Autodesk Certified User (ACA) AutoCAD Student Workbook

Autodesk Certified User (ACA)
AutoCAD
Project Workbook
First Edition
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Table of Contents
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................... 1
Best Practices Using LearnKey’s Online Training .......................................................................................................................... 2
Using This Workbook as a Student.................................................................................................................................................... 3
Skills Assessment ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Autodesk Certified User (ACA) AutoCAD Video Times .............................................................................................................. 6
Domain 1 ................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Fill-in-the-Blanks ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Screen Orientation ................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Screen Navigation ..................................................................................................................................................................................10
Selecting Objects ...................................................................................................................................................................................11
Absolute Coordinates ...........................................................................................................................................................................12
Relative Coordinates .............................................................................................................................................................................13
Polar Coordinates ...................................................................................................................................................................................14
Ortho Mode ..............................................................................................................................................................................................15
Direct Entry ...............................................................................................................................................................................................16
Object Snap Command Line...............................................................................................................................................................17
Distance Command ..............................................................................................................................................................................18
Radius Command, Angle Command ...............................................................................................................................................19
Area Command .......................................................................................................................................................................................20
Find the Area of Complex Shapes ....................................................................................................................................................21
Domain 2 .............................................................................................................................................................. 22
Fill-in-the-Blanks .....................................................................................................................................................................................23
Polar Tracking Line Command ..........................................................................................................................................................24
Rectangle Command .............................................................................................................................................................................25
Circle Command .....................................................................................................................................................................................26
Arc Command ..........................................................................................................................................................................................27
Draw Polygons .........................................................................................................................................................................................28
Draw Polylines .........................................................................................................................................................................................29
Set Up Snap and Grid ...........................................................................................................................................................................30
Object Snap Tracking ............................................................................................................................................................................31
Use Coordinate Systems ......................................................................................................................................................................32
Domain 3 .............................................................................................................................................................. 33
Move Command .....................................................................................................................................................................................35
Copy Command ......................................................................................................................................................................................36
Rotate Command ...................................................................................................................................................................................37
Scale Command ......................................................................................................................................................................................38
Rectangular Array Command .............................................................................................................................................................39
Polar Array Command ..........................................................................................................................................................................40
Trim Command........................................................................................................................................................................................41
Extend Command ...................................................................................................................................................................................42
Offset Command ....................................................................................................................................................................................43
Mirror Command ....................................................................................................................................................................................44
Grip Editing ...............................................................................................................................................................................................45
Fillet Command .......................................................................................................................................................................................46
Chamfer Command ...............................................................................................................................................................................47
Domain 4 .............................................................................................................................................................. 48
Draw Polylines .........................................................................................................................................................................................50
Hatch Command .....................................................................................................................................................................................51
Change Object Properties ...................................................................................................................................................................52
Alter Layer Assignments ......................................................................................................................................................................53
Control Layer Visibility ..........................................................................................................................................................................54
Make and Insert Blocks ........................................................................................................................................................................55
Add Multiline Text ..................................................................................................................................................................................56
Add Single Line Text ..............................................................................................................................................................................57
Change Default Text Options .............................................................................................................................................................58
Dimension Tools .....................................................................................................................................................................................59
Set Up a Dimension Style ....................................................................................................................................................................60
Printing and Plotting Options ............................................................................................................................................................61
Appendix .............................................................................................................................................................. 62
Glossary ......................................................................................................................................................................................................63
Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows ....................................................................................................................................................64
Objectives ..................................................................................................................................................................................................65
Introduction
1 | Introduction: Best Practices Using LearnKey’s Online Training

Autodesk Certified User (ACA) AutoCAD Project Workbook, First Edition
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2 | Introduction: Best Practices Using LearnKey’s Online Training
Using This Workbook as a Student
This project workbook contains practice projects and exercises to reinforce the knowledge you have gained through the
video portion of the Autodesk Certified User (ACA) AutoCAD course. The purpose of this workbook is twofold: first, to get
you further prepared to pass the Autodesk Certified User (ACA) AutoCAD exam, and secondly, to get you job-ready skills
and increase your employability in the area of computer-aided drafting and design.
This project workbook is versatile in that the projects follow the order of the video portion of this course. You can
complete the workbook exercises as you go through each section of the course, complete several of these at the end of
each session, or complete them after viewing the entire course. The key is to go through these projects as they will help
strengthen and solidify your knowledge of this course.
Each project is mapped to a specific video (or videos) in the course and specific test objectives. The materials you will need
for this course include: -
• LearnKey’s Autodesk Certified User (ACA) AutoCAD courseware.
The practice files for these projects, which are available at the following URL: https://media-onlineexpert.akamaized.net/
files/Autodesk_Certified_User_(ACA)_AutoCAD_Support_Files.zip.
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• Learning Autodesk Certified User (ACA) AutoCAD and its role in building blueprints.
• View your online courseware anytime and anywhere.
• Put your skills to the test with dozens of Pre/Post-test questions and practice labs.
3 | Introduction: Using This Workbook as a Student

Skills Assessment
Instructions: Rate your skills on the following tasks from 1-5 (1 being needs improvement, 5 being excellent).
Skills 1 2 3 4 5
Identify the purpose, audience, and audience needs for
preparing images.
Communicate with colleagues and clients about design
plans.
Determine the type of copyright, permissions, and licensing
required to use specific content.
Demonstrate an understanding of key terminology related to
digital images.
Demonstrate knowledge of basic design principles and best
practices employed in the design industry.
Create a document with the appropriate settings for web,
print, and video.
Navigate, organize, and customize the application
workspace.
Use non-printing design tools in the interface to aid in
design or workflow.
Import assets into a project.
Manage colors, swatches, and gradients.
Manage brushes, symbols, styles, and patterns.
Use layers to manage design elements.
Modify layer visibility using opacity and masks.
Use core tools and features to create visual elements.
Add and manipulate text using appropriate typographic

settings.
Make, manage, and manipulate selections.
Transform digital graphics and media.
Use basic reconstructing and editing techniques to

manipulate digital graphics and media.
Modify the appearance of design elements using effects and
graphic styles.
Prepare images for export to web, print, and video.
4 | Introduction: Skills Assessment

Skills 1 2 3 4 5
Export or save digital images to various file formats.
5 | Introduction: Skills Assessment

Autodesk Certified User (ACA) AutoCAD Video
Times
Domain 1 Video Time
Create Selection Sets 00:04:41
Use Coordinate Systems 00:05:33
Dynamic Input and Direct Distance 00:05:21
Use Inquiry Commands 00:04:19
Total Time 00:19:54
Domain 2 Video Time

Draw Lines and Rectangles 00:04:10
Draw Circles, Arcs, and Polygons 00:05:13
Draw Polylines 00:01:13
Draw with Accuracy 00:04:02
Total Time 00:14:38
Domain 3 Video Time

Move and Copy Objects 00:02:52
Rotate and Scale Objects 00:02:33
Create and Use Arrays 00:03:46
Trim and Extend Objects 00:05:06
Offset and Mirror Objects 00:04:31
Grip Editing, Fillet, and Chamfer 00:05:26
Total Time 00:24:14
Domain 4 Video Time

Use Additional Drawing Techniques 00:03:06
Organize Objects 00:05:39
Reuse, Annotate, and Print 00:16:11
Total Time 00:24:56
6 | Introduction: Autodesk Certified User (ACA) AutoCAD Video Times

Domain 1
7 | Domain 1: Autodesk Certified User (ACA) AutoCAD Video Times

Fill-in-the-Blanks
Instructions: While watching Domain 1, fill in the missing words according to the information presented by the instructor.
[References are found in the brackets.]
Create Selection Sets

1. The or UCS icon shows the location and orientation of an object in AutoCAD’s
coordinate system. [Screen Orientation]
2. One way to reset the zoom percentage to 100 is to -click the mouse to bring the project back into
full-screen view. [Screen Navigation]
3. Pressing the key will deselect any objects that have been highlighted. [Selecting Objects]
Use Coordinate Systems

4. When using coordinates, locations are defined by their distance from a temporary reference
point, whereas the use of coordinates establishes points from a set common origin. [Absolute
Coordinates]
5. When you need to draw points at a specific angle, use coordinates. [Polar Coordinates]
Dynamic Input and Direct Distance

6. While in movement of the cursor will be restricted to the vertical or horizontal directions.
[Ortho Mode]
7. You can quickly designate a point relative to the previous point entered when using distance
entry. [Direct Entry]
8. An object in allows us to start our lines at precise locations, such as a center point, midpoint,
endpoint on or in relation to another object. [Line Command – Object Snap]
Use Inquiry Commands

9. The command determines the distance and angle between two points. [Distance Command]
10. The diameter and radius of a circle or arc can be produced by using the command. [Radius
Command, Angle Command]
11. The command will find the area and perimeter of objects or specified areas. [Area Command]
12. To calculate the area of a complex shape, that shape must first be converted into a . [Find the Area
of Complex Shapes]
8 | Domain 1: Fill-in-the-Blanks
Screen Orientation Project Details
Project file
The AutoCAD screen is sectioned into menus, ribbons, panels, tabs, and command N/A
lines that all have different purposes in the design program.
Estimated completion time
5 minutes
Purpose
Video reference
Upon completing this project, you will be familiar with the AutoCAD screen and
Domain 1
where to find important design features. Topic: Create Selection Sets
Subtopic: Screen Orientation
Steps for Completion
Objectives covered
1. Open the program. 9 Apply Basic Drawing Skills
9.1 Create selection sets
2. What is the A icon at the top-left of the screen? 9.1.1 Screen orientation
3. (True or False) The Application menu has options similar to the File menu
on other programs.
4. What options are found on the Application menu?
5. The toolbar will also have the same options at the Application menu.
6. The is found at the top of the screen and contains tabs.
7. Each tab has that have tools available.
8. Where are all the command icons located?
9. What are Layout tabs used for?
10. Where will most of the drawing be done?
11. What is the UCS icon?

