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Volumetrics

Volumetrics | Key TERRA-FIRMAThis tutorial describes how to use Key TERRA-FIRMA to calculate volumes from ground models (.KGM files) and how to calculate cut and fill volumes between ground models.

 

Multi/Sub-Object materials

Multi/Sub-Object materials | 3ds MaxA Multi/Sub-Object material is a container for a number of sub-materials. This type of material is used when you need to assign different materials to different parts of an object and is used in infrastructure and environment projects mainly for objects such as benches, tables, lamposts, buildings etc. This tutorial works through a number of examples.

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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.

 

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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AutoCAD 2011: Fundamentals

AutoCAD 2011: Fundamentals | AutoCADA suite of video tutorials designed to introduce the new features of AutoCAD 2011 and to give beginners a head start.

 

Learning AutoCAD 2012

Learning AutoCAD 2012 | AutoCADIn this training video, Brian Benton introduces you to AutoCAD 2012 and takes you through this industry standard CAD program, and teaches you to use it effectively, whether you are a beginner, or long-time user of AutoCAD.

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AutoCAD 2011: Advanced Techniques

AutoCAD 2011: Advanced Techniques | AutoCADThese video tutorials help more experienced users learn the important tools that make AutoCAD the go-to application across multiple industries.

 

Learning Revit Architecture 2012

Learning Revit Architecture 2012 | RevitPopular instructor Jay Polding utilizes the Infinite Skills method of video training to quickly bring you up to speed with Revit 2012. Starting with a tour of features, the user interface, and installation, you will quickly move into creating an actual CAD project that Jay uses to teach you the functions and features of Revit.

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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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Tip of the Day

Quick Extrusions with Presspull

PresspullAs of AutoCAD 2007, there's no need to draw closed shapes before extruding. The Presspull tool will find any enclosed area (just like BHATCH) and extrude it.

Any objects can be used as boundaries; lines, circles, splines, they all work. This makes building 3D solid models much quicker than before.

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AutoCAD 2010: Extrude & Press/Pull

AutoCAD 2010: Extrude & Press/Pull | AutoCAD

This tutorial introduces the AutoCAD extrusion tools, Extrude and Press/Pull. A good understanding of both tools is important for developing 3D modeling skills. Running time: 9min 53sec

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