Autocad Manual Final

LABORATORY RECORD BOOK
AUTOCAD RECORD BOOK
II B. TECH CIVIL II-SEMESTER
Name of the Student

Roll Number
Branch & Section
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

G PULLAIAH COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
Accredited by NAAC with ‘A’ Grade and NBA Accredited (EEE, CSE & ECE)
Approved by AICTE, New Delhi & Permanently Affiliated to JNTUA, Ananthapuramu
(Recognized by UGC under 2(f) & 12(B) and ISO 9001:2015 Certified Institution)
Nandikotkur Road, Venkayapalli, Kurnool-518452
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INDEX
Mr. /Ms. ……………………………………………………………. Roll Number ……………………………………………………….
Sl.No Signature of
Date Title of Experiment Page No. Marks
the Staff
PART-A List of experiments

Introduction to Auto CAD and
1
different coordinate systems
Drawing of regular shapes using
2
editor mode
3
Exercise on draw tools by using
Auto CAD Software
Exercise on other tools like (layers,
4
dimensions, texting)
Exercise on drawing of building
5 components like doors, windows,
lintels using AutoCAD
Exercise on drawing of line
6 diagram of building and its
dimensions
Exercise on drawing of plan of
7 building and its dimensions
8 Exercise on drawing of section and
elevation of the single storied
building
9 Exercise on drawing of section and
elevation of the double storied
building
10 Exercise on Developing a 3-D plan
from a given 2-D plan
11 AUTOCAD applications in surveying
and mechanics.
PART–B: LAB BASED MINI PROJECT
Vision of the Department
To be the source of imparting quality education to civil engineers along with necessary skill,
knowledge and personality in order to face the challenges in the society
Mission of the Department

• To provide a platform for gaining knowledge regarding emerging technologies in the area of
civil engineering
• To inculcate critical and innovative thinking in the minds of young engineers in order to face
the challenges of the society
• To provide good ethical and moral values to the young engineers
Course Outcomes
1. Use the AutoCAD commands for drawing the basic regular shapes
2. Utilization of basic AutoCAD commands for the drawing of line diagram of the
buildings
3. Students will able to draw plan of the building
4. Learn how to develop section, elevations of the two storied and single storied
buildings.
5. Utilize AutoCAD to develop complex 3-D diagrams from 2-D diagrams
6. Utilize AutoCAD in surveying and engineering mechanics problems
AUTOCAD LABORATORY MANUAL

G PULLAIAH COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
Accredited by NAAC with ‘A’ Grade and NBA Accredited (EEE, CSE & ECE)
Approved by AICTE, New Delhi & Permanently Affiliated to JNTUA, Ananthapuramu
(Recognized by UGC under 2(f) & 12(B) and ISO 9001:2015 Certified Institution)
Nandikotkur Road, Venkayapalli, Kurnool-518452
Date: -
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Experiment No: 1
Introduction to Auto CAD and Different Coordinate Systems

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Aim: - To study about special features, advantages applications of Auto CAD, Different coordinate
systems in AutoCAD
Requirements: -
➢ Auto CAD Software

➢ Intel Pentium IV, or compatible
➢ 512 MB RAM (minimum)
➢ 750 MB free disk space
➢ 1024x768 VGA with true color (minimum)
➢ Mouse or another pointing device
➢ CD-ROM drive
Theory: -
Learning to use a CAD system is similar to learning a new language. It is necessary to begin with the basic
alphabet and learn how to use it correctly and effectively through practice.
The term computer aided design (CAD) applies to wide range of program that allow the user to create
drawings, plans, and designs electronically. Auto CAD is one such program which we can easily draw the
plans, elevations, sections of 2D & 3D structures. Practically at present most of the Civil Engineers are
using this powerful software in their day to day life.
The AutoCAD software is launched by Autodesk. This software is mainly developed initially for the
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drawing as before 1995 the drawings was done manually using mini-drafter, therefore was very time
consuming and making modifications was very difficult. Its version was developed in 1982 and was called
Comdex.
In order to execute the drawings on the field, one must be able to read the drawings. AutoCAD makes it
easier to draw and interpret the drawings. AutoCAD is a tool in which we can draw and modify any type
of drawings using different commands such as line, rectangle, construction line etc. In AutoCAD we can
do two dimensional as well as three dimensional drawings.
This AutoCAD tool is very user friendly because we can do modify very easily and copy the drawings ‘n’
number of times such that the original drawing can be retained as it is in the same working window, this
helps in keeping both old and revised drawings.
The use of AutoCAD has spread widely all over the world because of its simple in user-friendly nature.
AutoCAD has many versions such as AutoCAD 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006,
2007,2008,2009, 2010,2011,2014,2016, 2017 and the latest being 2019. The file format of AutoCAD is
.dwg.
Advantages: -
➢ We can make accurate and precise drawings like plan, section and elevation of a building.
➢ Improved engineering productively.
➢ Reduced engineering personal requirement.
➢ Reduced engineering personal requirement.
➢ Drawing modification or eraser to intake.
➢ Drawings prepared in the software can be stored safely.
Disadvantages of the CAD: -
➢ It is not an open source Software.

