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AutoCAD for Mac Information, Free Trial, and Videos!

If you haven’t yet had the opportunity to try AutoCAD for Mac, visit www.autodesk.com/autocadformac where you can download the free 30-day trial. You’ll also find information including system requirements and frequently asked questions. And, don’t forget to visit AutoCAD Exchange where you can view Lynn Allen’s AutoCAD for Mac videos and begin taking advantage of all that AutoCAD for Mac has to offer!

AutoCAD for Mac - Preferences

 

AutoCAD for Mac – QuickView

 

AutoCAD for Mac – Layers and Properties

AutoCAD for Mac on AutoCAD Exchange

By now you've probably heard that AutoCAD is now available for Mac. But have you seen it in action? Check out Lynn Allen's AutoCAD for Mac series on AutoCAD Exchange.

If you're not yet a member of AutoCAD Exchange, what are you waiting for? It's free!

These are just a few of the valuable videos you'll find on the Tips and Tricks tab in AutoCAD Exchange.

AutoCAD for Mac - Help, Status Bar, and Command Line

 

AutoCAD for Mac - Tool Sets and Viewport Controls

 

AutoCAD for Mac - Content Palette

Trimming Surfaces in AutoCAD 2011

Learn how easy it is to trim surfaces in AutoCAD 2011. In this video, I demonstrate the powerful combination of surface trimming and surface associativity. Even after trimming away the unwanted portions of the surface and modifying the original geometry, the trim associativity is maintained. The trimmed surfaces automatically update to reflect the changes.

 

Creating Planar Surfaces in AutoCAD 2011

Learn how to create a planar surface in AutoCAD 2011. In this super quick video, I describe the new Planar Surface tool including the option to create a planar surface from an existing closed boundary.

 

Filleting Surfaces in AutoCAD 2011

Learn how to create a constant-radius fillet between two existing surfaces. In this video, I demonstrate how to create a surface fillet and modify its radius even after it's been created.

 

Blending Surfaces in AutoCAD 2011

Learn how to create a new surface that smoothly blends between existing surfaces. In this video I describe how surface blending combines with surface associativity to create a blended surface that automatically updates as you modify the associated defining surfaces.

 

Offsetting Surfaces in AutoCAD 2011

Learn how to create an offset surface from an existing surface. In this video, I describe offset surface options including the ability to specify the distance and direction of the offset as well as produce a solid between the offset surfaces.

 

Patching Surfaces in AutoCAD 2011

Learn how to create a patch surface between existing surfaces or curves. In this video, I introduce you to the Patch Surface tool including useful options to control continuity and bulge magnitude.

 

Sweeping Surfaces in AutoCAD 2011

Learn how to sweep a profile along a specified path. In this video, I introduce you to the Sweep tool in AutoCAD 2011 and describe how to create a swept surface versus a solid. I cover valuable sweep options including scale and twist angle.

Lofting Surfaces in AutoCAD 2011

Learn how to loft between profiles in AutoCAD 2011. In this video I introduce you to the Loft tool and describe how to create a lofted surface versus a solid. I cover valuable lofting options including guides and paths and I describe how to control continuity when lofting between surfaces.