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Working with layers 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.
Click on the layers drop down arrow and select “Center” named layer.

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Then enter the values of first point of line as 4.25,3 and press ENTER KEY from Key board.

3.Now enter 1.5 as line distance and press ENTER KEY from key board.

4.Press Esc Key to exit from LINE command.

5.Now press the Space bar from keyboard to repeat the previous working LINE command

6.Move the cursor upwards and enter the value 1.5 as line length.

7.Press Esc key from key board to exit from currently activated LINE command.

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


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