Autodesk AutoCAD 2000i

Table of Contents

WORKING WITH LINE AND RAY........................................ 5

How to draw the single line in the AutoCAD .................................................... 5
How to show the line properties window.......................................................... 7
How to draw the Ray........................................................................................... 9
How to show the Ray properties ..................................................................... 11
How to draw the Construction Line................................................................. 12
How to show the Construction Line properties ............................................. 14
How to draw the Multiline................................................................................. 16
How to show the Multiline properties window ............................................... 18

WORKING WITH POLYGON ............................................. 19

How to draw the Polyline ................................................................................. 19
How to show the Polyline properties window ................................................ 21
How to draw 3D Polyline .................................................................................. 23
How to show the 3D Polyline properties window .......................................... 25
How to draw the Polygon ................................................................................. 27
How to show the Polygon properties.............................................................. 29
How to draw the Rectangle .............................................................................. 31
How to show the rectangle properties window .............................................. 33

WORKING WITH ARC, CIRCLE, DONUT AND SPLINE .. 34

How to draw the Arc with 3 Points .................................................................. 34
How to draw Arc with Start, Center, End ........................................................ 35
How to draw the Arc with Start, Center, Angle............................................... 37
How to draw the Arc with Start, End, Angle ................................................... 38
How to draw the Arc with the Start, End, Direction ....................................... 40
How to draw Arc with Center, Start, End ........................................................ 42
How to draw Arc with Center, Start, Angle ..................................................... 44
How to show the Arc properties window ........................................................ 46

How to draw the Circle with Center, Radius ................................................... 48

How to draw the circle with Center, Diameter ................................................ 49
How to draw the circle with 2 Points............................................................... 50
How to draw the circle 3 Points ....................................................................... 51
How to show the circle properties window .................................................... 52
How to draw the Donut..................................................................................... 53
How to show the Donut properties window ................................................... 55
How to draw the Spline .................................................................................... 56
How to show the Spline properties window ................................................... 58

WORKING WITH ELLIPSE AND POINT ........................... 59

How to draw the Ellipse with Center point ..................................................... 59
How to draw the Ellipse with the Axis, End.................................................... 60
How to draw the Ellipse with the Arc .............................................................. 61
How to show the Ellipse properties window .................................................. 62
How to draw single point ................................................................................. 63
How to draw the multipoint.............................................................................. 64

WORKING WITH TEXT AND SURFACES ........................ 65

How to draw the Multiline Text ........................................................................ 65
How to draw the Single Line Text.................................................................... 67
How to draw the 2D Solid................................................................................. 68
How to draw the 3D Face ................................................................................. 69
How to draw the 3D Surfaces .......................................................................... 71

WORKING WITH DIMENSION........................................... 73

How to draw the Linear .................................................................................... 73
How to draw the Aligned .................................................................................. 75
How to draw the Ordinate ................................................................................ 77
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How to draw the Radius ................................................................................... 79

How to draw the Diameter................................................................................ 81
How to draw the Angular.................................................................................. 83
How to draw the Baseline ................................................................................ 85
How to draw the Continue................................................................................ 87
How to draw the center mark ........................................................................... 89

WORKING WITH MODIFY ................................................. 91

How to change the line color ........................................................................... 91
How to work with Erase command.................................................................. 93
How to work with Copy command................................................................... 94
How to work with Mirror command ................................................................. 96
How to move the object.................................................................................... 98
How to rotate the object ................................................................................... 99
How to work with Scale .................................................................................. 100
How to work with Stretch ............................................................................... 101
How to work with Break ................................................................................. 102
How to work with Chamfer............................................................................. 103
How to work with Fillet ................................................................................... 104
How to work with Hatch ................................................................................. 105
How to modify the Polyline ............................................................................ 107
How to modify the Spline ............................................................................... 108

Working with Line and Ray

How to draw the single line in the

AutoCAD
To draw the single line in the AutoCAD
Step 1
To draw the single line in the AutoCAD, first, you need to use the mouse to opens the Draw menu and then
click the Line command.

Step 2
Place the insertion point to where you want to draw the single line.

Step 3
After that, you need to use the mouse to specify the start point and drag and draw the line with your desired
length. Later, click at the end point. If you want to continue drawing, you need to go to step 1 and if you
would like to finish the drawing, go to the next step.
Finally, press the Enter key.

How to show the line properties

window
To show the line properties window
Step 1
If you wish to show the line properties window, first, you need to use the mouse to select the line that you
want to show its properties window.

Step 2
After that, use the mouse to open the Modify menu and then click the Properties command.

Step 3
Finally, youll able to see that the line properties window appears on the screen.

How to draw the Ray

To draw the Ray
Step 1
To draw the Ray, first, you must use the mouse to open the Draw menu and then click the Ray command.

Step 2
Next, place the insertion point to where you want to draw the Ray.

Step 3
Later, you need to use the mouse to specify the start and the through point.
If you want to continue the drawing, just go to step 2 and if you want to finish the drawing go to the next
step. Finally, just press Esc key.

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How to show the Ray properties

To show the Ray properties
Step 1
To show the ray properties, first, you need to use the mouse to select the Ray that you want to show its
properties window.

Step 2
After that, you need to use the mouse to open the Modify menu and then click the Properties command.

Step 3
Finally, youll able to see that the Ray properties window appears on the screen.

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How to draw the Construction Line

To draw the Construction Line
Step 1
To draw the Construction line, first, you need to use the mouse to open the Draw menu and then click the
Construction Line.

Step 2
Place the insertion point to where you want it to be inserted.

