AutoCAD 2017: Migrating from Windows to Mac

Review the differences in the Mac and Windows versions of AutoCAD 2017. Learn the nuances that affect your daily CAD usage, and get the most out of your existing knowledge.

Introduction

• Welcome
• Using the exercise files

1. New Environment

• Elements of the interface
• Menu bar
• Palettes
• Palettes as icons

2. Managing Files

• Finder
• Finder Preferences
• Saving files
• File types

3. 2D Workflow

• Setting up layers
• Alignment Bracket demo
• Layouts and Paper Space
• Dimensions
• Object properties

4. Working with Projects

• External references
• Sheet Set Manager

5. Printing

• Plot dialog
• Working with page setups
• Batch Publish

6. 3D

• 3D modeling

7. Customizing

• CUI
• Buttons and Macros
• Tool Sets
• Toolbar
• LISP routines
• Preferences
• PGP editing

8. Features

• Renamed tools
• Missing features
• Mac only components

Conclusion

• Summary