This document provides an introduction to AutoCAD Mechanical software, including how to use essential commands and set up a new drawing using a specific template (acadiso.dwt). It outlines the software interface, drawing file extensions, and offers tutorial links for additional learning. Key focus areas include using the tools in the home tab and modifying elements within the software.

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Mechanical Engineer
CAD Tutor
AUTOCAD MECHANICAL SOFTWARE SESSIONS
ENGINEERING DRAWING
Contents
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INTRODUCTION TO SOFTWARE
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HOW TO USE SOME COMMANDS
SAMPLE EXERCISES
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2. AUTOCAD MECHANICAL INTERFACE
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3. Application Icon
Opening a recent drawing
Setting up a new drawing with a drawing template
Ribbon
AUTOCAD MECH. INTERFACE
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Title bar Search engine
Sign in

4. To begin a new drawing
Click on the browse template to select the drawing template
The template for this class is acadiso.dwt
There are options to create a template of your choice
You can equally access a new drawing from the new button in
the Application menu(the big A)
Drawing file is saved with the extension .dwg
Drawing template is saved with the extension .dwt
NOTE:
Without selecting
a new drawing or
recent drawing,
the ribbons
wont be activated
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5. SELECTING A DRAWING TEMPLATE
Select acadiso
Hint: This drawing template has the drawing unit in millimeters.
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6. INTERFACE AFTER SELECTING YOUR TEMPLATE
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DRAWING AREA
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Video links
CLASS TUTORIAL LINK VIDEOS
On how to set up your title block, plot, using the tools for simple designs etc.
Click here for introduction
Click here to know more about commands
Click here to know about Title block

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Hint: focus on the tools at the line and modify session in the home tab

10. 
THANK YOU
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