LO1.

OPERATE CAD
SOFTWARE AND
COMPUTER HARDWARE
• 1.1 Identify CAD software features
according to the software provider
• 1.2 Explore CAD working environment
• 1.3 Manipulate CAD features as per job
requirement
What You Already Know?
Multiple Choice: Choose the letter of the
correct answers. Write your answers on a
separate sheet of paper.
1. Which of the following options is not a type
of a workspaces?
a. 3D Basics c. 3D Modeling
b. AutoCAD Classic d. Drafting and
Annotation
2. Which of the keyboard keys must be
pressed to perform a command?
a. Enter & Space bar c. F2 & Enter
b. Enter & Esc d. Esc & Space bar

3. What is the default file extension of an

AutoCAD drawing?
a. Dwa c. Dwn
b. Dwg d. Dws
4. It is the function key that can be used for
activating the OSNAP mode.
a. F1 c. F3
b. F2 d. F4

5. It is the function key that can be used for

activating the GRID mode.
a. F4 c. F6
b. F5 d. F7
6. It is the function key that can be used for
activating the ORTHO mode.
a. F5 c. F7
b. F6 d. F8

7. Command that draws line and arc

segments that form a single object.
a. Line c. Mline
b. Pline d. Xline
8. It is the main purpose of the left mouse
button.
a. repeat the last command
b. works as abort button
c. functions as pick button
d. select objects/commands

9. Command to round or fillet the edges of

two selected objects.
a. Fillet c. Circle
b. b. Arc d. Spline
10. Command that is used to change the size
of an existing objects.
a. Mirror c. Scale
b. Rotate d. Zoom

11. Command to cut objects from a specified

cutting edge(s).
a. Cut c. Break
b. Trim d. Chamfer
12. Command to lengthen linear and curves
up to specified boundary.
a. Length c. Stretch
b. Join d. Extend

13. Command to create a reverse image of

selected objects.
a. Mirror c. Scale
b. Copy d. Rotate
14. Command to modify drawing
magnification.
a. Pan c. Regen
b. Redraw d. Zoom

15. Command to control unit of measurement

for linear and angles and to set the number of
decimal places.
a. Layer c. Limits
b. Units d. Dimstyle
 Computer – Aided Design (CAD),
also known as Computer-Aided Drafting
and Design (CADD), is the use of
computer systems to assist in the
creation, modification, and analysis of a
design. It describes the process of
creating technical drawings with the use
of a computer software.
 CAD software offers designers
more options when it comes to creating
standard industry templates. It lets
architects, engineers, draftsman,
students operate at a higher level of
efficiency than in manual drafting. Instead
of using protractors, triangular scale and
T-squares, the designers have all the
tools they need from the comfort of
computer.
 CAD software opens up designs to
2D and 3D views. With various
technological innovations, architects,
engineers, draftsman, students can now
engage in 3D printing in the construction
industry that led to improved productivity
and greater accuracy working drawings.
• Accuracy of drawings
• Enhanced productivity
• Ease of use
• Flexibility for additional information
 TinkerCAD
This is an online 3D design app geared
towards complete beginners coming from
Autodesk. The software features an
intuitive block-building concept, allowing
you to develop models from a set of basic
shapes.
TinkerCAD
 FreeCAD

FreeCAD is a completely free parametric

3D modelling tool that is open source and
enables you to design real-life objects of
any size. The parametric components
make editing easier.
FreeCAD
 BlocksCAD
This 3D software is specifically created
for educational purposes, its development
is done so that anyone can later use
OpenSCAD, a more professional CAD
software. The commands for the
development of the objects and their
transformations are represented by colour
blocks, reminiscent of the well –known
construction toys, LEGO.
BlocksCAD
 Creo

Creo CAD software is one of the market

leaders in product design, developed by
Parametric Technology Corporation more
than 30 years ago. It integrates many
functionalities such as thermal, structural,
motion, parametric and freestyle surface
generation and direct modelling.
Creo
 Fusion 360°

Fusion 360° is a cloud-based 3D CAD

program. The advantage of the Fusion
360° platform is it stores the entire
history of the model including all the
changes. It contains numerous design
options, including freeform, solid and
mesh modelling.
Fusion 360°
 Solidworks

