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Preparing an AutoCAD drawing for 3D This tutorial explains the main issues to consider when drawing in AutoCAD and preparing a drawing for use in 3D work.		AutoCAD 2010: Ground Shadows This tutorial explains how to turn ground shadows on and how they help in defining the relationship between 3D objects and the ground plane. Running time: 1min 55sec
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Drawing Objects Getting to grips with AutoCAD's basic drawing tools. This is an ideal start for the AutoCAD beginner.		Object Snap A 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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Tip of the Day

Mid Between 2 Points (m2p)

m2p Sometimes you might want to find a point midway between two other points. In the past, you might have drawn a line between these two points and then used "Snap to Midpoint" but this requires the drawing of a construction line and isn't very efficient.

Enter the m2p object snap. This will find the midpoint between any two picked points without the need for a construction line.

How it works: Say you want to draw a circle midway between two squares, start the circle command and then enter "m2p" when prompted to specify the center point. Now just follow the prompts.

Command: circle
Specify center point for circle or [3P/2P/Ttr (tan tan radius)]:m2p
First point of mid: (pick first point)
Second point of mid: (pick second point)
Specify radius of circle or [Diameter] <20.000>: (pick to complete circle)

Today's tip is by yedan

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Drawing Objects Getting to grips with AutoCAD's basic drawing tools. This is an ideal start for the AutoCAD beginner.		AutoCAD 2010: The User Interface - Part 1 This 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: Ribbon Basics This video tutorial introduces you to the AutoCAD 2010 ribbon and demonstrates the various options you have when working with it. Running time: 5min 49sec		AutoCAD 2010: Basic 2D Concepts A suite of video tutorials to get you started with AutoCAD 2010.
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Preparing an AutoCAD drawing for 3D

AutoCAD 2010: Ground Shadows

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Object Snap

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Drawing Objects

AutoCAD 2010: The User Interface - Part 1

AutoCAD 2010: Ribbon Basics

AutoCAD 2010: Basic 2D Concepts

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Mid Between 2 Points (m2p)

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