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Autodesk Exchange
One of the first things you might notice when you launch AutoCAD 2012 is the AutodeskExchange window.
With connected accessto getting started videos,downloadable plug-ins,
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Autodesk Exchange bringsthe content you needdirectly to yourAutoCAD workspace.
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User Interface
The updated user interface makes it easier than ever to identify and access frequently usedtools. The home tab includes changes in the Draw & Modify panels.
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AutoComplete Command Entry
AutoCAD 2012 offers auto-complete command entry to help you access commands moreefficiently.
As you begin typing at the Command prompt, AutoCAD displays a listof all the commands that match what youve typed including command aliases.
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As you continue typing a command name, the list narrows accordingly.
Not only does AutoComplete display commands and aliases,it also displays system variables.
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Annotation
Mtext Enhancement Background mask
MLeader Enhancement
Mleader text gap
Dimension Ri ht-Click Menu
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Removing Style overrides.
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Fillet, Chamfer, Blend, Join
Fillet and Chamfer tool have been updated to display a preview when the cursor passesthe second object.
Fillet tool now supports filleting of Spline objects.
Blend tool creates spline with options for smooth or continuity between two curves,
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in any order.
Copy ToolCopy tool includes Array option.
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Multifunctional Grips
The power of multi-functional grips has been extended to more types of objects inAutoCAD 2012 providing easy access to relevant options for the selected object.
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Nudge Functionality
New Nudge functionality is useful when you need to move selected objects a few pixels inan orthogonal direction.
Quick PropertiesUse Quick Pro erties QP to view and modif ro erties of a selected ob ect. Quick
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Properties windows automatically displayed when you double-click on most objects.
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Object Selection
Object Groups Group command now streamlined in AutoCAD 2012 making easier to use. Group grouping dialog is
replaced with a simple prompt to select objects.
Implied selection
o Pick variables offer more flexibility.
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PICKDRAG PICKAUTO
Snap Mode Snap function will work when a command is active.
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Associative Rectangular ArraySave valuable editing time with AutoCAD 2012 by establishing and maintaining a set of
relationships between arrayed objects.
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Associative Path Array
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Associative Polar Array
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Content ExplorerWith Content Explorer in AutoCAD 2012, you can quickly find and access design content
across multiple locations.
Find specific block references or text strings,including block attribute data.
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Quickly determine how many referencesthere are in a file or find a particularreference across multiple files.
Easily drag and drop content fromContent Explorer into your current drawing.
Access & Add Blocks, Text, Layers &Text Styles etc., into the current drawing
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UCSAutoCAD 2012 offers significant improvements for manipulating the User Coordinate
System making it faster and easier to use.
The UCS icon has been updated to allow direct manipulation. You can select the UCS icon and thenuse the multi-functional grips to change the UCS.
Easily move the origin, and automatically align the UCS with objects as you place it in its new
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Offset EdgeThe new Offset Edge tool in AutoCAD 2012 brings greater efficiency to the
conceptual design process by allowing you to offset planar edges.
Presspull Functionality
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3D Autosnap markerMore easily distinguish between 2D & 3D snaps in the drawing editor.
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Autodesk Inventor FusionAutodesk Inventor Fusion adds to the 3D conceptual design capabilities of AutoCAD and
sets a new standard for professional 3D modeling ease of use.
When you select a 3D solid or surface in your AutoCAD drawing, the Edit in Fusion tool is displayedin the AutoCAD ribbon. Choosing to Edit in Fusion automaticallylaunches the Autodesk Inventor Fusion application, which is optional install
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Import The Import tool in AutoCAD 2012 supports CATIA, NX, Parasolid, Pro/Engineer, Rhino,
and SolidWorks, and more.
The data is translated to native AutoCAD geometry and inserted into the drawing as a block. You canmodify the data using standard AutoCAD editing tools.
With AutoCAD 2012 you can even bring the imported model into Autodesk Inventor Fusion for more
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Model DocumentationSave time in AutoCAD 2012 by automatically generating intelligent documentation for
AutoCAD, Inventor, and other 3D models.
If your drawing includes 3D solids or surfaces, whether they were created in AutoCAD or importedfrom other file formats, you can use the new model documentation tools to quickly create 2D drawingviews.
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dragging in the right direction, you can place any of the 8 standard views. You can even create newprojected views from existing ones.