With comprehensive libraries of standards-based parts and tools for automating common design tasks, AutoCAD Mechanical 2009 accelerates the mechanical design process. Innovative design and drafting tools are wholly focused on ease of use for the AutoCAD user.

Keeping the AutoCAD user experience intact allows designers to maintain their existing workflows while adopting the enhanced functionality of AutoCAD Mechanical at their own pace.

What’s New in AutoCAD Mechanical 2009

• Scaling - AutoCAD Mechanical 2009 saves hours of rework by maintaining only one copy of a drawing, instead of multiple copies at different scales.
• Standard Part Favorites - AutoCAD Mechanical 2009 users can now save frequently used parts as favorites, where they can be accessed quickly for easy reuse.
• 2d Structural Steel Shapes - AutoCAD Mechanical contains more than 11,000 predrawn standard structural steel shapes that users can incorporate quickly into any design.
• Power Dimensions - AutoCAD Mechanical makes AutoCAD dimensions easier to use with abbreviated dialog boxes that conveniently control and expand only the variables relevant for manufacturing.
• 2d Hide - AutoCAD Mechanical 2009 reduces drafting effort with automatically generated hidden lines that update to reflect drawing revisions.