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Direct Distance Entry The essential way of working with AutoCAD		AutoCAD to Photoshop This tutorial demonstrates a number of workflows from quick and simple to high quality.
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AutoCAD 2010: 3D Scale & 3D Align This tutorial introduces the 3D Scale and 3D Align tools. Although 3D Scale is a bit of a damp squib, 3D Align is very powerful and can get you out of all sorts of scrapes if you know how to use it correctly. Running time: 3min 42sec		Basic 3D and Surface Modelling Although AutoCAD has a number of commands for creating special 3D objects, a lot can be achieved by changing the properties of basic 2D objects like polylines. This tutorial provides a basic introduction to creating and viewing 3D objects.
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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: Basic 2D Concepts A suite of video tutorials to get you started with AutoCAD 2010.		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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Tip of the Day

Object Snap Cycling

When drawings get crowded with lots of detail, it can be difficult to select the required snap point with running object snaps. Invariably, the snap point AutoCAD finds is not the one you want. This is where object snap cycling comes to the rescue. With running object snap turned on, hover the cursor close to the snap point you want and hit the Tab key on the keyboard to move between the various possible snap points near the cursor. Keep hitting the Tab key until you find the snap point you want. When you've got it, left-click to select the point.

Today's tip is by David Watson

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Creating Custom Bitmap Materials

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Direct Distance Entry

AutoCAD to Photoshop

AutoCAD 2010: 3D Scale & 3D Align

Basic 3D and Surface Modelling

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Drawing Objects

AutoCAD 2010: The User Interface - Part 1

AutoCAD 2010: Basic 2D Concepts

AutoCAD 2010: Ribbon Basics