Published by Dassault Systèmes, it is

often used by professional 3D designers.
It is a parametric featured-based model.
The software includes a wide range of
features such as design validation tools,
or reverse engineering it tends to be
used in industrial objects.
Solidworks
 The CATIA CAD is more than a simple
CAD software, as it also a multi-platform
software suite for CAD, Computer Aided
C Manufacturing (CAM) and Computer Aided
A Engineering (CAE) and more. CATIA
T innovates product design and experience
I by integrating various approaches in
A product design and development, enabling
multiple disciplines to leverage their
existing tools throughout the stages of
product development process.
CATIA
 OpenSCAD

OpenSCAD is a free, open-source CAD

software aimed at making solid 3D
models. It is suitable for experienced
users seeking a platform for an
elaborated project. It is great for simple
shapes that are already parametrically
defined.
OpenSCAD
 Rhino
The company behind this software
markets it as the world’s most versatile
3D-modeler. It is a commercial 3D
graphics and CAD software. The program
uses a precise mathematical model
known as NURN which allows to
manipulate points, curves, meshes,
surfaces, solids and more in all sort of
ways.
Rhino
 AutoCAD

AutoCAD software from Autodesk was

one of the first CAD software to be
released on the market in 1982, making it
a very established CAD software across
industries. It is software that enables
architects, engineers, draftsman, as well
as construction professionals to draft both
2D and 3D designs.
 AutoCAD is a computer-aided software
drafting program. It is used for a number
of applications like creating blueprints for
buildings, bridges and computer chips to
name a few. AutoCAD is 2D and 3D
computer aided drafting software
application. It is commercial software.
Since 1982 it was a desktop application.
Since 2010, it is available as a mobile,
web and cloud-based app and known as
AutoCAD 360.
AutoCAD
• AutoCAD as an architectural planning
tool: It comes with a user-interface with
built-in design lay-outs. The lay-outs
contain numerous templates specially
designed for architectural planning and
building construction. The latest versions
of AutoCAD come with analytical tools.
• AutoCAD as an engineering drafting
tool: AutoCAD can use to draw accurate
2D drawings for any engineering domain
and also use AutoCAD to render 3D
models to help in visualization of the end
product. It is useful for Civil, Mechanical
and Electrical systems.
• AutoCAD as a graphic design tool:
AutoCAD has innate features that enable
users to plan and map out spaces and
take advantage of the space available. It
can be used simultaneously with 3D max
and various other application software
including animation tools.
• AutoCAD in 3d printing: For a 3D print
of an object, one has to choose the
object, get a virtual 3D representation
and then feed it to the 3D printer. A 3D
print has its own advantages for designer
and this is where AutoCAD helps them. It
ensures file compatibility so that designs
can be exported to various preferred
formats.
• AutoCAD in the fashion industry: Every
pattern and design of jewelry does not
come by chance; it is the result of careful
planning and designing. AutoCAD has
the tools necessary for planning intricate
designs for manufacture of jewelry, toys
and other delicate objects.
• AutoCAD as industrial design tool:
AutoCAD helps to reduce manufacturing
costs as it saves time and efforts
required for manual designing.
• Storage and accessibility: AutoCAD
files can be saved on a computer or
archived in any storage media.
• 3D view: Although it is possible to
sketch 3D drawings manually, they are
not as effective and realistic as computer
aided drawings. AutoCAD help model 3D
objects with colors, materials and/or
textures applied to various surfaces
making them vivid and easier for the user
to visualize the end product.
• Revisions and modifications: Any
changes in manually drafted paper
drawings would require the draftsman to
draw the drawing again. CAD has inbuilt
tools that allow any number of revisions
and changes easily and quickly. You can
edit or delete details easily using simple
user- friendly commands.
• Speed: Creating a drawing in AutoCAD
is much faster than drawing manually.
You can also save time and effort by
creating re-usable block library.
• Accuracy: AutoCAD enables you to
draw with fractional dimensions and also
define precision to any number of
decimal places, which is not possible to
achieve in hand–drafted manual drawing,
hence offering accuracy in all
dimensions.
Let’s Try These
Matching Type: Match Column A to Column B
COLUMN A COLUMN B
1. FreeCAD a. one of the market
2. Creo leaders in product design
3. OpenSCAD b. an online 3D design app
4. Fusion 360° geared towards complete
5. Rhino beginners coming from
Autodesk
Let’s Try These
Matching Type: Match Column A to Column B
COLUMN A COLUMN B
1. FreeCAD c. it is a commercial 3D
2. Creo graphics and CAD software
3. OpenSCAD d. is a free, open-source
4. Fusion 360° CAD software aimed at
5. Rhino making solid 3D models
Let’s Try These
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COLUMN A COLUMN B
1. FreeCAD e. a completely free
2. Creo parametric 3D modelling
3. OpenSCAD tool
4. Fusion 360° f. is a cloud-based 3D CAD
5. Rhino program
• Stepping into AutoCAD
System requirements for AutoCAD 2019
including Specialized Toolsets
Operating - Microsoft®
System Windows®7 SP1 with
Update KB4019990 (32-bit
& 64-bit)
Operating - Microsoft Windows 8.1
System with Update KB2919355
(32-bit & 64-bit)
- Microsoft Windows 10
Anniversary Update K (64-
bit & only) (version 1607 or
higher)
Processor Basic: 2.5-2.9Ghz processor
Recommended: 3+ GHz
processor
Memory Basic: 8 GB
Recommended: 16 GB
Display Conventional Days: 1920 x
Resolution 1080 with True Color
High Resolution & 4K
Displays: Resolutions up to
3840 x 2160 supported on
Windows 10, 64 bit systems
(with capable display card)
Display Card Basic: 1 GB GPU with 29
GB/s Bandwidth and
DirectX11 compliant
Recommended: 4 GB GPU
with 106 GB/s Bandwidth
and DirectX11 compliant
Disk Space 6.0 GB

