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Table Of Contents
- Contents
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Get Familiar with the Work Area
- 3 Drawing Commands in AutoCAD Mechanical
- 4 Modify Drawings with Power Commands
- 5 Generate Standard Parts
- 6 Organize Objects with Layers
- 7 Create Hidden Lines
- 8 Reusable Detailing Tools
- 9 Power Dimensions
- 10 Add Part Lists and Balloons
- 11 International Drafting Standards
- Index
This toolbar contains a set of design tools such as hatch, construction
lines, contour, create/edit associative hide, user configuration, and
detailing tools.
6 Mechanical Layer toolbar
This toolbar contains the current layer state and a set of layer tools to
help you work efficiently on your drawing.
7 Workspaces toolbar
This toolbar shows the current selection of workspaces. You can also
switch to other workspaces while working on your drawings.
8 Modify toolbar
This toolbar contains a set of tools for modifying objects and drawings.
9 Drawing area
The drawing area is where you create and place your drawing objects.
10 Command line
The command line shows the command that is executing, if any, and
prompts or messages from that command. You can view and select options
while running commands to create or edit objects in your drawing.
11 Status bar
Contains the application and drawing status bars for you to view and
toggle drawing settings, helping you to work efficiently on your design.
NOTE Whether you are running AutoCAD Mechanical in Microsoft
®
Windows
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XP or Vista
™
, 32-bit or 64-bit versions, AutoCAD Mechanical shows a similar work
area.
Workspace Settings
Selecting a workspace controls the display of the pre-defined menus, toolbars,
palettes, and dashboards for quick and easy access to commands. You can
choose a convenient workspace to start working on your drawing, or customize
and save your own workspaces according to your project requirements.
The predefined workspaces built into AutoCAD Mechanical are:
■ Classic
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