Features for AutoCAD Mechanical

Mechanical design productivity

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  700,000 standard parts and features

  Parts and features for mechanical drawings. (video: 1:21 min.)

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  Mechanical drafting standards update

  ISO 1302-2002 surface texture symbols.

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  Reusable mechanical drawing detailing tools

  Specific tools for mechanical drafting. (video: 1:20 min.)

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  Layer management

  Automatically place items on the correct layer.

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  Hidden lines

  Automatically redraw hidden lines.

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  Machinery generators and calculators

  Save time when building mechanisms manually. (video: 1:30 min.)

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  Part publishing support for custom parts

  Add custom parts to content library. (video: 1:02 min.)

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  Extended draw toolbar for manufacturing

  Extended draw toolbar. (video: 1:23 min.)

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  Infer constraint integration

  Geometrically and dimensionally constrain objects. (video: 1:44 min.)

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  JIS and DIN content libraries

  Extensive content libraries for Japan/Germany.

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  Autodesk Content Explorer

  Search using file objects or text attributes.

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  Mechanical drafting annotation monitor

  Check for dissociated annotations in model space.

Mechanical engineering documentation

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  Autodesk Synergy for mechanical engineering

  Create associative section and detail views of 3D models.

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  Smart mechanical engineering dimensions

  Create dimensions using abbreviated dialog boxes.

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  Support for international drafting standards

  Deliver standards-based design documentation. (video: 1:21 min.)

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  Associative balloons and bills of materials

  Create automated part lists and BOMs. (video: 1:20 min.)

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  Power dimension in-place editor

  Select multiple dimensions at once. (video: 1:22 min.)

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  BOM migration

  Automatic mapping and template setup. (video: 1:01 min.)