Browser Google Chrome ™ (for

AutoCAD Web)
Network Deployment via Deployment
Wizard
The license server and all
workstations that will run
applications dependent on
network licensing must run
TCP/IP protocol.
Either Microsoft® or Novell
TCP/IP protocol stacks are
acceptable.
Network Primary login on workstations
may be Netware or Windows.
In addition to operating systems
supported for the application, the
license server will run on the
Windows Server® 2016,
Windows Server® 2012 R2, and
Windows Server® 2008 R2
editions.
Citrix® XenApp™7.6, Citrix®
XenDesktop™7.6
Pointing MS-Mouse Compliant
Device
.Net .Net Framework Version 4.7
Framework
• Launching AutoCAD
There are several ways of launching
the AutoCAD program, depending on the
preferences and condition you may want to
begin. Follow each of the illustrated below:
1. From the Start Menu
a) Choose Start from the
Windows program
manager
b) Choose Programs, AutoCAD 2019
c) Click the AutoCAD 2019 icon
• Launching
AutoCAD
• Launching AutoCAD
2. From a desktop shortcut
Double click the AutoCAD
icon from desktop.

3. By opening the drawing file

Double click the drawing file
icon inside a folder or in any
location from computer.
• Starting a New Drawing
Use one of the following methods to start a
drawing:
• On the Start tab, click Start New
Drawing. This opens a new drawing based
on the default drawing template file. If a
default drawing template file is not
specified, the Select Template dialog box is
displayed, from which you can choose an
appropriate drawing template file.
• Launching
AutoCAD
• Starting a New Drawing
• Right – click a file tab, and chose
New to display the Select Template
dialog box.

• Click Application Menu – New –

Drawing.
Find
• Starting a New Drawing
After Starting a New Drawing, create,
set and modify template files to maintain
consistent standards on drawing.
 Units of measure and measurement
style (UNITS)
 Drafting settings (DSETTINGS)
 Layer and layer properties (LAYER)
 Linetype scale (LTSCALE)
 Dimension styles (DIMSTYLE)
• Starting a New Drawing
 Text styles (STYLE)
 Layouts with layout viewports and
scales (LAYOUT)
 Plot and publishing settings
(PAGESETUP)
When you save these settings as a
drawing template file, you can start
creating designs without having to first
specify any settings.
• Exploring the AutoCAD User
Interface

The program opens to display the

AutoCAD user interface, also called the
graphics window. AutoCAD provides many
methods for creating and editing objects,
changing the view of a drawing, or
executing AutoCAD file maintenance or
other utilities.
Auto
CAD
User
Inter
face
• Exploring the AutoCAD User
Interface
AutoCAD graphics window has three
workspace namely:

