CAD

ENGT 122 – CAD I
CAD I – Outline
&
Chapter 1 – Intro to AutoCAD
&
Chapter 2 – Getting Started
with Auto-CAD
CAD I - Outline
 Chap 1 – Introduction to AutoCAD

 Chap 2 – Getting Started
 Chap 3 – Drawing Commands
 Chap 4 – Drawing Aids
 Chap 5 – Editing Commands
 Chap 6 – Editing with Grips
 Chap 7 – Controlling Drawing Display & Creating

Text
 Chap 13 – Hatching
 Chap 14 – Blocks
Outline
Chapter 1 –Intro to AutoCAD
Chapter 2 - Getting Started
 CAD Intro
 Starting and Stopping AutoCAD
 File Commands (Saving, Opening, Closing)
 Command input Methods
 Coordinates - Systems & Input Methods
 Drawing Simple Objects (Lines, Circles)
 Modifying Objects (Erase, Undo, Move)
 Display Commands (Zoom, Pan)
 Basic Plotting
 Help System
What is CAD?
Googlism – When this question was posed to Google (the
popular internet search engine) this is how it responded:
*cad is heading for the future
cad is creative
cad is more than a machine shop
*cad is info database and analyzer
cad is changing how we handle this essential building design phase
*cad is a designer’s paradise
*cad is expensive but becomes more widely available
cad is a polygon editing program for 3d professionals and hobbyists
*cad is fun
*cad is more than just a visual tool
cad is perceived
cad is different
*cad is increasingly more powerful and capable
*cad is very powerful and fairly intuitive
*cad is a powerful engineering drawing tool
Etc……..
What do you think CAD is?
What is CAD?… Really!
 CAD stands for Computer-Aided Design/Drafting.
 It involves inputting lines, arcs, dimensions, and text, not

onto paper, but into an electronic database for engineering
purposes and in compliance with specific industry
standards.
 The ability to manipulate graphical data in many ways

during and after completion of any job.
 There are many types of CAD systems and brand names,

but you can break it down into 2D and 3D. In this Program
we use AutoCAD 2007 for 2D and Inventor 11 for 3D.
What do you think are the
advantages of CAD over
Mechanical Drafting?
CAD Advantages
 CAD software is more accurate.
 Lines are crisp and clean.
 Text is legible (usually).
 Erasures are undetectable.
 More productive.
 Repetitive operations can be performed with a single

command.
 Symmetrical parts are easily replicated.
 Editing drawings is much easier.
 Drawing can be transferred electronically.
 Storage requirements are minimal.
 Drawing retrieval process is much easier.
 Data is reusable.
 What else?
What is AutoCAD?
 AutoCAD is an interactive general purpose CAD (Computer
Aided Drafting) program.
 Developed in California in the early 1980’s by Autodesk Inc.
 Used in many disciplines: mechanical, civil, architectural,

electrical, etc.
 Performs 2D drafting, 3D wireframe, and 3D solid modeling.
 Functionality is extremely comprehensive to suit various

needs. Difficulty ranges from very easy to very complex,
depending on user requirements.
 The world’s most popular PC-based design software. By

knowing AutoCAD, you are more likely to get hired!
Create a Working Folder
To help keep your workspace and folders “clean” we will create
a working folder for use during CAD I lectures:
 Login to your computer.
 Create a folder called CAD I in your home work space on U:

drive (U: MECH##).
 Under CAD I create a subfolder called CAD I-Lecture

(U: MECH##/CAD I/ CAD I-Lecture).
 This is the space where lecture exercises should be saved

and stored.
 Your other CAD I files can be saved in other folders which

YOU create under (U: MECH##/CAD I/).
Demo
 Show demo of suggested file folder
structure.
Starting AutoCAD
3 ways to start AutoCAD:

 Double-Click AutoCAD 2007
icon on your desktop. AutoCAD
Icon
 Use the Start Menu –
Start > All Programs >

Autodesk > AutoCAD 2007
> AutoCAD 2007
 Double-Click an AutoCAD
.dwg file in Windows
Explorer.
Demo
 Starting AutoCAD
 Double-Click AutoCAD Icon
 Start Menu Method
 Doubleclick Demo1.dwg
 Explain doubleclick on files if

previous version of AutoCAd
was used most recently.
Shutting Down AutoCAD
To Exit AutoCAD
 If you intend to keep the drawing data be

sure you SAVE before exiting!
 Exiting AutoCAD:
 From Drop Down Menu: File > Exit
 Or click  in upper right corner.
 Or type EXIT at command prompt followed

by [Enter].
To Exit AutoCAD
Exercise:
 Start AutoCAD 2007 by double-clicking the icon.
 Examine the layout
 Inform your instructor of any problems!
 If you get a Startup Dialog Box,

click Cancel with your left mouse button.
 Exit AutoCAD using the drop down menu.

 DO NOT save your drawing!
 Restart AutoCAD using the Start Menu.
 Exit AutoCAD using the Exit command.
 Restart AutoCAD by double-clicking the icon.
 Exit AutoCAD by clicking upper right .

Startup Dialog Box
 Options;
Startup Dialog Box  Startup Dialog Box
 No Startup Dialog Box
 Options Selected by;
 Tools > Options > System >
General Options > Startup

Demo
 Show Startup dialog box.

 Demonstrate changing Startup dialog box.
 Tools > Options > System > General Options >

Startup
 Set to show Startup Dialog Box.
Exercise:
 Start AutoCAD by double-clicking the icon.
 Examine the Startup dialog box (if you get one).
 Close the Startup dialog box (if you get one) by clicking
Cancel with your left mouse button.
 Reset the system to either “Show a startup” (if you did not get
one) or “Don’t show a startup” (if you did get one).
 Tools > Options > System > General Options > Startup
 Exit AutoCAD. DO NOT save your drawing!

 Restart AutoCAD and verify that the system reset according to
your expectations.
 Finish the exercise by resetting the system so that you Do get a
Startup dialog box, then exit AutoCAD using the Exit command.
Startup Dialog Box Explanation
 Options:
 Open a Drawing
 Start from Scratch
 Imperial
 Metric
 Use a Template
 Use a Wizard
 Advanced Setup
 Quick Setup
Startup - Opening a Drawing
 Shows most recently modified drawing files.
 Browse Button – to access other drawing files in
directory structure.
 AutoCAD drawing files have a unique extension
 .dwg
 Example: bracket.dwg or hub.dwg
Most recently modified files
Browse to open other file

Startup - Start From Scratch
 Starts blank drawing file using standard template:
 Imperial -
 units = feet and inches
 Template file = acad.dwt
 Metric -
 units = millimeters
 Template file = acadiso.dwt
 Templates – standardized file formats with preset internal

variables. Provided with AutoCAD or created by user.
 Limits (drawing length and width)
 Text Height
 Dimension Scale
 Linetype Scale
 AutoCAD template files have a distinct extension  .dwt

Startup - Use a Template
 Starts a drawing file using standard
AutoCAD or user defined template (.dwt).
 Drawing settings will match defined
template properties.
 AutoCAD Templates:
 Standardized formats provided with

AutoCAD.
 Typically found in AutoCAD
subfolder called Templates.