12. Where is the UCS icon located?
13. What coordinate system is used for the screen layout?
14. Where do you look for information when you are inputting commands?
15. (True or False) The Status bar only contains drawing settings that are currently on.
9 | Domain 1: Screen Orientation

Screen Navigation Project Details
Project file
The AutoCAD application window allows for project objects to be focused in on or 912-selection sets
zoomed out on. Like other design programs, AutoCAD has a Pan command that
allows you to move to other objects in the application window.
5 minutes
Purpose Video reference

Domain 1
Upon completing this project, you will know how to use the Zoom and Pan Topic: Create Selection Sets
commands to navigate around the application window. Subtopic: Screen Navigation
Steps for Completion Objectives covered

9 Apply Basic Drawing Skills
1. Open the 912-selection sets file from your Domain 1 Student folder. 9.1 Create selection sets
9.1.2 Screen navigation
2. What do you do to zoom in or out on objects in a project?
Notes for the teacher
The saved project is in the 112-revit-
3. What happens if you double-click the scroller wheel on the mouse? finished file. A new project should be
saved using the Residential template.
4. How do you get the Pan command?
5. What icon will symbolize the Pan command?
10 | Domain 1: Screen Navigation

Selecting Objects Project Details
Project file
There are multiple ways to select objects or sets of objects in AutoCAD. Once the 912-selection sets
selections have been made, there is the option to deselect individual objects or
the complete set of objects.
5 minutes

Domain 1
Upon completing this project, you will be able to use the different selection Topic: Create Selection Sets
options and know how to deselect individual objects or group sets. Subtopic: Selecting Objects

1. Open the 912-selection sets file from your Domain 1 Student folder (it 9.1 Create selection sets
may be open from the previous project. 9.1.3 Selecting objects
2. What command will clear selections?
3. What are the six ways you can select objects?
4. What objects in a Window Selection box will be selected?
5. How do you create a Window Selection box?
6. How do you create a Crossing Window box?
7. What color is the Window Selection box?
8. What color is a Crossing Window box?
9. What objects in a Crossing Window box will be selected?
10. What will clear a single selection in a selection set?
11. (True or False) The individual selection option works the same way as the Window boxes.
11 | Domain 1: Selecting Objects

Absolute Coordinates Project Details
Project file
An absolute coordinate is the midpoint on a positive and negative, X- and Y-axis 921-lamp coordinates
grid. The grid count starts at the absolute coordinate.
5 minutes
Purpose
Video reference
Upon completing this project, you will be able to use the absolute coordinates to
Domain 1
create a shape in AutoCAD. Topic: Use Coordinate Systems
Subtopic: Absolute Coordinates
Objectives covered
1. Open the 921-lamp coordinates file from your Domain 1 Student folder. 9. Apply Basic Drawing Skills
9.2 Use coordinate systems
2. What is the Cartesian coordinate system? 9.2.1 Absolute coordinates
3. On what is the 0,0 reference point based? Notes for the teacher
The completed project is saved in the
4. How can you draw shapes in AutoCAD? 921-AutoCAD-finished file.
5. What is the origin?
6. What needs to be done after drawing a shape?
7. In a blank area of the project, draw the lamp base displayed on the application window using absolute
coordinates.
8. Save the project as 921-AutoCAD-finished
12 | Domain 1: Absolute Coordinates

Relative Coordinates Project Details
Project file
A relative coordinate will set up a temporary 0,0 coordinate at each point. The 922-lamp coordinates
relative coordinate command needs to be given before the end coordinate is
typed.
5 minutes

Domain 1
Upon completing this project, you will know what relative coordinates are and be Topic: Use Coordinate Systems
able to use them in a project. Subtopic: Relative Coordinates

1. Open the 922-lamp coordinates file from your Domain 1 Student folder. 9.2 Use coordinate systems
9.2.2 Relative coordinates
2. Use relative coordinates to create the section above the base of the lamp.
3. Save the project as 922-AutoCAD-finished The completed project is saved in the
922-AutoCAD-finished file.
4. What symbol tells AutoCAD we are selecting a point to set as a temporary
0,0 point?
5. What is the line command?
13 | Domain 1: Relative Coordinates

Polar Coordinates Project Details
Project file
Polar coordinates use distances at an angle instead of points to draw a line. The 922a-lamp-coordinates
command to create an angle will be placed before the last point in the last
coordinate, as an example: l 0,3 @ 3,-6.
5 minutes

Domain 1
Upon completing this project, you will be able to use polar coordinates to create a Topic: Use Coordinate Systems
drawing in AutoCAD. Subtopic: Polar Coordinates

1. Open the 922a-lamp coordinates file from your Domain 1 Student folder. 9.2 Use coordinate systems
9.2.2 Relative coordinates
2. Use polar coordinates to put on the lamp shade.
3. Save the project as 922a-AutoCAD-finished The completed project is saved in the
922a-AutoCAD-finished file.
4. Close all open files.
5. What tells AutoCAD an angle will start?
14 | Domain 1: Polar Coordinates

Ortho Mode Project Details
Project file
When Ortho mode is turned on, it determines the angling of a line segment. The 931-lamp coordinates
Line command on the Home tab will allow the creation of continuous line
segments with just a click and drag of the mouse. The Esc key will cancel or end
5 minutes
all AutoCAD commands.
Video reference
Purpose Domain 1
Topic: Dynamic Input and Direct
Upon completing this project, you will know how the Ortho mode and Line Distance
command can work together in design. Subtopic: Ortho Mode

1. Open the 931-lamp coordinates file from your Domain 1 Student folder. 9.3 Use dynamic input, direct
distance, shortcut menus
2. Use the Line and Ortho mode to become familiar with their properties 9.3.1 Ortho mode
and then use these to draw a rectangle and a hexagon to the left of the Notes for the teacher
lamp drawn in the previous set of projects. The completed project is saved in the
4. What keyboard shortcut will open the Ortho mode?
5. Where on the AutoCAD screen will you find the right-angle icon for the Ortho mode?
6. How do you know if Ortho mode has been turned on?
7. (True or False) Ortho mode will only draw lines at 90-degree angles.
15 | Domain 1: Ortho Mode

Direct Entry Project Details
Project file
Direct Entry mode can be used when the coordinates for the distance and 932-lamp coordinates
direction of a Line command are already known. The Direct Entry mode can use
decimals and mixed fractions in its line commands.
5 minutes

Domain 1
Upon completing this project, you will be able to use Direct Entry mode to create Topic: Dynamic Input and Direct
a line command. You will also know how to use decimals and mixed fractions. Distance
Subtopic: Direct Entry
Objectives covered
1. Open the 932-lamp coordinates file from your Domain 1 Student folder. 9 Apply Basic Drawing Skills
9.3 Use dynamic input, direct
2. Turn on Ortho mode. distance, shortcut menus
9.3.2 Direct Entry
3. Draw the base of a new lamp that will look like the current lamps using
the Direct Entry mode. Notes for the teacher
4. Save the project as 932-AutoCAD-finished 932-AutoCAD-finished file.
5. are easy to put in the Command line.
6. are harder and more time consuming to use.
7. How do you enter a mixed fraction in AutoCAD?
16 | Domain 1: Direct Entry

Object Snap Command Line Project Details
Project file
Object Snap mode will create a precise line. The Object Snap mode icon is found 933-lamp coordinates
in the Status bar on the lower-right side of the screen. The icon is a square box
with a dot on the upper-left corner.
5 minutes

Domain 1
Upon completing this project, you will be able to use the Object Snap mode to Topic: Dynamic Input and Direct
create precise lines. Distance
Subtopic: Line Command – Object
Steps for Completion Snap
1. Open the 933-lamp coordinates file from your Domain 1 Student folder. Objectives covered
2. Turn on Object Snap mode. 9.3 Use dynamic input, direct
distance, shortcut menus
3. Activate the Endpoint, Midpoint, Center, Quadrant, Intersection, and 9.3.3 Object Snap Command
Perpendicular Object Snap modes. Line
4. Use the Object Snap mode to create the post of the lamp. Notes for the teacher
5. Use the Direct Entry mode to create the lamp shade. 933-AutoCAD-finished file.
6. Add a diamond shape inside of the lamp shade.
7. Add a line from each corner of the lamp shade to the midpoint of one side of the diamond shape.
9. Why would you not turn on all the available Object Snap modes?
10. What is the Object Snap mode midpoint icon?
11. What is the Object Snap mode intersection icon?
12. What is the Object Snap mode endpoint icon?
17 | Domain 1: Object Snap Command Line

