Introduction; User Interface; Initial Setup - Autodesk AUTOCAD 2010 - PREVIEW GUIDE Manual

AUTOCAD 2010 PREVIEW GUIDE

Introduction

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With AutoCAD 2010 software, you can tackle your most challenging problems with ease. Your designs can
now exist in any shape imaginable, thanks to free-form design tools. Many critical features have been
automated, making your workflow more efficient and the move to 3D design even smoother. Sharing and
working on projects with colleagues has never been easier, thanks to multiple upgrades to our PDF capabilities
and the incredible addition of 3D printing. With these and countless other new capabilities you've been asking
for, AutoCAD 2010 takes any idea and turns it into a reality faster than ever before.

User Interface

Initial Setup

Easily tailor the AutoCAD environment to meet your needs using Initial Setup, which is displayed the first time
you launch AutoCAD. With Initial Setup you can choose your industry as well as workspace and drawing
template preferences. The choices you make in the Initial Setup affect the default settings of various AutoCAD
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functionality, including drawing templates, Autodesk Seek filters, Autodesk Developer Network partners, the
Unified Online Experience portal, and workspaces.
Figure 1. Initial Setup
You can access Initial Setup from the User Preferences tab of the Options dialog box.
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