Transitioning from 2D to 3D AutoCAD drawings 116

During this series of posts, I’ve demonstrated many of the AutoCAD 2007 tools and tricks that enable you to transition from 2D drawings to the exciting world of 3D. In these examples, I’ve used a building systems drawing but keep in mind that you can apply all of these tools and tricks to any industry and they are particularly useful for conceptual design. As you become comfortable in the world of 3D and want to get serious about creating 3D models, you should consider Autodesk’s industry-specific 3D modeling applications. Since many of Autodesk’s industry applications use AutoCAD as a foundation, the tools and tricks you learn when transitioning from 2D to 3D AutoCAD will directly apply to these more powerful applications. For example, Autodesk Building Systems enables you to combine the core AutoCAD tools that I’ve shown with automated tools and libraries specifically designed for building systems. You can create 3D building systems models in significantly less time and with more flexibility.

For more information about Autodesk’s industry-specific applications, visit www.autodesk.com and select the appropriate industry.