Change the layers to drawing elements in AutoCAD

Now pick a point, that bellow left to the created object by usinng left mouse button and move the cursor upwards left.

2.After picking a point top right to the created object then we can see the all entities in the enclosed window appeared with blue boxes.

3.Now hold down the key from key board and select the blue colored center lines by using left mouse button individually. Then we can observe the center lines to be deselected.

4.Now select layers drop down arrow to see the total layer types and select Objects layer.

5.Now press Esc key from key board to deselect all the objects. Now the selected layer color applied to slected elements

6.Now save the drawing by pressing save icon from quick access tools.

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Draw a line using polar co-ordinate system in AutoCAD

1. Open AutoCAD software from desktop short cut or from start menu. 2. Now type "LINE" and press ENTER KEY. Then enter 0,0 as first point of the line. 3. Then type 5<30 as second point of the line. This "<" symbol is used for the line point moves to 30 degrees from positive x-axis. 4. Now again type 2.45<270 as next point of the line. 5. After generating the line press <Esc> key from key board to exit from line command. The lines shown like below image. BACK to Day-1 Lessions CLICK HERE to get CAD HOME Work help or project help (paid)

How to use Cartesian Coordinates in AutoCAD

Cartesian co-ordinate system is used to represent the X and Y coordinate values. We can draw elements by using a Cartesian coordinate system in AutoCAD. Generally in Cartesian coordinate system the x and y coordinate values are separated with comma (“,”). 1. See the two-dimensional cartesian coordinate grid system in the below image. 2. Generally co-ordinate system represents with its x and y co-ordinate values enclose with brackets. The first value in the enclosed brackets is for X value and the second value in the enclosed brackets if for Y value. The below image represents the line from (2,1) to (4,5). Syn: Type "LINE" and press ENTER KEY from key board. (the data we typed is inserted in command window). Then type 2,1 and press ENTER KEY. Then again type 4,5 and press ENTER KEY. Press <Esc> (escape) key to exit from line command. 3. The bellow line is drawn from (-2,-1) to (0,0). Syn: Type "LINE" and press ENTER KEY from key board. (th...

What is AutoCAD? What is the versions and uses of AutoCAD?

What is AutoCAD? AutoCAD is a computer-aided design (CAD) program used for 2-D and 3-D design and drafting. This application was developed and marketed by Autodesk. Versions of AutoCAD? Release no. Versions Released Date Description 1 AutoCAD 1.0 Dec-82 It was the first initial release of AutoCAD. It was demonstrated at the Comdex (computer expo trade show). The file format DWG R1.0 was introduced during the time of release. 2 AutoCAD 1.2 Apr-83 It was released after the first initial version. The file format DWG R1.2 was introduced. 3 AutoCAD 1.3 Aug-83 The file format DWG R1.3 was introduced. This version introduced add on features such as configuration, justified text, adjustment of alignment and plot origin, grid spacing, large plotter, standardized color numbers, and addition of header information in the DXF file. 4 AutoCAD 1.4 Oct-83 Some of the features were...

How to draw a line using cartesian coordinate system on graph paper?

The Cartesian coordinate system in two dimensions (also called a rectangular coordinate system) is defined by an ordered pair of perpendicular lines (axes), a single unit of length for both axes and an orientation for each axis. The lines are commonly referred to as the x- and y-axes where the x-axis is horizontal and the y-axis is vertical. The point where the axes meet is taken as the origin for both, thus turning each axis into a number line. For a given point P, a line is drawn through P perpendicular to the x-axis to meet it at X and a second line is drawn through P perpendicular to the y-axis to meet it at Y. The coordinates of P are then X and Y interpreted as numbers x and y on the corresponding number lines. The coordinates are written as an ordered pair (x,y). BACK to Day-1 Lessions CLICK HERE to get CAD HOME Work help or project help (paid)

How to scale the text in AutoCAD

1. a) Open AutoCAD application from desktop shortcut icon or start menu. b) Click on “Open icon” and select “CH11_EXERCISE 1” file then click on “Open” button to open the document. 2. Type “SCALETEXT” and press ENTER KEY. 3. Type “ALL” and press ENTER KEY. 4. Now AutoCAD prompts for base point to scale. 5. Type “E” and press ENTER KEY. 6. Now AutoCAD prompts for specify new height. 7. Type “0.1” and press ENTER KEY. 8. Now all the text is resized to 0.1 scale. 9. Save the file by using quick save icon from quick access tool bar.

