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User Interface |
This lesson provides an overview of the user interface chapter |
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This lesson provides an overview of the mouse and the various functions of the buttons. |
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An explanation of the intelligence of the right-click menu system |
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This lesson discusses the toolbars, how to turn on, dock, and manipulate them. |
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The new menu browser is the subject of this exercise. |
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Ribbons are the new utility that are explored in this lesson. |
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This lesson explores he command line explaining it's function and how to use it effectively |
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This lesson unveils the text window, dialog boxes, and the right click menu features. |
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A discussion on the various methods of starting new drawings and how to setup your default templates |
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An exploration of the drawing wizard. |
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A complete explanation of how to open and save drawings from and to various version and types. |
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A lesson on how to use the various zoom commands in Autocad |
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An exploration of additional zoom commands |
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Using the 3d Orbit and how to establish 3d views |
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A discussion on named views both in 2d and 3d. |
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User Interface |
An explanation of the new steering wheel utility |
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Coordinate Entry |
A discussion on the use and implementation of the absolute, coordinate data entry method. |
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An explanation and the implementation of the relative coordinate data entry method. |
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A discussion on the implementation and use of the polar coordinate data entry method. |
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An explanation of the direct distance coordinate entry method, including an explanation of the orthoganal mode |
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Unveiling the mystery behind dynamic input methods. |
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Drawing Geometry |
An explanation of units and types in AutoCAD |
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A lesson on the line command explaining the various options available during the line creation process |
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A discussion of the diverse methods of creating circles |
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The ins and outs of arc creation |
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Learning the proper about the proper care and feeding of a polyine |
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An explanation of the functionality of the polygon command. |
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How to create and manage a multi-line objects |
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A discussion on the point object and how to use it in the measure and divide commands |
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Exploring the unique features and methods of creating a rectangle. |
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Advanced Drafting Tools |
Exposing the Wipeout command |
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Blowing the lid of the Boundary Polygon |
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A brief visit of some specialized geometry |
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Lifting the fog of using the Revision Cloud |
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Drawing Aides |
An overview of the chapter and an introduction to the Limits command. |
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Drawing Aides |
An explanation of the relationship between Snap and Grid. |
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A demonstration of the uses of the multitude of object snap features. |
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How to use the running object snap function to be a more effective draftsman. |
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An investigation of the tremendous functionality of the Polar Tracking and Polar Snap |
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A discussion of the Object Tracking utility and all of it's benefits |
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Layer Management |
An explanation of how layers are used in Autocad and how to identify and set an objects layer |
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Looking into the Layer Properties Manager and the rules of layer creation |
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Layer Naming, Creation, and selection in the Layer Properties Manager. |
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An explanation of the similarities, differences and advantages of turning layer on, off, and freezing or thawing them |
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How to lock change and assign color to autocad layers and objects. |
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How to change and assign linetypes to autocad layers and objects |
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How to change and assign lineweights to autocad layers and objects |
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Creating, using, and maintaining Layer Filters |
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Advantages, creation, and use of Layer States |
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An exploration of the additional buttons on the Layer Panel |
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Data Manipulation |
An exploration of the basic methods of selecting objects and using the Erase and OOPS command |
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An exploration of the many methods of selecting objects |
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An explanation of Undo and Redo both seperately and while running a command. |
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A disussion as to the methods of moving an object, or multiple objects, utilizing various selection and reference parameters |
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A disussion as to the methods of copying an object or objects utilizing various selection and reference parameters |
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Data Manipulation |
Visiting the scale command explaining the options available during the running of the command. |
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Explaining the Rotate command and exploring the various options as the command is executed. |
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Data Modification |
Experiencing the commands that allow the modification of linear and circular objects. |
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Experiencing the commands that allow the modification of linear and circular objects. |
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Uncovering the dynamic capabilities of using the offset command, and using it to create a company logo. |
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Uncovering the dynamic capabilities of using the offset command, and using it to create a company logo. |
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Using the Mirror command to create a company logo |
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Using the Mirror command to create a company logo |
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Unveiling the symbiotic relationship between extend and trim. Demonstrating how the command is used when creating a company logo. |
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Unveiling the symbiotic relationship between extend and trim. Demonstrating how the command is used when creating a company logo. |
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A demonstration of the advatages of the fillet and chamfer commands and utilizing the commands during the creation of a company logo. |
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A demonstration of the advatages of the fillet and chamfer commands and utilizing the commands during the creation of a company logo. |
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An introduction of the Polyline Edit command |
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An introduction of the Polyline Edit command |
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A continuation of the breadth of the Polyline Edit command and how to use it to create company logo. |
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A continuation of the breadth of the Polyline Edit command and how to use it to create company logo. |
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Taking the Array command to the limits and implementing it in the creation of a company logo. |
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Taking the Array command to the limits and implementing it in the creation of a company logo. |
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Setup and Customization |
Addressing the purpose and function of the palette utility. |
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Exploding the mystery of the Tool Palette Part 1 |
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Exploding the mystery of the Tool Palette Part 2 |
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Exploding the mystery of the Tool Palette Part 2 |
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Learning to manipulate menus and toolbars to the max Part 1 |
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Learning to manipulate menus and toolbars to the max Part 2 |
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Annotation |
An indepth introduction to the Single Line Text command |
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An introduction to the MuliLine Text Object Part 1 |
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An introduction to the MuliLine Text Object Part 2 |
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Creating, editting and assigning Text Styles |
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A discussion of Text scaling height and Annotation Scale |
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Taking Text usage and manipulation to the Maxx Part 1 |
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Taking Text usage and manipulation to the Maxx Part 2 |
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An introduction to Hatch creation and editing |
