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All About Shadows This tutorial considers the various options for creating shadows when rendering 3D models.		Stage 3: Create Surfaces Production of seamless surfaces for roads, pavements, grassed areas and planting beds is probably the most important stage in the creation of a 3D landscape scene. This tutorial shows you how.
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Stage 7: Setup Views Quickscape uses ONE camera for still views. This is tied into Image Object functionality where images of people and trees and shrubs are mapped onto planes and "look at" the camera. This tutorial explains how to setup views using Quickscape View Manager.		User Co-ordinate Systems This tutorial describes what UCSs are, why we need them and how to use them. The correct use of UCSs with AutoCAD is the key to producing good 3D models and they can also help with 2D work.
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AutoCAD 2010: Starting a Command This video tutorial demonstrates some of the methods for starting a command in AutoCAD. Running time: 2min 42sec		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
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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		AutoCAD 2010: Getting Ready for 3D This video tutorial describes how to prepare the AutoCAD 2010 user interface (UI) ready for a 3D drawing project. Running time: 2min 23sec
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