➢ It requires large space to install.

Applications of CAD: -
➢ It is used in Civil Engineering Discipline.

➢ Used in Mechanical Engineering.
➢ Used in Electrical Engineering.
➢ Used in Fashion Designing technology.
Some Basic Commands for neophyte students of AutoCAD tool: -
7. Line: The LINE command is used to draw a line between two specified points. First enter
the LINE command or shortcut L in the command area. Mouse Cross hair displays to specify
the first point of the line and next point of the line or enter the distance of the line. Press
ESC key at the end of the line.
8. Polyline: POLYLINE command is used to draw a series of lines continuously at a time. PL or

PLINE is the keyboard shortcut for polyline.
9. Limits: Limits command set a boundary of the drawing area.
Command: Limits (press enter)
shortcut key: lim (press enter key)
10. Units: units command is useful to modify the dimensions.
Command: un
11. Zoom: It is used to zoom the drawing object on the screen
Command: ‘z’ enter ‘a’

Different Coordinate Systems use in AutoCAD:
1. Absolute Coordinate System (ACS): In this system every coordinate is taken origin (0,0) as
reference. The syntax of the absolute coordinate system is [X, Y].
2. Relative Coordinate System (RCS): After Locating the First Point Can Be Entered by Specifying The
Next Coordinate Relative To The First Points. The Syntax of The Relative Coordinate System is
[@X, Y]

3. Polar Coordinate System (PCS): After locating the first point, the polar coordinate system can be
used when you need to draw the next point at a specific angle. The syntax of the polar coordinate
system is [@distance<angle]

Post Lab questions:
1.What is the full form of CAD?
2.Define Absolute Coordinate system.
3.Define Relative coordinate system
4.Define polar coordinate system.
Result: - Studying of Auto CAD, its applications and different coordinate systems are used.
Outcomes: -Upon completion of the experiment, student will be able to
1. Understand the importance of AutoCAD

2. Learn the different coordinate systems used in AutoCAD
Grading:
Date of submission Remarks
Marks Awarded Pre lab or post lab Procedure Viva Total

questions (4M) (10 M)
(Max. Marks-10 M) (4M) (2 M)
Signature of
evaluator with date

Notes: -

Date: -
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Experiment No: 2
Drawing of regular shapes using editor mode

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Aim: - To study drawing of regular shapes using editor mode
Requirements: -

➢ Computer Hardware
Commands: -
➢ Line
➢ Poly line
➢ Polygon
➢ Rectangle
➢ Arc Circle
➢ Ellipse
Theory: -
Line: The LINE command is used to draw a line between two specified points. First enter the LINE
command or shortcut L in the command area. Mouse Cross hair displays to specify the first point of the
line and next point of the line or enter the distance of the line. Press ESC key at the end of the line.

