Moving from AutoCAD to AutoCAD Architecture

AutoCAD Architecture is Autodesk’s premier drafting tool for architects. With purpose built tools for architectural design and drafting productivity, AutoCAD Architecture is the better AutoCAD for Architects. Considering a switch from AutoCAD? This tutorial explains the benefits:
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Autodesk 2010 Roadshow Sessions
Learn about the 2010 releases of Autodesk software for Architects and
Design Visualization Professionals

Roadshow Sessions

Autodesk Solutions for Architecture (Part 1)
View this session, hosted by our AEC Technical Specialists, and learn about the 2010 versions of Autodesk Revit Architecture and 3ds Max Design. This is part 1 of 2. 
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Autodesk Solutions for Architecture (Part 2)
In this session, our AEC Technical Specialists review and demonstrate the 2010 versions of AutoCAD Architecture, AutoCAD and Navisworks Manage. This is part 2 of 2. 
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3 Minute Tutorials
Watch any of these short tutorials to learn more about the unique features in
Autodesk solutions for Architects

The Path to BIM

Moving from AutoCAD to AutoCAD Architecture
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Moving from AutoCAD Architecture to Revit Architecture
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Moving from AutoCAD to Revit Architecture
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Doors, Windows and Assemblies

Using Door and Window Assemblies to Create Content
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Simple Plan and Elevation Modifications for Doors
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Using Blocks to Modify the Plan View Display of Windows
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Creating DWGs

Easy Annotations
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Coordination with callouts
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Easily create new drawings
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Sharing DWGs

Simplify with Etransmit
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Plotting: as easy as printing
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Saving files back to previous versions
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Top Features

Creating Color-filled Presentation Plans
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Detailing your Designs
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Creating Schedules
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Collaborating with your Design Team
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Laying Out Floor Plans
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Managing your Drawings
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Making Floor Plan Revisions
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Creating Sections
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Creating Spaces to Calculate Areas
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What's New in 2008


Getting Help, Sharing Drawings, and Staying Involved

Finding Answers to Questions
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Stay Informed and Involved
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Sharing Drawings with Consultants
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Common Questions Answered

Easily Add Detail Components
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Dimension Faster with AEC Dimensions
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Creating a Custom Patio Door
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Using Structural Elements
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Object Display Control

Turning Off the 3D Objects Display
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Turning on the Lights' with Display Control
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Modifying Wall Display Properties
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Create Between the Lines

Converting 2D Linework to a 3D Stair
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Using a 2D Sketch to Create a 3D Storefront
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Creating a Curtain Wall from a 2D Line
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The Strongest Link

What Is Project Navigator
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Creating a New Project
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Adding Drawing Files to Project Navigator
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If Walls Could Talk

Accessing the Library of Wall Styles
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Understanding Wall Cleanup
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Creating a Custom Wall
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Compare, and Compare Alike

Compare Drawing Files
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Evaluating Differences between Drawing Files
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Accessing the Subscription Web Site
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Content Browser and Objects of Your Affection

Previous CAD Content Recycled
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Sharing with the Design Team
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Laying Out Floor Plans
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Hybrid Floor Plans
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Making Floor Plan Modifications
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Tags and Schedules (July 13, 2006 webcast)

Schedules Step 4
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Schedules Step 5
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Tags and Schedules Making Changes
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Tagging Through Xrefs
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Simple 3D

Stair Section
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Interior Elevations
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Restroom Layouts
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What's New in 2007

Custom Display Themes
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Visual Styles
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Schedule
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Tags

Custom Door Tags
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Room Tagging
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Schedule Anything
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Detailing

Place a Joist with the Detail Component Manager
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Using "Intelligent" Reference Notes
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Update with Callout Coordination
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Blocks

Insert "Intelligent" Blocks to Scale
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Coordination Schedule, Plans, and Specs
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Block Management
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Spaces

Calculating Square Footage
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Updating Schedules
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Display Themes for Schedules
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Tips for using Autodesk Seek

Architects and Designers: Learn how easy it is to search for building products using Autodesk Seek and efficiently use the associated design files in your projects

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Architects in Action Videos

See how Autodesk Revit Architecture and Autodesk 3ds Max Design help customers create efficient designs and stunning visualizations.

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