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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
Introduction
AutoCAD
®
Mechanical software extends the capabilities of AutoCAD
®
so that you can quickly
create and manage mechanical drawings.
This Getting Started guide provides concepts and short exercises to help you get started with
AutoCAD Mechanical.
Why You Should Use this Guide
As you make the transition from AutoCAD to AutoCAD Mechanical, this Getting
Started Guide provides an introduction to the most commonly used features of
AutoCAD Mechanical. Use it to learn the basic features that enable you to begin
working quickly.
This guide focuses on the following:
■ Important concepts to get started working with AutoCAD Mechanical.
■ How to use mechanical features to draw, modify, organize, and annotate
your drawings efficiently.
If you are new to AutoCAD Mechanical, we recommend that you follow the
lessons in this guide from start to finish.
Additional Resources
From the Help menu, you can access the following resources:
■ Help provides detailed concepts, procedures, and reference information for
all features. To access the Help topics, select Help ➤ Mechanical Help Topics
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