Polyline: POLYLINE command is used to draw a series of lines continuously at a time. PL or PLINE is the
keyboard shortcut for polyline.
Rectangle: RECTANGLE command is used to draw a rectangular geometry in the drawings. REC is the
keyboard shortcut for rectangle. First enter the REC command in the command area. A cross hair will be
displays to specify the first corner point of the rectangle and input the dimensions of the rectangle as
other corner point.
Circle: Circles are created with the CIRCLE command. There are several different ways you can define a
circle. Those are defining center point and radius or diameter of the circle. In the 2Point method Define
the circle with points on either end of the circle diameter. In the 3Point method Define the circle with 3
noncollinear points. In the Tangent, Tangent and Radius method define the circle by specifying two other
objects that are tangent to the circle and the radius of the circle.
Arc: ARC command is used draw partial circles in the Auto CAD drawings. There are seven methods
available to draw an arc in the Auto CAD.
Those are
i. Specifying 3 points on the arc
ii. Specifying starting point, center and end point
iii. Specifying starting point, center and included angle
iv. Specifying starting point, center and length of the cord
v. Specifying starting point, end point and radius
vi. Specifying starting point, end point and included angle and
vii. Specifying starting point, end point and direction of start
Polygon: The POLYGONE command is used to draw a polygon with 3 to 1024 sides by specifying a circle
inscribed or circumscribed with definite radius or by entering side length of the polygon.
Ellipse: This ELLIPSE command is used to draw ellipses by giving starting and ending angles

Post Lab Questions:
1.What is the command to draw the line?
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2.What is the command to draw a rectangle?
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Result: Studying and Drawing of regular shapes using editor mode in the Auto CAD.
1. Students will learn how to draw regular shapes using AutoCAD
Grading: -

(Max. Marks-10 M) (4M) (2 M)
Signature of
evaluator with date

Notes: -

Date: -
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Experiment No: 3
Exercise on draw tools by using Auto CAD Software

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Aim: To practice how to use draw tools in AutoCAD software
Requirements: -

Commands: -
➢ Rectangle
➢ Line
➢ Copy
➢ Move
➢ Hatch
➢ Text
➢ Dim linear
➢ Trim
➢ Offset
Procedure:

Set the units and drawing limits for the drawing in the format option as required
Commands:
1. Move: the move command is used to move one or more existing objects from one location to
another location.
Command: move or m (enter)
2. Copy: copy the objects form one location to another location
Command: copy or c (enter)
3. Offset: OFFSET creates a new object at a specified distance from an existing object through a
specified point.
Command: offset or o (enter)
4. Mirror: At sometimes, we need to create objects that are symmetrical about a particular axis.
you can just draw one half of the model and another half will be generated by using this mirror
command
Command: mirror or m (enter)
5. Scale: Scale command enlarge or reduces the selected objects equally in x, y and z directions.
Command: scale or sc (enter)
6. Trim: TRIM command trims of the object using cutting edges defined by other objects
Command: trim or tr (enter)
7. Hatch: it is used to hatch the objects up to the wanted area.
Command: BH (enter)
8. Extend: Extend command elongates an object to a boundary
Command: extend or ex (enter)

Post Lab Questions:
1. Which command used to trim the desired object?
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2. What is the short cut command to move the object from specified point?
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3. Which Command is to create a new object from a specified point?
Result: -Studied on how to use some important drawing tools in AUTOCAD for civil engineering
discipline.
1. Students learn how to utilize the drawing tools in civil engineering discipline.
Grading: -

(Max. Marks-10 M) (4M) (2 M)
Signature of
evaluator with date

Notes: -

Date: -
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Experiment No: 4
Exercise on other tools like (layers, dimensions, texting)

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Aim: How to use layers, dimensions, texting in AUTOCAD
Requirements: -

Commands: -
➢ Layer
➢ Dim
➢ Text
Procedure:
1. Draw a line by using the line command
2. Then type Dim command to give the dimension of the particular line
3. Select first point and last point and press enter.
4. Then enter text command in the command prompt, select the desired position and type the text
required.
5. If you want to change the color of the line or to change the line weight or to invisible the line

type layer in the command prompt
6. Then select the object which you have to modify
Post Lab questions:
1. Which command is used to type the text in AutoCAD?
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2. Which command is used to change the color of the desired object?
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3. Which command is used to draw the dimension of the particular object?
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Result: - Studied how to use layers, dimension and texting in AutoCAD
1. Learn how to utilize layers, dimension and texting in their Civil Engineering related drawings
Grading: -

(Max. Marks-10 M) (4M) (2 M)
Signature of
evaluator with date

Notes: -

Date: -
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Experiment No: 5
Exercise on drawing of building components like doors, windows, lintels using

AutoCAD
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Aim: Draw the building components like doors, windows, lintels using AUTOCAD
Requirements: -

Commands: -
➢ Rectangle
➢ Line
➢ Copy
➢ Move
➢ Hatch
➢ Text
➢ Dim linear
➢ Trim
➢ Offset
Prelab Questions:
1.Why do we use lintels in buildings?