 User defined templates:
 Template file containing commonly

used settings and objects.
 Use Browser to locate user template.
Startup - Use a Wizard
 Uses prompted info for drawing setup.
 Quick Setup Prompts:
 Units
 Work area (width & Length)
 Advanced Setup Prompts:
 Units
 Angle
 Angle Measure
 Angle Direction
 Work Area (width & Length)

Demo
 Show Startup dialog box options.

 Open a Drawing
 Start from Scratch
 Use a Template
 Use a Wizard
Exercise:
 Start AutoCAD by double-clicking the icon.
 Examine the Startup dialog box.
 Start a drawing by using a Wizard with Quick Setup.
 Restart AutoCAD
 Start a drawing using Template Ansi a – color dependent plot

styles.dwt.
 Restart AutoCAD
 Start a drawing by using Start From Scratch with English

units.
 Restart AutoCAD
 Start a drawing by using a Wizard with Advanced Setup.

End Lesson 1
Saving Your Work!
 As you work on an AutoCAD
drawing, all data for the drawing
resides in RAM memory on the
computer.
 If you close the AutoCAD session or

some other misfortunate event
occurs, ALL DATA WILL BE LOST!
AND CANNOT BE RECOVERED!
It’s enough to make a grown man
(or woman) cry!…that is unless you
have SAVED your session!
Saving Your Work!
Top 8 Events that will make you cry!
1. Accidentally exiting AutoCAD.
2. AutoCAD bugs.
3. Failure of Microsoft Windows OS.
4. Power failure (frequent occurrence).
5. Unrecoverable error in drawing.
6. Network issues or shutdown.
7. Disrupting a network or power cable.
8. Missing an assignment due to above!
Saving Your Work!
 *Important – You should save to a folder on your
NETWORK drive whenever possible! Network drives are
backed up daily and can be recovered in the event of
system failure. If you save to your local hard drive and
the disk fails you are S.O.L.! If you save to your flash
drive and loose it, you are S.O.L.!
 Hint: No excuses for late assignments unless its due to a

network problem!
Saving Your Work!
Smart Save Tips:
 Save often! – it’s a good idea to save after every major
change to a drawing.
 Create sensible file names that indicate the content.
 Create a running history of your save files for each

particular assignment or project;
 Ex: Assign1_Bracket A.dwg  1st major save
Assign1_Bracket B.dwg  2nd major save
Etc.
 Create a logical folder structure to save to;
 Create folders for each course (Draft I, CAD I, etc)
 Create subfolders for assignments.
 Create separate subfolder for class exercises (show

subfolder example).
Saving Your Work!
 Most common ways to Save are the File drop

down menu commands:
Save & Save As…
 First time file is saved, a file name must be
supplied. Either command will bring up the
“Save As” dialog box for file name entry.
 Subsequent saves:
 Save – saves to the existing drawing file

name. No prompts or dialog box occurs.
 Save As - brings up same dialog box. If
new name is provided, data is saved to that
new file and current drawing session name
is updated.
*NOTE: All
Saving Your Work! AutoCAD files have
a .dwg extension.
 Save As Dialog Box: Click to browse This is how you
for a folder identify them.
Selects folder where Moves folder up

file is saved one level.
Pre-existing file
name may be
selected from this
list. File will be
overwritten.
Enter file name to
save to. Drawing Not necessary to
name will update as include .dwg
well. extension. Added
Click Save after
automatically.
folder and file
name are entered
Saving Your Work!
 Toolbar Quick Save: saves to the existing

drawing file name. No prompts or dialog box
occurs. Acts identical to Save from drop
down menu.
Demo
 Save– Drop Down Menu:

 Open a new drawing and examine default file
name.
 Show Save & Save As in drop down menu.
 Show First save & subsequent saves.

Opening and Closing Files
 You can open and close files at any time without leaving
AutoCAD.
 Typically, such operations are performed with the File drop
down menu.
•Starts a new file. Initiates Start-Up dialog box

(same as when you started AutoCAD).
•Opens an existing file. Initiates Select-File

dialog box. Allows you to browse for desired file.
•Closes the active session. If the session has not

been saved, a prompt to save will be initiated.
Demo
 Openingand Closing Files:

 Open an existing file.
 Open a new file.
 Close a file.
AutoCAD Screen Layout
Drop Down Menu

Toolbar Menus
Graphics Window Curser Crosshair
World CS Origin
Command Window
Environment Tabs
Curser Coordinates Status Bar Buttons
Making AutoCAD Do Stuff
 AutoCAD uses Commands, Command Data, and System
Variables in order to perform a particular function.
 Commands – user selected instructions telling AutoCAD which

operation to perform.
 Example: Line – creates a line
 Example: Circle – creates a circle
 Command Input Data – additional input data supplied by the

user when issuing a command.
 Example: End points for creating a line with the Line
command
 System Variables – Internal AutoCAD data settings which

determine how a particular AutoCAD command is performed.
Command Input
 Redundant Commands –
 A specific command can typically be issued by various
methods.
 Don’t let this confuse you, it simply allows options for you
to work in a manner you prefer.
 Methods for issuing a command:

 Keyboard / Command Line
 Drop Down Menus
 Toolbar Button Menus
 Be Observant - for all methods the Command Window

prompts for command input data, indicates command status,
and lists command history.
Demo
 Show AutoCAD layout.

 Show various methods to issue one command.
 Show response in Command Window.

