Drawing area - ANSWER-Where work is done in the program
Command Line - ANSWER-text line that prompts user for input and provides option
Ribbon - ANSWER-large tabs running across top with command options
Pulldown Menu - ANSWER-Small tabs with lists of possible commands under each
heading
Status Bar - ANSWER-Shows available setting options and which are currently active
Toolbars - ANSWER-command icon group opened and positioned as needed.
Command Alias - ANSWER-a keyboard shortcut directly to certain commands
line (l) - ANSWER-Specify 1st and 2nd points
circle (c) - ANSWER-several options depending on situation
rectangle (rec) - ANSWER-draws rectangle based off opposing corners
polygon - ANSWER-connected sequence of lines with several editing characteristics
polyline (pl) - ANSWER-connected sequence of lines with several editing characteristics
hatch - ANSWER-puts selected pattern in enclosed area
pedit (pe) - ANSWER-edits polylines
text - ANSWER-single or multiline text options
coordinates - ANSWER-x &y from starting point (0,0) origin
units (un) - ANSWER-decimal, architectural
limits - ANSWER-sets up amount of space to work with
absolute coordinates - ANSWER-x & y points based from the origin
relative coordinates - ANSWER-x & y points based from point you decide
ortho - ANSWER-F8 only allows horizontal and vertical lines
polar tracking - ANSWER-use of alignment paths to lock on to specified angles
F2 text window - ANSWER-running text shows every event within the file
, zoom/pan - ANSWER-navigational tools to move around drawing area
undo (u) - ANSWER-backs up one command
selection methods - ANSWER-pick individually use window or crossing window
erase (e) - ANSWER-removes objects
move (m) - ANSWER-moves selected objects
copy (co) - ANSWER-function just like move but leaves original object, multi copy ability
rotate (ro) - ANSWER-rotates object about a specific point
scale (sc) - ANSWER-modifies the size of objects from a basepoint (factor 0-1)
mirror (m) - ANSWER-creates symmetrical copy of selected objects based on specified
mirror line
stretch (s) - ANSWER-stretches selected objects from a basepoint to second basepoint
using crossing windows
trim (tr) - ANSWER-shortens line at a specified cutting edge
extend (ex) - ANSWER-extends selected line to a selected boundary edge
fillet (f) - ANSWER-creates rounded corner based off of specified radius
array - ANSWER-makes numerous copies of selected items in rows & columns or
rotated around a pivot point
divide - ANSWER-indicates equal points along an object based on user input
explode (x) - ANSWER-to disassemble a complex object
area - ANSWER-final area into selected area
list (li) - ANSWER-provides info in the text window about a selected object
distance (di) - ANSWER-similar to measure tool- provides distance between selected
points
format - ANSWER-set up menu for text styles, dim styles, units, limits, limits, point style
object snap commands - ANSWER-allow user to grab exact location on objects
running object snaps - ANSWER-The ones currently checked that will light up
automatically can override these on individual basis through osnap toolbar
layers - ANSWER-means of making lines of different colors, weights, and styles also
allows for control or like objects and filtering based on layers
line weight (LWT) - ANSWER-button on status bar which controls the onscreen the
weight appearance of layer designed with a thickness greater than default
dimensions - ANSWER-controlled by the Dim Style under Format
perspective projection - ANSWER-projectors converge to a vanishing point
parallel projection - ANSWER-projectors are parallel to one another typically used when
dims need to be preserved
glass box theory - ANSWER-object is surrounded by glass box then box is unfolded to
show each side of the object
foreshortening - ANSWER-distortion of an objects true dimensions because the way it is
projected
Oblique projection angle - ANSWER-cut of plance angle; determines type of oblique
projection
cavalier oblique - ANSWER-oblique projection at 45 degrees
cabinet oblique - ANSWER-oblique projection at 63.43 degrees
general oblique - ANSWER-oblique projection between 45 degrees and 63.43 degrees
orthographic oblique - ANSWER-most common object is projected onto plane using
parallel lines
Command Line - ANSWER-text line that prompts user for input and provides option
Ribbon - ANSWER-large tabs running across top with command options
Pulldown Menu - ANSWER-Small tabs with lists of possible commands under each
heading
Status Bar - ANSWER-Shows available setting options and which are currently active
Toolbars - ANSWER-command icon group opened and positioned as needed.
