In AutoCAD 2011 New Features, instructor Jeff Bartels highlights
productivity and creativity enhancing additions to the AutoCAD
toolset. This course covers improved functions for selecting and
creating geometry, updated modification tools for hatches and
polylines, simplified parametric constraint tools, and the new
dynamic surface modeling techniques for creating complex shapes.
Exercise files accompany the course.

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

Download File Size:451.34 MB

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