Keyboard / Command Line:
 Type a command at command line prompt Command:
followed by [Enter]
 Command prompt (Command:) must first be displayed,
otherwise a previous command is still active.
 Use [Esc] to cancel previous command.
 Advantages:
 Often faster than searching through menus.
 Disadvantages:
 Requires memorizing command names.
 Must switch between mouse and keyboard.
Command history
Command line prompt or data input prompt
Drop Down Menus:
 Menus are cascading.
 Select command with left
mouse button.
 Advantages:
Arrows
indicate  Commands and options are
additional listed.
options or  Easier for beginners.
commands
 Disadvantages:
 Requires memorizing menu
structure.
 Slow to access command.
Command history
data input prompt
Toolbar Menus:
 Hold mouse pointer over toolbar command to
Tool-Tip display tool-tip (name of command).
for Line  Select command icon with left mouse button.
command
 Advantages:
 Quick access to displayed toolbar commands.
 Easier for beginners.
 Disadvantages:
 Requires memorizing icons.
 Only displayed toolbars are accessible.
 Not all command options are available.
 Toolbar menus can get crowded.
Command history
data input prompt
Toolbar Menus:
 Toolbar commands are grouped in logical categories;
 Draw Toolbar, Modify Toolbar, etc.
 Toolbar menus are configurable;
 Can be displayed or hidden.
 Can be reshaped.
 Can be arranged anywhere on the screen.
 Toolbar visibility is controlled by;
 Right mouse click on any toolbar.
Right click
on toolbar
Demo
 Issue command by keyboard.

 Show contents of drop down menus.
Issue command by drop down menu.
 Show toolbar menus using tool-tips.
Issue command by toolbar.
 Configure toolbar;
 Change visibility
 Change location
 Change Shape
Toolbar Visibility
 Typically, toolbar visibility is controlled by a right mouse click
on any toolbar.
Q: What if all toolbars are turned off?
A: You must use the –TOOLBAR command.
Command: -TOOLBAR
Enter toolbar name or [ALL]: STANDARD
Enter an option [Show/Hide/Left/Right/Top/Bottom/Float] <Show>:
 This command is also useful for turning ALL toolbars on

(Show) or off (Hide).
Demo
 Show –TOOLBAR command.

 Turn on (Show) all toolbars.
 Turn off (Hide) all toolbars.
 Turn on the STANDARD toolbar.

Exercise:
 Use the –TOOLBAR command to hide all toolbars.Then use
the –TOOLBAR command to show only the Standard toolbar.
 Use right mouse click to display the Dimension toolbar.

 Move Dimension toolbar to the middle of the screen.
 Reshape Dimension toolbar until approximately square.
 Use right mouse click to display the Object Snap toolbar.

 Embed Object Snap as a vertical column into the menu on
the right side of the graphics screen.
 Display the View and Inquiry toolbars and embed them in the
menu under the Standard toolbar.
Standard Toolbar
Exercise:
 Use –TOOLBAR command to first hide
Draw & Modify all toolbars, and then to show only the
Toolbars
Standard toolbar. Place as shown.
 Display the Draw and Modify toolbars
and arrange as shown.
 This layout will be used for class
demonstrations. You should also
maintain this toolbar arrangement for
the initial portion of the course. We will
add additional toolbars as the class
progresses.
Coordinate Space
 In AutoCAD, geometry such as lines and circles are created by

locating points in space.
 A Coordinate System is used as a reference for locating such

points. In AutoCAD the primary CS is the World Coordinate System.
 Points can be placed in the WCS using several Coordinate System

Input Methods:
 2D Rectangular Coordinates
 2D Polar Coordinates
 3D Cartesian Coordinates
 3D Cylindrical Coordinates
 3D Spherical Coordinates
Coordinate Space
2D Rectangular Coordinates (Cartesian):
 Plane defined by horizontal X

+Y
and vertical Y axes.
 Origin (0,0) is intersection of
X Y
X and Y axes.
 X coordinate measures
horizontal distance from -X +X
origin.
 Y coordinate measures
vertical distance from origin.
 Coordinates of a point are
indicated by X, Y pairs.
Ex: -3,5 -Y
Exercise:
 What are the X & Y
coordinates of point:
 A 6
Y
 B 5
 C
B 4
 D 3
E
2 A
 E
1
 Locate point at: X
0
 -5, -4 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
-1
 6, 1.8 D -2
 2.4, -1 -3
 -5, 4 -4
-5
C
 -3,-5
-6
Coordinate Space
2D Polar Coordinates :
 Alternate method of defining points in an X-Y plane.
Location defined by radial distance from origin and an angle.

 Radius (R) is the direct radial distance from origin to point.
Theta (Ө) is angle between Y

 4.5<60
+X axis and radial line to
point;
 Counter-clockwise 
.5
=4
about origin is positive
R
ius
angle.
d
Angle ?θ = 60°
Ra
 Clockwise  about origin
is negative angle. + X
 Convenient for defining
-
inclined lines & used often in Origin
AutoCAD.
Coordinate Space
Right Hand Rule:
 Used to determine positive direction of rotation about an axis.
 Point thumb along positive Z-axis, fingers point to positive rotation.
 Useful for determining sign of angle in polar coordinate system.
 *Note - counter clockwise is positive (default positive rotation in

ACAD)
Z X
Exercise:
 What are the Polar
coordinates of point
 A (ex: 630º)
105° Y90° 75°
 B 120° 60°
 C 135° 45°
 D 150°
B E
30°
 E
165° A 15°
 Give approximate
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0°
Cartesian coordinates 180° X
for the following points; D 345°
195°
 (490º) C
 (2180º) 210° 330°
 (4-15º) 225° 315°

240° 300°
 (6330º)
255° 270° 285°
AutoCad Coordinate System:
 Actual 3D Cartesian Coordinate System (X, Y, Z axes).
 Standard Graphics Screen looks & acts like a 2D

Rectangular Coordinate System;
Positive Y  X and Y axes shown
direction
 Z coordinate = 0 (+Z axis directed out from screen).
 Axes located at bottom left on graphic window.

Coordinate Axes
Origin
Positive X
direction
End Lesson 2
Drawing Lines
 Lines are the most fundamental objects in drafting.
 We will start by creating straight lines.
 Severalmethods for creating straight lines;

 Command line  we will start with this method.
 Toolbar menu
 Drop down menu
 Simultaneously, we will learn some commands for

other basic functions which we will need.
Drawing Lines
Straight Lines – Command Method
Example:
Command: LINE
Specify first point:  Input 1st point (mouse pick or typed coordinates).
Specify next point or [Undo]:  Input 2nd point or Undo (allows point to
Specify next point or [Undo]: be reselected. Type U then [Enter]).
Specify next point or [Close/Undo]:  Input next point, Undo, or Close
Specify next point or [Close/Undo]: (draws line from last point to first
point forming a closed polygon.
Type C then [Enter]).
 Command can be terminated at any time;

 Press [Enter], [Esc], or [Spacebar].
 Right click mouse and select Enter or Cancel from pop-up

menu.
Demo
 Show LINE command (command line & menu)

 Show (U)ndo option.
 Show (C)lose option.
 Show command termination methods.
 [Enter], [Esc], or [Spacebar].
 Right mouse click. Show escape from

previously issued command.
Drawing Lines
Draw > Line from

drop down menu
Line icon
from Draw
toolbar
Straight Lines – Menu Methods
 The same LINE command can be
issued by using the Drop Down &
Toolbar menus.
Drawing Lines
Straight Lines – Continue Option

 If line(s) have been created by executing the LINE command,
and a new LINE command is issued, the Continue option can
be invoked.
 Continue starts a new line from the endpoint of the last series
of lines.
 If a LINE command has been previously executed, continue
as follows:
 Command: LINE
 Program Response: Specify first point:
 Press [Enter] or [Spacebar] to initiate line at previous

endpoint, then continue defining line(s).
Demo
 Show LINE command Continue option.

