Autodesk University Online

Intermediate AutoCAD users

Most designers take the 3D conceptual designs from their imaginations and flatten them into 2D CAD drawings. The 2D CAD drawings are then interpreted by builders or manufacturers to produce 3D objects. This 3D to 2D to 3D design process was accepted without question, because originally 2D CAD was simply a replacement for traditional 2D drafting. Fortunately, advances in technology have enabled CAD to evolve from a 2D drafting tool to a 3D conceptual design tool. You can design the way you think—in three dimensions! In this class, you'll explore new and enhanced AutoCAD® functionality that enables you to apply your existing 2D AutoCAD experience to the visual world of 3D modeling. Dynamically align the user coordinate system with objects in 3D space Intuitively create and edit 3D objects using grips and properties! Automatically align and sweep 2D objects along 3D paths. If you thought 3D was just too hard, give it another try. With the 3D enhancements since AutoCAD 2007, if you can draw in 2D, you can model in 3D!