Distance Command Project Details
Project file
Inquiry commands can be found on the Home tab under the Utilities panel. The 941-lamp coordinates
Distance command is one type of Inquiry command.
5 minutes
Purpose
Video reference
Upon completing this project, you will be able to use the Distance command to
Domain 1
find line direction and distance. Topic: Use Inquiry Commands
Subtopic: Distance Command
Objectives covered
1. Open the 941-lamp coordinates file from your Domain 1 Student folder. 9 Apply Basic Drawing Skills
9.4 Use inquiry commands
2. Turn on Object Snap mode. 9.4.1 Distance commands
3. Find the distance between the endpoints of one of the diagonal lines Notes for the teacher
inside the lamp shade. No changes were made to this file, so
there is no saved file
4. What is the diagonal distance of the diagonal line?
5. What is the line direction of the diagonal line?
6. What Inquiry commands are available?
7. What does the Distance command do?
8. What will determine the angle?
9. What is the quick key for distance?
18 | Domain 1: Distance Command

Radius Command, Angle Project Details
Project file
Command 942-lamp coordinates

Inquiry commands can be found on the Home tab under the Utilities panel. The 5 minutes
Radius and Angle commands are some of the Inquiry commands available. A Video reference
Radius command gives the diameter and radius of a circle. The Angle command Domain 1
will measure an angle. Topic: Use Inquiry Commands
Subtopic: Radius Command; Angle
Purpose Command
Upon completing this project, you will be able to use the Radius and Angle Objectives covered
commands to inquire about the object’s measurements. 9 Apply Basic Drawing Skills
9.4 Use inquiry commands
Steps for Completion 9.4.2 Distance commands
9.4.3 Angle command
1. Open the 942-lamp coordinates file from your Domain 1 Student folder.
2. Create a circle at the top midpoint of the lamp shade.
3. Use the Radius command to find the radius of the circle.
4. What is the radius of the circle?
5. What is the diameter of the circle?
6. Use the Angle command to check any angle on the lamp shade.
7. What is the angle degree of the angle that was checked?
19 | Domain 1: Radius Command, Angle Command

Area Command Project Details
Project file
Inquiry commands can be found on the Home tab under the Utilities panel. The 944-lamp coordinates
Area command is one type of Inquiry command. An Area command is used to
find the area and perimeter of objects.
5 minutes

Domain 1
Upon completing this project, you will be able to find the gross and net area of Topic: Use Inquiry Commands
different shapes. Subtopic: Area Command

1. Open the 944-lamp coordinates file from your Domain 1 Student folder. 9.4 Use Inquiry commands
9.4.4 Area command
2. Select the perimeter of the lamp shade and use the Area command to
find the area and perimeter measurements. Notes for the teacher
3. What is the gross area of the lamp shade? 944-AutoCAD-finished file.
4. What is the net area of the lamp shade when you subtract out the
diamond shape area?
5. What is the perimeter?
6. Use the Area command to find the area and circumference of the circle.
7. What is the area of the circle?
8. What is the circumference?
10. What is the overall area called?
11. How do you calculate a net area?
12. What do you need to select in the command line to find the area of a circle?
13. What do you need to select in the command line to find the area of an object?
14. How will you know the area you are selecting will be subtracted from the total area?
20 | Domain 1: Area Command

Find the Area of Complex Project Details
Project file
Shapes lamp coordinates

A complex shape will need to be converted into a region before the area can be 5 minutes
found. Inquiry commands can be found on the Home tab under the Utilities panel. Video reference
The Area command is one type of Inquiry command. An Area command is used to Domain 1
find the area and perimeter of objects. Topic: Use Inquiry Commands
Subtopic: Find the Area of
Purpose Complex Shapes
Upon completing this project, you will be able to convert a complex shape into an Objectives covered
object and then find the area of the object. 9 Apply Basic Drawing Skills
9.4 Use Inquiry commands
Steps for Completion 9.4.5 Finding the area of
complex shapes
There is no completed file for this
2. Select the oval shape and find the area for the complex shape.
project as no changes were made to the
3. What is the area? original file.
4. What is the perimeter?
5. How do you convert a complex shape into a region?
6. What do you need to select in the command line to find the area of the complex object?
21 | Domain 1: Find the Area of Complex Shapes

Domain 2
22 | Domain 2: Find the Area of Complex Shapes

Fill-in-the-Blanks
Draw Lines and Rectangles

1. When using angles in AutoCAD, degrees would be horizontal to the left. [Line Command – Polar
Tracking]
2. When using the Rectangle command, it creates a rectangle that is object(s) instead of
line(s). [Rectangle Command]
Draw Circles, Arcs, and Polygons

3. The Circle command’s starting mode is [Circle Command]
4. When using the Start, Center, End arc command, the middle point will be the of the arc. [Arc
Command]
5. When using the Polygon command, will place a polygon inside of a circle
while will place the polygon outside of the circle. [Draw Polygons]
Draw Polylines
6. While in movement of the cursor will be restricted to the vertical or horizontal directions.
[Draw Objects]
7. If a polyline needs to be broken, use the command. [Draw Objects]
Draw with Accuracy

8. When mode is on, an object will snap to a grid. [Set up Grid and Snap]
9. coordinates use 0,0 as the reference point with x and y coordinates. [Use Coordinate Systems]
Polar Tracking Line Command Project Details
Project file
Polar tracking will use angles to draw lines using the mouse to start, move, and 111-lamp coordinates
end the line. AutoCAD measures angles starting at 0 degrees and rotates
counterclockwise.
5 minutes

Domain 2
Upon completing this project, you will know the shortcuts available and be able to Topic: Draw Lines and Rectangles
use the Polar Tracking mode to create angled lines. Subtopic: Line Command – Polar
Tracking
Objectives covered
1. Open the 111-lamp coordinates file from your Domain 2 Student folder. 1 Draw Objects
Turn on Polar Tracking mode. 1.1 Draw lines and rectangles
1.1.1 Polar Tracking Line
2. Start a line command at the bottom-right corner of the lamp shade. Bring Command
the line to the top of the lamp shade at a 105-degree angle and set the Notes for the teacher
line. The completed project is saved in the
111-AutoCAD-finished file
3. Start a line command at the bottom-left corner of the lamp shade. Bring
the line to the top of the lamp shade at a 75-degree angle and set the
line.
5. What direction will a 90-degree angled line move?
8. What does the Polar Tracking icon look like?
9. Where will you find the Polar Tracking icon?
10. What line option will allow lines to be drawn every 15 degrees?
11. What is the keyboard shortcut for the Polar Tracking mode?
12. How will you know when the Polar Tracking mode is turned on?
13. (True or False) AutoCAD will automatically remember the last command, so all that needs to be done to restart the
command is to press the Enter key.
24 | Domain 2: Polar Tracking Line Command

Rectangle Command Project Details
Project file
If you need a drawing to be an object rather than a series of lines, the Rectangle 112-lamp coordinates
command should be used.
5 minutes
Purpose
Video reference
Upon completing this project, you will be able to create an object using the
Domain 2
Rectangle command. Topic: Draw Lines and Rectangles
Subtopic: Rectangle Command
Objectives covered
1. Open the 112-lamp coordinates file from your Domain 2 Student folder. 1 Draw Objects
1.1 Draw lines and rectangles
2. Use the Rectangle command to draw another lamp shade and lamp base. 1.1.2 Rectangle Command
3. Make the horizontal side length 8, and the vertical side length 8 Notes for the teacher
5. Where can you find the Rectangle command?
25 | Domain 2: Rectangle Command

Circle Command Project Details
Project file
Like the Line command, the Circle command can be created in two different areas. 121-lamp coordinates
A circle can be drawn in a selected area or tangent to a selected area.
10 minutes
Purpose
Video reference
Upon completing this project, you will be able to create circles directly to selected
Domain 2
areas or tangent to selected areas. Topic: Draw Circles, Arcs, and
Polygons
Steps for Completion Subtopic: Circle Command
1 Draw Objects
2. Use the command line to make a 1-inch radius circle and a 1-inch 1.2 Draw circles, arcs and polygons
diameter circle. 1.2.1 Circle command
3. Use the Home tab Circle command to create a 2-point circle on the stem Notes for the teacher
of the lamp. The completed project is saved in the
4. Use a 3-point circle using the upper two corners of the lamp shade and
the bottom midpoint of the lamp shade.
5. Use the Tangent, Tangent, Radius Command option. Select any point on the stem circle and any point on the
lamp shade circle. Make the radius 0.5 and press the Enter key.
6. Enable the Tangent, Tangent, Tangent Command option.
7. Click on a lower point of the lamp shade circle, a point on the right-side of the stem circle, and click on the lamp
stem for the final tangent point.
9. Where can you find instructions for drawing a Circle command?
10. What measurement type is the default for the circle?
11. A Circle command can use the or the to create a circle.
12. What two ways are available to create a Circle command?
13. What will the Tangent, Tangent, Radius Command option do?
14. What will the Tangent, Tangent, Tangent Command option do?
26 | Domain 2: Circle Command

Arc Command Project Details
Project file
The Arc command, which creates partial circles, has options for different start, 122-lamp coordinates
middle, and endpoints in the Arc drop-down menu.
5 minutes
Purpose
Video reference
Upon completing this project, you will be able to create arcs using the Arc
Domain 2
command and the Start, Center, End Arc command. Topic: Draw Circles, Arcs, and
Polygons
Steps for Completion Subtopic: Arc Command
1 Draw Objects
2. Use the Home tab Arc command to make a 3-point arc to the side of the 1.2 Draw circles, arcs and polygons
lamp. 1.2.2 Arc command
3. Use the Start, Center, End Arc command on the same 3 points used Notes for the teacher
above. The completed project is saved in the
4. Put some 3-point arcs of your design choice inside the lamp shade.
6. (True or False) The Arc commands are only found on the Home tab Draw panel.
7. What are the two commonly used Arc commands?
8. When using the Start, Center, End Arc command, what does the selected middle point do to the arc?
27 | Domain 2: Arc Command

