AutoCAD and Its Applications—Basics
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Fonts Used in This Textbook Font s U s ed in Thi s Textbook
Different typefaces are used throughout this textbook to defi terms and identify fine
AutoCAD commands. The following typeface conventions are used in this textbook:
Text Element Example
AutoCAD commands
LIN NE
command
AutoCAD menu and ri ib bon selections
Dra aw Arc 3-Point
AutoCAD system variables a
LTS SC ALE
system variable b b
AutoCAD toolbars and d buttons
Quick u Access
toolbar,
Undo U
button
AutoCAD dialog boxes s
Insert s Table
dialog box
Keyboard entry (in text) x Typ pe
LINE
Keyboard keys
[Ctrl]+[1]
key combination on
File names, folders, and d paths C:\Program P Files\AutoCAD D 2013\mydrawing.dwg
Microsoft Windows fea at ures
Sta ar t
menu,
Programs
folder ol
Prompt sequence Command:
Keyboard input at prompt m sequence
Command: L
or LINE↵
Comment at a prompt sequence
Spe ec ify first point:
(pick a a point p or press [Enter])
Other Text References Other Text Reference s
For additional information, standards from organizations such as ANSI (American
National Standards Institute) and ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers)
are referenced throughout the textbook. Use these standards to create drawings that
follow industry, national, and international practices.
Also for your convenience, other Goodheart-Willcox textbooks are referenced.
Referenced textbooks include AutoCAD and Its Applications—Advanced, AutoCAD
and Its Applications—Customization and Programming, and g g Geometric Dimensioning
and Tolerancing. These textbooks can be ordered directly from Goodheart-Willcox. g g
AutoCAD and Its Applications—Basics covers basic AutoCAD applications. For
coverageonadvancedAutoCADapplications,refertoAutoCADandItsApplications—
Advanced. For coverage on AutoCAD customization and AutoCAD programming,
refer to AutoCAD and Its Applications—Customization and Programming.g g
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The content of this text is considered a fundamental component to the design
drafting profession by the American Design Drafting Association. This publication
covers topics and related material relevant to the delivery of the design drafting
process. Although this publication is not conclusive, it should be considered a key
reference tool in furthering the knowledge, abilities, and skills of a properly trained
designer or drafter in the pursuit of a professional career.