Command Alias - ANSWER-a keyboard shortcut directly to certain commands
line (l) - ANSWER-Specify 1st and 2nd points
circle (c) - ANSWER-several options depending on situation
rectangle (rec) - ANSWER-draws rectangle based off opposing corners
polygon - ANSWER-connected sequence of lines with several editing characteristics
polyline (pl) - ANSWER-connected sequence of lines with several editing characteristics
hatch - ANSWER-puts selected pattern in enclosed area
pedit (pe) - ANSWER-edits polylines
text - ANSWER-single or multiline text options
coordinates - ANSWER-x &y from starting point (0,0) origin
units (un) - ANSWER-decimal, architectural
limits - ANSWER-sets up amount of space to work with
absolute coordinates - ANSWER-x & y points based from the origin
relative coordinates - ANSWER-x & y points based from point you decide
ortho - ANSWER-F8 only allows horizontal and vertical lines
polar tracking - ANSWER-use of alignment paths to lock on to specified angles
F2 text window - ANSWER-running text shows every event within the file
, zoom/pan - ANSWER-navigational tools to move around drawing area
undo (u) - ANSWER-backs up one command
selection methods - ANSWER-pick individually use window or crossing window
erase (e) - ANSWER-removes objects
move (m) - ANSWER-moves selected objects
copy (co) - ANSWER-function just like move but leaves original object, multi copy ability
rotate (ro) - ANSWER-rotates object about a specific point
scale (sc) - ANSWER-modifies the size of objects from a basepoint (factor 0-1)
mirror (m) - ANSWER-creates symmetrical copy of selected objects based on specified
mirror line
stretch (s) - ANSWER-stretches selected objects from a basepoint to second basepoint
using crossing windows
trim (tr) - ANSWER-shortens line at a specified cutting edge
extend (ex) - ANSWER-extends selected line to a selected boundary edge
fillet (f) - ANSWER-creates rounded corner based off of specified radius
array - ANSWER-makes numerous copies of selected items in rows & columns or
rotated around a pivot point
divide - ANSWER-indicates equal points along an object based on user input
explode (x) - ANSWER-to disassemble a complex object
area - ANSWER-final area into selected area
list (li) - ANSWER-provides info in the text window about a selected object
distance (di) - ANSWER-similar to measure tool- provides distance between selected
points
format - ANSWER-set up menu for text styles, dim styles, units, limits, limits, point style
object snap commands - ANSWER-allow user to grab exact location on objects
running object snaps - ANSWER-The ones currently checked that will light up
automatically can override these on individual basis through osnap toolbar
layers - ANSWER-means of making lines of different colors, weights, and styles also
allows for control or like objects and filtering based on layers
line weight (LWT) - ANSWER-button on status bar which controls the onscreen the
weight appearance of layer designed with a thickness greater than default
dimensions - ANSWER-controlled by the Dim Style under Format
perspective projection - ANSWER-projectors converge to a vanishing point
parallel projection - ANSWER-projectors are parallel to one another typically used when
dims need to be preserved
glass box theory - ANSWER-object is surrounded by glass box then box is unfolded to
show each side of the object
foreshortening - ANSWER-distortion of an objects true dimensions because the way it is
projected
Oblique projection angle - ANSWER-cut of plance angle; determines type of oblique
projection
cavalier oblique - ANSWER-oblique projection at 45 degrees
cabinet oblique - ANSWER-oblique projection at 63.43 degrees
general oblique - ANSWER-oblique projection between 45 degrees and 63.43 degrees
orthographic oblique - ANSWER-most common object is projected onto plane using
parallel lines
