AutoCAD Features
Explore your design ideas with the powerful new features of AutoCAD® 2013 software. Connect with Autodesk® 360, share your designs with your social world, and work more productively with model documentation enhancements. And with AutoCAD Apps on Autodesk Exchange, it’s easier than ever to customize your AutoCAD experience.What's New with AutoCAD 2013
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Section and Details View A
new model documentation tab provides easier access to tools for
creating Section and Details views. Choose from common section methods
including Full, half, offset, and aligned. Specify circular or
rectangular boundaries for detail views. Constrain section lines and
detail boundaries to key points in the drawing views to help maintain
fidelity even as the model or layout change. Maintain consistency across
multiple section or detail views with customizable view styles.
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Strike-Thru TextA
new strikethrough style is provided for Mtext, Mleaders, Dimensions,
Tables and ArcText offering increased flexibility for representing text
in your documents.
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Autodesk 360 ConnectivityA tight connection with Autodesk® 360
allows you to synchronize files. This includes syncing drawings and
folders with your online account directly from within AutoCAD®
software. You can export and attach files directly to your single
sign-on account and share files with others via your Autodesk online
account.
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Customization and Support File SyncYou
can easily share and access your AutoCAD customization preferences and
support files to travel with you as you move from one machine to the
next.
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Social Media SharingShare your AutoCAD designs with your social world using built-in connections for Facebook and Twitter.
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AutoCAD Apps on Autodesk ExchangeEasily extend the power of AutoCAD software using AutoCAD companion apps created by members of the Autodesk® Developer Network.
Getting the add-ins you need has never been easier. Visit a single
destination to select from hundreds of Autodesk approved extensions.
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Context Sensitive PressPullThe
PressPull tool is enhanced to be more flexible and context sensitive.
Now you can use the PressPull tool to extrude and offset curves,
creating surfaces and solids. A new Multiple option in the PressPull
tool enables you to select multiple objects within a single PressPull
operation.
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Inventor File ImportAutodesk®
Inventor® Fusion software adds to the 3D conceptual design capabilities
of AutoCAD, enabling you to flexibly edit and validate models from
almost any source. Enhanced interoperability allows you to edit solids
in CAD blocks without exploding them.
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Surface Curve ExtractionThe new Surface Curve Extraction tool extracts isoline curves through a specified point on a surface or face of a solid.
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Modern User InteractionThe
AutoCAD user interface has been enhanced to provide a more seamless
interaction with the software. You’ll find a less intrusive, yet more
flexible command line, additional contextual ribbon tabs, and more
objects with multi-functional grips. This streamlined interaction with
powerful tools, such as associative arrays and hatching help you save
time and focus on your design.
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Property Edit PreviewYou
can dynamically and instantaneously preview changes to object
properties before applying them. For example, if you select objects and
then use the Properties palette to change the color, the selected
objects dynamically change color as you pass the cursor over each color
in the list.
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Simplified Migration to AutoCAD 2013New
and enhanced tools make it easier to migrate your custom settings or
reset AutoCAD software to the default install settings. Improved
handling of tool palettes, a reset tool that returns you to the default
settings, and a new migration of custom materials help ease the
transition to AutoCAD 2013 from AutoCAD 2012 or previous versions.
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The official design images and information on the BMW i8 Concept, the 2+2 sportscar that features an advanced hybrid technology with sporty performances and high fuel efficiency.From the official Press Release:
The exterior design features a flat silhouette, with sweeping lines, taut surfaces and precise edges that form an extremely sculptural and organic surface structure.
The individual vehicle components are clearly visible from the outside, the black and transparent Life module setting itself apart from the silver-colored body components around it.
The precise lines along its flanks and hallmark BMW i “stream flow” also give the BMW i8 Concept a strong sense of powering forward.
A large, transparent greenhouse lends the exterior a feeling of lightness and highlights the efficiency of the vehicle.
The BMW i8 Concept’s doors swing upwards like wings: below them, the silver-colored layer moulds the car’s flanks into a powerful wedge shape, opening out from the door sills towards the rear.
A blue flourish accentuates the dynamic presence of the sills.
Together, the bonnet and door sill sculpting emphasise the BMW i8 Concept’s forward- surging stance, and their smooth lines imbue the car with a touch of lightness.
At the front, a number of different levels interact with one another, while the expressive surface treatment exudes dynamic verve and advertises the car’s sporting potential.
The full-LED headlights of the BMW i8 Concept are designed as two U-shaped configurations.
A black, semi-transparent “V” rises out of the hood just behind the kidney grille, opening out towards the windscreen and guiding the eye to the electric motor below.