Step 3
After that, just use the mouse to specify the start point and then you need to specify the through point. If
you want to continue the drawing, just go to step 2 and if you want to finish the drawing, just go to next
step. Finally, press Esc key.

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How to show the Construction Line

properties
To show the Construction Line properties
Step 1
To show the Construction Line properties, first, you need to select the Construction Line that you want to
show its properties.

Step 2
Next, use the mouse to open the Modify menu and then click the Properties command.

Step 3
Finally, youll able to see that the Construction Line properties window appears on the screen.

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How to draw the Multiline

To draw the Multiline
Step 1
If you wish to draw the Multiline, first, you need to use the mouse to open the Draw menu and then click
the Multiline command.

Step 2
Next, place the insertion point to where you want to insert it.

Step 3
After that, just use the mouse to specify the start and the end point. When you have finished the drawing,
just press the Enter key.

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How to show the Multiline properties

window
To show the Multiline properties window
Step 1
To show the Multiline properties window, first, you need to select the Multiline that you want to show its
properties.

Step 2
After that, just use the mouse to open the Modify menu and then click the Properties command.

Step 3
Finally, youll able to see that the Multiline properties window appears on the screen.

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Working with Polygon

How to draw the Polyline

To draw the Polyline
Step1
If you would like to draw the Polyline, first, use the mouse to open the Draw menu, and then click the
Polyline command.

Step 2
Next, you need to place the insertion point to where you want to insert it.

Step 3
Now, use the mouse to specify the start and the end point.
If you want to continue the drawing, just go to step 1 and if you want to end the drawing, go to the next
step. Finally, just press the Esc key.

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How to show the Polyline properties

window
To show the Polyline properties window
Step 1
To show the Polyline properties window, first, select the Polyline that you want to show its properties.

Step 2
After that, you need to use the mouse to open the Modify menu and then click the Properties command.

Step 3
Finally, youll able to see that the Polyline properties window appears on the screen.

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How to draw 3D Polyline

To draw 3D Polyline
Step 1
If you wish to draw 3D Polyline, first, you need to use the mouse to open the Draw menu and then click
the 3D Polyline command.

Step 2
Next, you need to place the insertion point to where you want it to be inserted.

Step 3
Now, you need to use the mouse to specify the start and the end point.
If you want to continue the drawing, just go to step 1 and if you want to end the drawing, go to the next
step. Finally, press the Esc key.

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How to show the 3D Polyline

properties window
To show the 3D Polyline properties window
Step 1
To show the 3D Polyline properties window, first, select the 3D Polyline object that you want to show its
properties.

Step 2
Next, you need to use the mouse to open the Modify menu and then click the Properties command.

Step 3
Finally, youll able to see that the 3D Polyline properties window appears on the screen.

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How to draw the Polygon

To draw the Polygon
Step 1
If you would like wto draw the polygon, first, you need to use the mouse to open the Draw menu and then
click the 3D Polyline command.

Step 2
Place the insertion point to where you want to insert it.

Step 3
Next, you need to enter number of side and specify the center of the polygon. After that, enter an inscribed
in circle and the last thing to do is specifying the radius of circle.

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How to show the Polygon properties

To show the Polygon properties
Step 1
To show the polygon properties, first, you need to select the Polygon that you want to show its properties.

Step 2
Next, use the mouse to open the Modify menu and then click the Properties command.

Step 3
Finally, youll able to see that the Polygon properties window appears on the screen.

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How to draw the Rectangle

To draw the Rectangle
Step 1
If you would like to draw the rectangle, first you need to use the mouse to open the Draw menu and then,
click on the Rectangle command.

Step 2
Next, you have to place the insertion point to where you wan to insert it.

Step 3
Now, you must use the mouse to specify the corners first point. Later, just drag and draw the rectangle.

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How to show the rectangle properties

window
To show the rectangle properties window
Step 1
If you would like to show the rectangle properties window, first, you need to select the rectangle that you
want to show its properties.

Step 2
After that, use the mouse to open the Modify menu and then click the Properties command.

Step 3
Finally, youll able to see that the Rectangle properties window appears on the screen.

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Working with Arc, Circle, Donut and Spline

How to draw the Arc with 3 Points

To draw the Arc with 3 Points
Step 1
To draw the Arc with 3 points, first, you need to use the mouse to open the Draw menu and then open the
Arc sub menu. After that, click the 3 Point command.

Step 2
After that, just place the insertion point to where you want to insert it.

Step 3
Now, you need to use the mouse to specify the start and the end point. Finally, use the mouse to drag and
draw the Arc.

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How to draw Arc with Start, Center,

End
To draw Arc with Start, Center, End
Step 1
If you wish to draw the Arc, first, you need to use the mouse to open the Draw menu and then open the
Arc sub menu. Later, you need to click on the Start, Center, End command.

Step 2
Next, place the insertion point to where you wan to insert it.

Step 3
Now, use the mouse to specify the start and the center point. Finally, use the mouse to drag and draw the
Arc.

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How to draw the Arc with Start,

Center, Angle
To draw the Arc with Start, Center, Angle
Step 1
If you would like to draw the arc with Start, Center, Angle option, first, you need to use the mouse to open
the Draw menu and then open the Arc sub menu. After that, click on the Start, Center, Angle command.

Step 2
Place the insertion point to where you want to insert it.

Step 3
Now, you must use the mouse to specify the start and then the center point.
Finally, use the mouse to drag and draw the Arc.

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How to draw the Arc with Start, End,

Angle
To draw the Arc with Start, End, Angle
Step 1
To draw the Arc with Start, End, Angle, first, you need to use the mouse to open the Draw menu and then
open the Arc sub menu. After that, click the Start, End, Angel command.

