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AutoCAD Essentials The following list of commands is by no means comprehensive, but it does list the basic commands you will need to use in completing the AutoCAD related homework in CEEN 113. You should be sure that you are knowledgeable about each of these commands. Remember that they can be typed in on the command line or accessed from the macro bar. Where possible a picture of the macro has been placed beside the command. Keep in mind that the macro you are looking for may not be on the desktop at the moment you want to use it. This is because most macros, when clicked on, present you with a drop down list of different macros. If you hold your cursor over the macro a short help message will be displayed so that you can identify the macro you are looking for. Commands Circle Ddedit - Allows the modification of existing text. Erase Extend Fillet Insert - Allows files to be combined. Insert the new file into a specific location. If the files are in the same coordinate system insert at 0,0 Line Locate - Provides information on selected points. If you want to know the coordinates of an intersection or the area inside a polygon.. Move Object Snap Offset Print Scale Text Trim Zoom
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- Creates a circle by using
a center and radius or center and diameter.
- Erases the objects that
are selected .
- Extends a line to another
line. First pick the boundary then the pick the line to extend.
- Rounds the corner or
intersection of two lines. Specify a radius and then select the two lines.
- Creates a line. Begins at
" from point" then the "to point". Lines can also be drawn by using
the x,y coordinates.
- Moves a selected object(s)
to the desired new location. Pick the object, select a reference to move from, select new
location.
- Allows for the
specific placement of lines, circles, etc.. through the use of end points, midpoints,
centers, etc..
- Allows a copy of the
object to made a certain distance away the original. First pick an object, then a distance
to offset, then the side to place it on.
- Prints the drawing. After
selecting print, choose "window" then place a window around what you want to
print by dragging a box with the mouse. Use the print preview to see if it what you want.
Scaling can also be done in this window. There are other ways to print and you can use
them, but this is one of the simplest ways to do it.
- Objects can be enlarged
or reduced. First pick the objects then, choose a reference point to scale them from. The
mouse or the keyboard can be used for the value that you want to enlarge or reduce.
- Inserts text into a
location that you choose.
- Cuts off or trims a line
along a boundary. First pick the boundary then pick the object to cut.
- Zooms the view in and out