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4  Chapter1•GettingtoKnowAutoCAD
Along the right edge of the Help tab is a list of additional resources. Among
these resources is a link to a collection of Getting Started Videos. These Getting
Started Videos go beyond the topic of what’s new and instead dig deeper, offer-
ing a more comprehensive look at a complete process (see Figure1.3). Here you
can gain a better understanding of topics such as 3D modeling or even take a
guided tour of the user interface.
FIGURE 1.3 Getting Started Videos as found in the AutoCAD Exchange
For AutoCAD window
After exploring the Autodesk Exchange For AutoCAD window, you may prefer
to disable it from automatically loading each time you start the software. This
can be done by deselecting the check box labeled Show This Window At Start Up
in the lower-left corner of the window. Even after choosing this option, you can
still quickly access the window by using the Exchange button found on the right
end of the AutoCAD title bar.
Understanding the Customer Involvement Program
AutoCAD 2012 is among a large number of Autodesk products that provide the
opportunity to participate in a customer involvement program (CIP). The CIP is
designed to collect nonpersonal information about your Autodesk products and
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