Drawing
Problems
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AutoCAD and Its Applications—Basics
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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. 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.
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Intermediate
3. General 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 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.