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Update to AutoCAD 2008/09
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Level 1 Introduction to AutoCAD
Jun 16-20 08

Fast Track to AutoCAD
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Level 2 Intermediate AutoCAD
Aug 4-8 08

Introduction to AutoLISP
Jun 3-4 08

Intermediate AutoLISP
Jun 5-6 08

Autodesk Inventor
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Customizing the Keyboard
AutoCAD functions can be assigned to keys on the keyboard using the Customize window or by manually modifying a menu file. Many shortcut keys are already assigned to AutoCAD functions. This tip sheet outlines how you can quickly create keyboard shortcuts.

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AutoCAD Add-ons by CCAD


Pfast - Holes and Fasteners

Pfast is a simple to use, cost-effective Hole and Fastener add-on for AutoCAD (not AutoCAD LT). With Pfast, you can create drilled holes, clearance holes, countersunk holes, counterbored holes, threaded (tapped) holes, pipe threads and fasteners.
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Steel Shapes

The Steel Shapes product draws End, Side and Top views of common structural steel shapes in AutoCAD (not AutoCAD LT).
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CustomPOP - Drafting Utilities

CustomPOP contains dozens of tools to build AutoCAD drawings easier, faster and more consistently in AutoCAD (not AutoCAD LT). Fasteners, Holes, Welding and Surface Texture symbols. Title Blocks, Balloons, BOM's, Revision Symbols, Charts and more!
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WeldSym - Welding Symbols

WeldSym creates a variety of Welding Symbol formats, including Supplementary Symbols, Contours and Welding Processes in AutoCAD (not AutoCAD LT).
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SurfText - Surface Texture Symbols

SurfText creates a variety of Surface Texture features, including Surftace Texture Method, Roughness and Direction of Lay in AutoCAD (not AutoCAD LT). Surface Texture may be specified in terms of Micro Inches, Micro Meters and Grade Numbers.
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eDucts - Round Ductwork and Fittings

eDucts simplifies the design process of laying out round ductwork and fittings in AutoCAD (not AutoCAD LT). The program increases design efficiency, accuracy, and consistency by following typical duct construction rules.
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NCAD Standards Menu

The CCAD NCAD Standards Menu consists of Model Template Files for different drawing types, Sheet Template files for different drawing scales, implementation of layering guidelines, and libraries of common components and symbols. To meet the needs of the largest group of AutoCAD users, the CCAD NCAD Standards menu is compatible with both AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT.
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CCAD Add-ons FAQs

Do CCAD's Add-ons work with AutoCAD LT?

- Only NCAD Standards Menu works with AutoCAD LT

My CCAD Add-on toolbar has disappeared. How do I make it display again?

- Place your cursor in the blank space of a toolbar docking area.
- Right-click and select CCAD Add-on menugroup from flyout. The toolbars for the group will display in another flyout.
- Select the proper toolbar.

There isn't a CCAD Add on menu group when I right-click. Now what?

- Type Menuload and press ENTER
- Select Browse... and locate the C:\Program Files\CCAD Add ons folder.
- Select the proper menu.
- Select the Load button and close the window.

I get a message "Unknown command" when I click one of the buttons. What is wrong?

- Type OPTIONS and press ENTER.
- Click the FILES tab.
- Expand the Support File Search Path
- "C:\Program Files\CCAD Add ons" should appear in the list. If not, add it.

Where are all the Steel Shape sizes?

- For some reason the scroll bar for the Range of sizes collapses on some system.
- Click the V at the right of the Range of sizes list.
- Click the "blob" at the bottom the list.

My toolbar icons work, but display a "?"

- Exit AutoCAD and delete the MNR file of the menu you are using (ie. C:\Program Files\CCAD Add ons\Pfast.MNR) and restart AutoCAD.
- If that doesn't work, exit AutoCAD and delete both the MNR and MNC files and restart AutoCAD.
- AutoCAD 2006 and up. Exit AutoCAD and delete the MNR, MNC and CUI and restart AutoCAD. Type MENULOAD and press ENTER. Click the Browse button. Locate the C:\Program Files\CCAD Add ons folder and select the MNS file. Select the Load button. Close the window.


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AutoCAD Add-ons

Pfast Holes & Fasteners
Steel Shapes
Surftext Surface Texture
WeldSym Welding Symbols
eDuct Ductwork & Fittings
POP2k Drafting Utilities
NCAD Standards Menu



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