The “V” also offers the first glimpse of the CFRP module and extends back towards the rear like a black band to provide a visual connection between the different sections of the car.
Similarly to the front end, the rear of the car is also very low, horizontal and sculptural in design.
The silver-coloured side sections form a striking vertical frame around the rear of the car, with a precise line extending out to the sides enjoying particular prominence.
In its center the silver-coloured and blue- framed rear diffuser is a wider and lower interpretation of the version on the BMW i3 Concept, adding a distinct sporting flavour to its relationship with its stablemate.
At the rear, the car’s exceptional sporting credentials are also expressed in width-accentuating lines, three-dimensional air outlets and “floating” tail lights with air through-flow.
The tail lights, which also have a distinct horizontal design, are integrated into the upper layer of the rear and share the signature U-shape of the BMW i light concept.
The transparent surfaces in the doors and roof give the exterior and interior design of the BMW i8 Concept the appearance of merging into one another.
The colour concept and underlying structure of the BMW i8 Concept interior closely mimic those of the BMW i3 Concept.
Here again, the Porcelain White support structure, black technical level and comfort section with Mocha Brown leather are split into three different layers.
The arrangement of the air vents, control panels and displays also betrays the car’s family ties to its BMW i3 Concept sibling.
Overall, however, these features have a more sporting character and are geared much more clearly towards the driver.
Driver- relevant functions such as the gearshift lever, start-stop button and parking brake are arranged around the driver on the centre console and are graphically strongly geared towards the driving seat as well.
The three-dimensional displays are extremely clear and flash up the relevant information for the driving situation at hand.
At the same time, occupants in the BMW i8 Concept sit in a highly integrated position low down in the car and are separated by the battery running lengthways through the interior.
This longitudinal bisection of the cabin underlines the sporting and forward-looking character of the BMW i8 Concept interior.
The 8.8-inch (22.4 cm) freestanding information display in the dash is joined by an equally large display taking the role of the instrument cluster.
Designing the central instruments in this way enables driver-relevant information to be conveyed in a three-dimensional and high-resolution format.
From the official Press Release:
The exterior design features a flat silhouette, with sweeping lines, taut surfaces and precise edges that form an extremely sculptural and organic surface structure.
The individual vehicle components are clearly visible from the outside, the black and transparent Life module setting itself apart from the silver-colored body components around it.
The precise lines along its flanks and hallmark BMW i “stream flow” also give the BMW i8 Concept a strong sense of powering forward.
A large, transparent greenhouse lends the exterior a feeling of lightness and highlights the efficiency of the vehicle.
The BMW i8 Concept’s doors swing upwards like wings: below them, the silver-colored layer moulds the car’s flanks into a powerful wedge shape, opening out from the door sills towards the rear.
A blue flourish accentuates the dynamic presence of the sills.
Together, the bonnet and door sill sculpting emphasise the BMW i8 Concept’s forward- surging stance, and their smooth lines imbue the car with a touch of lightness.
At the front, a number of different levels interact with one another, while the expressive surface treatment exudes dynamic verve and advertises the car’s sporting potential.
The full-LED headlights of the BMW i8 Concept are designed as two U-shaped configurations.
A black, semi-transparent “V” rises out of the hood just behind the kidney grille, opening out towards the windscreen and guiding the eye to the electric motor below.
The “V” also offers the first glimpse of the CFRP module and extends back towards the rear like a black band to provide a visual connection between the different sections of the car.
Similarly to the front end, the rear of the car is also very low, horizontal and sculptural in design.
The silver-coloured side sections form a striking vertical frame around the rear of the car, with a precise line extending out to the sides enjoying particular prominence.
In its center the silver-coloured and blue- framed rear diffuser is a wider and lower interpretation of the version on the BMW i3 Concept, adding a distinct sporting flavour to its relationship with its stablemate.
At the rear, the car’s exceptional sporting credentials are also expressed in width-accentuating lines, three-dimensional air outlets and “floating” tail lights with air through-flow.
The tail lights, which also have a distinct horizontal design, are integrated into the upper layer of the rear and share the signature U-shape of the BMW i light concept.
The transparent surfaces in the doors and roof give the exterior and interior design of the BMW i8 Concept the appearance of merging into one another.
The colour concept and underlying structure of the BMW i8 Concept interior closely mimic those of the BMW i3 Concept.
Here again, the Porcelain White support structure, black technical level and comfort section with Mocha Brown leather are split into three different layers.
The arrangement of the air vents, control panels and displays also betrays the car’s family ties to its BMW i3 Concept sibling.