Object Selection
 Many commands require a drawn object (i.e. line) to be
selected in order to modify it or create a new object.
 Object selection can be performed in various ways;
 Left mouse pick on a single object .
 Type all at the Select object: prompt.
 Select multiple objects by Window Option or Crossing Option.
 Left to right selects only items fully enclosed in box.
 Right to left selects all items partially enclosed in box.
1
1
Blue: Green:
Window Crossing Box
2 2
Window Option – Left to Right Crossing Option – Right to Left

Demo
 Load file DEMO2.DWG.

 For MOVE command show selection by;
 Cursor Pick & unselect by [Shift] key
 ALL
 Window Option
 Crossing Option
Erasing Objects
 Command: ERASE
 Select objects to erase using selection methods discussed.
 When done selecting, complete command by either;
 Pressing [Enter] or [Spacebar].
 Right clicking mouse.
 Alternate Method:
 Pre-Select objects by any method.
 Press [Delete] key.

Erasing Objects
Menu Methods for

Erasing Objects:
ERASE
command
using Modify
Toolbar
ERASE
command
using Modify
drop down
menu
Demo
 Show object selection methods.
 Show Erase commands.

Exercise: 1
 If not already started, start a drawing
by using Start From Scratch with 2
Imperial units.
 Use the typed LINE command and
mouse picks to draw approximately
the shapes shown. 3
 Use the Undo option and ERASE
command to correct mistakes.
 Use the Close option and Continue
options when appropriate. 4
 Experiment with various termination
methods;
 [Enter], [Esc], [Spacebar], and
Right mouse click. 5
 After I’ve seen your results, practice
erasing with various selection options.
Basic Display Commands
Zooming and Panning:
 These are basic display functions used to manipulate your view
of the object (graphic image).
 Zooming – visually reduces or enlarges the display image and

(actual size & dimensions not altered).
 To zoom in (enlarge image) – rotate the scroll wheel on your
mouse away from you.
 To zoom out (reduce image) – rotate the scroll wheel on your
mouse towards you.
 Panning – visually translates the display image on the screen

(actual location in World CS is not altered).
 Depress the scroll wheel button and translate mouse in
desired direction for display image movement.
 Many other methods & options. These are just 2 to get started.
Demo

 Show Mouse Zoom
 Show Mouse Pan.
 Show double-click of middle mouse button

for extents.
Exercise:
 For Figure 1:
 Draw the red segments (top
to bottom) using the drop
down menu Line command, 1
then issue [Esc] to end the
command.
 Use toolbar Line command
with the Continue option to
draw the green segments.
 Erase all line segments.
 For Figure 2:
 Draw your own rendition of

a house using the Line
command and options. Use 2
Erase as necessary.
Undoing a Command
Undo Redo
 In the previous exercises, you probably made some
mistakes which required you to erase and redraw.
 The undo command sequentially reverses the effects of
each command previously executed.
 To undo the last executed command:
 Command: U
 Or select Undo from the Standard Toolbar.
 If the undo was unintentional, the REDO command

reverses the effects of the last undo only.
 Command: REDO
 Redo from the Standard Toolbar allows multiple redo.

Undoing a Command
Subtleties of Undoing a command:
 The UNDO command can be issued repeatedly to backtrack and undo
several commands in sequence.
 The typed REDO command only works once and must be issued
immediately after the U command. REDO from the toolbar allows multiple
undos in succession.
 All graphics display commands are included in the Undo list.
 Don’t get confused!

 The U command should not be confused with the [Undo] option for line
creation.
 Even more confusing!

 There is another undo command
Command: UNDO rather than Command: U

 Command: UNDO is a more sophisticated form of undo which we will
look at later.
Demo
 Show undo via command U.
 Show redo via command REDO.
 Show undo/redo via toolbar button.
 Show undo/redo via toolbar button drop

down.
Specifying Coordinates for Points
 Thus far…end points for lines have been specified by

approximate mouse picks in the drawing plane.
 What are the problems with using this method?
 4 Accurate Methods for Defining Coordinates in AutoCAD:

 Absolute Rectangular Coordinates
 Relative Rectangular Coordinates
 Relative Polar Coordinates
 Direct Distance Entry

Absolute Rectangular Example:
Coordinates: Command: line
Specify first point: -4,-2
 Coordinates given with
Specify next point or [Undo]: 2,-2
respect to origin (0,0) of Specify next point or [Undo]: 2,1
World coordinate Specify next point or [Close/Undo]: -4,1
system. Specify next point or [Close/Undo]: close
 Same as 2D Cartesian
coordinate system
discussed earlier. World
 Points specified as X,Y

pairs separated by
comma.
 Use the grid spacing to draw the object using
Exercise: Absolute Rectangular coordinates. Only refer
to the table at left if you get stuck.
2 3 5 6
Pnt Coord.
1 3,1
2 3,5
3 4,5
4 5,2 Start point
5 6,5 (3,1)
6 7,5
4
7 7,1 Origin
1 C (0,0)
1 7
Relative Rectangular Coordinates:
 Coordinates given with Example:
respect to last input Command: line
point (not the origin of Specify first point: 1,0 (Absolute Coords.)
the World CS). Specify next point or [Undo]: @4,0
Specify next point or [Undo]: @2,2
 Behaves as if origin Specify next point or [Close/Undo]: @-4,0
relocated to last input Specify next point or [Close/Undo]: close
point. @2,2
@-4,0
 Points specified as X,Y
pairs preceded with the
@ symbol and
separated by a comma.
@4,0
Ex: @2,4
Exercise:  Use the grid spacing to draw the object using
Relative Rectangular coordinates. Only refer
Pnt Coord.
1 3,1
2 @4,0
3 @-1,1
4 @1,0 8 6
5 @0,1
6 @-1,2 7
7 @-1,-1 5
9
8 @-1,1 Start
9 @-1,-2 point
(3,1)
10 @0,-1 10
11 3 4
11 @1,0
1 @-1,-1 Origin
(0,0)
1 2
End Lesson 3
Example:
Relative Polar Coordinates: Command: line
Specify first point: 1,0 (Absolute Coords.)
 Coordinates given with Specify next point or [Undo]: @3<0
respect to last input point Specify next point or [Undo]: @1<90
(not origin of World CS). Specify next point or [Close/Undo]: @4.2<135
Specify next point or [Close/Undo]: close
 Locate by entering distance
from last point to new point @4.2<135
and angle of line between
points from Positive X-axis.
 Point specified by distance r
and angle  preceded with
the @ symbol.
@1<90
Ex: @2<30
 = positive for  rotation.
 = negative for  rotation. @3<0
Another Example of Polar Coordinates
Example A: Example B:
Command: line Command: line
Specify first point: 1,0 Specify first point: 1,0
Specify next point or [Undo]: @2<315 Specify next point or [Undo]: @2<-45
Specify next point or [Undo]: @2<210 Specify next point or [Undo]: @2<-150
Specify next point or [Close/Undo]: Specify next point or [Close/Undo]:
All line lengths = 2 units

