AUTOCAD

How do you activate the Ortho mode in AutoCAD? f8 What is the purpose of the Zoom Extents command in AutoCAD? displays the entire drawing How do you create a rectangle in AutoCAD? rectangle What is the command to copy objects in AutoCAD? copy How do you change the line type of an object in AutoCAD? properties What is the purpose of the Trim command in AutoCAD? removes overlapping or extra edges How do you draw an arc in AutoCAD? arc What command is used to mirror an object in AutoCAD? mirror How do you enter polar coordinates when drawing in AutoCAD? angledistance What is the purpose of the Hatch command in AutoCAD? fills an area with a pattern How can you check the area of a closed shape in AutoCAD? area What command is used to split an object into two parts in AutoCAD? break How do you set the scale for a drawing in AutoCAD? scale How do you activate the Layer Properties Manager in AutoCAD? layer What is the command to create a block in AutoCAD? block How do you undo the last action in AutoCAD? ctrl+z What command allows you to stretch parts of an object in AutoCAD? stretch What is the shortcut to switch between Model Space and Paper Space in AutoCAD? ctrl+tab How do you specify the units for a drawing in AutoCAD? units What command allows you to array objects in AutoCAD? array How do you align objects in AutoCAD? align What command is used to fillet two lines or arcs in AutoCAD? fillet What is the command to rotate objects in AutoCAD? rotate Name at least one application for AutoCAD software. AutoCAD allows you to produce: two-dimensional drawings, three-dimensional drawings, and animations. What is involved in planning a drawing? I must first determine: the drawing layout, drawing settings, how and when to perform specific tasks, what objects and symbols to draw, the best use of AutoCAD, and an even workload. What are drawing standards? They are standards established by organizations regulating: file storage, templates, units of measurement, the page layout, borders, symbols, and text. Why should you save your work every 10 to 15 minutes? Drawings can be lost due to software error, hardware malfunction, power failure, or accidents. What is the quickest method of starting AutoCAD? Double-click on the AutoCAD 2012 desktop icon. Name one method of exiting AutoCAD. The 'EXIT' command. What is the name for an interface that includes on-screen features? Graphical user interface (GUI) Define or explain the term: Default A value maintained by the computer until changed. Define or explain the term: Pick (or click) Press the left mouse button. Define or explain the term: Hover Pause the cursor over an item to display information or options. Define or explain the term: Button A "hot spot" on the screen that you pick to access an application, command, or option. Define or explain the term: Function key The key labeled [F1] through [F12] along the top of the keyboard. Define or explain the term: Option A choice associated with a command, or an alternative function of a command. Define or explain the term: Command An instruction issued to the computer to complete a specific task. What is a workspace? A present work environment containing specific interface items. What is a fly-out? A set of related buttons that appears when you pick the arrow next to certain tool buttons. How do you change from one workspace to another? Pick the Workspace fly-out on the Quick access toolbar or the Workspace Switching button on the status bar and select a different workspace. How do you access a shortcut menu? Right-click with your mouse. This is a context-sensitive menu. What does it mean when a shortcut menu is described as context-sensitive? Specific to the active command or option. What is the difference betw