Problems
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AutoCAD and Its Applications—Basics
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23. Identify two ways to access AutoCAD input search settings from the command line.
24. Describe the function of dynamic input.
25. Explain the function of the
[Esc]
key.
26. How do you access previously used commands when dynamic input is on?
27. Name the function keys that execute the following tasks. (Refer to the
Shortcut
Keys
document in the
Reference Material
section on the companion website.)
A.
Snap
mode (toggle)
B.
Grid
mode (toggle)
C.
Ortho
mode (toggle)
28. Describe two ways to access the
Help
window.
29. What is context-oriented help, and how is it accessed?
30. Describe the purpose of the InfoCenter, and explain how to use the
InfoCenter
text
box.
Problems
Start AutoCAD if it is not already started. Follow the specific instructions for each problem.
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Basic
1. Perform the following tasks:
A. Open the
Help
window.
B. Type
InfoCenter
into the
Search
text box.
C. Pick the
About InfoCenter
link from the search results.
D. Read the information provided.
E. Close the
Help
window, and then close AutoCAD.
2. Perform the following tasks:
A. Start a new drawing.
B. Move the cursor over the buttons in the status bar and read the tooltip for
each.
C. Slowly move the cursor over each of the ribbon panels and read the tooltips.
D. Pick the
Application Menu
button to display the
Application
Menu. Hover over
the
Open
menu, and then use the up and down arrow keys to cycle through
the options.
E. Press
[Esc]
once to hide the
Open
menu options and a second time to hide the
Application
Menu.
F. Close AutoCAD.
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Intermediate
3. Interview your drafting instructor or supervisor and try to determine what type
of drawing standards exist at your school or company. Write them down and keep
them with you as you learn AutoCAD. Make notes as you progress through this
textbook on how you use these standards. Also, note how you could change the
standards to match the capabilities of AutoCAD.
4. Research your drawing department standards. If you do not have a copy of the
standards, acquire one. If AutoCAD standards exist, make notes as to how you can
use these in your projects. If no standards exist in your department or company,
make notes about how you can help develop standards. Write a report on why
your school or company should create CAD standards and how to use the stan-
dards. Describe who should be responsible for specific tasks. Recommend proce-
dures, techniques, and forms, if necessary. Develop this report as you progress
through your AutoCAD instruction and as you read this textbook.