Step 2
Place the insertion point to where you want to insert it.

Step 3
Now, you must use the mouse to specify the start and the end point. Finally, use the mouse to drag and
draw the Arc.

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How to draw the Arc with the Start,

End, Direction
To draw the Arc with the Start, End, Direction
Step 1
If you wish to draw the Arc with the Start, End, Direction, first, you need to use the mouse to open the
Draw menu and then open the Arc sub menu. After that, click on the Start, End, Direction command.

Step 2
Place the insertion point to where you want to insert it.

Step 3
Now, you need to use the mouse to specify the start and the end point. After that, you need to use the
mouse to drag and draw the Arc.

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How to draw Arc with Center, Start,

End
To draw Arc with Center, Start, End
Step 1
To draw the Arc with Center, Start, End, first, you need to use the mouse to open the Draw menu and then
open the Arc sub menu. Later, you need to click at the Center, Start, End command.

Step 2
Next, you need to place the insertion point to where you want to insert it.

Step 3
After that, you have to use the mouse to specify the start and the end point. Later, use the mouse to drag
and draw the Arc.

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How to draw Arc with Center, Start,

Angle
To draw Arc with Center, Start, Angle
Step 1
If you would like to draw Arc with Center, Start, Angle, first, you need to use the mouse to open the Draw
menu and then open the Arc sub menu. After that, click on the Center, Start, Angle command.

Step 2
Next, place the insertion point to where you want to insert it.

Step 3
Now, use the mouse to specify the start point and after that, specify the angle point. Later, you need to use
the mouse to drag and draw the Arc.

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How to show the Arc properties

window
To show the Arc properties window
Step 1
If you would like to show the Arc properties window, first, select the Arc that you want to show its
properties.

Step 2
Later, use the mouse to open the Modify menu and then click the Properties command.

Step 3
Finally, youll able to see that the Arc properties window appears on the screen.

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How to draw the Circle with Center,

Radius
To draw the Circle with Center, Radius
Step 1
To draw the Circle with Center, Radius, first, you must use the mouse to open the Draw menu and then
open the Circle sub menu. Later, you need to click at the Center, Radius command.

Step 2
Next, you need to place the insertion point to where you want to insert it.

Step 3
Now, you have to use the mouse to specify the center and the radius point. Later, you must use the mouse
to drag and draw the circle.

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How to draw the circle with Center,

Diameter
To draw the circle with Center, Diameter
Step 1
To draw the circle with Center, Diameter, first, you must use the mouse to open the Draw menu and then
open the Circle sub menu. Later, just click the Center, Diameter command.

Step 2
Next, just place the insertion point to where you want to insert it.

Step 3
Now, you must use the mouse to specify the center and the diameter points. Later, you must use the mouse
to drag and draw the circle.

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How to draw the circle with 2 Points

To draw the circle with 2 Points
Step 1
If you wish to draw the circle with 2 points, first, you need to use the mouse to open the Draw menu and
then open the Circle sub menu. Later, click the 2 Points command.

Step 2
Place the insertion point to where you want to insert it.

Step 3
Now, you have to use the mouse to specify the start and the end points. Later, use the mouse to drag and
draw the circle.

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How to draw the circle 3 Points

To draw the circle 3 Points
Step 1
To draw the circle 3 Points, first, you must use the mouse to open the Draw menu and then open the Circle
sub menu. After that, just click at the 3 Points command.

Step 2
Next, you need to place the insertion point to where you want to insert it.

Step 3
Now, you need to use the mouse to specify the 3 points and then drag and draw the circle.

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How to show the circle properties

window
To show the circle properties window
Step 1
If you wish to show the circle properties window, first, you need to use the mouse to select the circle that
you want to show its properties.

Step 2
Next, you ought to use the mouse to open the Modify menu and then click on the Properties command.

Step 3
Finally, youll able to see that the Circle properties window appears on the screen.

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How to draw the Donut

To draw the Donut
Step 1
To draw the Donut, first, use the mouse to open the Draw menu and then click on the Donut command.

Step 2
Next, you need to place the insertion point to where you want to insert it.

Step 3
Now, you have to specify the inside diameter of the donut. After that, specify the outside diameter of donut.
Next, you ought to specify the center of donut or exit. If you want to continue the drawing, go to step 2 and
if you want to end the drawing, just go to the next step. Finally, press the Esc key.

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How to show the Donut properties

window
To show the Donut properties window
Step 1
If you would like to show the donut properties window, first, you have to select the Donut that you want to
show its properties.

Step 2
Next, you need to use the mouse to open the Modify menu and then click the Properties command.

Step 3
Finally, youll able to see that the Donut properties window appears on the screen.

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How to draw the Spline

To draw the Spline
Step 1
To draw the Spline, the first thing you need to do is to use the mouse to open the Draw menu and then
click the Spline command.

Step 2
Next, place the insertion point to where you want to insert it.

Step 3
Now, you ought to specify the first point and after that, specify the next point. Later, press the Enter key.
Next, specify the start tangent and finally, specify the end tangent.

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How to show the Spline properties

window
To show the Spline properties window
Step 1
To show the Spline properties window, first, you need to select the Spline that you want to show its
properties window.

Step 2
Next, you need to use the mouse to open the Modify menu and then click on the Properties command.

Step 3
Finally, youll able to see that the Spline properties window appears on the screen.

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Working with Ellipse and Point

How to draw the Ellipse with Center

point
To draw the Ellipse with Center point
Step 1
To draw the Ellipse with Center point, the first thing you need to do is to use the mouse to open the Draw
menu and then open Ellipse sub menu. Later, you have to click on the Center command.

Step 2
Next, you need to place the insertion point to where you wan to insert it.

