Presentation Graphics

Gradient Fills

If you’ve ever used a program like CorelDraw, you’ve probably used their gradient fills to get a ‘render-like’ fill for an object for years.  AutoCAD has finally joined the 21^st century and added this tool.  You are still somewhat limited, but at least you have that option.

You can choose between 1 or 2 colours and then use it like you would the hatch command. If you go to pick a colour, then you get the choice of indexed (AutoCAD Colour Index) or 24 bit true colour or choose a Pantone colour. These options are even available when you select colours for your layers

Rendered Layouts

Right-click on a viewport, choose Shade Plot and you now options to print a rendering directly from your layout!  No more exporting it and editing it in Paint or Photoshop.  You could plot a variety of displays on a single sheet.

Publishing a Drawing Set as DWF

Now you can create a multi page DWF file.  Use the new Publish tool to get this dialog box.

This shot shows the layouts as options in a pulldown menu from within the DWF viewer.


 

Password Protected Drawings

When you save your drawing (Save as) you now have the option to password protect your drawing.  Be warned – if you forget your password, it’s gone forever along with your drawing.

In addition to Password, you can also add a digital signature to issue the drawing.  A certificate authority, such as VeriSign can provide you with a digital ID.

• Workplace Enhancements

• Design Publishing

• Drafting and Productivity Tools

• External Reference Management

• CAD Standards

• Network Improvements