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Course Description
This one day hands‐on foundation‐level course covers the primary changes between the AutoCAD 2010 and the AutoCAD 2009 platforms.

Course Outline

• 2D Parametric Design
• 2D Constraint-Based Dynamic Blocks
• Free-Form 3D Design
• Measure Tools
• Reference File Enhancements
• 3D Printing
• User Interface Enhancements

Course Objectives
After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Use parametric design methods to create and maintain geometric and dimensional relationships between objects to increase your productivity and enforce design intent.
• Use geometric and dimensional constraints within a dynamic block, create a block properties table and test your dynamic blocks in the block editor.
• Describe organic modeling and the various object types that you create using organic modeling.
• Explain the new measure tools, XREF fade, using geographic data, 3D printing, and new customizable interface features.

Course Prerequisites
This course is designed for the users experienced with the core features of the AutoCAD 2009 application.  Attendees should also have a strong working knowledge of the Windows XP OS.