Step 3
Now, you need to specify the axis endpoint of ellipse and after that, specify the center of ellipse. Next, you
need to specify the endpoint of axis and finally, specify the distance to the other axis or Rotation.

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How to draw the Ellipse with the Axis,

End
To draw the Ellipse with the Axis, End
Step 1
If you wish to draw the ellipse with the Axis, End, first, you need to use the mouse to open the Draw menu
and then open the Ellipse sub menu. Later, click on the Axis, End command.

Step 2
Next, you need to place the insertion point to where you want to insert it.

Step 3
Now, you need to specify the axis endpoint of ellipse and specify the other endpoint of the axis. Finally,
you ought to specify the distance to the other axis or rotation.

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How to draw the Ellipse with the Arc

To draw the Ellipse with the Arc
Step 1
To draw the ellipse with the arc, first, you need to use the mouse to open the Draw menu and then open the
Ellipse sub menu. Later, just click on the Arc command.

Step 2
Next, you need to place the insertion point to where you want to insert it.

Step 3
Now, you need to specify the axis endpoint of ellipse and after that, specify the axis endpoint of elliptical
arc. Later, you must specify the other endpoint of axis and specify the distance to the other axis. Finally,
specify the start angle and specify the end angle.

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How to show the Ellipse properties

window
To show the Ellipse properties window
Step 1
To show the ellipse properties window, first you need to select the Ellipse that you want to show its
properties window.

Step 2
After that, just use the mouse to open the Modify menu and then click on the Properties command.

Step 3
Finally, youll able to see that the Ellipse properties window appears on the screen.

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How to draw single point

To draw single point
Step 1
If you would like to draw the single point, first, you need to use the mouse to open the Draw menu and
then open the Point sub menu. After that, just click on the Single Point command.

Step 2
Place the insertion point to where you want to insert it.

Step 3
Finally, use the mouse to specify a point.

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How to draw the multipoint

To draw the multipoint
Step 1
To draw the multipoint, first, you need to use the mouse to open the Draw menu and then open the Point
sub menu. Later, you ought to click on the multipoint command.

Step 2
Place the insertion point to where you want to insert it.

Step 3
Finally, use the mouse to specify a point when you press the Enter key to finish it.

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Working with Text and Surfaces

How to draw the Multiline Text

To draw the Multiline Text
Step 1
To draw the Multiline Text, first, you need to use the mouse to open the Draw menu and then open the
Text sub menu. Later, click the Multiline Text command.

Step 2
Next, you need to place the insertion point to where you want to insert it.

Step 3
Now, it will display a text editor and you need to enter the word in the editor. Finally, click the Ok button.

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How to draw the Single Line Text

To draw the Single Line Text
Step 1
To draw the single line text, first, you need to use the mouse to open the Draw menu and then open the
Text sub menu. Later, you ought to click the Single Line Text command.

Step 2
Next, place the insertion point to where you want to insert it.

Step 3
Now, you need to specify the start point of text and after that, specify the height. Later, you ought to
specify the rotation angle of the text and you can now enter the text. Finally, you will see the text in the
page.

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How to draw the 2D Solid

To draw the 2D Solid
Step 1
If you wish to draw the 2D solid, first, use the mouse to open the Draw menu and then open the Surfaces
sub menu. Later, just click the 2D Solid command.

Step 2
Next, place the insertion point to where you want to insert it.

Step 3
Now, specify the first point and then specify the second point. Finally, you have to specify the third point
and specify the fourth point or exit.

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How to draw the 3D Face

To draw the 3D Face
Step 1
To draw the 3D Face, first you need to use the mouse to open the Draw menu and then open the Surfaces
sub menu. After that, just click the 3D Face command.

Step 2
Next, place the insertion point to where you want to insert it.

Step 3
Now, you need to specify the first point or Invisible and then, specify the second point or Invisible. Later,
specify the third point or Invisible. Finally, specify the fourth point to create three-sided face.

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How to draw the 3D Surfaces

To draw the 3D Surfaces
Step 1
If you wish to draw the 3D surfaces, the first thing to do is to use the mouse to open the Draw menu and
then open the Surfaces sub menu. Later, click on the 3D Surfaces command.

Step 2
Place the insertion point to where you want it to be inserted.

Step 3
Later, you need to

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Specify the first corner point for the base of pyramid.

Specify the second corner point for the base of pyramid.
Specify the third corner point for the base of pyramid.
Specify the fourth corner point for the base of pyramid or Tetrahedron.
Specify the apex point of pyramid and specify the opposite corner.

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Working with Dimension

How to draw the Linear

To draw the Linear
Step 1
To draw the Linear, first you need to use the mouse to open the Dimension menu and then click the Linear
command.

Step 2
Next, you need to place the insertion point to where you want to insert it.

Step 3
Later, you need to

1. Specify the first extension line origin.

2. Specify the second extension line origin.
3. Specify the dimension line location.

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How to draw the Aligned

To draw the Aligned
Step 1
To draw the Aligned, first, you need to use the mouse to open the Dimension menu and then click the
Aligned command.

Step 2
Next, place the insertion point to where you want to insert it.

Step 3
Later, you need to

1. Specify the first extension line origin.

2. Specify the second extension line origin.
3. Specify the dimension line location.

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How to draw the Ordinate

To draw the Ordinate
Step 1
If you would like to draw the ordinate, first, you need to use the mouse to open the Dimension menu and
then click the Ordinate command.

Step 2
Next, you need to place the insertion point to where you want to insert it.

Step 3
Later, you have to specify the feature location and specify the leader endpoint.