Overall, however, these features have a more sporting character and are geared much more clearly towards the driver.
Driver- relevant functions such as the gearshift lever, start-stop button and parking brake are arranged around the driver on the centre console and are graphically strongly geared towards the driving seat as well.
The three-dimensional displays are extremely clear and flash up the relevant information for the driving situation at hand.
At the same time, occupants in the BMW i8 Concept sit in a highly integrated position low down in the car and are separated by the battery running lengthways through the interior.
This longitudinal bisection of the cabin underlines the sporting and forward-looking character of the BMW i8 Concept interior.
The 8.8-inch (22.4 cm) freestanding information display in the dash is joined by an equally large display taking the role of the instrument cluster.
Designing the central instruments in this way enables driver-relevant information to be conveyed in a three-dimensional and high-resolution format.
In keeping with BMW i style, the displays are premium, modern and purist. Depending on the driving mode, the two drive systems are depicted by a pair of ellipses, which supply information on their operation at any given time. Other information – such as the available range and fuel level – can be found here, too.
The i8 Concept features a plug-in hybrid powertrain that combines a 96 kW / 250 Nm electric motor with a 164 kW/220 hp turbocharged three-cylinder gasoline engine developing up to 300 Nm and 300 Nm of torque driving the rear axle.
Together, the two drive units allow the i8 to reach a top speed limited to 250 km/h (155 mph), to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in under five seconds while achieving a fuel consumption in the European cycle of under three litres per 100 kilometres (approx. 94 mpg imp).
The BMW i8 Concept can also run purely on electric power, with a driving range of approximately 35 kilometres (20 miles). The battery can be fully recharged in two hours at a standard power socket.
Exterior Design
The exterior design features a flat silhouette, with sweeping lines, taut surfaces and precise edges that form an extremely sculptural and organic surface structure.The individual vehicle components are clearly visible from the outside, the black and transparent Life module setting itself apart from the silver-colored body components around it.
The precise lines along its flanks and hallmark BMW i “stream flow” also give the BMW i8 Concept a strong sense of powering forward.
A large, transparent greenhouse lends the exterior a feeling of lightness and highlights the efficiency of the vehicle.The BMW i8 Concept’s doors swing upwards like wings: below them, the silver-colored layer moulds the car’s flanks into a powerful wedge shape, opening out from the door sills towards the rear.
A blue flourish accentuates the dynamic presence of the sills.
Together, the bonnet and door sill sculpting emphasise the BMW i8 Concept’s forward- surging stance, and their smooth lines imbue the car with a touch of lightness.
At the front, a number of different levels interact with one another, while the expressive surface treatment exudes dynamic verve and advertises the car’s sporting potential.The full-LED headlights of the BMW i8 Concept are designed as two U-shaped configurations.
A black, semi-transparent “V” rises out of the hood just behind the kidney grille, opening out towards the windscreen and guiding the eye to the electric motor below.
The “V” also offers the first glimpse of the CFRP module and extends back towards the rear like a black band to provide a visual connection between the different sections of the car.
Similarly to the front end, the rear of the car is also very low, horizontal and sculptural in design.The silver-coloured side sections form a striking vertical frame around the rear of the car, with a precise line extending out to the sides enjoying particular prominence.
In its center the silver-coloured and blue- framed rear diffuser is a wider and lower interpretation of the version on the BMW i3 Concept, adding a distinct sporting flavour to its relationship with its stablemate.
At the rear, the car’s exceptional sporting credentials are also expressed in width-accentuating lines, three-dimensional air outlets and “floating” tail lights with air through-flow.
The tail lights, which also have a distinct horizontal design, are integrated into the upper layer of the rear and share the signature U-shape of the BMW i light concept.
Interior Design
The transparent surfaces in the doors and roof give the exterior and interior design of the BMW i8 Concept the appearance of merging into one another.The colour concept and underlying structure of the BMW i8 Concept interior closely mimic those of the BMW i3 Concept.
Here again, the Porcelain White support structure, black technical level and comfort section with Mocha Brown leather are split into three different layers.
The arrangement of the air vents, control panels and displays also betrays the car’s family ties to its BMW i3 Concept sibling.
Overall, however, these features have a more sporting character and are geared much more clearly towards the driver.
Driver- relevant functions such as the gearshift lever, start-stop button and parking brake are arranged around the driver on the centre console and are graphically strongly geared towards the driving seat as well.
The three-dimensional displays are extremely clear and flash up the relevant information for the driving situation at hand.