Draw Polygons Project Details
Project file
The Polygon command is in the drop-down menu with the Rectangle command. 123-lamp coordinates
A polygon can have multiple sides, such as a hexagon that has six sides, an
octagon that has eight sides, and a pentagon that has five sides. The railing is
5 minutes
started at the stair opening and moved to the wall. The Enter key will stop the line
command for the railing placement. Video reference
Domain 2
Purpose Topic: Draw Circles, Arcs, and
Polygons
Upon completing this project, you will be able to use the Polygon command to Subtopic: Draw Polygons
make inscribed and circumscribed polygons.
Objectives covered
1 Draw Objects
Steps for Completion 1.2 Draw circles, arcs and polygons
1.2.3 Draw polygons
2. Create a hexagon, use the center of the left circle as the center of the The completed project is saved in the
hexagon. 123-AutoCAD-finished file.
3. Inscribe the hexagon to the side of the circle.
4. Create an octagon, use the center of the right circle as the center of the octagon.
5. Circumscribe the octagon to the side of the circle.
6. Create an inscribed pentagon anywhere on the screen. The pentagon will have a radius of 5
7. Use the pentagon and re-create the lamp drawing using a design of your choice.
9. Where can you find the Polygon command?
10. (True or False) A polygon only has five sides.
11. will create a polygon outside of a circle, while will create a polygon
inside of a circle.
28 | Domain 2: Draw Polygons

Draw Polylines Project Details
Project file
A polyline is a single line that creates an object instead of a group of individual 131-lamp coordinates
line segments. The Polyline command is found on the Home tab in the Draw
panel.
5 minutes

Domain 2
Upon completing this project, you will be able to create an object using the Topic: Draw Polylines
Polyline command and convert the polyline into individual line segments. Subtopic: Draw Objects

1 Draw Objects
1. Open the 131-lamp coordinates file from your Domain 2 Student folder. 1.3 Draw polylines
1.3.1 Draw polylines
2. Create a shape of your choice using the Polyline command.
3. Break the polyline object into individual line segments. The completed project is saved in the
6. What is the keyboard shortcut for the Polyline command?
7. (True or False) The Polyline command will create one object.
8. What are the benefits of using the Polyline command?
9. How do you break a polyline into individual lines instead of one object?
10. (True or False) When you break a polyline, the shape will still display the same, but it will no longer be one object.
11. Where will you find the command to break a polyline?
29 | Domain 2: Draw Polylines

Set Up Snap and Grid Project Details
Project file
The Grid and Snap icons are on the Status bar at the bottom-right of the screen. 211-lamp coordinates
The Grid and Snap modes help make precise line drawings.
5 minutes
Purpose
Video reference
Upon completing this project, you will know where to find the Snap and Grid
Domain 2
modes, be able to pull up the Grid settings dialog box, and change Snap and Grid Topic: Draw with Accuracy
settings. The Snap and Grid modes can then be used to create a precise line Subtopic: Set Up Grid and Snap
drawing.
Objectives covered
Steps for Completion 2 Draw with Accuracy
2.1 Work with Snap and Grid
1. Open the 211-lamp coordinates file from your Domain 2 Student folder. 2.1.1 Setting up Snap and Grid
2. Turn on the Snap and Grid modes and bring up the Grid settings dialog Notes for the teacher
box. 211-AutoCAD-finished file.
3. Change the Snap and Grid mode spacing settings to 1
4. Redraw the lamp base using the Snap and Grid modes.
6. What will the first icon, also called the Grid mode, on the left side of the Status bar do when activated?
7. What is the keyboard shortcut for the Grid mode?
8. What is the name of the icon next to the Grid mode?
9. What is the keyboard shortcut for the Snap mode?
10. What will the Snap mode do when it is activated?
11. How can you pull up Grid settings?
12. What can you modify on the Grid settings dialog box?
30 | Domain 2: Set Up Snap and Grid

Object Snap Tracking Project Details
Project file
The Object Snap Tracking mode is found on the Status bar and must be turned on 221-lamp coordinates
before the mode is used. Object Snap Tracking mode will help line up existing
points with new points in the drawing.
5 minutes

Domain 2
Upon completing this project, you will know how to use the Object Snap Tracking Topic: Draw with Accuracy
features to line up existing and new points in a drawing. Subtopic: Object Snap Tracking

2 Draw with Accuracy
1. Open the 221-lamp coordinates file from your Domain 2 Student folder. 2.2 Use object snap tracking
2.2.1 Object snap tracking
2. Turn on the Object Snap Tracking mode.
3. Make a lamp shade that will be precisely in line with the base. The completed project is saved in the
5. What does the Object Snap Tracking icon look like?
6. What is the keyboard shortcut for the Object Snap Tracking mode?
7. (True of False) The Object Snap Tracking mode will snap a line into place without a reference line.
31 | Domain 2: Object Snap Tracking

Use Coordinate Systems Project Details
Project file
A coordinate system will use one or more coordinates to create or find an existing 231-lamp coordinates
position on an X- and Y-axis grid. The Dynamic Input mode will give this
object/line positioning data information as you draw.
5 minutes

Domain 2
Upon completing this project, you will be able to add tools to the Status bar. You Topic: Draw with Accuracy
will know how to use the Dynamic Input mode after it has been added to the Subtopic: Use Coordinate Systems
toolbar.
Objectives covered
Steps for Completion 2 Draw with Accuracy
2.3 Use coordinate systems
1. Open the 231-lamp coordinates file from your Domain 2 Student folder. 2.3.1 Use coordinate systems
2. Add the Dynamic Input mode to the Status bar and turn it on. Notes for the teacher
3. Create an object so that the object data is displayed on the screen. 231-AutoCAD-finished file.
6. Where will you find all the tools that are available for use on the Status bar?
7. When the Dynamic Input mode is turned on, what does it

do?
8. What are the three coordinate systems used in AutoCAD?
9. What coordinate system is found on the Status bar?
32 | Domain 2: Use Coordinate Systems

Domain 3
33 | Domain 3: Use Coordinate Systems

Fill-in-the-Blanks
Move and Copy Objects

1. When performing a Move command, select the desired objects to move, and enter into the command
line. [Move Command]
2. To duplicate objects without having to redraw them, use the command. [Copy Command]
Rotate and Scale Objects

3. In AutoCAD, a direction will always be applied when rotating an object via the
command line. [Rotate Command]
4. The command is ideal for resizing objects and can be executed via the SC quick key. [Scale
Command]
Create and Use Arrays

5. Copies of selected objects can be created in rows and columns when using the array
command. [Rectangular Array Command]
6. Using the array command will copy selected objects around a specified center point. [Polar Array
Command]
Trim and Extend Objects

7. Using the shortcut in the command line will trim objects to meet the edges of other objects. [Trim
Command]
8. The command is essentially the opposite of the trim command. [Extend Command]
Offset and Mirror Objects

9. Parallel lines, curves, and concentric circles can be efficiently created in drawings using the
command. [Offset Command]
10. Using the command, you can create the other half of symmetrical objects across a specified line.
[Mirror Command]
Grip Editing, Fillet, and Chamfer

11. editing allows objects to be manipulated without using the command line. [Grip Editing]
12. The purpose of the command is to put a rounded corner on two non-parallel lines. [Fillet
Command]
13. A diagonal corner or bevel between two non-parallel lines can be produced by using the
command. [Chamfer Command]
Move Command Project Details
Project file
The Move command will move objects from one area to another area within a 311-modify objects
drawing. This is often done through adding a base point for an object and then a
second point for that object, which will become the object’s new location.
5 minutes

Domain 3
Upon completing this project, you will be able to use the Move command to Topic: Move and Copy Objects
change the position of an existing drawing. Subtopic: Move Command

3 Modify Objects
1. Open the 311-modify-objects file from your Domain 3 Student folder. 3.1 Move and copy objects
3.11 Move command
2. Move the middle lamp’s lamp shade off its base and move it to the right
lamp base. Notes for the teacher
4. Where is the Move command located?
5. What is the keyboard shortcut for the Move command?
6. What is the base point?
35 | Domain 3: Move Command

Copy Command Project Details
Project file
Like the Move command, the Copy command will change the position of an 312- modify objects
existing object to another area while, of course, making a copy of it. The Copy
command is also located on the Home tab in the Modify panel. Being able to
5 minutes
copy objects one or more times will increase design productivity.
Video reference
Purpose Domain 3
Topic: Move and Copy Objects
Upon completing this project, you will be able to reproduce multiple copies of a Subtopic: Copy Command
drawing using the Copy command.
Objectives covered
Steps for Completion 3 Modify Objects
3.1 Move and copy objects
1. Open the 312-modify objects file from your Domain 3 Student folder. 3.1.2 Copy command
2. Use the Copy command to copy the lamp on the left. Notes for the teacher
3. Set two copies of the lamp to the left of the original lamp. 312-AutoCAD-finished file.
5. What is the keyboard shortcut for the Copy command?
36 | Domain 3: Copy Command