How to set linetype to the layers in AutoCAD

1. a)Open AutoCAD application from desktop shortcut icon or start menu. b)Click on “Open icon” and select previously saved file then click on “Open” button to open the document. 2.Type “LAYER” in command window and press ENTER KEY. After pressing ENTER KEY the “Layer Palette” displayed. 3.Now click on line type column related to layer then select Linetype dialog box displayed. Select Linetype dialog box. 4.Now click on “Load” button to appear “Load or Reload Linetype” dialog box. 5.Now hold key from key board and select “CENTER” and “HIDDEN” with help of left mouse button and click on “OK” button. Now “Load or Reload Linetype” dialog box disappeared and the selected lines loaded to select linetype dialog box. 6.Now click on continuous line type related to center layer and select “CENTER” Linetype from linetype dialog box. 7.Click on continuous linetype related to Hidden layer then “Select Linetype” dialog box appeared. 8.Select “HIDDEN” from “Select linetype” dialog b...

How to edit the text in AutoCAD

1. a) Open AutoCAD application from desktop shortcut icon or start menu. b) Click on “Open icon” and select “CH11_EXERCISE 1” file then click on “Open” button to open the document. 2. Select multiline text. 3. Drag the text by using top right corner grip box. 4. Press Esc key to exit from selection. 5. Double click on multiline text. 6. Right click on arrows and type “3” as Mtext Width. 7. Select all the text by pressing <ctrl>+ A from key board. 8. Now select “ARCHITECTURAL” as text style and change the text height and boldness by showing like below. 9.Select few text from multiline text editor and change the indentation. 10. Double click on “Single line text”. 11. Change the text by entering new text. 12. Press ENTER KEY to exit from text editor. 13. Save the file by clicking on quick save icon from quick access menu.

Exploring the AutoCAD user interface

When working with any application we must need to know the User interface for getting speed up the work with all tools in the application. 1. Open AutoCAD application from desktop short cut or start menu. 2. Now click on the big “A” icon locatated near top left corner of the application interface. 3. Now using mouse select the each option from the list displayed. 4. Click on Home menu to view the Home menu ribbon. 5. Click on drop down arrow near Draw panel to view the total draw tools. See the below image with expanded draw tools. 6. Now click on the drop down arrow near Circle to view circle sub options list. 7. Now select 3-Point Circle. 8. Now press “Esc” key from key board to exit from circle command. 9. Then see the circle icon again, it looks like 3 point circle icon setted as default. See the bellow image. 10. Right click on home ribbon to view pop up menu and move the cursor on to “Show panels” and turn off the “Draw” option. Now observe draw panel is di...

Step by step procedure to create CIRCLE in AutoCAD

1. a)Open AutoCAD application from desktop shortcut menu. b)Select new document icon from quick access toolbar and open “ansi-a” template. c)Now click on model layout tab. d)Click on “LINE” command from draw panel. e)Now move the cursor to 4 units in X axis and 2 units in Y axis and pick the line stating point. f)Now move the cursor 2 units horzontally rights side and pick another point of the line. g)Like wise above steps move the cursor or cross hair to required points shown bellow image and pick the points to get the required shape. h)Finally enter “C” to close the line. Now TURN OFF the Grid display and Snap mode by clicking on Grid and snap icons from status bar. 2.Now select center point circle command icon from draw panel. 3.Now enter 9,5 in command window as center of the circle and press ENTER KEY. 4.Now AutoCAD ask’s to specify radius of Circle or [Diamter]. We can see this prompting near command line. 5.Enter “3/8” as radius of the circle and pre...

How to use quick properties palette in AutoCAD

1. a)Open AutoCAD application from desktop shortcut menu. b)Select new document icon from quick access toolbar and open “ansi-a” template. c)Now click on model layout tab. d)Click on “LINE” command from draw panel. e)Now move the cursor to 4 units in X axis and 2 units in Y axis and pick the line stating point. f)Now move the cursor 2 units horzontally rights side and pick another point of the line. g)Like wise above steps move the cursor or cross hair to required points shown bellow image and pick the points to get the required shape. h)Finally enter “C” to close the line. i)And draw circle by using Circle command. j)Now drag the mouse over the circle after pressing left mouse button below the circle and end the dragging after closing the circle. 2. 3. 4. After changing center X value. See the image. 5. Now change center Y value. See the image. 6. After pressing key form KEY BOARD the circle deselected and quick properties window also disappears. 7. ...

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