Maximizing productivity of 2D design with AutoCAD Mechanical

Module overview

Learn how you can maximize your productivity with your 2D designs by leveraging the full power of AutoCAD Mechanical. To begin, you are provided with a short overview. Then, you will move into learning about the differences between AutoCAD and AutoCAD Mechanical, and how you can work with components and views rather than lines and layers. The use of standard components in AutoCAD Mechanical is what separates it from standard AutoCAD because it can significantly speed up your design process. The remaining units focus on how you can use these standard components.

This content takes approximately 45 minutes to complete. By the end, you should be able to:

• Understand the different design paradigms for AutoCAD Mechanical vs. AutoCAD.
• Use standard components to more efficiently create your 2D designs.

About the author

This series was developed and recorded by Thom Tremblay, Mechanical Engineer, Author and Certified Instructor. The videos and images were updated to the current software release by Elvis Sverko, Senior Application Expert at IMAGINiT Technologies.

Before you start

• Please make sure you have the AutoCAD Mechanical software loaded and installed.
• If you have technical difficulties, please reach out to product support.

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Module outline

• AutoCAD Mechanical overview
• Working with components and views
• Develop shaft components
• Insert standard shaft components
• Insert a standard belt drive
• Insert standard components
• Maximizing productivity of 2D design with AutoCAD Mechanical - Quiz