Rotate Command Project Details
Project file
The Rotate command is also located on the Home tab in the Modify panel. The 321-modify objects
Rotate command will use angles to move an object in place.
5 minutes
Purpose
Video reference
Upon completing this project, you will be able to use the Rotate command to
Domain 3
angle an existing object in its current location. Topic: Rotate and Scale Objects
Subtopic: Rotate Command
Objectives covered
1. Open the 321-modify objects file from your Domain 3 Student folder. 3 Modify Objects
3.2 Rotate and scale objects
2. Use the Rotate command to tilt the left lamp shade to the left by 5 3.2.1 Rotate command
degrees.
3. Save the project as 321-AutoCAD-finished The completed project is saved in the
4. What is the keyboard shortcut for the Rotate command?
5. (True or False) Ortho mode must be off when using the Rotate
command.
37 | Domain 3: Rotate Command

Scale Command Project Details
Project file
The Scale command is located on the Home tab in the Modify panel. An object 322-modify objects
will need a base point and a scale factor when using the Scale command.
5 minutes
Purpose
Video reference
Upon completing this project, you will be able to assign a base point and scale
Domain 3
factor to change the size of an object. Topic: Rotate and Scale Objects
Subtopic: Scale Command
Objectives covered
3.2 Rotate and scale objects
2. Using the Scale command, make the left lamp twice the current size. 3.2.2 Scale command
3. Using the Home tab Scale command, make the middle lamp half of its Notes for the teacher
current size. The completed project is saved in the
5. What is the keyboard shortcut for the Scale command?
7. (True or False) Do not use the Scale command without a Scale Factor because you may not get the object back to
the original size.
8. What is a Scale Factor?
38 | Domain 3: Scale Command

Rectangular Array Command Project Details
Project file
AutoCAD has two types of arrays: rectangular and polar. Rectangular arrays are 331-modify objects
arrangements of columns and rows. Array commands are found on the Home tab
under the Modify panel.
5 minutes

Domain 3
Upon completing this project, you will know the properties of the Rectangular Topic: Create and Use Arrays
Array command and use the command to add objects to a drawing. Subtopic: Rectangular Array
Command
Objectives covered
3.3 Create and use arrays
2. Use the Rectangular Array command to take the decorative items (the line 3.3.1 Rectangular array command
and circle) on the left edge of the third lamp and make a row of 5
hanging objects from the bottom of the lamp shade. The completed project is saved in the
4. How do you make an evenly spaced object conform to the lower

horizontal line of the lamp
shade?
5. (True or False) Press the Esc key to end the Rectangular Array command.
39 | Domain 3: Rectangular Array Command

Polar Array Command Project Details
Project file
AutoCAD has two types of arrays: rectangular and polar. Polar arrays are 332-modify objects
arrangements of circular patterns around a set point. Array commands are found
on the Home tab under the Modify panel.
5 minutes

Domain 3
Upon completing this project, you will know how to use the Polar Array command Topic: Create and Use Arrays
and adjust the array settings. Subtopic: Polar Array Command

3 Modify Objects
1. Open the 332-modify objects file from your Domain 3 Student folder. 3.3 Create and use arrays
3.3.2 Polar array command
2. Use the Circle command to draw a two-inch circle to the right of the lamp
shade on the right. Notes for the teacher
3. Move the circle that was just created to the inside of the lamp shade to 332-AutoCAD-finished file.
the right of the center stand, placing the circle at the top middle part of
the lamp shade.
4. Use the Polar Array command and select the bottom of the circle as the center point of the array.
5. Make the number of items for the array 12 and keep the 360-degree angle.
8. What does the first box on the left of the Polar Array options control?
9. When using a Polar Array command, the item fill needs to be set to to make the objects replicate in a
full circle.
10. (True or False) Press the Close Array button on the ribbon to end the Polar Array command.
11. (True or False) Double-clicking on the array will allow changes to the perimeters of the array.
12. (True or False) An array is a single object.
13. The command will break an array into individual components.
14. (True or False) An array that has been broken into individual components cannot be edited.
40 | Domain 3: Polar Array Command

Trim Command Project Details
Project file
The Trim command is found on the Home tab under the Modify panel. An object 341-modify objects
or multiple objects need to be selected as the cut edge for the Trim command to
work.
10 minutes

Domain 3
Upon completing this project, you will be able to use the Trim command and Topic: Trim and Extend Objects
undo the Trim command in a drawing. Subtopic: Trim Command

3 Modify Objects
1. Open the 341-modify objects file from your Domain 3 Student folder. 3.4 Trim and extend objects
3.4.1 Trim command
2. Use the Trim command and its tools to trim the lines out on the right-
hand lamp to match this rendition of the lamp: Notes for the teacher
4. The command is one of the most powerful AutoCAD design commands.
5. What is the keyboard shortcut for the Trim command?
6. Trim command instructions are given on the line.
7. (True or False) The Trim command default is to make every line a cutting edge.
8. What can you do to bring back lines trimmed by mistake?
9. If the Trim command is exited using the key, when the U shortcut and the Enter key are clicked all the
Trim commands will be undone.
10. (True or False) The Enter key is the only option to enter a command.
11. Why will some lines not cut out when selected to be trimmed?
12. How can you cut out a line that the Trim command will not cut out?
13. (True or False) It is not a best practice to use the Green Crossing window to trim multiple lines.
41 | Domain 3: Trim Command

Extend Command Project Details
Project file
The Extend command is found on the Home tab under the Modify panel. The 342-modify objects
Extend command is the opposite of the Trim command. It will make a line longer
and extend it into an object or selected edge rather than removing the line.
5 minutes

Domain 3
Upon completing this project, you will be familiar with the Extend command and Topic: Trim and Extend Objects
be able to use the command to extend lines in a drawing. Subtopic: Extend Command

3 Modify Objects
1. Open the 342-modify objects file from your Domain 3 Student folder. 3.4 Trim and extend objects
3.4.2 Extend command
2. Use the Extend command to extend the vertical lines in the lamp shade
on the right through the circle in the middle of the lamp shade. Notes for the teacher
4. What is the keyboard shortcut for the Extend command?
5. (True or False) The double Enter method will make every line active.
6. Where in the Modify panel will you find the Extend command?
42 | Domain 3: Extend Command

Offset Command Project Details
Project file
The Offset command creates parallel lines and circles using a common center 351-modify objects
point. The Offset command is located on the Home tab in the Modify panel.
5 minutes
Purpose
Video reference
Upon completing this project, you will know the properties of the Offset
Domain 3
command and be able to create parallel lines in a drawing. Topic: Offset and Mirror Objects
Subtopic: Offset Command
Objectives covered
3.5 Offset objects
2. Use the Offset command and the lamp just to the lamp of the stand to 3.5.1 Offset command
create six horizontal red lines inside of the lamp shade, starting at the top
of the lamp shade and spreading the lines an inch apart. Notes for the teacher
3. Use the Offset command to add three more horizontal lines to the 351-AutoCAD-finished file.
bottom of the lamp shade, setting the offset to be a half an inch.
5. What is the keyboard shortcut for the Offset command?
6. (True or False) To end the command, you can press the Enter key or the Esc key.
7. (True or False) The last command will be remembered, so there is no need to retype the distance if you reuse the
last command.
43 | Domain 3: Offset Command

Mirror Command Project Details
Project file
The Mirror command creates symmetrical objects. The Mirror command is located 361-modify objects
on the Home tab in the Modify panel. The Mirror command will be a time-saving
tool when symmetrical objects are needed in a drawing.
5 minutes

Domain 3
Upon completing this project, you will be able to use the different selection Topic: Offset and Mirror Objects
options with the Mirror command to duplicate symmetrical drawings. Subtopic: Mirror Command

3 Modify Objects
1. Open the 361-modify objects file from your Domain 3 Student folder. 3.6 Mirror objects
3.6.1 Mirror command
2. Use the Mirror command on the lamp with half a lamp shade to complete
the other half of the lamp shade. Notes for the teacher
5. What is the keyboard shortcut for the Mirror command?
6. What window types can be used to select the object to be mirrored?
7. Where should the first point of a mirror line, that used the Crossing Pic window to select the object, be on the
drawing?
8. (True or False) It is a best practice to erase the source object when you are done using the Mirror
command.
9. Where should the first point of a mirror line, that used the Solid Pic window to select the object, be on the
drawing?
44 | Domain 3: Mirror Command

Grip Editing Project Details
Project file
Objects in AutoCAD will often have editing options without the need to use 371-modify objects
commands. The Grip mode is one of the non-command editing options available
in AutoCAD. It allows you to select an object and move, scale, or mirror any grip
5 minutes
point.
Video reference
Purpose Domain 3
Topic: Grip Editing, Fillet, and
Upon completing this project, you will be able to use the grips to move an Chamfer
individual line or a full object. Subtopic: Grip Editing

3 Modify Objects
1. Open the 371-modify objects file from your Domain 3 Student folder. 3.7 Use grip editing
3.7.1 Grip editing
2. Select the top line of the lamp shade to the left of the circle.
3. Extend the line six inches to the right. The completed project is saved in the
4. Select the circle and move so that the line bisects the circle.
5. Size the circle to have the same diameter as the line.
7. What will a grip look like on an object?
8. When a grip is selected the square will turn .
9. The grip point will move the line off the area it was originally placed.
10. How many grips will a circle have?
11. have a side grip that allows them to be stretched.
12. The grip at the will allow the line to extend.
13. The middle grip will move and .
45 | Domain 3: Grip Editing