Point 1: Point 1:
(1,0) (1,0)
315° -45°
210° @2<-45
Point 2:
Point 2:
@2<315 -150°
@2<210 @2<-150
Point 3: Point 3:
Example A: Example B:
Exercise:
 Using only the dimensions on the drawing, draw the martini
glass using relative polar coordinates. Only refer to the table at
left if you get stuck.
3.7141
Pnt Coord. 7
6
1 1.5,1.75
2 @2.25<0
30°
3 @0.25<90 2.00 8 5
4 @1.0<180
Hint: this part
5 @2.0<90 is symmetric 2.00
6 @2.0<30 1.00
7 @3.7141<180
4
8 @2.0<-30 10 9 3
0.25
9 @2.0<-90 1
2.25 2
10 @1.0<180
1 @0.25<-90 Start point
(1.5,1.75)
Direct Distance:
 Coordinates given with respect to the last input
point (not the World CS origin).
 Similarto Relative Polar Coordinates but angle is

determined by cross-hair position with respect to
last point. Distance between the points is entered
from keyboard.
 Points specified by distance r and cursor position.

Demo
 Show use of Direct Distance for defining points.

 Show Ortho Mode (F8).
 Show Polar Tracking.

Exercise:
 Use Direct Distance Entry to draw the given object. You must
first set your polar tracking angle to 45º to draw the angled
corners.
2.00
0.50
0.7071
45°
0.50
2,2
1.00
Start
point
Hint: this part is symmetric

Modifying Objects
MOVE Command:
 Used to relocate and assemble objects.
 Selected object(s) are displaced within the World CS.
Command: MOVE
Select objects: Select objects by any method discussed
then press [Enter] or [Spacebar].
Specify base point or [Displacement]: Pick or enter a point defining start of
displacement path then press [Enter].
Specify second point of displacement or <use first point as displacement>:
 Pick or enter a 2nd point defining end of displacement path then
press [Enter]. Selected objects move parallel to displacement path.
BASE 2nd PNT

Demo
 Load Demo4.dwg
 Show use of MOVE command.
 Absolute Coordinates
 Relative Coordinates
Move Command – Menu Method
Modify > Move

from drop down
Move icon
menu
from Modify
toolbar
Exercise:
 Draw the following object using the LINE command.
 Use the MOVE command to move entire object so its lower left
corner is at absolute coordinate (6,6). Zoom and Pan to center
object on screen.
 Move object 3 units to
right and 2 units down. Each block = 1 unit
 Move lower horizontal
line 1 unit down.
 Move upper horizontal
line 1 unit up.
(2,2) Absolute
Coordinates
End Lesson 4
Drawing Circles
 Q:
There are 6 methods for creating circles. Why so
many options?.
 CircleCreation Options:
 Center and Radius
 Center and Diameter
 3 Point
 2 Point
 Tangent Tangent Radius
 Tangent Tangent Tangent

Drawing Circles
P1
CIRCLE – Center & Radius (default):
Command: CIRCLE P2
Specify center point for circle or [3P/2P/Ttr (tan tan radius)]:
 Pick or enter center point for circle.
Specify radius of circle or [Diameter] <0.750>:

 Press [Enter] to accept default radius
 Or Enter new radius (i.e. 3).
 Or Enter a point which lies on circumference (absolute or

relative to center point).
 Or Pick a point which lies on circumference (Drag circle).
Command:
Demo
 Load Demo4.dwg
 Circle – Center and Radius
 Default radius.
 Enter radius.
 Pick a point which lies on

circumference.
 Enter absolute point which lies on
circumference.
 Enter relative point which lies on
circumference.
Drawing Circles
P1
CIRCLE – Center & Diameter:
P2
Command: CIRCLE
 Pick or enter center point for circle.
Specify radius of circle or [Diameter] <0.7158>:

 Enter D [Enter] for diameter option.
Specify diameter of circle <2.500>:

 Press [Enter] to accept default diameter.
 Enter new diameter (i.e. 6).
 Enter a point (absolute or relative) - defines diameter by

distance between point and center point.
 Pick a point - defines diameter by distance between point
and center point. (Drag circle).
Command:
Demo
 Load Demo4.dwg
 Circle – Center and Diameter
 Enter diameter.
 Enter absolute point which defines diameter.
 Enter relative point which defines diameter.
 Pick a point which defines diameter.

Exercise:
Each block = 1 unit
 Use the CIRCLE command
with the default center &
radius option to create the A
pink circle in figure A.
 Use the CIRCLE command

with the center & diameter
option to create the blue (0,0) Absolute Coordinates
circle in figure A.
B
 Use the MOVE command
to center the pink circle in
the blue circle as shown in
figure B.
Drawing Circles
CIRCLE – 3 Point Circle
Any 3 non-linear points can define a circle.
Command: CIRCLE
 Enter 3P [Enter] for 3 point option .
Specify first point on circle:

P2
 Pick or enter first point on circle P1
Specify second point on circle:
 Pick or enter 2nd point on circle
Specify third point on circle:

P3
 Pick or enter 3rd point on circle
Command:
Drawing Circles
CIRCLE – 2 Point Circle
Any 2 points can define a circle diameter.
Command: CIRCLE
 Enter 2P [Enter] for 2 point option .
Specify first end point of circle's diameter:

