AutoCAD 2011 Update for AutoCAD 2009/2010 Users
AutoCAD Training Overview
This training guide 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.
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.
AutoCAD Training Topics
This courseware assumes familiarity with AutoCAD 2009/2010. Many of the changes covered in the Student Guide 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 using this courseware.
AutoCAD Training Prerequisites
AutoCAD Training Course Duration
8 hours
AutoCAD Training Course outline
Chapter 1 Interface and General Enhancements
1.1 General Interface Enhancements
AutoCAD’s User Interface
1.2 The Application Menu
Where are My Tools?
Opening Drawings
File Tools in the Application Menu
1.3 Quick Access Toolbar Enhancements
Customizing the Quick Access Toolbar
1.4 Ribbon Updates
Relocating Ribbon Panels
Contextual Ribbons
Display a Panel-Related Dialog Box
Layer Drop-Down Enhancements
1.5 Navigation Tools
1.6 Selection and Visibility Enhancements
Selecting Similar Objects
Selection Cycling
Isolating and Hiding Objects
Setting Transparency
Practice 1a Interface Enhancements
Chapter 2 Command Enhancements
2.1 Text Updates
Multiline Text Enhancements
Find and Replace Enhancements
Spell Check Enhancements
2.2 Dimension Style Enhancements
Leading Zero Suppression Enhancements
Text Placement
2.3 Multileader Enhancements
Individual Multileader Editing
Multileader Style Enhancements
2.4 Hatching Updates
Contextual Tabs
Grip Enhancements
Practice 2a Annotation Enhancements
2.5 New Measuring Tools
Measuring Distances
Measuring Radius and Diameter
Measuring Areas
Practice 2b Measuring Objects
2.6 General Command Enhancements
Polyline Enhancements
Spline Enhancements
Reverse
New Viewport Rotation Tool
Purge Tool Enhancement
Practice 2c General Command Enhancements
Chapter 3 Parametric Drawing
3.1 Working with Constraints
3.2 Geometric Constraints
Auto Constraining Objects
Infer Geometric Constraints
Specifying Geometric Constraints
Constraint Bars
Modifying Geometrical Constraints
Deleting Constraints
Constraint Settings
3.3 Dimensional Constraints
Modifying Dimensional Constraints
Parameters Filters
Formulas in Constraints
Practice 3a Working with Constraints
3.4 Dynamic Blocks and Constraints
Testing the Block
Construction Geometry
Constraints in Dynamic Blocks
Creating a Block Table
Practice 3b Dynamic Blocks with Constraints
Chapter 4 Output Updates
4.1 Publishing Enhancements
Creating PDF Files
Exporting Files
Publish Workflow Enhancements
Auto Publishing Updates
Practice 4a Publishing Updates
4.2 Updates to Reference Files
Attaching References
Detach Data Extraction Tables
Modifying References
External Reference File Selection
Practice 4b Attaching and Modifying Reference Files
4.3 Working with Autodesk Seek
Saving Content to Seek
Practice 4c Working in Autodesk Seek
Chapter 5 Customization Updates
5.1 Creating Industry-Specific Workspaces
5.2 Action Recorder Updates
Working with the Action Macro Manager
Establishing a Base Point
Specifying Playback Values
5.3 Updates to Customizing the User Interface
Customizing the Quick Access Toolbar
Ribbon Contextual Tabs
Ribbon Fold Panels
5.4 Online Help System
