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AutoCAD and Its Applications—Basics
Problems
-
Chapter
1
19. What is the function of tabs in the ribbon?
20. What is another name for a palette?
21. Describe the function of the application status bar.
22. What is the meaning of the … (ellipsis) in a menu option or button?
23. Describe two methods for accessing AutoCAD commands and list interface items
associated with each.
24. Briefly describe the function of dynamic input.
25. Briefly 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
r InfoCenter
text box.
Problems
Start AutoCAD if it is not already started. Follow the specific instructions for each problem.
▼
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. Move the cursor over the buttons in the status bar and read the tooltip for each.
B. Slowly move the cursor over each of the ribbon panels and read the tooltips.
C. 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.
D. Press
[Esc]
once to hide the
Open
menu options and a second time to hide the
Application
Menu.
E. Close AutoCAD.
▼
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.