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The Material Editor

The Material Editor | 3ds MaxThe Material Editor provides functions to create and edit materials and maps. This tutorial is a basic introduction to the options available.

 

Object Properties

Object Properties | AutoCADThis tutorial describes how to control the display of objects (colour, linetype etc.) using layers. It also explains what layers are and how they should be used.

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Playing MP3 Files during a Slide Show

Playing MP3 Files during a Slide Show | PowerPointThis tutorial explains how to play MP3 files during a PowerPoint slide show and how to control when and how sounds are played.

 

Object Snap

Object Snap | AutoCADA tutorial giving an overview of all the AutoCAD object snaps (osnaps) with some worked examples. The tutorial also covers the use of temporary tracking points and object snap tracking.

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Drawing Objects

Drawing Objects | AutoCADGetting to grips with AutoCAD's basic drawing tools. This is an ideal start for the AutoCAD beginner.

 

Modifying Objects

Modifying Objects | AutoCADThis tutorial runs through all of the modify tools, demonstrating practical examples in each case.

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Site Layout Exercise

Site Layout Exercise | AutoCADThis exercise is designed to help you test out your basic AutoCAD skills. You'll need an understanding of the Draw and Modify tools and how to use co-ordinates.

 

Direct Distance Entry

Direct Distance Entry | AutoCADThe essential way of working with AutoCAD

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Tip of the Day

Who is using that file?

If you are unable to open a drawing for editing (read-only) because it is in use, and want to find out who has it open, start a new drawing, or go to a drawing you have open and type WHOHAS at the command line. Browse to the drawing file using the file dialog box and double-click the filename (or select the file and click the Open button). A small message box will appear, showing who is using the file, the name of their PC and when it was opened.

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Creating Custom Bitmap Materials

Creating Custom Bitmap Materials | AutoCAD

This tutorial demonstartes how to create your own bitmap based materials using Photoshop and AutoCAD.

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