 Pick or enter first point.
Specify second end point of circle's diameter: P1

 Pick or enter 2nd point.
Command:
P2
Exercise:
 Create the
following circles as
4
specified.
3 points on 5
circumference at: End points of
(1, 6) diameter at:
(1.2, 5) (7, 4.5)
(2.2, 4) (8,7)
3
1 2
Center at (9,2)
Center at Center at (6,2) and point on
(2,2) and and diameter circumference
radius of 1.0 of 2.5 at (10.5,1.5)
Tangency
 Our next circle creation method requires understanding the
meaning of Tangent.
 Two objects (curves) are tangent if they touch at a single
point without intersecting and have the same slope (direction)
at that point.
Circle Tangent to Circle Circle Tangent to Line

Drawing Circles P1
P2
CIRCLE – Tangent Tangent Radius
Creates a circle tangent to two objects
(line, arc, or circle) and with specified radius.
R
Command: CIRCLE
 Enter T [Enter] for tan tan radius option .
Specify point on object for first tangent of circle:

 Pick point on first object to which circle will be tangent.
Specify point on object for second tangent of circle:

 Pick point on second object to which circle will be tangent.
Specify radius of circle:

 Enter value.
 Define radius by distance between 2 picked points.
 Define radius by distance between 2 entered points.
Command:
Drawing Circles
CIRCLE – Tangent Tangent Radius
 Pick locations determine configuration of tangencies.
 Some combinations may have no solution!
P1 P2
P1
P2
Radius = 2
Demo
 Load file Demo3.dwg.
 Circle – Tangent Tangent Radius
Drawing Circles – Menu Methods
Circle command on
Draw Drop down menu
has one additional
option (tan tan tan). Tan
tan tan option requires
picking 3 objects for
tangency, but no radius
Circle Icon on is input.
Draw toolbar
operates the
same way as
CIRCLE
command
Create the following:
 Line 1 - end points (4,1)
Exercise:
(10,2).
 Circle 2 - center (2,4) and
radius=2.
 Circle 3 - through points 3
(8,4) (10,6) (5.5,5.5).
 Circle 4 – Tangent to
Line 1, Circle 2, and
Circle 3. 5
 Circle 5 – Tangent to 4
Line 1 and Circle 3, 2
radius=1.5. 1
6
 Circle 6 – Tangent to
Line 1 and Circle 2,
radius=2.75
REVIEW
Quick Review of Commands We Have Learned:
 Command: LINE - Create a line
 Command: ERASE - Erase or delete an object
 Command: U - Undo last command
 Command: REDO - Reverse effects of last undo.
 Command: MOVE - Moves object(s) a prescribed distance

and direction.
 Command: CIRCLE - Creates a circle with various options.
Display Commands
ZOOM – Reduces or enlarges display image. Similar to zoom
function using scroll wheel on mouse, but with additional
options.
Object
Window Zooms & centers
(default) Use ZOOM selected object to
Bounding box full screen
to select area
you want to
zoom in on.
Scale
All
Extents Previous
All drawing Display from
Center objects are previous zoom
fitted to fill is regenerated.
Dynamic graphics
window.
Display Commands
ZOOM Command
Command: ZOOM
Specify corner of window, enter a scale factor (nX or nXP), or
[All/Center/Dynamic/Extents/Previous/Scale/Window/Object]
<real time>:
 Window – specify bounding box.
 Extents – Type E [Enter].
 Alternate method: Don’t issue command; instead quickly

double-click the scroll-wheel button on your mouse
 Previous – Type P [Enter].
 Object – Type O [Enter]. Then select object to zoom to.

Demo
 Load file Demo2.dwg

 Show Zoom Command:
 Window
 Extents
 Previous
 Object
Display Commands
Pan Realtime
Zoom Realtime Zoom Previous

Zoom Window
Zoom and Pan functions can

also be accessed from the
Standard Toolbar menu
Exercise:
 Create circles and lines

approximately as shown.
 Use the typed Zoom command with options as directed:

 Display all geometry - Extents option.
 Display only red circle – Object option.
 Display all geometry – Previous option.
 Display blue line & green circle – Window option.
 Display all geometry - Extents option.
 When finished, experiment with toolbar zoom & pan options.

End Lesson 5
Automatic Timed Saves
Automatic Timed Saves:
 As a precaution against lost data, AutoCAD automatically
saves your file to a temporary folder at periodic intervals
while you work ( every 120 min without you knowing).
 In other words, if you lose a file or data it may still be

retrievable. You will need to see me to find out how.
 A WORD OF CAUTION: do not use this feature as an

excuse for sloppy file management … the files may still be
unrecoverable!
…Save early, Save Often!
Automatic Backups
Automatic Backup Files:
 When you perform a save to an existing file, AutoCAD first
creates a backup of the existing file (using a different
extension) and then overwrites the existing file with the
current session data.
 Example: If hub_1.dwg exists and I save to that file;
Existing hub_1.dwg data  hub_1.bak

Current session data  hub_1.dwg
 The file icons for the .bak and .dwg files will appear
different in Windows Explorer.
 Backup file is good in case you accidentally overwrite a file.
 You can use the backup file by changing its extension from
.bak to .dwg.
Demo
 Show automatic backup files (.bak).

 Change backup file to .dwg file and open.
Opening Multiple Files
 In AutoCAD, multiple files may be open simultaneously.
 Allows you to switch between multiple open sessions or display
them together in a pattern for comparison via “tile”.
 Accessed thru the Window drop down.
To switch
To Tile windows between sessions
Demo
 Show opening multiple files

 Show switching between files
 Show tiling files

Basic Plotting
Basic Plotting Requires Several Steps :
1) Select Plotter – We have two plotters available, so the correct

plotter must be selected. Typically, use the Laser Printer for
CAD I.
2) Select Paper Size – Choose a paper size which is supported

by your selected plotter (remember standard sizes from
Drafting I?).
3) Specify Plot Area – The entire drawing or just a portion may

be plotted. Determine what portion of the drawing to plot.
4) Set Plot Scale – Most drawings conform to a particular scale

(i.e. 1:2, 1:4). For our first exercises this is not required, but for
later assignments an appropriate scale MUST be used!
Basic Plotting
Basic Plotting Requires Several Steps :
5) Set the Plot Style Table – Select the More button , then
select monochrome.ctb. This ensures all colored lines are
black instead of gray scale.
6) Specify Paper Orientation – Portrait or Landscape . We

typically use  Landscape orientation.
7) Preview Plot – Often times, the plot will not appear as

expected. You should ALWAYS preview the plot on your
display screen before plotting. This saves wasted paper and
toner (save a tree)!
8) Plot – Send the plot to the plotter and retrieve your hardcopy!
Basic Plotting
A Plot can be initiated in 3 ways and they all do the same thing
 bring up Plot Dialog Box
 Command: Plot
 File drop down menu > Plot…
 Standard toolbar > Plot
Plot – Standard toolbar.
Plot - File Drop down menu.