• Drafting and Annotation

• 3D Basics
• 3D Modeling
3D Basics Workspace
3D Modeling Workspace
• Introducing the Graphics Window
• Introducing the Graphics Window
Quick Access Toolbar is a customizable
toolbar located at the top of the application
window, just to the right of the application
menu button. By default, this toolbar
contains a set of frequently used
commands for the application. You can
add and remove commands as needed.
 Quick Access Toolbar

Ribbon Tab and Panels the ribbon is

composed of a series of tabs, which are
organized into panels that contain many of
the tools and controls available in toolbars.
• Introducing the Graphics Window
Info Center is a central location where
you can search for product-related help
and other information sources.

Help Button is a direct link to the

AutoCAD help system.
• Introducing the Graphics Window

World Coordinate System (WCS)

fixed system.
• Introducing the Graphics Window

Navigation Bar is a user interface

element where you can access both
unified and product-specific navigation
tools. Unified navigation tools are those
that can be found across many Autodesk
products while Product-specific navigation
tools are unique to a product.
• Introducing the Graphics Window
The following unified navigation
tools are available from the
navigation bar:
 ViewCube
 SteeringWheels
 ShowMotion
 3DConnexion
• Introducing the Graphics Window
The following product-specific
navigation tools are available from the
navigation bar:
 Pan
 Zoom tools
 Orbit tools
• Introducing the Graphics Window
Crosshair cursor are the primary cursor
used to draw with the software.
• Introducing the Graphics Window
User Coordinate System (UCS)
movable system, defines the positive X
and Y directions relative to drawing.
• Introducing the Graphics Window
Command Line Window is a palette
where you can type in command names
and/or command responses, and view the
history of both.
• Introducing the Graphics Window
Model and Layout Panel is a 2D
working environment for creating drawing
sheets. The area within a layout is called
paper space, where you can add a title
block, display scaled views of model space
within layout viewports, and create tables,
schedules, notes, and dimensions for
drawing.
Model and Layout Panel
• Introducing the Graphics Window
Status Bar displays the location,
drawing tools, and tools that affect the
drawing environment. It provides quick
access to some of the most commonly
used drawing tools. Can toggle setting
such as grid, snap, polar tracking, and
object snap.
Status Bar
• Working in the Command Line
The command line is a palette where
you can type in command name and/or
command responses, and view the history
of both. If the command line is docked, it
has a fixed number of visible lines.
Floating command line palettes can
expand when needed to show you more
data.
• Working in the Command Line
 • Using the Ribbon Tabs and
Panels
The ribbon is composed of a series of
tabs, which are organized into panels that
contain many of the tools and controls
available in toolbars. Some ribbon panels
provide access to a dialog box related to
that panel. To display the related dialog box,
click the dialog box launcher that is denoted
by an arrow icon, in the lower-right corner of
the panel.
• Using the Ribbon Tabs and
Panels

dialog box launcher

 • Using the Application
Menu
The application menu
commands for the following file
operations:
 Create new drawings and
projects
 Open drawing files, project
files, DGN files, and IFC files
 • Using the Application
Menu
 Save drawings to the current
file format, to AutoCAD 2007
file format, as DWT file, or as
DSW file
 Export files to DGN, DWF, PDF,
IFC, gBXML, and DuctXML
format, and previous versions
of AutoCAD
 Publish drawings to Map
Guide, DWF, PDF, Seek and
eTransmit
 Plot drawings
 Access drawing setup and
drawing utilities
 Access the program options
 Close drawings and projects
 Exit AutoCAD Architecture
toolset
 • Using the Drop-
Down Menus
Do one of the following:
• At the top-left of the
application window,
on the right end of the
Quick Access Toolbar,
click the drop-down
menu > Show Menu Bar.
 • Using the Drop-
Down Menus

At the command
prompt, enter MENUBAR.
Enter 1 to display the
menu bar.
• Using the Toolbars
1. To display the
menu, click Quick
Access Toolbar drop-
down
> Show Menu Bar.
2. To display a toolbar,
click Tools menu >
Toolbars and select
the required toolbar.
• Using the Keyboard

