Overview
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Autodesk software such as AutoCAD and Revit can place heavy demands on your machine. Learn about hardware options that can help you make the most of your CAD workstation.
Syllabus
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Introduction
- Optimizing your hardware for your Autodesk applications
- What you should know
- Using the exercise files
- The mouse (AutoCAD)
- The keyboard (Revit)
- The monitor
- Other human interface devices (Revit)
- What is a GPU?
- Using DirectX
- Checking your DirectX version in Windows OS
- GPU manufacturer: AMD
- GPU manufacturer: NVIDIA
- Setting up the GPU in the Windows OS for AutoCAD
- Using GRAPHICSCONFIG
- Hardware acceleration
- 2D display settings
- Details
- 3D display settings
- Setting up the GPU in the Windows OS for Revit
- Using the graphics settings in Revit
- Using the hardware settings in Revit
- Setting up the GPU in the Windows OS for Inventor
- Using the display settings in Inventor
- Using the hardware settings in Inventor
- Setting up the GPU in the Windows OS for 3ds Max
- Using AMD ProRender with 3ds Max
- Seeting up the 3ds Max render settings for AMD ProRender
- Rendering in the cloud with AutoCAD
- Rendering in the cloud with Revit
- Next steps
