AutoCAD Mechanical 2011

AutoCAD® Mechanical is AutoCAD® software for manufacturing. It contains all the functionality of AutoCAD plus a comprehensive set of features developed specifically to accelerate the mechanical design process. AutoCAD Mechanical automates many common tasks, such as generating mechanical components, dimensioning, and creating bills of materials. It supports international drafting standards and provides a library of over 700,000 standard parts. And, it enables drafters to quickly and easily detail and document digital prototypes created in Autodesk® Inventor® software.

The 2011 release includes numerous improvements, from usability features, BOMs, balloons, and parts lists to symbols and power dimension enhancements, including improved in-place editing functionality. AutoCAD Mechanical 2011 continues to offer mechanical engineers a competitive edge by saving them countless hours of effort.

New Features in AutoCAD Mechanical 2011

In-Place Editor:

• Streamlined Design Environment
• Create Dimensions
• Edit Dimensions

Content Library:

• Improved International Standards
• Update Content Selectively

Part Publishing:

• Excel import to family table
• Resize content by drag
• New content dialog box

BOMs:

• BOM Migration Tool
• Balloons now imported
• ACM files now supported
• Generates references for each part

Symbols:

• GOST Leader enhancements
• Enhanced documentation for complex alignments

• Product Brochure
  AutoCAD Mechanical Product Brochure.

Case Study

Springfast

Existing CAD System:

• AutoCAD LT

Problems We Solved:

• Easy of design for multiple configurations
• Flat pattern designs easily

Solution We Implemented:

• Autodesk Inventor Suite

Customer Benefits:

• Quicker and accurate design detailing

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