Fillet Command Project Details
Project file
A Fillet command will attach a rounded corner to two non-parallel lines. The Fillet 381-modify objects
command is located on the Home tab on the Modify panel.
5 minutes
Purpose
Video reference
Upon completing this project, you will be able to use the Fillet command to round
Domain 3
multiple corners on a drawing. Topic: Grip Editing, Fillet, and
Chamfer
Steps for Completion Subtopic: Fillet Command
1. Open the 381-modify objects file from your Domain 3 Student folder. Objectives covered
3 Modify Objects
2. Using the Fillet command, add curved edges with a .5 inch radius to the 3.8 Fillet and chamfer objects
top corners of the left of the two lamp shades with corner patterns. 3.8.1 Fillet command
3. Save the project as 381-AutoCAD-finished Notes for the teacher

4. What is the keyboard shortcut for the Fillet command? 381-AutoCAD-finished file.
5. The will show what the radius setting is.
6. (True or False) The radius does not have a default setting.
7. (True or False) The multiple option must be chosen in the command line to use the command more than
once.
46 | Domain 3: Fillet Command

Chamfer Command Project Details
Project file
The Chamfer command will add a diagonal corner on two non-parallel lines. The 382- modify objects
Chamfer command is located on the Home tab, on the Modify panel, in the Fillet
drop-down menu.
5 minutes

Domain 3
Upon completing this project, you will be able to use different options from the Topic: Grip Editing, Fillet, and
Chamfer command to create diagonal corners. Chamfer
Subtopic: Chamfer Command
Objectives covered
3.8 Fillet and chamfer objects
2. Use the Chamfer command with the Distance option to create a .5-inch 3.8.2 Chamfer command
diagonal corner on the top corners of the lamp shade with the single
decoration in its top left corner. The completed project is saved in the
5. What is the keyboard shortcut for the Chamfer command?
6. What options are available on the command line for the Chamfer
command?
47 | Domain 3: Chamfer Command

Domain 4
48 | Domain 4: Chamfer Command

Fill-in-the-Blanks
Use Additional Drawing Techniques

1. To open the Polyline command in the command line, type and press the Enter key. [Draw Polylines]
2. When the Hatch preferences open, it defaults to pick points mode which wants you to choose a
boundary. [Hatch Command]
Organize Objects
3. Other than using the Properties panel, an object’s properties can be changed by it after
it has been selected. [Change Object Properties]
4. To make sure object properties change to match a current layer when changing properties, make
sure is selected on the Properties panel. [Alter Layer Assignments]
5. When turning a layer off by clicking the icon, the layer will not be visible but can still be
drawn on, although the changes won’t be seen until the icon is clicked again. [Control Layer Visibility]
Reuse, Annotate, and Print

6. Blocks are objects that are and can be stored in a library. [Make and Insert Blocks]
7. The Text Editor can be opened with the quick key ED, but it can be faster to just on the
text. [Add Multiline Text]
8. When using single line text, double-clicking the text will bring up the cursor but not the .
[Add Single Line Text]
9. When changing the default text height in AutoCAD, it locks the height for text and all
dimensioning. [Change Default Text]
10. To measure vertical and horizontal dimensions, use the tool. [Dimension Tools]
11. Use the and commands when dimensioning arcs and circles.
[Dimension Tools]
12. In the New Dimension dialog box, the tab controls how the dimension lines interact with text. [Set Up
a Dimension Style]
13. In AutoCAD, printing is referred to as . [Printing and Plotting Options]
14. When printing using only blacks, use the option; when printing in color, use the
option. [Printing and Plotting Options]
Draw Polylines Project Details
Project file
A polyline is a single line that creates an object instead of a group of individual learn key modify objects
line segments. The Polyline command is found on the Home tab in the Draw
panel. Polylines can have different widths on each end of the line.
5 minutes

Domain 4
Upon completing this project, you will be able to use the Polyline command to Topic: Use Additional Drawing
create different shaped objects. Techniques
Subtopic: Draw Polylines
Objectives covered
1. Open the 411-modify objects file from your Domain 4 Student folder. 4 Use Additional Drawing Techniques
4.1 Draw and edit polylines
2. Use the Polyline command to create an object with a starting width of .5 4.1.1 Draw polylines
and an ending width of 2 with the starting point inside the empty lamp
shade near the top of the shade and the ending point near the bottom of The completed project is saved in the
the lamp shade. Your line should look like this: 411-AutoCAD-finished file.
4. What is the keyboard shortcut for the Polyline command?
5. Always press the key after something is typed in the command line.
50 | Domain 4: Draw Polylines

Hatch Command Project Details
Project file
The Hatch command creates a fill pattern inside of a shape. To edit a Hatch 421-modify objects
command, click on the pattern and the edit is available. Hatch commands can
have a pattern or gradient fill.
5 minutes

Domain 4
Upon completing this project, you will be familiar with the Hatch command and Topic: Use Additional Drawing
use it to apply a pattern and gradient to a shape. Techniques
Subtopic: Hatch Command
Objectives covered
1. Open the 421-modify objects file from your Domain 4 Student folder. 4 Use Additional Drawing Techniques
4.2 Apply hatches and gradients
2. Apply the FLEX pattern to the left lamp shade. 4.2.1 Hatch command
3. Adjust the color and background color to your preference. Notes for the teacher
4. Apply a GR_SPHER gradient hatch to the middle lamp shade. 421-AutoCAD-finished file.
5. Adjust the colors to your preference.
7. Where is the Hatch command found on the Home tab?
8. The keyboard shortcut for the Hatch command is .
9. The Hatch command preference default is the mode.
10. How do you apply a pattern to a shape using the Hatch command?
11. (True or False) Any pattern in the Pattern menu can be used on any project scale.
12. How can you close the Hatch command?
51 | Domain 4: Hatch Command

Change Object Properties Project Details
Project file
The Properties panel is on the Home tab on the right side of the ribbon. There 511-modify objects
may be other options that will need to be added to the Properties menus and
Status bar to facilitate your use of the properties available.
5 minutes

Domain 4
Upon completing this project, you will be familiar with the different options Topic: Organize Objects
available in the Properties panel and use them to adjust line color, weight, and Subtopic: Change Object
type. Properties

5 Organize Objects
1. Open the 511-modify objects file from your Domain 4 Student folder. 5.1 Change object properties
5.1.1 Object properties
2. Make sure line weights are being displayed in the drawing.
3. Use the Properties panel to change the line weight of the lamp shade to The completed project is saved in the
0.50 mm.
4. Use the Properties panel to change the colors of all the lines in the lamp
shade to Red
5. Load the BORDER2 line type to the Line Type menu.
6. Select the top line to the left of the lamp shade and apply the BORDER2 line type and a color of your preference.
8. What can be changed in the Properties panel?
9. (True or False) All changes made using the Properties panel will automatically show in the drawing.
10. (True or False) The Line Weight option needs to be added to the Status bar and turned on so that the property
can be seen on the drawing.
11. (True or False) There are two ways to adjust object properties; one way is to right-click an object and select
properties.
12. What Properties panel will have the Linetype scale?
13. What does the Linetype scale do to a Center line type?
52 | Domain 4: Change Object Properties

Alter Layer Assignments Project Details
Project file
AutoCAD projects will have multiple layers that can be turned on or off to create 511a-modify objects
drawings. The Layers panel is located on the Home tab. Layers should be named
to help identify what parts of the design are on that layer.
5 minutes

Domain 4
Upon completing this project, you will know how to create layers and assign Topic: Organize Objects
properties to specific layers. You will then be able to assign objects to the Subtopic: Alter Layer Assignments
different layers and have the object properties change to the layer properties.
Objectives covered
Steps for Completion 5 Organize Objects
5.1 Change object properties
1. Open the 511a-modify objects file from your Domain 4 Student folder. 5.1.1 Object properties
2. Create two new layers: Lamp Shades and Lamp Base Notes for the teacher
3. Make the Lamp Shades layer a red color and apply the lamp shade 511a-AutoCAD-finished file.
drawing to this layer.
4. Make the Lamp Base layer a green color and apply the lamp base drawing to this layer.
5. Save the project as 511a-AutoCAD-finished
6. What layer cannot be deleted or renamed?
7. How do you create a new layer?
8. (True or False) When an object is added to a layer, it will automatically change to match the layer properties.
9. What needs to be selected for an object to take on a layer’s properties?
53 | Domain 4: Alter Layer Assignments

Control Layer Visibility Project Details
Project file
When a layer is turned off or frozen, the objects on the layer will not display on 511b-Modify Objects
the screen design. Freezing a layer releases it from memory.
You can determine if a layer is turned on, off, frozen, or thawed by the icons to 5 minutes
the left of the layer’s name on the Properties panel. Video reference
Domain 4
Purpose Topic: Organize Objects
Subtopic: Control Layer Visibility
Upon completing this project, you will be able to save a new sheet to a project
and rename the project information in the Project Browser and the title block Objectives covered
area. 5 Organize Objects
5.1 Change object properties
Steps for Completion 5.1.1 Object properties
1. Open the 511b-Modify Objects file from your Domain 4 Student folder. Notes for the teacher
2. Freeze layer 0. 511b-AutoCAD-finished file.
3. Lock the Lamp Shades layer. You should not be able to select the lamp
shade.
4. Make the lamp base outline green.
5. Thaw layer 0.
6. Save the project as 511b-AutoCAD-finished
7. (True or False) The current layer is the selected layer.
8. (True or False) The light bulb icon will turn a layer on and off.
9. (True or False) You can still draw on a layer that is turned off, but you will not be able to see what you draw until
you turn on the layer.
10. (True or False) The Freeze and thaw method will not allow you to draw on a current layer.
11. What are the icons for the Freeze and thaw method?
12. You cannot edit objects on a layer.
54 | Domain 4: Control Layer Visibility