At the same time, occupants in the BMW i8 Concept sit in a highly integrated position low down in the car and are separated by the battery running lengthways through the interior.This longitudinal bisection of the cabin underlines the sporting and forward-looking character of the BMW i8 Concept interior.
The 8.8-inch (22.4 cm) freestanding information display in the dash is joined by an equally large display taking the role of the instrument cluster.
Designing the central instruments in this way enables driver-relevant information to be conveyed in a three-dimensional and high-resolution format.
BMW i8 Concept
tags: BMW, i8 Concept | in: Concept Cars 2 August 2011
The official design images and information on the BMW i8 Concept, the 2+2 sportscar that features an advanced hybrid technology with sporty performances and high fuel efficiency.
Exterior Design
The exterior design features a flat silhouette, with sweeping lines, taut surfaces and precise edges that form an extremely sculptural and organic surface structure.The individual vehicle components are clearly visible from the outside, the black and transparent Life module setting itself apart from the silver-colored body components around it.
The precise lines along its flanks and hallmark BMW i “stream flow” also give the BMW i8 Concept a strong sense of powering forward.
A large, transparent greenhouse lends the exterior a feeling of lightness and highlights the efficiency of the vehicle.The BMW i8 Concept’s doors swing upwards like wings: below them, the silver-colored layer moulds the car’s flanks into a powerful wedge shape, opening out from the door sills towards the rear.
A blue flourish accentuates the dynamic presence of the sills.
Together, the bonnet and door sill sculpting emphasise the BMW i8 Concept’s forward- surging stance, and their smooth lines imbue the car with a touch of lightness.
At the front, a number of different levels interact with one another, while the expressive surface treatment exudes dynamic verve and advertises the car’s sporting potential.The full-LED headlights of the BMW i8 Concept are designed as two U-shaped configurations.
A black, semi-transparent “V” rises out of the hood just behind the kidney grille, opening out towards the windscreen and guiding the eye to the electric motor below.
The “V” also offers the first glimpse of the CFRP module and extends back towards the rear like a black band to provide a visual connection between the different sections of the car.
Similarly to the front end, the rear of the car is also very low, horizontal and sculptural in design.The silver-coloured side sections form a striking vertical frame around the rear of the car, with a precise line extending out to the sides enjoying particular prominence.
In its center the silver-coloured and blue- framed rear diffuser is a wider and lower interpretation of the version on the BMW i3 Concept, adding a distinct sporting flavour to its relationship with its stablemate.
At the rear, the car’s exceptional sporting credentials are also expressed in width-accentuating lines, three-dimensional air outlets and “floating” tail lights with air through-flow.
The tail lights, which also have a distinct horizontal design, are integrated into the upper layer of the rear and share the signature U-shape of the BMW i light concept.
Interior Design
The transparent surfaces in the doors and roof give the exterior and interior design of the BMW i8 Concept the appearance of merging into one another.The colour concept and underlying structure of the BMW i8 Concept interior closely mimic those of the BMW i3 Concept.
Here again, the Porcelain White support structure, black technical level and comfort section with Mocha Brown leather are split into three different layers.
The arrangement of the air vents, control panels and displays also betrays the car’s family ties to its BMW i3 Concept sibling.
Overall, however, these features have a more sporting character and are geared much more clearly towards the driver.
Driver- relevant functions such as the gearshift lever, start-stop button and parking brake are arranged around the driver on the centre console and are graphically strongly geared towards the driving seat as well.
The three-dimensional displays are extremely clear and flash up the relevant information for the driving situation at hand.
At the same time, occupants in the BMW i8 Concept sit in a highly integrated position low down in the car and are separated by the battery running lengthways through the interior.This longitudinal bisection of the cabin underlines the sporting and forward-looking character of the BMW i8 Concept interior.
The 8.8-inch (22.4 cm) freestanding information display in the dash is joined by an equally large display taking the role of the instrument cluster.
Designing the central instruments in this way enables driver-relevant information to be conveyed in a three-dimensional and high-resolution format.
In keeping with BMW i style, the displays are premium, modern and purist. Depending on the driving mode, the two drive systems are depicted by a pair of ellipses, which supply information on their operation at any given time. Other information – such as the available range and fuel level – can be found here, too.
Technical Features
The i8 Concept features a plug-in hybrid powertrain that combines a 96 kW / 250 Nm electric motor with a 164 kW/220 hp turbocharged three-cylinder gasoline engine developing up to 300 Nm and 300 Nm of torque driving the rear axle.Together, the two drive units allow the i8 to reach a top speed limited to 250 km/h (155 mph), to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in under five seconds while achieving a fuel consumption in the European cycle of under three litres per 100 kilometres (approx. 94 mpg imp).