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How to draw the Radius

To draw the Radius
Step 1
To draw the radius, the first thing to do is to use the mouse to open the Dimension menu and then click the
Radius command.

Step 2
Next, you need to place the insertion point to where you want to insert it.

Step 3
Finally, select arc or circle and then use the mouse to drag and draw.

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How to draw the Diameter

To draw the Diameter
Step 1
To draw the Diameter, first, use the mouse to open the Dimension menu and then click the Diameter
command.

Step 2
Next, you need to place the insertion point where you wan to insert it.

Step 3
After that, you need to select the arc or circle and then specify the dimension line location.

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How to draw the Angular

To draw the Angular
Step 1
If you would like to draw the Angular, the first thing you need to do is to use the mouse to open the
Dimension menu and then click the Angular command.

Step 2
Next, you need to place the insertion point to where you want it to be inserted.

Step 3
Now, you need to select the arc, circle, line, and specify the second angle endpoint. Later, you need to
specify the dimension arc line location.

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How to draw the Baseline

To draw the Baseline
Step 1
To draw the baseline, first, use the mouse to open the Dimension menu and then click the Baseline
command.

Step 2
After that, you have to place the insertion point to where you want to insert it.

Step 3
Now, you need to specify the second extension line origin.

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How to draw the Continue

To draw the Continue
Step 1
If you wish to draw the Continue, first, you need to use the mouse to open the Dimension menu and then
click the Continue command.

Step 2
Next, you need to place the insertion point to where you want it to be inserted.

Step 3
Now, you need to specify the second extension line origin.

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How to draw the center mark

To draw the center mark
Step 1
If you wish to draw the center mark, first, you need to use the mouse to open the Dimension menu and then
click the Center mark command.

Step 2
Next, you need to place the insertion point to where you want to insert it.

Step 3
Finally, you need to select the arc or circle.

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Working with Modify

How to change the line color

To change the line color
Step 1
If you wish to change the line color, first, you need to use the mouse to open the Format menu and then
click the Color command.

Step 2
After that, you ought to select the color that you want and then click Ok button.

Step 3
Now, you can try to draw the object and you will see the line color has changed.

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How to work with Erase command

To work with Erase command
Step 1
To work with Erase command, first, you must use the mouse to open the Modify menu and then click the
Erase command.

Step 2
Next, you need to select the object that you want to delete.

Step 3
Finally, you will see that the selected object has been deleted.

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How to work with Copy command

To work with Copy command
Step 1
If you would like to work with Copy command, first, you need to use the mouse to open the Modify menu
and then click the Erase command.

Step 2
After that, just use the mouse to select the object that you would like to copy and then press the Enter key.

Step 3
Now, you need to specify the base point or displacement and specify the second point of displacement as
shown by the picture below.

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How to work with Mirror command

To work with Mirror command
Step 1
To work with Mirror command, first, you must use the mouse to open the Modify menu and then click the
Erase command.

Step 2
After that, select the object and then press the Enter key.

Step 3
Now, you need to specify the first point of the mirror line and you need to specify the second point of
mirror line. It will ask whether you want to delete source objects or not.

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How to move the object

To move the object
Step 1
To move the object, first, you need to use the mouse to open the Modify menu and then click the Move
command.

Step 2
Next, you need to select the object that you want to move and then press the Enter key.

Step 3
Now, you need to specify the base point or displacement and after that, specify the second point of
displacement or use the first point as displacement.

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How to rotate the object

To rotate the object
Step 1
If you would like to rotate the object, first, you need to use the mouse to open the Modify menu and then
click the Rotate command.

Step 2
After that, you must select the object that you want to rotate and then press the Enter key.

Step 3
Now, you have to specify the base point and specify the rotation angle or Reference. After that, press the
Enter key.

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How to work with Scale

To work with Scale
Step 1
If you wish to work with scale, first, you need to use the mouse to open the Modify menu and then click
the Scale command.

Step 2
Next, you ought to select the object and then press the Enter key.

Step 3
After that, you have to specify the base point and specify the scale factor or Reference.

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How to work with Stretch

To work with Stretch
Step 1
If you wish to work with Stretch, first, you must use the mouse to open the Modify menu and then click the
Trim command.

Step 2
After that, just select the object and then press the Enter key.

Step 3
Now you could select the object to trim or shift-select to extend. You have to remember that the curve must
intersect cutting edges at least twice.

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How to work with Break

To work with Break
Step 1
To work with Break, first, you need to use the mouse to open the Modify menu and then click the Break
command.

Step 2
Next, you must select the object and then press the Enter key.

Step 3
Finally, you need to specify the second break point.

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How to work with Chamfer

To work with Chamfer
Step 1
If you would like to work with Chamfer, the first thing you need to do is to use the mouse to open the
Modify menu and then click the Chamfer command.

Step 2
Finally, select the object and then press the Enter key.

Before

After

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How to work with Fillet

To work with Fillet
Step 1
To work with Fillet, first, you must use the mouse to open the Modify menu and then click the Fillet
command.

Step 2
After that, just select the object and then press the Enter key.

Before

After

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How to work with Hatch

To work with Hatch
Step 1
To work with Hatch, first, you must use the mouse to open the Draw menu and then click the Hatch
command.

Step 2
Next, you must click the Select Objects button and then select the object that you would like to add its
pattern.

Step 3
Now, you must select the pattern in the Swatch list box. When you finish the selection, click the Ok
button.

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Step 4
Finally, you will see that the pattern is being added in the rectangle.

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How to modify the Polyline

To modify the Polyline
Step 1
If you wish to modify the Polyline, first, you must use the mouse to open the Modify menu and then click
the Polyline command.

Step 2
Next, you must select the Polyline in the page.

