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Screen Format
This shows the initial AutoCAD drawing screen. It will appear when the program is first accessed. It shows an AutoCAD screen that uses the 2D Drafting & Annotation format
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AutoCAD Formats
AutoCAD has four screen formats. To change drawing formats, click the arrow to the right of the heading 2D Drafting & Annotation in the Workspace Control box
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AutoCAD Classic
2D Drafting & Annotation
3D Modeling
3D Basics
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Select template
Select the acad template by double-clicking the acad option.
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Panels
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COMMAND TOOLS
A tool is a picture (icon) that represents an AutoCAD command. Most commands have equivalent tools. 1. Locate the cursor arrow on the selected tool (icon). In the example shown, the Line command tool within the Draw panel was selected. 2. Hold the arrow still without pressing any mouse buttons.
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NAMING A DRAWING
Any combination of letters and numbers may be used as a file name. symbols, such as % and *, may not be used All AutoCAD drawing files will automatically have the extension .dwg added to the given file name.
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DRAWING UNITS
AutoCAD can work in any of five different unit systems: scientific, decimal, engineering, architectural, or fractional. To specify or to change the drawing units
1. Select the Drawing Utilities heading in the Command Headings box. 2. Select OK 3. Select architectural units by clicking the arrow to the right of the Type box. A listing of the five unit options will cascade down. 4. Select Architectural. Note that the Sample Output, located slightly below the center of the Drawing Units box is in fractional inches. 5. Repeat the procedure and set the units back to Decimal.
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Note: A sheet of paper can be sized to match standard sheet sizes using the capabilities of the printer or plotter. Many printers and plotters have built in scaling features, and some list standard sheet sizes that can be applied to a drawing.
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OPEN
The Open command is used to call up an existing drawing so that you may continue working on it, or revise it.
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CLOSE
The Close command allows you to close the current drawing.
Click the File Browser, click Close for close current drawing.
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