1. Applying the Top 10 New Features and Functions in AutoCAD® 2012
David Cohn
Technical Publishing Manager, 4D Technologies

2. Class Summary
In this class, we will look at the most significant new features in AutoCAD 2012, including associative arrays, in-canvas viewport control, UCS enhancements, drawing views, multi-functional grips, and AutoComplete command entry. We will look at how they work, how to best apply them to typical workflows, and how these new features impact Autodesk product certification exam topics and objectives.

3. Learning Objectives At the end of this class, you will be able to:
Prepare for the AutoCAD certification exams
Create associative arrays
Use the new drawing view tools
Use multi-functional grips

4. User Interface Changes

5. AutoComplete Command Entry
Makes it easy to start commands and system variables
Works in command window or dynamic input field
AutoCAD automatically completes the entry

6. In-Canvas Viewport Controls
Located in upper-left of each viewport
Change viewport settings
Select views
Control visual styles

7. Turn On Toolbars Easy way to enable toolbars
No longer need to switch to AutoCAD Classic workspace
New tool in the View ribbon
Toolbars work just like in earlier versions

8. UCS Enhancements Directly manipulate the UCS Right-click on the UCS
Click on the UCS to display grips
Use multi-functional grips to adjust the UCS

9. Multi-Functional Grips

10. Multi-Functional Grips
Grips have been extended to more AutoCAD objects:
Lines, arcs, elliptical arcs, dimensions, mleaders, 3D faces, edges, and vertices

11. Associative Arrays

12. Associative Arrays Can now create three types of arrays:
Rectangular, Polar, and Path
Maintain relationship between arrayed objects
Array objects in 2D and 3D

13. Model Documentation

14. Model Documentation Automatically generate drawing views
Instantly update views when objects change
Adjust scale
Adjust display
Import models from applications including:
Pro/Engineer®
CATIA ®
Solidworks ®
NX ®
Rhinoceros ®

15. Inventor Fusion

16. Inventor Fusion
Experience the benefits of easy-to-use 3D in the native DWG™ format.
Tight integration enables quick transfer between AutoCAD and Inventor Fusion environments
Flexibly edit and validate models from almost any source, including:
Pro/Engineer®
CATIA®
Solidworks®
NX®
Rhinoceros®

17. Sharing Drawings

18. DWG Convert Batch convert multiple drawings
Create and save lists of drawings
Save them to earlier versions of AutoCAD

19. AutoCAD WS
Stay connected to your designs on the web or from your mobile device.
Access designs directly from the AutoCAD 2012 user interface.

20. Other Improvements

21. Other Improvements OVERKILL command COPY command Array option
Preview for 2D fillets and chamfers
BLEND command
Improvements to JOIN command

22. Certification Exams

23. What are the certification exams?
Two different exams
Certified Associate ($75 – or free at AU)
30 multiple choice questions
Passing score: 72% (22 correct)
Maximum time allowed: 60 minutes
Answer based on knowledge
Certified Professional ($125 – or free at AU)
20 multiple choice questions
Passing score: 76% (16 right)
Must also have passed Certified Associate exam
Maximum time allowed: 90 minutes
Answer based on performing a task to find the answer

24. What’s on the Certified Associate exam?

25. What’s on the Certified Professional exam?

26. Studying for the Exam Visit http://www.autodesk.com/certification
Take Matt Murphy’s AU Virtual class:
(CM5033) Mastering the Skills: The Ultimate Autodesk Certification Preparation Guide Revealed!
Take the 4D Technologies certification preparation course
FREE
Coupon Code: AUCERT2011

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