The customization (CUIx) file

defines the default shortcut keys. You
can use the default shortcut keys as
examples when creating your own
shortcut keys.
The following table lists the default
actions for shortcut keys.
 SHORTCUT DESCRIPTION
KEY
ALT + F4 Closes the application window
ALT + F8 Displays the Macros dialog box
Using ALT + F11 Displays the Visual Basic Editor
the CTRL + F2 Displays the Text window
Key CTRL +F4 Closes the current drawing
board CTRL + F6 Moves to the next file tab
CTRL + 0 Toggles Clean Screen
CTRL + 1 Toggles Properties Palette
 SHORTCUT DESCRIPTION
KEY
CTRL + 2 Toggles Design Center
CTRL + 3 Toggles the Tool Palettes window
Using CTRL + 4 Toggles Sheet Set Manager
the CTRL + 6 Toggles dbConnect manager
Key CTRL + 7 Toggles Markup Set Manager
board CTRL + 8 Toggles the Quick Calc palette
CTRL + 9 Toggles the Command Line
window
 SHORTCUT DESCRIPTION
KEY
CTRL + A Selects all the objects in drawing
that are not locked or frozen
CTRL + Toggles Groups
Using SHIFT+ A
the CTRL + B Toggles Snap
Key CTRL + C Copies objects to the Windows
board Clipboard
CTRL + SHIFT Copies objects to the Windows
+C Clipboard with Base Point
 SHORTCUT DESCRIPTION
KEY
CTRL + D Toggles Dynamic UCS
CTRL + E Cycles through isometric planes
Using CTRL + SHIFT Enables the use of implied faces
+E and allow for the extrusion of a
the selected face
Key CTRL + F Toggles running object snaps
board CTRL + G Toggles grid display mode
CTRL + H Toggles PICKSTYLE
 SHORTCUT DESCRIPTION
KEY
CTRL + SHIFT Toggles the display of palettes
+H with HIDEPALETTES and
SHOWPALETTES
Using CTRL + I Toggles the Coordinates display
the CTRL + SHIFT Toggles Infer Constraints
Key +I
board CTRL + J Repeats last command
CTRL + K Inserts a hyperlink
CTRL + L Toggles Ortho mode
 SHORTCUT DESCRIPTION
KEY
CTRL + SHIFT Selects the previously selected
+L objects
CTRL + M Repeats last command
Using
CTRL + N Creates a new drawing
the
CTRL + O Opens an existing drawing
Key
CTRL + P Plots the current drawing
board
CTRL + SHIFT Toggles the Quick Properties
+P interface
 SHORTCUT DESCRIPTION
KEY
CTRL + Q Quits the application
CTRL + R Cycles through the tiled viewports
on the Model tab or the floating
Using viewports on the current named
the layout
Key CTRL + S Saves the current drawing
board CTRL + SHIFT Displays the Save As dialog box
+S
CTRL + T Toggles Tablet mode
 SHORTCUT DESCRIPTION
KEY
CTRL + U Toggles Polar Tracking
CTRL + V Pastes data from the Windows
Clipboard
Using
CTRL + SHIFT Pastes data from the Windows
the +V Clipboard as a Block
Key
board CTRL + W Toggles selection cycling
CTRL + X Cuts objects from the current
drawing the Windows Clipboard
 SHORTCUT DESCRIPTION
KEY
CTRL + Y Cancels the preceding Undo
action
CTRL + Toggles 3D Object Snap mode
Using SHIFT+ Y
the CTRL + Z Reverses the last action
Key
board CTRL + [ Cancels current command
CTRL + \ Cancels current command
 SHORTCUT DESCRIPTION
KEY
CTRL + HOME Moves focus to the Start tab
CTRL + PAGE Moves to the previous layout
UP
Using
CTRL + PAGE Moves to the next layout tab
the DOWN
Key CTRL + TAB Moves to the next file tab
board F1 Displays help
F3 Toggles OSNAP
 SHORTCUT DESCRIPTION
KEY
F2 Expands the Command Line
history when the Command Line
windows is floating, or displays
Using the Text window when the
the command line window is docked
Key F4 Toggles 3DOSNAP or
Toggles TABMODE
board F5 Toggles ISOPLANE
F6 Toggles UCSDETECT
 SHORTCUT DESCRIPTION
KEY
F7 Toggles GRIDMODE
F8 Toggles ORTHOMODE
Using F9 Toggles SNAPMODE
the F10 Toggles Polar Tracking
Key F11 Toggles Object Snap Tracking
board F12 Dynamic input
• Using the Mouse
The computer mouse has an
important role in AutoCAD. There are
three essential parts of a mouse, namely,
the left button, right button, and a scroll
wheel.
The image of a mouse displaying its
three basic parts is shown in the given
image:
• Using the Mouse
• Using the Mouse
SCROLL BUTTON
The scroll button in AutoCAD performs
two functions, which are given below:
1. ZOOM
When we scroll up the button, it
‘zoom out’ the screen. When we scroll
down the button it ‘zoom in’ the screen.
• Using the Mouse

