This chapter includes items that are items that are a part of the standard features of most Windows programs. So once you learn how to use them in Concord, you can use them in other Windows programs.
Starting Concord
If Concord is not already running, start it with the following steps:
1. Start Concord by double-clicking the Concord icon on the Windows desktop.
2. If the Select Books dialog box appears, click the checkbox next to Science and Health. Click OK
3. If the Select Book(s) dialog box does not appear, your copy of Concord has been set to automatically open some or all of the Concord books. From the Book menu, select Add or Remove Books. On the Select Book(s) dialog box, place a checkmark next to Science and Health. Remove checkmarks next to any other book. Click OK.
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In this first tutorial you will learn how to start AutoCAD, save a drawing, and a range of common drawing commands.
Start AutoCAD by clicking on the Windows Start button (bottom left), then move the mouse to Programs then CAD and Modelling then “AutoCAD Architectural Desktop 2″ and click on AutoCAD Architectural Desktop 2. A dialog giving various startup options will be displayed. Select the second option: “Start from Scratch” and click OK.
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Workspaces
AutoCAD workspaces are sets of menus, toolbars and dockable windows (such as the Properties palette, DesignCenter, and the Tool palettes window) that are grouped and organized so that you can work in a custom, task-oriented drawing environment.

3D Dashboard
The dashboard consists of a set of control panels organized by function. For example, the top control panel contains commands that create and modify 3D solids; the second control panel contains commands and controls used to navigate 3D models.
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The installed version of AutoCAD is AutoCAD Map v3 which is AutoCAD release 14 with added spatial (or GIS) functionality. It can be started by doing Start PWF Programs and Information Graphics and Presentation AutoCAD Map
Please note that AutoCAD can be made to do things by choosing tools or tasks from the menus, or issuing commands on the AutoCAD commandline. This document will use the command line wherever possible because the menus may change between versions of AutoCAD. In addition, clones of AutoCAD will look and feel different, but often implement the same commands.
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Step by Step Exercise
Setting up the drawing: Drawing Limits, Zoom All
How big is your site or object? Always consider the real sizes in metres (or mm or whatever) of the overall site, in plan, measuring width then height. (x,y dimensions).
This house is small, we will be thinking in metres, so it should fit into an area of 15mx12m
Pick: Format, Drawing Limits
Accept the lower-left limit < 0.0000, 0.0000 > (Press Enter ¿ ) then type in 15,12¿ to define a new upper-right limit
Pick: View, Zoom, All to stretch to the new limits this has provided you with a drawing area suitable to your project, but it will not stop you extending beyond this area later
Check your status line. POLAR and OSNAP should be active
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Welcome to AutoCAD Civil 3D! For this and subsequent homework, a short tutorial will introduce you to the critical functions one may use in Civil 3D to do highway design. This is by no means an exhaustive discussion of the subject, but should be enough to get you started. Additional questions can be directed to the instructor (although he is by no means an expert).
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If you share your photos on Flickr, you are an active user of Web 2.0. If you have a Facebook or MySpace page, download video from YouTube, subscribe to RSS feeds, or use Wikipedia, you’re also participating in Web 2.0. Web 2.0 describes a new generation of the web, designed around content created by users. High-tech industry people describe Web 2.0 sites as “collaborative”, “participatory and interactive”, “personalized”, or “community-driven” because these sites enable people to go beyond simply reading content provided by others. People can proactively share their interests and ideas with other site visitors.
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Thank you for your purchase of a COOLPIX 990 digital camera. The documentation for this product includes the manuals listed below. Please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly to get the most from your camera.

Fast Track Guide/For Your Safety
In addition to taking first time users step-by-step through the process of setting up and using the camera,the printed
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