04:53
Smoothing the appearance of a mesh model           02:19
Selecting mesh subobjects           02:30
Using gizmos to mold and shape a mesh           07:12
Applying creases to a mesh           03:09
Making fine adjustments by revising mesh tessellation           04:28
Converting a mesh into a solid           03:01
00:17 Conclusion
Goodbye           00:17