AutoCAD 2006

AutoCAD 2006 the latest release of AutoCAD offers several fantastic features and enhancements. Here is a summary of some of them.

	Dynamic Blocks
	Dynamic Input
	Calculator
	Workspaces
	Customization
	Other Enhancements and Features

Tutorials

Dynamic Blocks

With dynamic blocks you have the chance to replace several old fashioned blocks with a single block definition. Thus you can select the ideal block from a list. For example you can select different sizes of a bed or different shapes of a door without inserting a new block. The following image displays a sample. Here the shapes are variations of the same block.

Dynamic blocks also enable you to align blocks with edges of the drawing, stretch part of a block, rotate or move elements of a block with respect to each other, and much more.

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Dynamic Input

Although the Command line is still available in AutoCAD 2006 you can get rid of it and use a command entry system that is attached to your cursor. This feature is a great time saver. You also have the chance to enter the angles and lengths directly on the drawing area rather than the Command line.

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Calculator

The new AutoCAD 2006 interactive calculator is nothing but fantastic. If you are a designer and need to incorporate calculations in your drawing you will love this new powerful feature. The calculator is in the form of a standard palette and ready to use even when a command is running.

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Workspaces

Now you can lock toolbars and/or palettes in place. You can also save the arrangement of toolbars/palettes under different names and enable them with a single click. This feature saves your time and makes AutoCAD 2006 even better.

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Customization

The customization system in AutoCAD 2006 is totally new and done through a single dialog box. Forget about the old fashioned menu groups. But don't worry! You can still migrate your old customized menus and toolbars to AutoCAD 2006.

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Other Enhancements and Features

AutoCAD 2006 is loaded with several other fantastic features such as

	Enhanced Boundary Hatch
	Enhanced Multi-line Text
	Enhanced DWF
	...

Check out this page frequently to learn more about AutoCAD 2006.

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Tutorials

I will add some step-by-step tutorials to show you how to use AutoCAD 2006. Check out this page in the future to view and go through these tutorials.

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