Basic Plotting
Plot Dialog Box
 Select
Plotter
 Select  Select
Paper Size Plot Scale
 Specify
Plot Area
 Select
More button
to expand
Basic Plotting
 Set Plot
Style Table
Plot Dialog Box
 Select
 Paper
Preview Orientation
Plot
Demo
 BasicPlotting –
 Show plot set up and basic options.
Exercise:
 Start a new drawing.
 Draw a QUICK and SIMPLE self portrait (don’t be concerned
if it doesn’t look like you…its just so you recognize the
drawing when you pick it up at the plotter!).
 Plot your drawing using the following ;
 Plotter Device = Ask me
 Paper Size = 8.5 x 11
 Plot Area = Window Your

 Center the Plot =  Instructor
 Scale = Scaled to Fit
 Plot Style Table = Monochrome.ctb
 Paper Orientation = Landscape
 First do a Print Preview, then print your self portrait, retrieve

it from the printer, and gaze in amazement!
HELP!
 In some instances (OK many instances) you may be
lacking knowledge of a particular AutoCAD topic. Even
your instructor may not know the answer (hard to
believe, but true)!
 Command: Help
 Help drop down menu > Help
 Standard toolbar > 
Standard
Help Drop Toolbar
Down Menu Help
HELP!
Auto-CAD Help Dialog Box:
Demo
 AutoCAD Help System
 Show Contents
 Show Index
 Show Search methods

Exercise:
 UsingAutoCAD Help, determine how to create a
Donut, then create the drawing below (don’t include
dimensions).
Ø0.5
Ø1.0
2.0
1.0
Origin 1.0
2.0
3.0
REVIEW
Quick Review of Commands We Have Learned:
 Command: Line - Create a line
 Command: Erase - Erase or delete an object
 Command: U - Undo last command

 Command: Redo - Reverse effects of last undo.
 Command: Move - Moves object(s) a prescribed distance

and direction.
 Command: Circle - Creates a circle with various options.
 Command: Zoom - Enlarges or reduces display image.
 Command: Pan - Translates display image.

 Command: Qsave -Saves session data to current file name.
 Command: Plot - Brings up Plot Dialog Box, allowing plot

configuration, plot preview, and actual plot.
 Command: Help - Starts AutoCAD Help dialogue box.
End Lesson 6
Chapters 1 & 2 - The End
Congratulation, you now know

enough to be extremely dangerous!
RETIRED MATERIAL
FOLLOWS:
Opening and Closing Files
 You can open and close files at any time without leaving
AutoCAD.
 Multiple sessions/files may be open simultaneously.
 Typically, such operations are performed with the File drop

down menu.
•Starts a new file. Initiates Start-Up dialog box

(same as when you started AutoCAD).
•Opens an existing file. Initiates Select-File

dialog box. Allows you to browse for desired file.
•Closes the active session. If the session has not

been saved, a prompt to save will be initiated.
Saving Your Work!
Save – Other Methods:
 Command: Save
 Command: Saveas
 Both of these commands act identical to the Save As…

command from the drop down menu. The Save AS dialog
box will appear in both cases.
 Command: Qsave
 Acts identical to the Save command from the drop down

menu. No prompt or dialogue box will appear unless it’s
the first time saved. The current drawing name file is
written over with current session data.
 Toolbar Quick Save:
 Acts identical to the command line Qsave.

Exercise:
 If not already started, start a drawing by using Start From
Scratch with English units.
 Browse through the various Drop down and toolbar menus
and just examine what’s in there.
 Then locate the following commands as directed, but DO NOT
issue the command.
Tip: use tool-tips to display the toolbar command names.
 Polyline command - drop down menus.
 Circle command - toolbar menus.
 Array command - toolbar menus.
 Rotate command - drop down menus.
 3-Point Arc command - drop down menus.
 Help command – toolbar menus.

Dialog Boxes
 Some commands use a dialog box for command
data input.
 Set the required Toggle Buttons, Slider Bars, Edit
Boxes, etc. then left click OK.
Edit Boxes
Toggle Buttons
Slide Bars
Activate Command with left mouse click

Coordinate Space
2D Rectangular Coordinate System (Cartesian):
 Plane defined by X (horizontal) and Y (vertical) axes.
 Origin (0,0) is intersection of X and Y axes.
 X coordinate measures horizontal distance from origin.
 Y coordinate measures +Y
vertical distance from
origin. X Y
II I
indicated by X, Y pairs.
Ex: -3,5 -X +X
 Axes divide coordinate

plane into 4 quadrants I, II,
III, and IV.
III IV
-Y
Exercise:
 What are the X & Y
coordinates of point
 A
6
 B Y
5
 C B 4
 D
3
E
 E
2 A
 Give the quadrant for 1
the following points; X
0
 (-5, -4) -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
-1
 (6, 1.8) D -2
 (2.4, -1) -3
 (-5, 4) -4
 Locate point at; -5

C
 (-3,-5)…. -6
Coordinate Space
2D Polar Coordinate System:
 Alternate method of defining points in an X-Y plane.
Location defined by radial distance from origin and an angle.

 Radius (R) is the direct radial distance from origin to point.
 Theta (Ө) is the angle

between the +X axis and the
radial line to the point;
 Counter-clockwise about
+Z axis is positive angle.
4.530º
 Clockwise about +Z axis is
negative angle. Origin R
 Convenient for defining
Ө
inclined lines & used often in
AutoCAD.
Coordinate Space
3D Cartesian Coordinate System:
 3D space defined by 3 mutually perpendicular axes X, Y, Z.
 Origin is intersection of X, Y, and Z axes (0,0,0).
 X and Y coordinates similar to 2D Cartesian system; Z

coordinate adds depth. X Y Z
Positive Y
indicated by X, Y, Z values.
Ex: (0,4,0)
 This system used in
AutoCAD. For 2D drafting,
Z=0  simulates 2D
system.
 Common system used for
3D wireframe & 3D Solid
Modeling.
Negative Y
+Y
Coordinate Space
Right Hand Rule: -Z
 Specifies direction and sign (positive
or negative) of the axes (X,Y,Z) for a -X +X
Cartesian coordinate system.
+Z
 Fingers point in positive direction. -Y
+Y +Y
+Z
+X +X +X
Coordinate Space
3D Cylindrical and Spherical Coordinate Systems:
 Similar to 2D polar system;
 For Cylindrical system, depth added by additional linear

