Problems - Chapter 1 30 AutoCAD and Its Applications—Basics Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. 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. ▼ Basic 1. General 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. General 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. ▼ Intermediate 3. General Interview your drafting instructor or supervisor and try to determine what types 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 prog- ress through this textbook on how you use these standards. Also, note how you could change the standards to match the capabilities of AutoCAD. 4. General 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 standards. Describe who should be responsible for specific tasks. Recommend procedures, techniques, and forms, if necessary. Develop this report as you prog- ress through your AutoCAD instruction and as you read this textbook.