Step 3
Now, you need to enter an option [Open/ Join/ Width/Edit vertex/ Fit/ Spline/ Decurve/ Ltype gen/ Undo]

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How to modify the Spline

To modify the Spline
Step 1
If you would like to modify the spline, first, you need to use the mouse to open the Modify menu and then
click the Spline command

Step 2
Next, you need to select the spline and enter an option Fit data/ Close/ Move vertex/ Refine/ Reverse/
Undo] move.

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Index
2
2D ................................................................................................................................................................. 67
2D Solid ....................................................................................................................................................... 67
2D SolidTo draw ......................................................................................................................................... 67
draw ......................................................................................................................................................... 67
3
3D ................................................................................................................................................................. 70
3D Face ........................................................................................................................................................ 68
draw ......................................................................................................................................................... 68
3D FaceTo draw.......................................................................................................................................... 68
draw ......................................................................................................................................................... 68
3D Polyline .......................................................................................................................................22, 24, 26
3D Polyline properties window.................................................................................................................. 24
3D Polyline properties windowTo show ................................................................................................... 24
select......................................................................................................................................................... 24
show ......................................................................................................................................................... 24
3D Surfaces ................................................................................................................................................. 70
3D SurfacesTo draw ................................................................................................................................... 70
draw ......................................................................................................................................................... 70
A
Aligned......................................................................................................................................................... 74
draw ......................................................................................................................................................... 74
AlignedTo draw .......................................................................................................................................... 74
draw ......................................................................................................................................................... 74
Angel............................................................................................................................................................ 37
Angle.................................................................................................................................................36, 37, 43
AngleTo draw ........................................................................................................................................36, 37
AngleTo draw Arc ...................................................................................................................................... 43
Arc ......................................................................................................................................................36, 37
Angular........................................................................................................................................................ 82
AngularTo draw ......................................................................................................................................... 82
draw ......................................................................................................................................................... 82
Arc ................................................................................................................33, 34, 36, 37, 39, 41, 43, 45, 60
Arc properties window............................................................................................................................... 45
Arc properties windowTo show................................................................................................................. 45
AngleTo draw ....................................................................................................................................36, 37
DirectionTo draw.................................................................................................................................... 39
draw ......................................................................................................................33, 34, 36, 37, 39, 41, 43
open.......................................................................................................................33, 34, 36, 37, 39, 41, 43
PointsTo draw......................................................................................................................................... 33
select......................................................................................................................................................... 45
show ......................................................................................................................................................... 45
ArcTo draw ................................................................................................................................................. 60
Ellipse ...................................................................................................................................................... 60
AutoCAD....................................................................................................................................................... 4

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AutoCADTo draw ........................................................................................................................................ 4

single line ................................................................................................................................................... 4
Axis .............................................................................................................................................................. 59
B
Baseline........................................................................................................................................................ 84
BaselineTo draw ......................................................................................................................................... 84
draw ......................................................................................................................................................... 84
Break ......................................................................................................................................................... 101
BreakTo work ........................................................................................................................................... 101
C
Center .................................................................................................................34, 36, 41, 43, 47, 48, 58, 88
Center mark................................................................................................................................................ 88
Center markTo draw ................................................................................................................................. 88
draw ......................................................................................................................................................... 88
Center point ................................................................................................................................................ 58
Center pointTo draw.................................................................................................................................. 58
Ellipse ...................................................................................................................................................... 58
Chamfer..................................................................................................................................................... 102
ChamferTo work ...................................................................................................................................... 102
Change......................................................................................................................................................... 90
line colorTo change................................................................................................................................. 90
Circle ....................................................................................................................................47, 48, 49, 50, 51
Circle properties window........................................................................................................................... 51
Circle properties windowTo show............................................................................................................. 51
DiameterTo draw.................................................................................................................................... 48
draw ........................................................................................................................................47, 48, 49, 50
open.........................................................................................................................................47, 48, 49, 50
PointsTo draw....................................................................................................................................49, 50
RadiusTo draw ....................................................................................................................................... 47
show ......................................................................................................................................................... 51
Close........................................................................................................................................................... 107
Color ............................................................................................................................................................ 90
Construction................................................................................................................................................ 11
Construction Line..................................................................................................................................11, 13
Construction Line properties .................................................................................................................... 13
Construction Line propertiesTo show ...................................................................................................... 13
show ......................................................................................................................................................... 13
Construction LineTo draw ........................................................................................................................ 11
draw ......................................................................................................................................................... 11
Continue ...................................................................................................................................................... 86
ContinueTo draw........................................................................................................................................ 86
draw ......................................................................................................................................................... 86
Copy............................................................................................................................................................. 93
Copy command ........................................................................................................................................... 93
Copy commandTo work............................................................................................................................. 93
D
Decurve...................................................................................................................................................... 106
Diameter .................................................................................................................................................48, 80
draw ......................................................................................................................................................... 80
DiameterTo draw ..................................................................................................................................48, 80
circle......................................................................................................................................................... 48
draw ......................................................................................................................................................... 80
Dimension menu ..........................................................................................72, 74, 76, 78, 80, 82, 84, 86, 88

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open...........................................................................................................72, 74, 76, 78, 80, 82, 84, 86, 88