Make and Insert Blocks Project Details
Project file
Blocks are reusable objects, used in architecture, that are stored in a library. The 611- blocks
Block panel can be found on the Home tab.
5 minutes
Purpose
Video reference
Upon completing this project, you will be familiar with the Block panel properties
Domain 4
and creating and saving blocks. Topic: Reuse, Annotate, and Print
Subtopic: Make and Insert Blocks
Objectives covered
1. Open the 611 blocks file from your Domain 4 Student folder. 6 Reuse Existing Content
6.1 Insert blocks
2. Turn the lamp drawing into a block using the Create icon. 6.1.1 Making and inserting blocks
3. Name the block Lamp 1 and select the whole lamp. You will not need the Notes for the teacher
block editor. The completed project is saved in the
4. Insert a copy of the Lamp 1 block to the right of the lamp on the screen.
5. Insert a second copy of the Lamp 1 block the right of the existing lamps,
making sure to display the options for inserting the block.
6. Select the Scale’s Specify On-screen button and the Rotation’s Specify On-screen button.
7. Make the scale factor 2; make the rotation angle an angle of your choosing.
9. When creating a block, what needs to be done to pick an insertion point?
10. After the insertion point is picked, what needs to be done to select the object to convert into a block?
11. In the Block Definition window, what needs to be selected to save a complicated block
design?
12. (True or False) Creating a new block object will not save it in the AutoCAD library.
55 | Domain 4: Make and Insert Blocks

Add Multiline Text Project Details
Project file
The Multiline Text tool is an editing tool in the Annotation panel on the Home learn key modify objects
tab. Multiline text will be an object rather than individual lines; thus Multiline text
must be edited all together. To edit existing text, double-click on the text for the
5 minutes
editor to be active.
Video reference
Purpose Domain 4
Topic: Reuse, Annotate, and Print
Upon completing this project, you will be familiar with the Multiline Text Editor Subtopic: Add Multiline Text
and its properties.
Objectives covered
Steps for Completion 7 Annotate Drawings
7.1 Add and modify text
1. Open the 711-modify objects file from your Domain 4 Student folder. 7.1.1 Multiline text
2. Use the Multiline Text option to create a text box just below the lamp Notes for the teacher
base on the right. 432-AutoCAD-finished file.
3. Set the text height to .5
4. Set the font to Tahoma.
5. Type Checkerboard lamp with circle
6. Center align the text.
8. What is the keyboard shortcut for the Multiline Text tool?
9. What are the text manipulation options available in the Multiline Text option?
10. (True or False) Press the Enter key to exit the Multiline Text tool.
11. What is the keyboard shortcut for the Edit Text option?
12. (True or False) It is a best practice to use the Edit Text keyboard shortcut when editing.
13. (True or False) Multiline text cannot have separate text lines edited.
56 | Domain 4: Add Multiline Text

Add Single Line Text Project Details
Project file
The Single Line Text tool is also an editing tool in the Annotation panel on the Drawing4
Home tab. Single Line text defaults to the default format of text within a
document. Typed text can be corrected by using the double-click edit option.
5 minutes
Single Line text can create more than one line of text, but the lines are
independent of each other and not a single object. Video reference
Domain 4
Purpose Topic: Reuse, Annotate, and Print
Subtopic: Add Single Line Text
Upon completing this project, you will know the properties of the Single Line text
Objectives covered
and be able to use it in a project.
7 Annotate Drawings
Steps for Completion 7.1.2. Single line text
1. Open the 712-modify objects file from your Domain 4 Student folder. Notes for the teacher
2. Add a single line text box below the lamp with the red lines and diagonal 434-AutoCAD-finished file.
lines, setting the height to .5 and the rotation to 0
3. Type: Diagonal with lines
4. Press the Enter key twice to end the use of the text tool.
5. Change the existing Single Line text font to Arial Black.
6. Create a preset new Multiline text box, name the text style Gothic.
7. Make the font Century Gothic, with a line height of .5 and a Width of .75
8. What are some differences between multiline and single line text boxes?
10. How do you open the Text Style dialog box?
11. What setting should be left at 0 as a best practice when using the Single Line text option? Why?
12. (True or False) The Text Style dialog box Height setting can be used for the Multiline text option.
57 | Domain 4: Add Single Line Text

Change Default Text Options Project Details
Project file
The Annotate tab is the area in which changes can be made to text objects. 713-modify objects
Changes can be made to the Multiline and Single Line text options in this Text
panel. It is a best practice to create text styles rather than change default text
5 minutes
styles.
Video reference
Purpose Domain 4
Upon completing this project, you will be able to edit Multiline and Single Line Subtopic: Change Default Text
text options.
Objectives covered
Steps for Completion 7 Annotate Drawings
1. Open the 713-modify objects file from your Domain 4 Student folder. 7.1.3. Change default text
2. Create a new text style named Tahoma that uses the Tahoma font and a Notes for the teacher
text height of .5 713-AutoCAD-finished file.
3. Use the Tahoma style to add a single line of text below the lamp with the
diagonal lines. The text should read Diagonal lines only
5. What is the keyboard shortcut for the Single Line Text tool?
6. (True or False) The Single Line text box will need a text style selected in the command line.
7. (True or False) When the Single Line text command is active, you can click anywhere on the screen and
type.
8. (True or False) When there are multiple lines of a Single Line text command, one line of the text can be edited
differently from the other lines of text.
9. How do you end a Single Line text command?
58 | Domain 4: Change Default Text Options

Dimension Tools Project Details
Project file
The Dimension tools are available on the Home tab Annotation panel. Most 721-dimensioning
dimensional changes will be made on the Dimension panel under the Annotation
tab. There are a few types of dimensional formats available, such as the Linear
5 minutes
format, Baseline format, Centerline, and Center Mark.
Video reference
Purpose Domain 4
Upon completing this project, you will be familiar with the Dimension tools Subtopic: Dimension Tools
available and be able to use Linear, Baseline, Centerline, and Center Mark
Objectives covered
dimensional formats in a project.
7 Annotate Drawings
7.2 Use dimensions
Steps for Completion 7.2.1. Dimension tools
1. Open the 721-dimensioning file from your Domain 4 Student folder. Notes for the teacher
2. Make sure Object Snaps are enabled. 721-AutoCAD-finished file.
3. Use the Linear format to add a dimension for the height of the lamp on
the left.
4. Use the Diameter format to add a dimension for the diameter of the circle in the middle lamp.
5. Use the Arc Length format to add a dimension for each arc in the lamp on the right
7. (True or False) O-Snaps must be turned on to use the Linear dimensional tool.
8. How do you add a note to a dimension?
9. (True or False) Close a dimension text editor by pressing the Enter button.
10. (True or False) The Continue command needs to be used to add dimensions to more than one part of an
object.
11. What is the difference between a Linear and Baseline

format?
59 | Domain 4: Dimension Tools

Set Up a Dimension Style Project Details
Project file
Dimensions can be customized to a style of your choice. Most dimensional 722-dimensioning
changes will be made on the Dimension panel under the Annotation tab.
10 minutes
Purpose
Video reference
Upon completing this project, you will know the dimension properties available in
Domain 4
the Dimension Style dialog box and be able to create a new dimension style to Topic: Reuse, Annotate, and Print
apply to the project. Subtopic: Set Up a Dimension
Style
Objectives covered
1. Open the 722-dimensioning file from your Domain 4 Student folder. 7 Annotate Drawings
7.2 Use dimensions
2. Create a new dimensional style named Full Scale, starting with the 7.2.2. Setting up a dimensioning
Standard style. style
3. Change the Dimension lines and Extension lines color to Magenta. Notes for the teacher
4. Suppress the Dimensional line 1. 722-AutoCAD-finished file.
5. Make the Arrowhead size .125 with no center marks.
6. Make the Text color yellow.
7. Set the text height of .125 and Align the text with the dimension line.
8. Set the unit of measurement to be decimal with two decimal places.
9. Complete the style creation.
10. Use the Full Scale style to create a dimension to show the width of the base on the lamp on the left side of the
screen.
12. What is the keyboard shortcut for the Dimensional Style dialog box?
13. (True or False) Changes made in the Dimensional Style dialog box will globally affect the style and change every
item that has already used the style.
14. (True or False) The Properties dialog box is where you will make individual dimensional changes that will not affect
any other item.
15. How can you reduce the decimal places when setting a dimensional
style?
16. What will the Alternate Units tab adjust?
17. (True or False) Dimensional tolerances should only be set on the Properties panel.
18. Where will you find saved dimensional styles?
60 | Domain 4: Set Up a Dimension Style

Printing and Plotting Options Project Details
Project file
In AutoCAD, printing is called plotting. When the plotting command has been set, 811- dimensioning
the Plot dialog box will display, allowing for settings to be adjusted. AutoCAD is
unique because it will allow you to choose what to plot.
5 minutes

Domain 4
Upon completing this project, you will be able to change plot settings and plot a Topic: Reuse, Annotate, and Print
project. Subtopic: Printing and Plotting
Options
Objectives covered
1. Open the 811-dimensioning file from your Domain 4 Student folder. 8 Layouts and Printing
8.1 Set printing and plotting options
2. Plot the design to print as an Adobe PDF file. 8.1.1. Basic print setup
3. Set the paper size to Letter. Notes for the teacher

