AutoCAD

AutoCAD is a CAD software application for 2D and 3D design and drafting. It is developed and sold by Autodesk, Inc. first released in December 1982. In the beginning, AutoCAD used for drawing entities lines, polylines, circles, arcs, and text. To construct more complex objects modern AutoCAD included a full set of basic solid modeling and 3D tools. With the release of different versions AutoCAD became improved in 3D modeling, which meant better navigation when working in 3D. Moreover, it became easier to edit 3D models. AutoCAD 2010 introduced parametric functionality and mesh modeling.

AutoCAD Screen contains the following:

Application Button - This button displays commands for printing, saving, drawing utilities and other non-drawing tool. Quick Access Toolbar - This is for quick access to common commands like New, Open, Save, Plot Filename - The name of the current file you are working on.

Search Bar - Search for text in your drawing or search the help files.

Tools - These are the icon that starts the commands you use to draw, modify, etc.

Tool Tip - If you have mouse over a tool, a tool tip will appear to give your more information. Hold it longer for more information. Command line - When you type a command, you will see it here. AutoCAD uses this space to 'prompt' you for information. It will give you a lot of information and tell you where you are in the command. Watch this line while learning. Status bar - This allows seeing and changing different modes of drawing such as Ortho, Osnaps, Grid, etc. You can right click this area to toggle between icons and text for this area.

Basic AutoCAD Terminology:

1) GRID: This is pattern of dots displayed on the screen to guide you. It can be toggled on and off by pressing the F7 key.

2) LAYER: All objects are drawn on a layer. You can group objects (such as electrical) on a single layer and
organize your drawing. 3)LINE TYPE: All objects are drawn with a particular line type. Examples would be solid, center,

dashed, etc. 4) MODIFY: A generic term used for changing your objects. 5) OBJECT: Any item that is in the AutoCAD database. Also known as an entity. 6) ORIGIN: The (0, 0) point of your current coordinate system. 7) ORTHOMODE: This is a drawing mode that allows you to draw only perpendicular lines. It is toggled on and off by pressing the F8 key. 8) ORTHOGRAPHIC PROJECTION: A standard drawing method that shows 2 or more views of the same part. 9) OSNAP-OBJECT, SNAP: This is a method of 'snapping' to certain, precise points on an object. 10) PAN: To move around drawing by dragging the drawing area around your screen. 11) PLOT: Also known as print. To make a hard copy of your drawing. 12) POLAR COORDINATES: A way of inputting points based on distance and angle. 13) PROPERTY: Any specific characteristic of an object such as layer, scale, linetype, start point, etc 14) RELATIVE COORDINATES: A way of inputting points based on a starting point. 15) SECTION VIEW: A drawing that represents a cross section of a part or assembly.
16) WORLD COORDINATE SYSTEM: This is the common X-Y coordinate system that is the default. If it

is modified, it becomes a User coordinate System (UCS). 17) ZOOM: To view either a smaller section of your drawing (zoom in) or a larger section (zoom out)

Drawing lines to exact points:

Using Absolute coordinate system
Command: L LINE Specify first point: 1, 2 Specify next point or [Undo]: 3, 2 Specify next point or [Undo]: 3, 4 Specify next point or [Close/Undo]: 1, 4 Specify next point or [Close/Undo]: 1, 2 Specify next point or [Close/Undo] : <ENTER>

If you make a mistake, you can use the undo icon,

press U or press CTRL+Z.

You can also use the ERASE command to get rid of lines you don't want.

Using relative co-ordinates

Start the LINE command and begin at point 4.5,2. From there draw a line two units to the right by typing @2,0 (this means 2 units in the X direction, 0 units in the Y direction based on the last point you entered). Next type @0, 2 then @-2, 0 then @0,-2 to finish the box. (Remember to press enter after each point.) Now erase the last box you just drew. Start the ERASE command and then select the lines you want to erase. Then press <enter>.

Using polar co-ordinate input.

Start the LINE command and begin at point 8, 2 then enter. Type @1<45 to draw the first line. Next enter @1<135 then @1<225 then @1<315 (or C to close). What you have just done is drawn a line 1 unit long at 45o, then another at 135o and so on. Do the angles you entered make sense to you? If not, review it.

