Learn how to zoom and pan by simply using your mouse wheel. This video tutorial quickly walks through zooming and panning basics to easily navigate your drawing in AutoCAD LT 2010.

If you aren’t so much for videos, here’s a text overview:

• ZOOM IN: scroll up on your mouse wheel
• ZOOM OUT: scroll down on your mouse wheel
• PAN: click and hold your mouse wheel, then drag to desired location (let go of the mouse wheel when you are finished dragging)
• REGENERATE: type “regenall” in the dynamic input to regenerate your drawing if arcs and circles lose their smoothness or there is limited zooming
• CENTER: double-click your mouse wheel to center your drawing within the window

View more video tutorials for AutoCAD LT 2010:
Dimensioning | Getting Started and Align Command

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Last month we wrote about the Legacy Rebate for AutoCAD LT 2010, which can save prior AutoCAD LT users $400 to $2000 on the latest edition.

Well there’s a new deal in town, and it can actually be combined with the aforementioned Legacy Rebate. Enter the promo code ‘CADSAVE100′ and save $100 instantly on AutoCAD LT 2010. This is valid for single seats only and is good through July 31st, 2009… and only at SoftwareMedia.com.

In my last AutoCAD LT 2010 tutorial, I walked you through the controls found in AutoCAD LT, how to get started drawing, and how to use the new align command. I received a few emails and user comments from that video asking me to create another AutoCAD tutorial. This time around, I explain the basics of dimensioning your drawings in AutoCAD LT.

AutoCAD LT 2010 Dimensioning Tutorial

In this tutorial I outline the basics of setting up your drawing using the correct units, so your dimensions are accurate. I then explain to to use the Dimension Style (dimstyle) command to change the appearance of your dimensions including text sizes, arrowhead sizes, and much more.

This tutorial then explains baseline and continue dimension techniques and how to use both commands. The align and angular dimensioning commands are also explained.

Let me know what other tutorials you would like to see using AutoCAD LT 2010. I have been using AutoCAD for over 10 years and I can help you with any questions you may have about using different commands.

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Replacing your old AutoCAD LT software has never been so cost effective. For a limited time, Autodesk is offering a $400 rebate on purchases of AutoCAD LT 2010 for customers that own older versions of AutoCAD LT. Rebates can be combined for purchases of up to 5 seats, for a total savings of $2000.

You are eligible for this rebate if you own AutoCAD LT versions 2000, 2000i, 2002, 2004, 2005 or 2006. AutoCAD LT 2010 offers new commands, new features, and an easier to use layout over these previous versions. So, if you’ve been thinking about upgrading, now is definitely the time.

For the complete details on this promotion, as well as pricing for the new AutoCAD LT 2010, see the rebate form on SoftwareMedia.

For more information on the new features in AutoCAD LT 2010, see my previous post which also includes a video tutorial.

I recently received a copy of the new AutoCAD LT 2010 from Autodesk. I was pretty excited to try out this new version of AutoCAD LT because I hadn’t used this drafting software since 2003. I knew there had been lots of changes in both the layout and features of AutoCAD LT since then, but I had never had the chance to try out a new version until now.

My first impression of the new AutoCAD LT 2010 upon loading the program was how clean the new layout looked. No longer were there command toolbars crowding the workspace on the top, left and right sides. All of the commands are neatly organized into the new “ribbon” at the top of the page. The ribbon contains individual panels that can be customized and rearranged with very little effort.

I also noticed that I was able to just type in commands without having to first click on the command line at the bottom of the window. This is a serious time saver. There are also dynamic menus that appear by your cursor as you work through a command, again, saving you from having to type in the command line.

There is also an export to PDF feature in the new Application menu that lets you create high-res PDF’s for instant output that you can send to anyone, whether they are a CAD user or not. This is an excellent feature that will definitely help people share and mark-up drawings much easier.

Once I became familiar with the new controls in AutoCAD LT 2010, I began drawing some simple shapes. For those of you that are new to AutoCAD, I included a brief demo of how to get started drawing right away in the video below. These tips should be very helpful in figuring out how to draw in AutoCAD LT for the first time.

