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AutoCAD Mechanical Essential Training

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Overview

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Get up and running with AutoCAD Mechanical 2021. Learn what it takes to design and build precise, measured mechanical drawings with this software.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Working with AutoCAD Mechanical
  • What you should know before watching this course
  • Using the exercise files
  • The new AutoCAD Mechanical 2022 interface
  • Prerequisite courses in the library
1. Explore the AutoCAD Mechanical User Interface
  • Explore the AutoCAD Mechanical user Interface
  • Use the AutoCAD Mechanical ribbon
  • The enhanced shortcut menu
  • The Mechanical Browser
  • Drafting Settings dialog box
  • Quick Access Toolbar (QAT)
2. Object Property and Layer Management
  • Property management
  • Automatic property management
  • Layer control and controlling the layer display
  • Use geometry on layers
3. Organize Your Mechanical Drawing
  • Draw creation workflows
  • Structure your mechanical data in drawings
  • Create a mechanical drawing using structure
  • Reuse structured data
  • Edit structured data
4. Create Your Key Geometry
  • Create geometry using the core design tools
  • Configure and activate Power Snaps
  • Add centerlines and holes
  • Add and use construction lines
  • Design with lines
  • Add holes and slots
  • Using the BREAKATPOINT command
5. Manipulate Mechanical Geometry
  • Work with basic editing tools
  • Use power commands
  • Create and edit associative hides
  • Create and edit associative hides with structure
6. Use Mechanical Part Generators
  • Insert standard parts
  • Notate standard parts
  • Use the Content Libraries palette
  • Design chains and belts
  • Place a shaft in an assembly
  • Insert springs into a drawing
7. Create Mechanical Drawing Sheets
  • Create viewports and details in layouts
  • Create drawing sheets in model space
  • Use annotation views in structure
  • Insert title blocks and borders
  • Working with revision clouds
8. Work with Dimensions and Annotation
  • Annotate parts
  • Add different power dimensions
  • Place multiple dimensions
  • Edit dimensions
  • Add hole charts and fits lists
  • Create a revision list
  • Using the text layer override
9. Bill of Materials, Parts Lists, and Balloons
  • Create part references
  • Create and edit a bill of materials
  • Create and edit a bill of materials with structure
10. Use Design Calculations
  • Calculate moments of inertia
  • Calculate the deflection line
  • Calculate shaft strength
  • Calculate FEA stresses
11. Leverage Existing Drawing Data
  • Demonstrate mechanical content in an AutoCAD Mechanical DWG
  • Demonstrate mechanical content in an AutoCAD DWG
  • Create views associated with an Inventor model
12. Mechanical Options (CAD Manager)
  • Create and settle a default standard template
  • Configure layers and object properties
  • Set annotation properties
  • Configure BOM, parts list, and balloons
13. New Features in AutoCAD Mechanical 2022
  • Using the new Trace feature
  • Using the COUNT command in AutoCAD Mechanical
  • Using floating drawing windows
  • Sharing your current drawing
Conclusion
  • Next steps

Taught by

Shaun Bryant

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