Start the CIRCLE command and add a circle that has a center point at 7, 6 with a radius of .75 (Watch the command line for instructions).

The command line tells you what information AutoCAD requires to continue
Command Line Keystroke Line / L Icon Location Home > LIne Result Draw a straight line segment from one point to the next

Circle

Circle / C

Home> Circle Draws a circle based on a center point and > Center, radius. Radius Modify > Erase Erases an object.

Erase

Erase / E Print / Plot CTRL+P U / CTRL+Z

Print

Quick Access Enables the Print/Plot Configuration Dialog Toolbar > Box Print Quick Access Toolbar> Undoes the last command Undo

Undo

Command Rectangle

Keystroke RECTANGLE / REC

Icon

Location

Result

Home > Draw > Draws a rectangle after you enter one corner Rectangle and then the second. Home > Modify > Trims objects to a selected cutting edge. Trim Home > Modify Extends objects to a selected boundary > Extend edge. Home > Modify Offsets an object (parallel) by a set distance. > Offset CLICK Tools > Object Snap Settings

Trim

TRIM / TR EXTEND / EX OFFSET / O

Extend Offset

Object Snaps

OSNAP / OS / F3

Brings up the OSNAP dialog box

Command

Keystroke

Icon

Location

Result

Move

Move / M

Home > Modify > Move

Moves an object or objects

Copy

Copy / CP

Home > Copies object(s) once or multiple times Modify > Copy Home > Modify > Stretch Home > Modify > Mirror Stretches an object after you have selected a portion of it Creates a mirror image of an object or selection set

Stretch

Stretch / S

Mirror

Mirror / MI

Command Rotate

Keystroke Rotate / RO

Icon

Menu Home > Modify > Rotate Home > Modify > Fillet Home > Modify > Chamfer Home > Modify > Array

Result Rotates objects to a certain angle

Creates a round corner between two lines

Fillet

Fillet / F

Creates an angled corner between two lines

Chamfer

Chamfer / CHA

Array

Array / AR

Creates a repeating pattern of the selected objects

Command Layer Text

Keystroke Layer / LA Text

Icon

Location Home > Layers

Result Starts the Layer and Line type property dialog box

Home > Annotate Creates a single line of text > Single Line Text Many Home > Annotate Dimensions previously drawn objects > Dimension > (pick one) Home > Modify > Proportionately resizes (or scales) objects Scale

Dimension

Dim

Scale

Scale / SC

COMMAND OPTION Zoom _Extents

ICON

DESCRIPTION This option will display all the graphics that are contained in the drawing (referred to as the drawing extents) with the largest image possible. This option (also a 'hidden' default) prompts the user to pick two corners of a box on the existing view in order to enlarge that area to fill the display. This option restores the displayed view prior to the current one. For the purpose of this option, up to 10 views are saved so that the last ten views can be recalled. This option includes every time you use the scroll bar, which is one reason to avoid the scroll bars for panning a lot in your drawing. This option causes AutoCAD to display the whole drawing as far as its drawing limits or drawing extents (whichever is the greater of the two). This is a 'hidden' default option. You do not have to type "S" to choose this option. It simply requires the entry of a number that represents a magnification factor. Note that the factor is applied to the entire drawing (as defined by the drawing's limits). Numbers less than 1 will reduce the displayed size of the drawing, while numbers greater than 1 will enlarge it. If "X" is inserted after the number (e.g.. 0.8x) then the factor is applied to the current view. If "XP" is inserted after the scale factor, then the view is scaled relative to paper space. This is useful for zooming a view within a paper space viewport to a specific scale, for example, "1/48XP" will produce a view of model space at a scale of " = 1' relative to paper space. This option asks you to select an object or objects, then press <ENTER> and the screen will zoom to those objects only. This is great for when you want to work on object. Clicking this icon will zoom in to the drawing by about 50%. This option is only available as an icon and cannot be invoked by the command line. Similar to 'Zoom In' - this icon will zoom out of your drawing and allow you to see about 50% more of your drawing space.

Zoom _Window

Zoom _Previous

Zoom _All

Zoom _Scale

Zoom_Object

Zoom In

Zoom Out

PAN

Panning allows you to quickly move around the drawing area at the same magnification you currently have set. Type in PAN (or P) <ENTER> and a hand will appear on the screen. Left click and hold to move around your drawing.

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