AutoCAD LT 2010 also includes a great new command called “align”. This command lets you align and scale one object to another, just by specifying alignment points. Talk about a true time-saver. I give a tutorial of how this command works and how to use it in the video below. If you are an experienced user and just want to see this part of the tutorial, skip to 7:50 in the video.

AutoCAD LT 2010 Tutorial – Getting Started & Align Command

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For more information on this great new CAD software, check out the Autodesk website. We also carry AutoCAD LT 2010 at discount prices at SoftwareMedia. If you happen to be a recently unemployed CAD user, Autodesk is offering a free download of AutoCAD and other popular Autodesk products. Check out my previous blog post about Free Autodesk Software for more details.

EDIT: Autodesk just released a new promotion for upgrading to the new AutoCAD LT 2010. You can save $400 per seat with this offer. See my blog post on the topic for all the details.

Let me know what you think of this demo video. If you would like to see a particular topic covered in a future AutoCAD tutorial, let me know in the comments.

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This is a good week for recently unemployed CAD users in the architecture, engineering, design, and manufacturing communities. Both Autdesk and SolidWorks have released programs that give unemployed designers access to free software, software training, and discounted or free certification exams. Both programs are aimed at increasing CAD proficiency in unemployed designers to help them get back on their feet sooner.

The Autodesk Assistance Program offers a free 13-month software license of AutoCAD, Revit Architecture, Autodesk Inventor Pro, and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D. In addition to access to these software titles, Autodesk is also offering free online training that is available anytime, reduced cost classroom training at various locations, and discounted rates on certification programs.

To participate in this program you must meet certain eligibility requirements and fill out an application online. For more detailed information and to apply, see the Autodesk Assistance Program website.

The SolidWorks Engineering Stimulus Package also offers a free download of their SolidWorks Student Design Kit software with a 90 day license. Unlike the Autodesk program, SolidWorks is offering its software to anyone looking to become familiar with their software or brush up on their skills; there are no eligibility requirements, and no one will be calling your old HR department to verify that you were laid off.

Even though the software is only good for 90 days, SolidWorks offers a variety of online learning resources and a one-time free Certified SolidWorks Associate exam to prove your knowledge of SolidWorks. Their goal is to help you gain the skills necessary to get ahead of the competition and get a design job.

For complete info and to download the SolidWorks software, see the Engineering Stimulus Package website.

Both of these programs are great moves by these companies. It prevents piracy by unemployed designers who have their weekdays free and nothing by time on their hands, and also gives them access to valuable training resources. It’s good to see companies embracing the fact that it costs them almost nothing to offer free downloads with expiration dates; it only builds their user base and will eventually increase the number of engineers purchasing full licenses.

If you have some time on your hands and want to learn some new software skills, there is no better time than now.

The good people at Autodesk have set up some short-lived but high-impact deals that are really hard to pass up if you’re in the market for CAD software. With its 2010 product line freshly released, the manufacturer of the world’s top-selling 2D drafting and detailing products is helping you design without boundaries… including financial ones:

• Save $200 via mail-in rebate for each new license purchased of AutoCAD LT 2009 OR AutoCAD LT 2010.
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This special pricing expires on 3/31 so don’t miss out!

Yesterday, Synergis launched its new e-Learning courses for Autodesk software. These courses, geared towards engineers and designers, feature the latest training videos, demos and tutorials for a variety of Autodesk software platforms, inluding: AutoCAD, Inventor, Revit Architecture, Civil 3D and 3ds Max. Synergis has developed hundreds of lessons for each software platform. These lessons are designed to compliment hands-on training, which increases overall knowledge retention.

Since these courses are offered exclusively online, the cost is very reasonable when compared to other training systems or classes. A complete course for an individual software platform starts at $199, with access to the entire catalog topping out at $499. A subscription lasts for 1-year and includes anytime, anywhere access. For more information, see the Autodesk eLearning section of the Synergis website.

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