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    This document provides an overview of the AutoCAD software and introduces key concepts for a civil engineering AutoCAD course. It outlines learning outcomes of proficiency and visual presentation skills. It describes the drawing cursor, command area, and other interface elements. It also explains tools for drawing like ortho, grid, and snap, as well as methods for constructing, modifying, and working with layers. Common mistakes are highlighted and support resources are identified.

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    Civil Engineering

    Skills
    AutoCAD 2014
    CIV1900
    Dr Sam Clarke

    AutoCAD Overview

    Welcome to AutoCAD
    on entering

    Check whether AutoCAD is installed:


    Start> Programs> AutoCAD 2014.
    If not:
    Double-click the software center icon
    on the desktop
    Select AutoCAD 2014 from the list
    Click Install

    Introduction to AutoCAD
    Learning outcomes & Aims

    Proficiency with AutoCAD package


    Ability to produce drawings with
    engineering detail
    Communicate through visual presentation

    Practice (Trial & Error)

    Introduction to AutoCAD

    The drawing (cross-hair) cursor.


    The pick box is used to select
    entities.

    UCS User Coordinate System


    Identify the positive X and Y
    directions.

    Coordinate display
    Shows the position of the cursor

    Drop Down Menu


    Pick a command by clicking
    the left button, and a Dropdown Menu appears.

    Drawing Space/Window
    Your view onto the drawing. Can
    have any size limits you set.

    The Command Area


    Command lines at the bottom of the screen where prompts
    appear and text commands, coordinates etc. can be typed in.

    Introduction to AutoCAD

    AutoCAD Programme Drawing Aids

    Ortho - cursor movement is constrained to the


    horizontal or vertical directions only
    predefined X & Y axis
    Grid - Rectangular pattern of dots regularly spaced
    to aid drawing. The spacing between grid
    dots is adjustable. Grid dots are not plotted.

    Introduction to AutoCAD

    AutoCAD Programme Drawing Aids

    Introduction to AutoCAD

    AutoCAD Programme Drawing Aids


    SNAP
    useful for
    specifying
    precise points
    with the arrow
    keys or the
    pointing device

    Introduction to AutoCAD

    AutoCAD Programme Drawing Aids


    OSNAP
    used to select
    commonly
    needed points
    while creating or
    editing a drawing
    end point,
    centre of a circle

    Introduction to AutoCAD

    AutoCAD Programme Drawing Aids


    Dynamic Input

    Helpful
    dimensioning
    tool.
    If typing in
    commands turn
    this OFF

    OFF

    ON

    Introduction to AutoCAD
    AutoCAD Programme Drawing

    3 options to construct elements in AutoCAD

    Toolbar (Draw):
    Pull Down Menu: Draw Line
    Typing: Line or short-cut
    Keyboard:
    L

    Follow the prompts on the command line


    Polyline

    Circle

    Introduction to AutoCAD
    AutoCAD Programme Text & Texture

    Toolbar (Draw):
    Pull Down
    Menu:

    Draw Text Multiline Text

    Toolbar (Draw):
    Pull Down
    Menu:

    Draw Hatch

    Introduction to AutoCAD

    AutoCAD Programme Text & Texture


    LOCATION
    TYPE

    SCALE

    PREVIEW

    Introduction to AutoCAD

    AutoCAD Programme Coordinate Entry

    Co-ordinate Entry
    Rectangular (X,Y) or Polar (d & )
    Absolute Relevant to 0,0 (origin)
    Relative to a particular point (use @)
    Closing a polygon use shortcut - C

    Introduction to AutoCAD

    AutoCAD Programme Modifying

    Elements can be
    modification toolbar
    Toolbar (Modify):
    Pull Down Menu:
    Keyboard:
    Move

    modified

    Modify Erase
    Typing e or
    Delete

    using

    pressing

    Copy

    Required to specify a base point

    the

    Introduction to AutoCAD

    AutoCAD Programme Modifying

    Mirror

    Offset
    Trim
    Extend

    Introduction to AutoCAD

    AutoCAD Programme Modifying

    Introduction to AutoCAD

    AutoCAD Programme Additional Toolbars


    Zoom

    window

    Dimension function
    linear
    Continuous
    Baseline

    Pan

    Introduction to AutoCAD
    AutoCAD Programme Layers

    Layers transparent film


    MAIN
    SHEET

    CONSTRUCTION

    DIMENSIONS

    TEXT

    Introduction to AutoCAD
    Common Mistakes

    Read the COMMAND LINE...


    E.g. Using the OFFSET command

    Having DYN (dynamic) turned on...


    Especially the case for Exercise 1...

    If you get stuck press ESC


    This brings you back to the drawing screen

    Just keep trying...

    Introduction to AutoCAD

    Using AutoCAD 2014 Student Version

    Dont worry about branding on borders..


    You will not get penalised for this

    Introduction to AutoCAD
    Support

    MOLE2: Lecture notes, copies of presentations


    AutoCAD Course Notes
    AutoCAD Exercises Instructions & Exercises
    Afternoon classes Weeks 1-6

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