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Transforming Objects

Transforming Objects | 3ds MaxTransforming objects means changing the position, size or number of an object without altering the integrity of the geometry itself. MAX offers a host of transformation tools to do these tasks. This tutorial gets you started.

 

Modifying Objects

Modifying Objects | 3ds MaxModification of objects is at the heart of 3D modelling. Once geometry has been created using the most appropriate method then the modeller will start the modification process. This comprehensive tutorial shows you how.

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Drawing Aids

Drawing Aids | AutoCADAll about drawing aids.

 

Options for Creating Objects

Options for Creating Objects | 3ds MaxThere are a number of ways of creating the three main elements of a landscape scene, surfaces, edges and objects, each one demending an understanding of the creation methods and tools at hand. This tutorial shows you how.

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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.

 

AutoCAD 2010: The User Interface - Part 1

AutoCAD 2010: The User Interface - Part 1 | AutoCADThis video tutorial takes you on a guided tour of the AutoCAD 2010 user interface. This is the best place to start for beginners. Running time: 3min 56sec

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AutoCAD 2010: Basic 2D Concepts

AutoCAD 2010: Basic 2D Concepts | AutoCADA suite of video tutorials to get you started with AutoCAD 2010.

 

AutoCAD 2010: Ribbon Basics

AutoCAD 2010: Ribbon Basics | AutoCADThis video tutorial introduces you to the AutoCAD 2010 ribbon and demonstrates the various options you have when working with it. Running time: 5min 49sec

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Tip of the Day

Bring recent commands to the command line with the "Up" cursor key

Use the "Up" cursor (arrow) key on the keyboard to scroll through recently used commands on the command line. When you find the one you want, hit the Enter key to start that command.

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You can also use the "Down" cursor key to scroll in the oposite direction.

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AutoCAD 2010: 3D Move & 3D Rotate

AutoCAD 2010: 3D Move & 3D Rotate | AutoCAD

This tutorial introduces two of the most useful Modify tools for 3D, 3D Move and 3D Rotate and demonstrates how powerful 3D Rotate can be when combined with Polar Tracking. Running time: 6min 35sec

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