The BMW i8 Concept can also run purely on electric power, with a driving range of approximately 35 kilometres (20 miles). The battery can be fully recharged in two hours at a standard power socket.
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AutoCAD
First released in December 1982 by Autodesk Inc., AutoCAD is one of the leading industry solutions for complex CAD projects. Available in a number of specific versions for Windows and – since version 2011 – for Mac. OS X.
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CATIA
CATIA (Computer Aided Three-dimensional Interactive Application) is a multi-platform CAD/CAM/CAE commercial software suite developed by the Dassault Systemes and marketed by IBM. The latest releases are CATIA V5 and CATIA V6.
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NX
NX is a CAD/CAM/CAE PLM software suite developed by Siemens PLM Software. NX is a parametric solid/surface feature-based modeler and is based on Parasolid geometric modeling kernel.
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Pro:Engineer
Developed by PTC (Parametric Technology Corporation), Pro/ENGINEER is a software targeted to 3D product design that offers an integrated, parametric, 3D CAD/CAM/CAE solution.
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Solid Edge
Published by Siemens PLM Software, Solid Edge with Synchronous Technology is a history-free, feature-based 2D/3D CAD software system. It offers part and assembly modeling, drafting, data management and built-in finite element analysis (FEA).
http://www.plm.automation.siemens.com/en_us/products/velocity/solidedge/index.shtml
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ENGINE | Type | 60 Hp, 2400 RPM, 3 cylinder, Direct injection, turbo charged, Rotary FIP Liquid cooled with overflow reservoir. |
| Air filter | Dry type, dual element |
| Clutch | Dual |
| Gear Box | 9 Forward + 3 Reverse |
| Speeds | Forward 2.3 to 32.8 Kmph, Reverse 3.9 to 25.4 Kmph |
| Oil Immersed disk brakes,Self Adjusting, Self Equalising, Hydraulically Actuated |
| Lifting capacity | 1800 kgf at lower link ends |
| 3 Point linkage | Category II |
| Automatic depth & draft control | |
| Type | Power |
| Steering Column | Tiltable up to 25° with lock latch |
| Type | Independent, 6 Splines |
| RPM | 540 @ 2376 ERPM |
| Front | 6.5 X 20, 8 PR |
| Rear | 16.9 X 30, 12 PR |
| 68 litres |
| 88Ah, 12 Volt Battery |
| 40 Amp alternator |
| 2.5 KW starter motor |
| Total weight | 2130 Kg |
| Wheel base | 2050 mm |
| Overall length | 3540 mm |
| Overall width | 1885 mm |
| Ground clearance | 470 mm |
| Turning radius with brakes | 3181 mm |
| Ballast weights, Canopy, Canopy holder, Draw bar, Wagon hitch |
- Adjustable front axle
- Heavy duty front axle
- Reverse PTO (Standard + reverse)
- Dual PTO (Standard + Economy)
- EQRL system
- Synchromesh Transmission (TSS)
- Single piece hood with gas strut mechanism
- Side bar, exhaust muffler guard & finger guard
- Viscous fan
- Water bottle holder
- Mobile Holder
At the Clerkenwell Design Week in London (24-26 May 2011) Jaguar is showcasing a bespoke art installation that illustrates the design development of the C-X75 Concept.
The installation reveals insights into the car design process through eight ‘windows’ each measuring two metres wide.Starting with inspiration, the journey includes creating sketchwork, material choice and sculpting full-size clay models created for the C-X75 Concept.
It is revealed that for that in the early design phase of a new car, approximately five hundred sketches are pencilled before a single theme is decided upon.
Also on display are a selection of Jaguar’s current range of cars; the XFR, XKR-S and XJ Supersport. The company’s stands are located in the Farmiloe Building.
Hugo Nightingale, Senior Designer, Jaguar Cars, said: “We want to explain to people the art of creating a car. In some companies car design is a technical, cold process. At Jaguar it is about emotion, artistry and craftsmanship.”
“Clerkenwell Design Week is the perfect environment for us to present the C-X75 to the design world and explain how its existence was founded on a desire to continue Jaguar’s design philosophy of flowing lines, purity of form and bespoke luxury for years to come.”On the C-X75 Ian Callum, Design Director, Jaguar Cars, commented, “The C-X75 is everything a Jaguar should be.
“It possesses remarkable poise and grace yet at the same time has the excitement and potency of a true supercar. You could argue this is as close to a pure art form as a concept car can get.”
For free entry register at www.clerkenwelldesignweek.com.
