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Lab Report# 01

Objective:
To give a descriptive introduction about AutoCAD and to practice the basic 2D
commands in detail.

What is AutoCad?
AutoCad is a computer-aided design software that architects, engineers and
construction professional rely on to create precise 2D and 3D drawings.
The term CAD (Computer Aided Design) applies to a wide range of programs that allows user to
create drawing, plans, and design electronically.

Starting AutoCAd:
Double tap on the AutoCad icon available on desktop.
After you launch the AutoCad, click the start drawing button to start the drawing.
Be patient, it may take a moment to start.
Click new n the quick access toolbar to choose from several drawing templates.

AutoCad interface Familiarization:


AutoCad graphics window.
The AutoCad graphics window is similar to any other window within the operating system.
1) Maximize and Minimize buttons
2) Close buttons in the upper right corner
3) Window sizing operation are done as with any other window
AutoCad uses the windows guidelines for appearance:
1) Buttons
2) Pull-down menus
3) Dialog boxes
Home menu/Tab and quick access toolbar:
AutoCad includes a standard tabbed ribbon across the top of the drawing area. You
can access all the commands presented in this guide from the home tab, in addition, the quick
access toolbar shown below includes familiar commands such as new, open, save, print, undo,
and so on.

The command window:


The heart of the AutoCad is the command window, which is normally docked at the
bottom of the application window. The command window displays prompts options and
messages.

You can enter the commands directly in the command window instead of using the ribbon,
menus and toolbars. Many long-time AutoCad user prefer this method.
You will notice that as you start to type a command, it is completed automatically. When several
possibilities are available such as in the example below, you can make your choice by clicking it
or using the arrow keys and then pressing the enter or spacebar.

Status bar:
The status bar displays the cursor location, drawing tools and tools that effect your drawing
environment.
The status bar give access to some of the more commonly used drawing tools.
You can toggle settings such as grid, snap, polar tracking and object snap.
Object snaps:
The object snaps are drawing aids which are used in conjunction with other commands to
help you draw accurately.

Osnaps allows you to snap onto a specific object location when you are picking a point.
1) Midpoint
2) End point
3) Intersection
4) Extension
5) Center
6) Quadrant
7) Tangent
8) Perpendicular
9) Parallel
10) Insert
11) Node

Navigation through mouse:


Most people use mouse as pointing device, but other devices have equivalent control.
Zoom in on a drawing to better control the order of overlapping objects. The easiest way to
change your view is by using the mouse wheel.
1) Zoom in or out by rolling the wheel.
2) Pan the view in any direction by holding the wheel down while moving your mouse.
3) Zoom in on a specific area for greater details holding your mouse over the area and
clicking the wheel twice.

What is a layer?
A layer can be thought of as a large piece of clear plastic, as infinitely large as the drawing
area in the AutoCad.

When drawing in AutoCad, everything is drawn on the default layer which is set current. Only
the objects you are drawing are visible un the layer, the layer itself can never be seen, it is
invisible.
Layers are controlled by layers property manager button, which are located on the object
properties toolbars.
Set-up layers:
1) Type in layer → Hit enter
2) Find the new layer button → Click it
3) Create the layers. Be sure that you are using all capital latters.

Add a new layer:


Press the new button to create the new layer.

Delete a layer:
Press the delete button to delete the selected layer.

Set current layer:


Press the current button to set the selected layer current. All the objects drawn then be
drawn on this current layer.

Show details:
Press the show details button to see more detailed information about the selected layer.

2D commands:
Line command:
Draws a straight line from one point to the next.

Arc command:
Draw an arc based on the center point and two end points.

Circle command:
1) Click on the Circle icon on the Ribbon Panel, OR. Type Circle or C on the command
line and press Enter.
2) Specify the center point of a circle on the workspace or viewport.
3) Specify the radius of the circle.
4) Press Enter.

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