1 day

Objective
This course introduces the new 2D features of both AutoCAD 2011 and AutoCAD 2010. AutoCAD 2009 users are taught the new functionality in AutoCAD 2010 and 2011. AutoCAD 2010 users are introduced to the AutoCAD 2011 enhancements and are provided a review of the 2010 enhancements.

Who Should Attend
Experienced users of AutoCAD 2010 and/or 2009.

Description
Among the many changes in this new release are the revised Application Menu that replaces the Menu Browser, updated interface objects, annotation updates, and new Measuring tools.

A major new feature is the introduction of geometric and dimensional constraints for 2D objects and dynamic blocks. These tools give users much greater control over how objects react when you modify them.

There are several updates to publishing, including a streamlined Batch Plot/Publish dialog box and the opportunity to plot, publish, or export to PDF files.

Reference File tools have been streamlined and include contextual Ribbon tabs that provide quick access to the appropriate tools for the selected reference file. PDF files can be imported as underlays. There are also several updates to the Customization tools

Topics include:

• Application Menu
• Ribbon Updates
• Quick Access Toolbar Enhancements
• Command Enhancements including Text, Spline, and Polyline
• Updates to Dimension Styles and Multileader Styles
• Hatching Updates
• Measuring Tools
• Working with Geometric and Dimensional Constraints
• Adding Constraints to Dynamic Blocks
• Publishing Enhancements including Exporting to PDF Files
• Reference File Updates
• Using Autodesk Seek
• Creating Industry-specific Workspaces
• Action Recorder Updates
• User Interface Customization Updates including contextual Ribbon tabs and Fold panels
• Online Help System
• Navigation Tools
• Selection and Visibility Enhancements

Prerequisites:
This courseware assumes familiarity with AutoCAD 2009/2010. Many of the changes covered in the course are based on features that have appeared in recent releases of AutoCAD, such as annotation scales, workspaces, and InfoCenter. Students who are not familiar with the existing features in the software could need additional background prior to attending this course.

Class Outline
The topics covered will vary slightly with each class based upon the pace of the students. As an Autodesk Authorized Training Center, we adhere to the strict quality control procedures established by Autodesk to consistently deliver the highest caliber learning experience possible.

• Chapter 1: Interface and General Enhancements
  • General Interface Enhancements
    • AutoCAD’s User Interface
  • The Application Menu
    • Where are My Tools?
    • Opening Drawings
    • File Tools in the Application Menu
  • Quick Access Toolbar Enhancements
    • Customizing the Quick Access Toolbar
  • Ribbon Updates
    • Relocating Ribbon Panel
    • Contextual Ribbons
    • Display a Panel-Related Dialog Box
    • Layer Drop-Down Enhancements
  • Navigation Tools
  • Selection and Visibility Enhancements
    • Selecting Similar Objects
    • Selection Cycling
    • Isolating and Hiding Objects
    • Setting Transparency
    • Practice
• Chapter 2: Command Enhancements
  • Text Updates
    • Multiline Text Enhancements
    • Find and Replace Enhancements
    • Spell Check Enhancements
  • Dimension Style Enhancements
    • Leading Zero Suppression Enhancements
    • Text Placement
  • Multileader Enhancements
    • Individual Multileader Editing
    • Multileader Style Enhancements
  • Hatching Updates
    • Contextual Tabs
    • Grip Enhancements
    • Practice
  • New Measuring Tools
    • Measuring Distances
    • Measuring Radius and Diameter
    • Measuring Areas
    • Practice
  • General Command Enhancements
    • Polyline Enhancements
    • Spline Enhancements
    • Reverse
    • New Viewport Rotation Tool
    • Purge Tool Enhancement
    • Practice
• Chapter 3: Parametric Drawing
  • Working with Constraints
  • Geometric Constraints
    • Auto Constraining Objects
    • Infer Geometric Constraints
    • Specifying Geometric Constraints
    • Constraint Bars
    • Modifying Geometrical Constraints
    • Deleting Constraints
    • Constraint Settings
  • Dimensional Constraints
    • Modifying Dimensional Constraints
    • Parameters Filters
    • Formulas in Constraints
    • Practice
  • Dynamic Blocks and Constraints
    • Testing the Block
    • Construction Geometry
    • Constraints in Dynamic Blocks
    • Creating a Block Table
    • Practice
• Chapter 4: Output Updates
  • Publishing Enhancements
    • Creating PDF Files
    • Exporting Files
    • Publish Workflow Enhancements
    • Auto Publishing Updates
    • Practice
  • Updates to Reference Files
    • Attaching References
    • Detach Data Extraction Tables
    • Modifying References
    • External Reference File Selection
    • Practice
  • Working with Autodesk Seek
    • Saving Content to Seek
    • Practice
• Chapter 5: Customization Updates
  • Creating Industry-Specific Workspaces
  • Action Recorder Updates
    • Working with the Action Macro Manager
    • Establishing a Base Point
    • Specifying Playback Values
  • Updates to Customizing the User Interface
    • Customizing the Quick Access Toolbar
    • Ribbon Contextual Tabs
    • Ribbon Fold Panels
  • Online Help System

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This class meets the requirements of the American Institute of Architects for non-HSW Learning Units Hours. Additionally, some state licensing boards and other professional societies may recognize training from an Autodesk ATC as valid continuing education credits. Please check with your state licensing board or professional association.

*If you have 4 or more students for this course and/or want to have the class held at your location, refer to Custom & On-Site Training.  

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