4. Use the Window option for the plot area. 811-AutoCAD-finished file.
5. Select the lamp on the right to print.
6. Center the plot on the paper.
7. Set the scale to 1:2.
8. Set the orientation to Portrait.
9. Set the plot style to acad.ctb
10. Preview the plot and make changes if necessary.
11. Complete the print to PDF, accepting the default name for the file.
13. Plotting can be done from the menu, the or

the .
14. The area and the area are critical features of plotting in
AutoCAD.
15. What Plot style option should be used if printing in color?
16. What Plot style option should be used if printing in black?
17. (True or False) The Apply to Layout button will lock the settings.
61 | Domain 4: Printing and Plotting Options

Appendix
62 | : Printing and Plotting Options

Glossary
Term Definition
Absolute Coordinate A coordinate that uses x-axis and y-axis to create a point that is a specific distance from a
common origin.
Angle Command A tool that displays the measurement of an angle.
Arc Command A tool used to create arc objects using three points specified by the user.
Area Command A tool that displays the area and perimeter of an object.
Blocks Reusable objects that are stored in a library.
Chamfer Command A tool used to create a diagonal corner between two non-parallel lines.
Circle Command A tool used to create circle objects.
Distance Command A tool that displays the distance between two points.
Extend Command A tool that is used to extend object lines to meet the edges of other objects in the drawing.
Fillet Command A tool used to create a rounded corner between two non-parallel lines.
Grid A tool that displays a grid overlay in the drawing area.
Grip Editing A tool used to be able to reshape, move, or manipulate objects without the need to enter any
editing commands.
Hatch Command A tool used to create a fill pattern inside of a shape.
Line Command A tool used to create straight line segments.
Mirror Command A tool used to create symmetrical objects.
Offset Command A tool used to make parallel lines or concentric circles a specific distance away from each other.
OSNAP Object Snap (OSNAP) is a tool which allows the user to snap onto a specific object location when
picking a point.
OTRACK Object Snap Tracking (OTRACK) is a tool that utilizes OSNAP to help align new points with
existing locations in a drawing.
Path Array A tool used to create copies of an object along a path.
Command
Polar Array A tool used to create copies of an object in a radial arrangement.
Command
Polar Coordinate A coordinate that uses a distance and an angle to create a point.
Polar Tracking A tool used to create straight line segments using angles.
Polygon Command A tool used to create polygon objects.
Polyline A single line object comprised of multiple lines.
Polyline Command A tool used to create polyline objects.
Radius Command A tool that displays the diameter and radius of a circle or arc.
Rectangle A tool used to create rectangle objects.
Command
Rectangular Array A tool used to create copies of an object in a row and column arrangement.
Command
Relative Coordinate A coordinate that uses a temporary reference coordinate from the last point specified.
Snap A tool that restricts the movement of the crosshairs cursor to an interval defined by the user.
Trim Command A tool that is used to trim objects to meet the edges of other objects in the drawing.
63 | : Glossary
Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows
Shortcut Action Shortcut Action
Ctrl+G Toggle Grid Ctrl+Shift+S Save drawing as

Ctrl+E Cycle isometric planes Ctrl+A Select all objects
Ctrl+F Toggle running object snaps Ctrl+C Copy object
Ctrl+H Toggle Pick Style Ctrl+K Insert hyperlink
Ctrl+Shift+H Toggle Hide pallets Ctrl+X Cut object
Ctrl+I Toggle Coords Ctrl+V Paste object
Ctrl+Shift+I Toggle Infer Constraints Ctrl+Shift+C Copy to clipboard with base
Ctrl+0 (zero) Clean Screen point
Ctrl+1 Property Palette Ctrl+Shift+V Paste data as block
Ctrl+2 Design Center Palette Ctrl+Z Undo last action
Ctrl+3 Tool Palette Ctrl+Y Redo last action
Ctrl+4 Sheet Set Palette Ctrl+[ Cancel current command (or
Ctrl+6 DBConnect Manager ctrl+\)
Ctrl+7 Markup Set Manager Palette ESC Cancel current command
Ctrl+8 Quick Calc F1 Display Help
Ctrl+9 Command Line F2 Toggle text screen
Ctrl+N New Drawing F3 Toggle object snap mode
Ctrl+S Save drawing F4 Toggle 3DOsnap
Ctrl+O Open drawing F5 Toggle Isoplane
Ctrl+P Plot dialog box F6 Toggle Dynamic UCS
Ctrl+Tab Switch to next F7 Toggle grid mode
Ctrl+Shift+Tab Switch to previous drawing F8 Toggle ortho mode
Ctrl+Page Up Switch to previous tab in F9 Toggle snap mode
current drawing F10 Toggle polar mode
Ctrl+Page Down Switch to next tab in current F11 Toggle object snap tracking
drawing F12 Toggle dynamic input mode
Ctrl+Q Exit
64 | : Objectives
Objectives
Objective Name Objective Name
1 Draw Objects 4.2 Apply hatches and gradients
1.1 Draw lines and rectangles 5 Organize Objects
1.2 Draw circles, arcs, and polygons 5.1 Change object properties
1.3 Draw polylines 5.2 Alter layer assignments for objects
2 Draw with Accuracy 5.3 Control layer visibility
2.1 Work with grid and snap 6 Reuse Existing Content
2.2 Use object snap tracking 6.1 Insert blocks
2.3 Use coordinate systems 7 Annotate Drawings
3 Move and Copy objects 7.1 Add and modify text
3.1 Move and copy objects 7.2 Use dimensions
3.2 Rotate and scale objects 8 Layouts and Printing
3.3 Create and use arrays 8.1 Set printing and plotting options
3.4 Trim and extend objects 9 Apply Basic Drawing Skills
3.5 Offset objects 9.1 Create selection sets
3.6 Mirror objects 9.2 Use coordinate systems
3.7 Use grip editing 9.3 Use dynamic input, direct distance,
3.8 Fillet and chamfer objects shortcut menus
4 Use Additional Drawing Techniques 9.4 Use inquiry commands
4.1 Draw and edit polylines
Autodesk Certified User (ACA) AutoCAD Objectives
Domain 1 Domain 2 Domain 3 Domain 4

Creating and Modifying Components Modeling and Modifying Elements Managing Views Managing Documentation
9.0 Apply Basic Drawing Skills 1.0 Draw Objects 3.0 Move and Copy objects 4.0 Use Additional Drawing Techniques
9.1 Create selection sets 1.1 Draw lines and rectangles 3.1 Move and copy objects 4.1 Draw and edit polylines
9.2 Use coordinate systems 1.2 Draw circles, arcs, and polygons 3.2 Rotate and scale objects 4.2 Apply hatches and gradients
9.3 Use dynamic input, direct distance, 1.3 Draw polylines 3.3 Create and use arrays
shortcut menus 3.4 Trim and extend objects
9.4 Use inquiry commands 3.5 Offset objects
3.6 Mirror objects
3.7 Use grip editing
3.8 Fillet and chamfer objects
2.0 Draw with Accuracy 5.0 Organize Objects
2.1 Work with grid and snap 5.1 Change object properties
2.2 Use object snap tracking 5.2 Alter layer assignments for objects
2.3 Use coordinate systems 5.3 Control layer visibility
6.0 Reuse Existing Content

6.1 Insert blocks
7.0 Annotate Drawings
7.2 Use dimensions
8.0 Layouts and Printing
8.1 Set printing and plotting options
65 | : Objectives

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1 | Introduction: Best Practices Using LearnKey’s Online Training

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3 | Introduction: Using This Workbook as a Student

Import assets into a project.

Manage colors, swatches, and gradients.

Manage brushes, symbols, styles, and patterns.

Use layers to manage design elements.

Modify layer visibility using opacity and masks.

Use core tools and features to create visual elements.

Add and manipulate text using appropriate typographic

Make, manage, and manipulate selections.

Transform digital graphics and media.

Use basic reconstructing and editing techniques to

Prepare images for export to web, print, and video.

4 | Introduction: Skills Assessment

5 | Introduction: Skills Assessment

Domain 2 Video Time

Domain 3 Video Time

Domain 4 Video Time

6 | Introduction: Autodesk Certified User (ACA) AutoCAD Video Times

7 | Domain 1: Autodesk Certified User (ACA) AutoCAD Video Times

Create Selection Sets

Use Coordinate Systems

Dynamic Input and Direct Distance

Use Inquiry Commands

4. What options are found on the Application menu?

6. The is found at the top of the screen and contains tabs.

7. Each tab has that have tools available.

8. Where are all the command icons located?

9. What are Layout tabs used for?

10. Where will most of the drawing be done?

11. What is the UCS icon?

9 | Domain 1: Screen Orientation

Purpose Video reference

Steps for Completion Objectives covered

4. How do you get the Pan command?

5. What icon will symbolize the Pan command?

10 | Domain 1: Screen Navigation

Purpose Video reference

Steps for Completion Objectives covered

2. What command will clear selections?

3. What are the six ways you can select objects?

4. What objects in a Window Selection box will be selected?

5. How do you create a Window Selection box?

6. How do you create a Crossing Window box?

7. What color is the Window Selection box?

8. What color is a Crossing Window box?

9. What objects in a Crossing Window box will be selected?

10. What will clear a single selection in a selection set?

11 | Domain 1: Selecting Objects

5. What is the origin?

6. What needs to be done after drawing a shape?

8. Save the project as 921-AutoCAD-finished

12 | Domain 1: Absolute Coordinates

Purpose Video reference

Steps for Completion Objectives covered