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Top 10 Reasons to Move®®from AutoCAD to AutoCADMechanicalDigital PrototypingAs part of the Autodesk ®solution for DigitalPrototyping, AutoCAD ®Mechanical is interoperablewith Autodeskmanufacturing productsand facilitates collaborationby enabling workgroupsto share accurate designinformation. Associativitywith Autodesk ® Inventor ®software enables users toeasily detail and document3D digital prototypes builtusing Inventor.AutoCAD Mechanicalincludes integrateddata management withAutodesk ® Vault software,a centralized applicationfor workgroups thatsecurely stores andmanages work-in-progressdesign data and relateddocuments. For additionalfunctionality, such asrevision control, file andfolder security, and BOMand ECO management,learn more about thecomplete Vault family ofproducts―Autodesk ® VaultWorkgroup, Autodesk ®Vault Collaborationand Autodesk ® VaultManufacturing. Find outmore atwww.autodesk.com/vaultfamily.Discover why so manydesigners and draftersare switching toAutoCAD Mechanical.1.2.3.4.5.700,000 Standard Parts and FeaturesWhen you are dealing with machinery that contains hundreds orthousands of parts, it could take days, or even weeks, to draw them fromscratch. AutoCAD ® Mechanical software changes that by providing acomprehensive set of parts and features that you can select for yourdesigns. When you insert content, AutoCAD Mechanical intelligentlycleans up the surrounding geometry so you don’t have to edit it manually.Examples include the following:Manufactured Parts• Screws, Nuts, Washers• Pins, Rivets, Bushings• Plugs, Lubricators, Sealing Rings• Bearing and Shaft Components• Structural Steel Shapes• Through, Tapped, Blind, and Oblong Holes• Undercuts, Keyways, and Thread EndsExtended Draw Toolbar for ManufacturingAutoCAD Mechanical provides additional options over basic AutoCAD ®software for drawing creation, including:• More than 30 options for rectangle, arc, and circle creation• Nearly automatic centerline creation and updating• Specialty lines for breakout views and section lines• A full suite of construction lines for aligning drafting views• Manufacturing-focused hatching patterns and sizesPowerful and Smart DimensionsWith the streamlined tools in AutoCAD Mechanical, you can createdimensions using abbreviated dialog boxes that conveniently control andexpand only the relevant variables for manufacturing. With automaticdimensioning, you can create multiple dimensions with minimal input,resulting in instant groups of ordinate, parallel, or symmetric items thatare appropriately spaced. Smart dimensioning tools force overlappingdimensions to automatically space themselves appropriately whileintegrating tolerance and fit list information into the design. Dimensioninput can even drive and change design geometry to fit certain sizes.Reusable Detailing ToolsBuilt to save you time, AutoCAD Mechanical has a specific tool foralmost every aspect of the mechanical drafting process. Many of thesedrafting tools have the intelligence that helps users easily re-edit featureswithout having to remove and re-create the original feature. For example,a chamfer or fillet can be easily resized through the original dialog boxparameters by simply double-clicking the chamfer or fillet. The list of toolsincludes, but is not limited to the following:• Detail Views—Easily create linked views at different scales• Hole Charts—Automatically update charts for the shop floor• Title and Revision Blocks—English and metric versions availableSupport for International Drafting StandardsMultiply your productivity with tools that help you and your teamdeliver consistent, standards-based design documentation. AutoCADMechanical software supports ANSI, BSI, CSN, DIN, GB, ISO, JIS, andGOST drafting environments. Adhering to a standard environmentimproves team communication and helps drive consistent productionresults. AutoCAD Mechanical also includes drafting tools for creatingstandards-based surface texture symbols, geometric dimensioningand tolerances, datum identifiers and targets, notes, taper and slopesymbols, and weld symbols.

6.7.8.9.10.Associative Balloons and Bill of Materials (BOMs)Create automated and associative part lists and BOMs that are specificallydeveloped for manufacturing and that automatically update as the designchanges. AutoCAD Mechanical software includes support for multiple partslists for each drawing, collapsible assemblies, automatic recognition of standardparts, and customizable options so that features can be revised to match currentcompany practices. Change a design once and updates ripple through the entiredrawing to keep everyone on schedule, reducing costly stops in production fromincorrect part counting, identification, and ordering. Export or link BOM data tomanufacturing resource planning (MRP), enterprise resource planning (ERP), ordata management systems such as Autodesk ® Productstream ® software.Layer ManagementThe intelligent layer management system in AutoCAD Mechanical automaticallyplaces items on the correct layer, color, and linetype as you create yourdrawing. And, the software can be easily customized based on your companyrequirements.Hidden LinesRamp up your productivity by defining simple foreground and backgroundselections that automatically redraw geometry to show hidden or dashed linesof parts that are obstructed by other parts in your design. The hidden linesautomatically update when changes occur, virtually eliminating time-consumingmanual redrawing of geometry due to iterative changes. For the first time in2D, identical parts can have different geometrical appearances when in hidesituations, but AutoCAD Mechanical recognizes that they are still identical partsif you need to change the design or get an accurate count for the parts list. Thismeans you’ll spend less time and effort updating your 2D designs.Machinery Generators and CalculatorsIf you are building mechanisms from paper catalogs and manual calculations,the comprehensive machinery generator and calculator tools can be a hugetime-saver. Built into the application environment, these tools are extremelyhelpful when making small, iterative changes to improve your design. They notonly create parts according to your specifications, but they also create all thereports and calculations you need to analyze the design. AutoCAD Mechanicalincludes shaft, spring, belt, chain, and cam generators.Data Exchange Between CAD SystemsUse AutoCAD Mechanical to detail and document native Autodesk ® Inventor models. Incorporate design revisions quickly and easily through the associativelink—the software automatically notifies you of changes to the Inventor file andregenerates the 2D drawing, including any changes. AutoCAD Mechanical alsoincludes the industry-standard IGES (Initial Graphics Exchange Specification)and STEP (Standard for the Exchange of Product Data) formats for exchangingdata between dissimilar CAD systems.Now Is the TimeWant to increase your productivity by up to 65 percent?* Then now is the time tomove to AutoCAD Mechanical.*The AutoCAD Mechanical Productivity Study compares the time requiredto complete 10 tasks in both basic AutoCAD and AutoCAD Mechanical.The conclusion: switching to AutoCAD Mechanical can help increase yourproductivity by as much as 65 percent.To learn more, visit www.autodesk.com/autocadmechanical-productivity.For more information about AutoCAD Mechanical, go towww.autodesk.com/autocadmechanical.To locate the reseller nearest you, visit www.autodesk.com/reseller.Applied®SoftwareAutodesk, AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, Office Inventor, and 404.633.8660Productstream are registered trademarksAutodesk or trademarks of Autodesk, Inc., and/or Fax its subsidiaries 404.564.49012011and/or affiliates in the USA and/or otherReseller countries. of All the other Year brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders.Gold PartnerArchitecture, Autodesk Engineering reserves & Construction the right to alter product offerings and specifications at any time without notice,Authorized Government Partnersales@asti.comManufacturingand is not responsible for typographical or graphical errors that may appear in this document.Premier Solutions Providerwww.asti.comA+ Academic Specialist© 2009 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved.Authorized Training CenterApplied Software2801 Buford HighwayDruid Chase, Suite 100Atlanta, GA 30329