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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
About the Work Area
The work area consists of the following components:
1 Menu Browser button
Click this button to access a complete list of commands in the menu bar
and to search for Help information.
2 Ribbon
The ribbon contains commands in a set of tabs for performing tasks. It
is a mix of AutoCAD
®
and AutoCAD Mechanical commands.
3 Workspaces toolbar
This toolbar shows the current selection of workspaces. You can also
switch to other workspaces while working on your drawings.
4 Drawing area
The drawing area is where you create and place your drawing objects.
5 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.
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