We can also perform

this by using other
commands.
Right-click on the drawing
screen of the AutoCAD. A
box will appear as the
given image:
• Using the Mouse
2. PAN
To implement PAN using the
mouse, we need to press and hold the
scroll wheel and then drag. Some mouse
comes with a center button allowing
Panning without pressing the scroll
wheel. The example of such type of
mouse is CadMouse.
• Using the Mouse
LEFT BUTTON
The left button of a mouse in
AutoCAD plays the most important role
from selecting the object to the
completion of a drawing.
In every step of creating either 2D
or 3D drawings or models, the role of the
left button will be the prior option.
• Using the Mouse
RIGHT BUTTON
The right button of the mouse in
AutoCAD is used for customization; to
increase drawing productivity. The right
button is also used as a shortcut menu.
After selecting, a dialogue box
appears as shown in the below image:
 The
categories
under the
‘Options’…
display the
various
profiles, which
will be used
further for
multiple
purposes.
 • Setting Units
UNIT (UN)
Command to
control unit of
measurement for linear
and angles and to set
the number of decimal
places.
• Setting Dimension Style
• Setting Dimension Style
COMMAND: D
1. apply the command
2. click new button
3. type a name ( standard, magnum’s
dimension…)
4. continue button
5. click LINES tab
 6. click
SYMBOLS
AND ARROWS
tab- sets the
format and
placement for
arrowheads,
center marks,
arc length
symbols, and
jogged radius
dimensions.
 7. click
TEXT tab-
sets the
format,
placement,
and alignment
of dimension
text.
• Setting Dimension Style
8. click FIT tab- controls the
placement of dimension text, arrowheads
leader lines, and the dimension line.
9. click PRIMARY UNITS tab – sets
the format and precision of primary
dimension units and sets prefixes and
suffixes for dimension text.
• Setting Dimension Style
10. click ALTERNATE
UNIT tab- specific
display of alternate units
in dimension
measurements and sets
their format and
precision.
11. click Set Current
button then lastly the
Close button.
• Setting Limits
ONSCREEN PAPER SIZE can be
represented using the following:

 GRID EXTENTS- use limits command

to modify grid extents

 BOUNDING OBJECTS- paper can be

represented by a rectangle, corner pts.,
lines, etc.
• Setting Layers
LAYERS ( LA )
An electronic overlay similar to
acetate. Every layer has an associated
color and linetype. Layers are the
equivalent of the overlays used in paper-
based drafting. They are the primary
organizational tool in AutoCAD.
• Setting Layers
B. CAPABILITIES OF LAYERS

OFF- objects in layer turned-OFF, are

invisible onscreen or in plotting, but
included in Regeneration.
Use ON to restore visibility.
• Setting Layers
B. CAPABILITIES OF LAYERS
FREEZE- same effect using OFF, does not
display, plot, or regenerate objects on
frozen layers but it will speed up ZOOM,
PAN, and other display commands; improve
object selection performance; and reduce
regeneration time for complex drawings.
Use THAW to restore frozen layers. You
cannot use it in the current layer.
• Setting Layers
B. CAPABILITIES OF LAYERS

LOCK- you cannot edit the objects on a

locked layer; however, they are still visible if
the layer is on and thawed. You can make a
locked layer current and you can add
objects to it use UNLOCK to restore.
• Setting Layers
B. CAPABILITIES OF LAYERS
NO PLOT- prevents the selected layers
from being plotted. It can be useful to turn
off plotting for a layer that contains
reference information. You can view the
reference information while you work.
TRANSPARENCY- sets the transparency
level for the selected layer(s) in the current
drawing. (0-90)
• Setting Layers
C. COLOR METHOD

BYBLOCK – object inherit the color of

destination layer or can change the color of
the block through PROPERTIES palette or
toolbar.
• Setting Layers
C. COLOR METHOD

BYLAYER- objects inherit color of

destination layer.

