Lynda.COM AutoCAD 2011 New Features

Jeff Bartels

Software works on:

Windows only

Topics include:

• Applying transparency
• Maintaining text readability within linetypes
• Automating geometric constraints
• Streamlining hatch creation
• Using control vertices to create splines
• Exploring the updated 3D workspace
• Creating surfaces using the Blend, Patch, or Network tools
• Trimming and extending surfaces
• Working with the new Materials Browser
• Customizing render materials

Introduction
Welcome           01:28
Using the exercise files           00:36
14:02 1. Touring the Improved Interface
Adapting to the updated Drawing window           04:04
Introducing the Navigation bar           05:28
Accessing the web-based help system           04:30
27:36 2. Exploring the New Utilities
Understanding the new visibility controls           03:05
Selecting objects that have similar properties           03:24
Creating new geometry based on existing objects           02:20
Making selections when entities overlap           04:11
Applying transparency to objects           05:44
Controlling text alignment within linetypes           08:52
16:38 3. Simplifying Parametric Constraints
Automating the creation of geometric constraints           05:35
Applying constraints to text rotation           03:08
Using the updated Parameters Manager           07:55
38:40 4. Increasing Productivity with the Updated Drawing Tools
Streamlining hatch creation           05:56
Editing hatch objects dynamically           04:36
Editing polylines using multifunctional grips           06:14
Creating splines using fit points or control vertices           10:30
Editing splines using intuitive grip menus           08:17
Using the JOIN command to connect contiguous geometry           03:07
18:56 5. Working More Efficiently in 3D
Exploring the updated 3D working environment           06:50
Simplifying the creation and editing of solid models           05:59
Introducing new tools to edit mesh models           06:07
01:25:55 6. Introducing Dynamic Surface Modeling
Introducing surfaces           02:50
Understanding associative surfaces           07:09
Creating composite models using surfaces and solids           09:03
Producing a smooth blend between surfaces           07:20
Trimming and extending surfaces           10:55
Projecting geometry onto a surface           05:29
Filleting the edge between two surfaces           06:37
Creating offset and network surfaces           08:45
Pushing and pulling surfaces into freeform shapes           10:52
Analyzing surface continuity           06:15
Assembling the composite model           10:40
22:02 7. Working with Render Materials
Introducing the new Materials Browser           06:10
Applying materials to an assembly           06:02
Customizing render materials           05:17
Creating a high-resolution image           04:33
00:16 Conclusion
Goodbye           00:16