Direction ...................................................................................................................................................... 39
DirectionTo draw ....................................................................................................................................... 39
Arc ........................................................................................................................................................... 39
Donut ......................................................................................................................................................52, 54
Donut properties window........................................................................................................................... 54
Donut properties windowTo show ............................................................................................................ 54
draw ......................................................................................................................................................... 52
select......................................................................................................................................................... 54
show ......................................................................................................................................................... 54
DonutTo draw............................................................................................................................................. 52
draw ......................................................................................................................................................... 52
Draw4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 26, 30, 33, 34, 36, 37, 39, 41, 43, 47, 48, 49, 50, 52, 55, 58, 59, 60, 63, 64, 66, 67, 68,
70, 72, 74, 76, 78, 80, 82, 84, 86, 88
Draw 3D PolylineTo draw 3D Polyline..................................................................................................... 22
Draw Arc..........................................................................................................................................34, 41, 43
Draw menu4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 26, 30, 33, 34, 36, 37, 39, 41, 43, 47, 48, 49, 50, 52, 55, 58, 59, 60, 62, 63,
64, 66, 67, 68, 70, 104
open4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 26, 30, 33, 34, 36, 37, 39, 41, 43, 47, 48, 49, 50, 52, 55, 58, 59, 60, 62, 63, 64,
66, 67, 68, 70, 104
Draw single pointTo draw single point..................................................................................................... 62
2D SolidTo draw ..................................................................................................................................... 67
3D Face .................................................................................................................................................... 68
3D FaceTo draw...................................................................................................................................... 68
3D SurfacesTo draw ............................................................................................................................... 70
Aligned..................................................................................................................................................... 74
AlignedTo draw ...................................................................................................................................... 74
AngularTo draw ..................................................................................................................................... 82
Arc ........................................................................................................................33, 34, 36, 37, 39, 41, 43
BaselineTo draw ..................................................................................................................................... 84
center markTo draw............................................................................................................................... 88
circle........................................................................................................................................47, 48, 49, 50
Construction............................................................................................................................................ 11
Construction LineTo draw .................................................................................................................... 11
ContinueTo draw.................................................................................................................................... 86
Diameter .................................................................................................................................................. 80
DiameterTo draw.................................................................................................................................... 80
Donut ....................................................................................................................................................... 52
DonutTo draw......................................................................................................................................... 52
Ellipse ...........................................................................................................................................58, 59, 60
Linear ...................................................................................................................................................... 72
LinearTo draw ........................................................................................................................................ 72
Multiline Text.......................................................................................................................................... 64
Multiline TextTo draw ........................................................................................................................... 64
MultilineTo draw.................................................................................................................................... 15
multipoint ................................................................................................................................................ 63
multipointTo draw.................................................................................................................................. 63
OrdinateTo draw .................................................................................................................................... 76
PolygonTo draw...................................................................................................................................... 26
PolylineTo draw...................................................................................................................................... 18
RadiusTo draw ....................................................................................................................................... 78
Ray ............................................................................................................................................................. 8
RayTo draw............................................................................................................................................... 8
RectangleTo draw................................................................................................................................... 30
single line ................................................................................................................................................... 4
Single Line TextTo draw........................................................................................................................ 66

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Spline ....................................................................................................................................................... 55
SplineTo draw......................................................................................................................................... 55
E
Edited By ................................................................................................................................................... 107
Ellipse .........................................................................................................................................58, 59, 60, 61
Ellipse properties window.......................................................................................................................... 61
Ellipse properties windowTo show ........................................................................................................... 61
ArcTo draw ............................................................................................................................................. 60
Center pointTo draw .............................................................................................................................. 58
draw ..............................................................................................................................................58, 59, 60
EndTo draw ............................................................................................................................................ 59
open.....................................................................................................................................................59, 60
show ......................................................................................................................................................... 61
End........................................................................................................................................34, 37, 39, 41, 59
EndTo draw ................................................................................................................................................ 59
EndTo draw Arc ....................................................................................................................................34, 41
Ellipse ...................................................................................................................................................... 59
Enter key ........................................................................ 4, 15, 55, 63, 93, 95, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103
press ............................................................................ 4, 15, 55, 63, 93, 95, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103
Erase .................................................................................................................................................92, 93, 95
Erase command .......................................................................................................................................... 92
Erase commandTo work............................................................................................................................ 92
Esc key ....................................................................................................................................8, 11, 18, 22, 52
press ..............................................................................................................................................18, 22, 52
F
Fillet ........................................................................................................................................................... 103
FilletTo work............................................................................................................................................. 103
Fit ........................................................................................................................................................106, 107
Format menu............................................................................................................................................... 90
open.......................................................................................................................................................... 90
H
Hatch ......................................................................................................................................................... 104
HatchTo work ........................................................................................................................................... 104
I
Inner Esteem ............................................................................................................................................. 107
Invisible ....................................................................................................................................................... 68
L
Line ................................................................................................................................................................ 4
Line color..................................................................................................................................................... 90
Line colorTo change ................................................................................................................................... 90
change ...................................................................................................................................................... 90
Line properties window ............................................................................................................................... 6
Line properties windowTo show ................................................................................................................. 6
show ........................................................................................................................................................... 6
Linear .......................................................................................................................................................... 72
draw ......................................................................................................................................................... 72
LinearTo draw ............................................................................................................................................ 72
draw ......................................................................................................................................................... 72
Ltype gen ................................................................................................................................................... 106

