by Shaun Bryant | Publisher: Infinite Skills | Release Date: September 2013 | ISBN: 9781771371445

In this AutoCAD Working Smarter and Faster training course, expert author Shaun Bryant teaches you his methods and techniques to enhance your AutoCAD skill set, allowing you to work that little bit smarter and faster. This video tutorial is designed for users that already have a fundamental understanding of AutoCAD. You will begin by learning the tricks of using the OFFSET command, the measure tools, and the quick calculator. You will work with Dynamic Blocks, and learn about the various collaboration techniques with Autodesk 360 and AutoCAD 360. Moving deeper into the course, you will learn layouts, page setups, and how to work with scaled viewports. Finally, Shaun shares his expert tips and tricks for working smarter and faster, which will further enhance your knowledge of AutoCAD! Once you have completed this video based training course on working smarter and faster in AutoCAD, you will have an in-depth understanding of the tools and techniques that can be great contributors in making you a more empowered AutoCAD user. Working files are included, allowing you to follow along with the author throughout the lessons.

1. Introduction
   • Introduction 00:00:52
   • Working Smarter And Faster 00:01:28
   • Using The Working Files 00:01:13
2. Working Smarter And Faster
   • OFFSET Command 00:03:37
   • Using Polylines 00:03:42
   • Polyline Edit And The JOIN Option 00:03:48
   • Offsetting Polylines 00:03:11
   • Measure Tools 00:03:17
   • Quick Select 00:04:01
   • Quick Calculator 00:05:04
3. Content Re-use
   • Layer Zero 00:05:02
   • Utilizing Blocks 00:03:00
   • Write Block (WBLOCK) 00:04:54
   • Adding Blocks To Tool Palettes 00:05:47
   • Changing Insertion Scale 00:04:47
   • Block Families And Drawings 00:05:00
4. Dynamic Blocks
   • Converting Block Families 00:03:06
   • Visibility States 00:07:15
   • Sample Dynamic Blocks 00:03:27
5. Collaboration
   • Autodesk 360 00:04:35
   • AutoCAD 360 00:04:20
   • Design Feed 00:04:23
   • DWG TrueView 00:03:08
   • DWG Convert 00:03:34
   • eTransmit 00:03:29
6. Markup
   • Wipeouts 00:03:37
   • Revision Clouds 00:03:06
   • Autodesk Design Review 00:02:57
   • Markup Set Manager 00:05:21
7. Layouts
   • Page Setups 00:04:00
   • Copying Layouts 00:03:22
   • Working With Scaled Viewports 00:05:23
8. Utilizing Best Practices
   • Implementing Company Policies 00:02:51
   • Tips And Tricks - Working Smarter 00:03:42
   • Tips And Tricks - Working Faster 00:03:09
9. Conclusion
   • Finishing Up 00:00:45
   • About The Author 00:01:03