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An introduction to Gradient Hatching creation and editing |
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Presentation |
Looking into the Paper Space model space conundrum including page setup. |
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A continuation of Layout Creation and manipulation |
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Viewport creation and manipulation part 1 |
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Advanced Viewport creation and manipulation |
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Utilities |
The Properties Dialog Box |
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Looking into the advantages of the Quick Calculator |
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Learning how to use the Quick Select Utility |
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An exploration of the amazing versatilty of the Design Center |
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Using and creating field objects |
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External Files |
Setting up and using External Reference files. |
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Editing and updating External References |
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Using the X-ref Manager and understanding the Bind and Insert options |
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Using the x-ref manager and understanding the Attach and Overlay options. |
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An explanation and example on how to use a .dwf file in an Autocad project |
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An explanation and example on how to use a .dgn file in an Autocad project |
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An explanation and example on how to use and import raster image files into an Autocad project |
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Learning how to insert and OLE Objects in your Autocad files |
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Creating and maintaining hyperlink object in your Autocad drawings |
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Using the windows Copy and Paste utilities |
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Dimensioning |
A presentation of the multiple settings to create a Dimension Style using a Metric drawing |
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A presentation of the multiple settings to create a Dimension Style using an Imperial Drawing |
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An Introduction to the many different methods of dimensioning objects, including dimensioning lines, arcs and circles. |
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A continuation of various dimension methods, including dim baseline, dim continue, and the quick dimension utilitiy |
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An explanation of how to modify an already created dimension and also how to create new style from the drawing window. |
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Dimensioning |
A continuation of the explanation of how to modify an already created dimension and also how to create new style from the drawing window using the properties window. |
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A discusion of Dimension Scales, Annoation Scale and Dimension Association Part 1 |
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A discusion of Dimension Scales, Annoation Scale and Dimension Association Part 2 |
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An explanation of the Multi-Leader object. How to use and manipulate them. |
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An explanation of the Quick Leader object. How to use and manipulate them. |
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Plot and Publish |
A brief introduction of the various plot methods available in AutoCAD |
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Exploring how to plot in the the Model Space window with an in depth review of the page setup dialog box Part 2 |
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Plotting Paper Space Layouts exploring the plot dialog box. |
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Learing how to print multiple documents |
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An explanation of the how to assign line weights and colors to the plotted objects. |
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A presentation of how to print documents to file, specifically PDF and DWF Format |
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Basic Blocks |
An introduction to the use of a Block |
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Exploring multiple methods of creating Blocks |
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Learing the ins and outs of bringing Blocks into AutoCAD |
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An explanation of what an Block Attribute is and also how to create them. |
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Looking into how edit a block attribute and how to export the data to an external file. |
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Dynamic Blocks |
A discussion of the components used to create a Dynamic Block including, parameters, and actions. |
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How to create a simple Dynamic Block |
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Creating a Dynamic Block using the stretch and rotate features |
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Creating a Dynamic Block using the Array and List functions |
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Creating a Dynamic Block using the Visibility features |
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Tables and Excel Linking |
An introduction of the Table Style command and the many options available. |
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Step by step Table Creation, Editing and Manipulation |
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Exploring how to share data between Excel and Autocad and how to edit that data Part 1 |
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Exploring how to share data between Excel and Autocad and how to edit that data Part 2 |
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Express Tools |
An introduction to the Express Tools, exploring some of the rarely used express tool utilities. Looking at the text, select, and modify options |
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An continuation of the Express Tools, exploring some of the rarely used express tool utilities exploring the modify, draw and file menus |
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Windows |
An explanation of the methods having multiple drawing open at one time. |
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3D Models |
A brief explanation of 3d and it's interface |
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Exploring how to view 3d data |
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An explanation of how to setup the drawing to work in a 3d manner |
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An explanation of the various parameters required to create a 3d cube |
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Learning to draw a shpere and how it operates |
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Exploring the cylinder and the many parameters required in order to be created |
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Creating and editing the cone |
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Getting a handle on the wedge object in 3d |
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An exploration of the torus object and it's parameters |
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Getting the most out of the pyramid object |
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Exploring the Planar Surfaces and the multiple ways to create them from various objects |
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3D Models |
An explanation of the polysolid object |
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Getting a handle on the extrude command and how to convert existing 2d objects into 3d objects |
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A lesson on how to convert a 2d object into a 3d object using the revolve command |
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A lesson on how to convert a 2d object into a 3d object using the sweep command |
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Exploring the Loft command and the capabilties of the utility |
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A lesson on how to create new 3d objects by using Boolean operations. |
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Learning how to maneuver around in the 3d world |
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Editing 3d Models |
Using the fillet, chamfer, and slice utilities on a 3d solid object |
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A lesson on how to convert 2d objects to a surface or a solid |
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An exercise on how to manipulate the faces or various 3d objects |
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An exercise on how to manipulate the edges or various 3d objects |
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An explanation of the process required to execute the 3d move, align, and rotate commands |
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Looking into the amazing process of mirroring and arraying objects in 3d space. |
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A lesson on how to use the mass properties command, and also how to color edges and faces of the solid model. |
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3d to 2d |
An exercise on using the flatshot command |
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A lesson on how to create sections of a 3d model |
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A lesson on how to use the section plane object and how to create 2d and 3d cross sections. |
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3d Outputs |
Getting an explanation of visual styles, how they can be used, created, and edited. |
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A lesson on how to insert and edit lights in a 3d model. |
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An explanation of how to assign materials to surfaces and solid objects, also how to create and edit materials |
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3d Outputs |
Getting a handle on the how to use the sun in a 3d model |
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A lesson on how to render a view |
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An exploration of the many methods of walking through a 3d model |
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An exercise on placing, and editing camera locations. |
