Part 1 A MicroStation/AutoCAD review: product overviews - a look at the two packages; sample design session - a day in the life of MicroStation and AutoCAD; the graphical user interface - communciating with the software; fundamental concepts - a comparison of basic drawing parameters and tools; navigation - moving around the drawing; more fundamental concepts - a comparative review of advanced drawing tools; plotting with MicroStation and AutoCAD - a comparison of plotting techqnies; customizing MicroStation and AutoCAD - comparison of tools and techniques for customizing and automating command entry; file formats - understanding files supported by MicroStation and AutoCAD; translation and conversion - MicroStatioon to AutoCAD and AutoCAD to MicroStation transfers; text and data - working with external text files and databases. Part 2 Managing two CADs under one roof: peaceful co-existence - living with both systems; cross training and cross hiring - tips for getting the most out of your work force; industry standards - MicroStation and AutoCAD - compliance with and deviation from industry standards. Appendices: MicroStation to AutoCAD command listing; AutoCAD to MicroStation command listing.