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2.What is the dimension of door in Residential buildings?
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3.At what height the windows are placed from the floor level?
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Procedure:
1. By using the above following commands draw building components like doors, windows, lintels.
2. First set the limits by using the limits command.
3. Then by seeing the drawing of the doors, windows and lintels implement in AUTOCAD
Result: - Studied how to implement the drawings of doors, lintels and windows in AUTOCAD
1. Students can learn how to utilize the drawing tools to draw the building components like doors,
lintels, and windows
Grading: -

(Max. Marks-10 M) (4M) (2 M)
Signature of
evaluator with date

Notes: -

Date: -
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Experiment No: 6
Exercise on drawing of line diagram of building and its dimensions

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Aim: Draw the building plan and its dimensions by using suitable AUTOCAD commands
Requirements: -
Commands: -
➢ Rectangle
➢ Line
➢ Copy
➢ Move
➢ Hatch
➢ Text
➢ Dim linear
➢ Trim
➢ Offset
Prelab Questions:
1. How many meters makes one foot?

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2. How to convert inches to foot?
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3. What is meant by plan of the building?
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4. What is the width of the wall in normal building in meters?
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Procedure:
1. Make a rough sketch of the building
2. By using limits command set the limits of the drawing area.
3. Then by using the above-mentioned commands start drawing the plan of the building.

Result: -Studied on how to draw the line diagram of the building and dimensions
1. By using the standard commands students learn how to draw line diagram of the building with
dimensions.
Grading: -

(Max. Marks-10 M) (4M) (2 M)
Signature of
evaluator with date

Notes: -

Date :-
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Experiment No: 7
Exercise on drawing of plan of building and its dimensions

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Aim: How to draw the building plan and its dimensions by using AUTOCAD
Requirements: -
Commands: -
➢ Rectangle
➢ Line
➢ Copy
➢ Move
➢ Hatch
➢ Text
➢ Dim linear
➢ Trim
➢ Offset
Pre-Lab Questions:
1. What is meant by plan of the building?

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2. What is the width of the wall in normal building in meters?
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Procedure:
Result: Studied how to draw the plan of the building and dimensions by using AUTOCAD
1. Students can able to draw plan of the building by using AutoCAD commands
Grading: -

(Max. Marks-10 M) (4M) (2 M)
Signature of
evaluator with date

Notes: -

Date :-
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Experiment No: 8
Exercise on drawing of section and elevation of the single storied building

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Aim: To draw the section and elevation of the single storied building
Requirements: -
Commands: -
➢ Rectangle
➢ Line
➢ Copy
➢ Move
➢ Hatch
➢ Text
➢ Dim linear
➢ Trim
➢ Offset
Pre-Lab Questions:
1. What is meant by section of the building?

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2. What is meant by elevation of the building?
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3. What is the height of slab from floor level for residential buildings?
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4. What is the minimum slab thickness to be provided for a residential building?
____________________________________________________________________________
Procedure:
Result: Studied how to draw the section and elevation of the single storey building and its dimensions
by using AUTOCAD
1. Students can learn how to draw section, elevation of the single storied building by using
AutoCAD commands.

Grading: -

(Max. Marks-10 M) (4M) (2 M)
Signature of
evaluator with date

Notes: -

Date: -
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Experiment No: 9
Exercise on drawing of section and elevation of the double storied building

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Aim: Draw the section and elevation of the double storied building
Requirements: -
Commands: -
➢ Rectangle
➢ Line
➢ Copy
➢ Move
➢ Hatch
➢ Text
➢ Dim linear
➢ Trim
➢ Offset
Pre lab Questions:
1. What are thumb dimensions of the beam and columns?