BY OBJECT- to assign the color by object

through Properties window or from toolbar
(Properties).
• Setting Layers
D. LINETYPE METHOD

BYBLOCK- objects inherit the linetype of

destination layer or assigns linetype to
objects using PROPERTIES palette or
toolbar
• Setting Layers
D. LINETYPE METHOD

BYLAYER- objects inherit linetype of

destination layer.

BY OBJECT- to assign the linetype by

object through Properties window or from
toolbar (Properties).
• Setting Layers
E. LINEWEIGHTS
Add width to your objects. All objects
can be displayed and plotted with
lineweight excepts True Type® fonts, raster
images, points, and solid fills (or 2D solids).
AutoCAD provides a number of available
lineweights, including DEFAULT, which is
the default lineweight. The default value of
DEFAULT is .01 inch or .25 mm.
• Setting Layers
E. LINEWEIGHTS
• Setting Layers
F. CREATING LAYERS
1. In the layer properties manager, choose
NEW.
A new layer is displayed in the list with
the temporary name LAYER1

2. Enter a new name.

Example: TXT
• Using Architectural Design Centre

The Design Center provides direct

access to content on your desktop, network,
Web, and to locate and load content, such
as blocks, layers, and named objects, into
your drawings.
• Using Architectural Design Centre
• Using Architectural Design Centre
 FOLDERS- list local and network drive
 OPEN DRAWINGS- list drawings that
are open
 HISTORY- list last 20 locations accessed
through design center
 LOAD- displays load Design Center
palette dialog box.
 UP- moves one level from current
location
• Using Architectural Design Centre
 SEARCH- displays Search Dialog box.
 FAVORITES- displays shortcut to files or
to folders stored in the Favorites folder
 HOME- returns Design Center to your
home folder.
 TREE VIEW TOGGLE- displays or hides
tree view
• Using Architectural Design Centre
 PREVIEW- displays an image of an
object in a window at the bottom of tree
pane
 DESCRIPTION- displays text
descriptions of an object in a window at
the bottom of tree pane
 VIEWS- provides four different display
formats for content loaded in palette
• Commands
A. DRAW COMMANDS

1. LINE (L)
Creates straight line segments.

2. PLINE (PL)
Draws line and arc segments that
form a single objects.
• Commands
A. DRAW COMMANDS

3. CIRCLE (C)
Creates a circle using a center and a
radius.

4. ARC (A)
Creates an arc using three points.
• Commands
A. DRAW COMMANDS

5. RECTANG (REC)
Creates a rectangular polyline.

6. ELLIPSE (EL)
Creates an ellipse using a specified
center point.
• Commands
A. DRAW COMMANDS

7. HATCH (H)
Files an enclosed area or selected objects
with a hatch pattern, solid fill, or gradient fill.
• Commands
B. MODIFY COMMANDS

1. MOVE (M)
Moves objects a specified distance in
a specified direction.

2. COPY (CO)
Copy objects a specified distance in a
specified direction.
• Commands
B. MODIFY COMMANDS

3. STRETCH (S)
Stretch objects crossed by selection
window or polygon.

4. ROTATE (RO)
Rotates object around a base point.
• Commands
B. MODIFY COMMANDS
5. MIRROR (MI)
Creates a mirrored copy of selected
objects.

6. SCALE (SC)
Enlarges or reduces selected objects,
keeping the proportions of the objects the
same after scaling.
• Commands
B. MODIFY COMMANDS

7. TRIM (TR)
Trim objects to meet the edges of
other objects.

8. FILLET (F)
Rounds and fillets the edges of
objects.
• Commands
B. MODIFY COMMANDS

9. ARRAY (AR)
Distributes object copies into any
combination of rows, columns and levels.

10. ERASE (E)

Removes objects from drawing.
• Commands
B. MODIFY COMMANDS

11. EXPLODE (X)

Breaks a compound object into its
component objects.