coordinate along Z-axis.
 For Spherical system, depth added by additional angular
coordinate from X-axis in the X-Z plane.
3D Cylindrical 3D Spherical
System System
Ө
 Use the grid spacing to draw the object using
Exercise: absolute rectangular coordinates. Only refer
Pnt Coord.
1 3,1
2 3,6
3 4,6
4 4,2
5 5,2
6 6,3
7 7,3
8 7,1
9 3,1
Exercise:  Use the grid spacing to draw the object using
relative rectangular coordinates. Only refer to
the table at left if you get stuck.
Pnt Coord.
1 3,1
2 @4,0
3 @0,1
4 @-1,0
5 @1,1
6 @0,2
7 @-1,0
8 @-1,-1
9 @-1,1
10 @-1,0
11 @0,-2
12 @1,-1
13 @-1,0
14 @0,-1
Exercise:
Using only the dimensions on the drawing, create the object
using relative polar coordinates. Only refer to the table at left if
you get stuck.
Pnt Coord.
1 1.5,1.75 Hint: this part is symmetric
2 @1.0<90
3 @2.0<0
4 @2.0<30
5 @0.75<0
6 @1.25<-90
7 @1.0<180
8 @0.5<270
9 @1.0<0
10 @1.25<270
11 @0.75<180
12 @2.0<150
13 @2.0<180
Exercise:
 Use Direct Distance Entry to draw the given object. You must
set your polar tracking angle to 45º to draw the chamfered
corners.
Exercise: (p.1)
 Using Windows Explorer, create a folder named CAD I –
Class Exercises unless you already have a similar folder.
 Start up AutoCAD if not already up.
 Close any open files using Close in the File drop down menu.
 Start a new file using the File drop down menu (Use start
from scratch with English units).
 Draw a circle.
 Save your file as Circle 1.dwg in CAD I – Class Exercises

using the File drop down menu.
 Use Explorer to examine the contents of CAD I – Class
Exercises. Notice Circle 1.dwg .
 Save your file again as Circle 1.dwg in CAD I – Class
Exercises using the Qsave toolbar.
Exercises. Notice Circle 1.bak and Circle 1.dwg .
Exercise: (p.2)
 Start a new file using the File drop down menu (Use start
from scratch with English units).
 Draw 1 line.
 Save your file as Line 1.dwg in CAD I – Class Exercises

using the File drop down menu.
 Examine the file name at the top of the AutoCAD screen.

Exercises.
 Draw a second line.
 Save your file as Line 2.dwg in CAD I – Class Exercises

using Save As… in the File drop down menu.
 Examine the file name at the top of the AutoCAD screen.

Exercises.
Exercise: (p.3)
 Click on the Window drop down menu.
 Notice the folder path and file names of the 2 files at the
bottom of the Window drop down menu. These are the
session files you currently have open. The check mark
indicates the active session (Line 2.dwg).
 Click on Circle 1.dwg at the bottom of the Window drop down
menu. It should become active.
 Alternately activate each session until you are comfortable
with the process.
 Activate Circle 1.dwg , then close it using the File drop down
menu.
 Open Line 1.dwg , using the File drop down menu.
 Close Line 2.dwg , using the File drop down menu. Line 1.dwg
should be the only active session. Check this by viewing the
Window drop down menu.
Exercise:
 Using AutoCAD Help, determine how to draw an arc

using a Start point, Center point, and End point.
Then draw an arc using the folowing data:
 Start Point = (5, 0)
 Center Point = (2, 2)
 End Point = (2, 5.6056)

Exercise: Solution
 Using AutoCAD Help, determine how to draw an arc using a
Start point, Center point, and End point. Then draw an arc
using the folowing data:
End (2,5.6056)
 Start Point = (5, 0)
 Center Point = (2, 2)
 End Point = (2, 5.6056)
Center (2,2)
(0,0) Start (5,0)

Exercise:
 Using AutoCAD Help, determine how to create a
filled Donut, then create the drawing below (don’t
include dimensions).
2.0
1.0
Origin 1.0
2.0
3.0

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ENGT 122 – CAD I

 Chap 1 – Introduction to AutoCAD

 Chap 3 – Drawing Commands

 Chap 4 – Drawing Aids

 Chap 5 – Editing Commands

 Chap 6 – Editing with Grips

 Chap 7 – Controlling Drawing Display & Creating

 File Commands (Saving, Opening, Closing)

 Command input Methods

 Coordinates - Systems & Input Methods

 Drawing Simple Objects (Lines, Circles)

 Modifying Objects (Erase, Undo, Move)

 Display Commands (Zoom, Pan)

 It involves inputting lines, arcs, dimensions, and text, not

 The ability to manipulate graphical data in many ways

 There are many types of CAD systems and brand names,

 Text is legible (usually).

 Erasures are undetectable.

 Repetitive operations can be performed with a single

 Editing drawings is much easier.

 Drawing can be transferred electronically.

 Storage requirements are minimal.

 Drawing retrieval process is much easier.

 Developed in California in the early 1980’s by Autodesk Inc.

 Used in many disciplines: mechanical, civil, architectural,

 Performs 2D drafting, 3D wireframe, and 3D solid modeling.

 Functionality is extremely comprehensive to suit various

 The world’s most popular PC-based design software. By

 Create a folder called CAD I in your home work space on U:

 Under CAD I create a subfolder called CAD I-Lecture

 This is the space where lecture exercises should be saved

 Your other CAD I files can be saved in other folders which

3 ways to start AutoCAD:

Start > All Programs >

 Start Menu Method

 Explain doubleclick on files if

 If you intend to keep the drawing data be

 From Drop Down Menu: File > Exit

 Or click  in upper right corner.

 Or type EXIT at command prompt followed

 Inform your instructor of any problems!

 If you get a Startup Dialog Box,

 Exit AutoCAD using the drop down menu.

 Restart AutoCAD using the Start Menu.

 Exit AutoCAD using the Exit command.

 Restart AutoCAD by double-clicking the icon.

 Exit AutoCAD by clicking upper right .

 No Startup Dialog Box

 Options Selected by;

 Tools > Options > System >

General Options > Startup

 Show Startup dialog box.

 Tools > Options > System > General Options >

 Exit AutoCAD. DO NOT save your drawing!

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 units = feet and inches

 Template file = acad.dwt

 Template file = acadiso.dwt

 Templates – standardized file formats with preset internal

 AutoCAD template files have a distinct extension  .dwt

 Standardized formats provided with

subfolder called Templates.

 Template file containing commonly