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2. What is meant by deep beam according to IS 456-2000?
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3. How many main bars are placed in a square column according to IS 456 2000?
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4. What is the minimum diameter of bar used in beam?
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Procedure:
3. Then by using the above-mentioned commands start drawing the sections of beam and column
Result: Studied how to draw the section of column and beam by using AUTOCAD
1. Students can draw how to draw section and elevation of the double storied building by using
basic AutoCAD commands.

Grading: -

(Max. Marks-10 M) (4M) (2 M)
Signature of
evaluator with date

Notes: -

Date: -
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Experiment No: 10
Exercise on Developing a 3-D plan from a given 2-D plan

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Aim: Developing a 3-D plan from a given 2-D plan
Requirements: -
Commands: -
➢ Line
➢ Extrude
Procedure: -
1. Set the units and drawing limits for the drawing in the format option as required
2. Set the AutoCAD into 3d modelling mode
3. Then draw the simple plan of the building by using standard commands like line, offset etc.
4. Select view controls and select SW isometric
5. Then select extrude from the ribbon box and pull the plan from downwards and enter the
desired height of 3-D object
Post lab questions:
1. What do you mean by 3-D object?
__________________________________________________________________________________

Result: -Learnt how to convert the 2-D plan to 3-D
1. Students will learn how to convert 2-D plan to 3-D
Grading: -

(Max. Marks-10 M) (4M) (2 M)
Signature of
evaluator with date

Notes: -

Date: -
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Experiment No: 11
AUTOCAD applications in surveying and mechanics.

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Aim: -Apply AutoCAD in surveying and mechanics
Requirements: -
Commands: -
➢ Line
➢ Area
➢ Reg
➢ Massprop
Pre lab Questions:
1. What are the methods to find the area of the plot?
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2. What is the command to find area of the plot in AutoCAD?

____________________________________________________________________________________
Procedure:
1. First set the units
2. Then draw the any desired shape.
3. Then type area in command box and select corners of the object one by one and type enter to
get the area of the desired shape.
4. If we want to find the centroidal distance and radius of gyration, type REG in command box
5. Select the shape of the object
6. Then again type MASSPROP in command area and again select the object then we will get our
desired centroidal distance and radius of gyration.
Result: Studied how to apply AutoCAD in surveying and mechanics.
1. Students learn how to utilize AutoCAD in surveying and Engineering mechanics
Grading: -

(Max. Marks-10 M) (4M) (2 M)
Signature of
evaluator with date

Notes: -

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LABORATORY RECORD BOOK

AUTOCAD RECORD BOOK

II B. TECH CIVIL II-SEMESTER

Name of the Student

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

Mr. /Ms. ……………………………………………………………. Roll Number ……………………………………………………….

PART-A List of experiments

Mission of the Department

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Introduction to Auto CAD and Different Coordinate Systems

➢ Auto CAD Software

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Disadvantages of the CAD: -

➢ It is not an open source Software.

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➢ It is used in Civil Engineering Discipline.

Some Basic Commands for neophyte students of AutoCAD tool: -

8. Polyline: POLYLINE command is used to draw a series of lines continuously at a time. PL or

9. Limits: Limits command set a boundary of the drawing area.

Command: Limits (press enter)

shortcut key: lim (press enter key)

10. Units: units command is useful to modify the dimensions.

Command: ‘z’ enter ‘a’

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1.What is the full form of CAD?

2.Define Absolute Coordinate system.

3.Define Relative coordinate system

4.Define polar coordinate system.

Outcomes: -Upon completion of the experiment, student will be able to

1. Understand the importance of AutoCAD

Date of submission Remarks

Marks Awarded Pre lab or post lab Procedure Viva Total

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Drawing of regular shapes using editor mode

Aim: - To study drawing of regular shapes using editor mode

➢ Auto CAD Software

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1.What is the command to draw the line?

2.What is the command to draw a rectangle?

Outcomes: -Upon completion of the experiment, student will be able to

1. Students will learn how to draw regular shapes using AutoCAD

Date of submission Remarks

Marks Awarded Pre lab or post lab Procedure Viva Total

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Exercise on draw tools by using Auto CAD Software

Aim: To practice how to use draw tools in AutoCAD software

➢ Auto CAD Software

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Command: move or m (enter)

2. Copy: copy the objects form one location to another location

Command: copy or c (enter)

Command: mirror or m (enter)

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1. Which command used to trim the desired object?