12. OFFSET (O)

Creates concentric circles, parallel
lines and parallel curves.
• Plotting

Specifies the
layout page,
plotting device,
paper size, and
settings for each
new layout.
• Plotting
Plot Device Tab
1. Plotter Configuration
Name: (choose the device from the list
which you want to use)

2. Click Properties (to the right of the device

name) to launch the plotter configuration
editor.
• Plotting
2.1 Choose Custom Paper Sizes
2.2 Choose Add to launch the Custom
2.3 Choose Start From Scratch, then
next,
2.4 In the width and length lists,
specify the paper width and
length. Then choose next.
• Plotting
• Plotting
2.5 Specify the non-printable area.
Then choose next.
2.6 Enter a name for the paper size.
Then choose next
2.7 Enter a name for the PMP file.
2.8 Select sheet-fed as paper source,
then choose finish
2.9 Choose ok when you are
prompted to save a plotter configuration
 3. Plot Style Table
P
Name : (select a plot style table from
l the list.(pen assignment)
o
4. Paper size
t
5. Number of copies
t
6. Plot area
i
7. Plot offset
n
g 8. Plot scale
9. Drawing orientation
10. Preview
CAD features as per job requirement
AutoCAD 2019 includes specialized
toolsets and functionality for architecture,
mechanical design, 3D mapping, and
more, and latest features updates. Take
your work with you with the new web and
mobile apps. Enjoy the flexibility of
accessing any DWG with AutoCAD on any
device – desktop, web, or mobile.
CAD features as per job requirement
Top Features
 DWG™ compare: View document the
differences between two versions of a
drawing or Xref.

 PDF import: Import geometry (SHX font

files, fills, raster images, and True Type
Text) into a drawing from a PDF.
CAD features as per job requirement
 Attach/extract point cloud data: Attach
point cloud files acquired by 3D laser
scanners or other technologies to use
for your designs.

 Save to web and mobile: Save drawings

from your desktop to view and edit on
AutoCAD web and mobile apps.
CAD features as per job requirement
 High resolution monitor support: View
your designs on 4K – and higher-
resolution displays.

 New views and viewports: Easily added

saved views to layouts.
CAD features as per job requirement
 Shared views: Publish design views of
drawing in a web browser for viewing
and commenting.

 Off-screen selection: Selected objects

stay in the selection set, even if you can
pan or zoom off screen.
CAD features as per job requirement
 New feature highlighting: Quickly see
what’s new in each release.

 Autodesk desktop app: Get alerts and

install software updates without
disrupting your workflow.
Post Assessment
Multiple Choice: Choose the letter of the
correct answers. Write your answers on a
separate sheet of paper.
1. Which of the following options is not a type
of a workspaces?
a. 3D Basics c. 3D Modeling
b. AutoCAD Classic d. Drafting and
Annotation
2. Which of the keyboard keys must be
pressed to perform a command?
a. Enter & Space bar c. F2 & Enter
b. Enter & Esc d. Esc & Space bar

3. What is the default file extension of an

AutoCAD drawing?
a. Dwa c. Dwn
b. Dwg d. Dws
4. It is the function key that can be used for
activating the OSNAP mode.
a. F1 c. F3
b. F2 d. F4

5. It is the function key that can be used for

activating the GRID mode.
a. F4 c. F6
b. F5 d. F7
6. It is the function key that can be used for
activating the ORTHO mode.
a. F5 c. F7
b. F6 d. F8

7. Command that draws line and arc

segments that form a single object.
a. Line c. Mline
b. Pline d. Xline
8. It is the main purpose of the left mouse
button.
a. repeat the last command
b. works as abort button
c. functions as pick button
d. select objects/commands

9. Command to round or fillet the edges of

two selected objects.
a. Fillet c. Circle
b. b. Arc d. Spline
10. Command that is used to change the size
of an existing objects.
a. Mirror c. Scale
b. Rotate d. Zoom

11. Command to cut objects from a specified

cutting edge(s).
a. Cut c. Break
b. Trim d. Chamfer
12. Command to lengthen linear and curves
up to specified boundary.
a. Length c. Stretch
b. Join d. Extend

13. Command to create a reverse image of

selected objects.
a. Mirror c. Scale
b. Copy d. Rotate
14. Command to modify drawing
magnification.
a. Pan c. Regen
b. Redraw d. Zoom

15. Command to control unit of measurement

for linear and angles and to set the number of
decimal places.
a. Layer c. Limits
b. Units d. Dimstyle
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