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M
Mirror.......................................................................................................................................................... 95
Mirror command ........................................................................................................................................ 95
Mirror commandTo work.......................................................................................................................... 95
Modify ................................................................................................................................................106, 107
Modify menu6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 28, 32, 45, 51, 54, 57, 61, 92, 93, 95, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103,
106, 107
open..6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 28, 32, 45, 51, 54, 57, 61, 92, 93, 95, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 106, 107
PolylineTo.............................................................................................................................................. 106
Spline ..................................................................................................................................................... 107
Move .....................................................................................................................................................97, 107
objectTo................................................................................................................................................... 97
Multiline .................................................................................................................................................15, 17
Multiline properties window ..................................................................................................................... 17
Multiline properties windowTo show ....................................................................................................... 17
show ......................................................................................................................................................... 17
Multiline Text ............................................................................................................................................. 64
draw ......................................................................................................................................................... 64
Multiline TextTo draw ............................................................................................................................... 64
draw ......................................................................................................................................................... 64
show ......................................................................................................................................................... 17
MultilineTo draw........................................................................................................................................ 15
draw ......................................................................................................................................................... 15
Multipoint ................................................................................................................................................... 63
draw ......................................................................................................................................................... 63
MultipointTo draw ..................................................................................................................................... 63
draw ......................................................................................................................................................... 63
N
Norasyikin Mahmud ................................................................................................................................ 107
O
Object .....................................................................................................................................................97, 98
ObjectTo.................................................................................................................................................97, 98
move......................................................................................................................................................... 97
rotate........................................................................................................................................................ 98
Ok button .......................................................................................................................................64, 90, 104
Open4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 17, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 33, 34, 36, 37, 39, 41, 43, 45, 47, 48, 49, 50,
51, 52, 54, 55, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 66, 67, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76, 78, 80, 82, 84, 86, 88, 90, 92, 93,
95, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 106, 107
Open/ Join ................................................................................................................................................. 106
Arc ........................................................................................................................33, 34, 36, 37, 39, 41, 43
Circle.......................................................................................................................................47, 48, 49, 50
Dimension menu ......................................................................................72, 74, 76, 78, 80, 82, 84, 86, 88
Draw menu4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 26, 30, 33, 34, 36, 37, 39, 41, 43, 47, 48, 49, 50, 52, 55, 58, 59, 60, 62,
63, 64, 66, 67, 68, 70, 104
Ellipse .................................................................................................................................................59, 60
Format menu........................................................................................................................................... 90
Modify menu6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 28, 32, 45, 51, 54, 57, 61, 92, 93, 95, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103,
106, 107
Point....................................................................................................................................................62, 63
Surfaces ........................................................................................................................................67, 68, 70
Text .....................................................................................................................................................64, 66
Ordinate ...................................................................................................................................................... 76
OrdinateTo draw ........................................................................................................................................ 76

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draw ......................................................................................................................................................... 76
P
Points ....................................................................................................................................33, 49, 50, 62, 63
open.....................................................................................................................................................62, 63
PointsTo draw..................................................................................................................................33, 49, 50
Arc ........................................................................................................................................................... 33
circle....................................................................................................................................................49, 50
Polygon ...................................................................................................................................................26, 28
Polygon properties...................................................................................................................................... 28
Polygon propertiesTo show ....................................................................................................................... 28
show ......................................................................................................................................................... 28
PolygonTo draw.......................................................................................................................................... 26
draw ......................................................................................................................................................... 26
Polyline ...........................................................................................................................................18, 20, 106
Polyline properties window ....................................................................................................................... 20
Polyline properties windowTo show ......................................................................................................... 20
select..................................................................................................................................................20, 106
show ......................................................................................................................................................... 20
PolylineTo.................................................................................................................................................. 106
PolylineTo draw.......................................................................................................................................... 18
draw ......................................................................................................................................................... 18
modify .................................................................................................................................................... 106
Press.............................................................. 4, 15, 18, 22, 52, 55, 63, 93, 95, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103
Enter key .................................................................... 4, 15, 55, 63, 93, 95, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103
Esc key ..........................................................................................................................................18, 22, 52
Properties ............................................................................... 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 28, 32, 45, 51, 54, 57, 61
R
Radius .....................................................................................................................................................47, 78
RadiusTo draw ......................................................................................................................................47, 78
Circle........................................................................................................................................................ 47
draw ......................................................................................................................................................... 78
Ray ........................................................................................................................................................... 8, 10
Ray properties............................................................................................................................................. 10
Ray propertiesTo show .............................................................................................................................. 10
draw ........................................................................................................................................................... 8
select......................................................................................................................................................... 10
show ......................................................................................................................................................... 10
RayTo draw .................................................................................................................................................. 8
draw ........................................................................................................................................................... 8
Rectangle ................................................................................................................................................30, 32
Rectangle properties window .................................................................................................................... 32
Rectangle properties windowTo show ...................................................................................................... 32
show ......................................................................................................................................................... 32
RectangleTo draw....................................................................................................................................... 30
draw ......................................................................................................................................................... 30
Reference................................................................................................................................................98, 99
Refine......................................................................................................................................................... 107
Reverse ...................................................................................................................................................... 107
Rotate........................................................................................................................................................... 98
objectTo................................................................................................................................................... 98
Rotation ....................................................................................................................................................... 58
S
Scale ............................................................................................................................................................. 99

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ScaleTo work............................................................................................................................................... 99
Select.............................................................................................................................10, 20, 24, 45, 54, 106
Select Objects button................................................................................................................................ 104
3D Polyline .............................................................................................................................................. 24
Arc ........................................................................................................................................................... 45
Donut ....................................................................................................................................................... 54
Polyline .............................................................................................................................................20, 106
Ray ........................................................................................................................................................... 10
Show........................................................................................ 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 28, 32, 45, 51, 54, 57, 61
3D Polyline .............................................................................................................................................. 24
3D Polyline properties windowTo show ............................................................................................... 24
Arc properties windowTo show............................................................................................................. 45
circle properties windowTo show.......................................................................................................... 51
Construction Line................................................................................................................................... 13
Construction Line propertiesTo show .................................................................................................. 13
Donut properties windowTo show ........................................................................................................ 54
Ellipse properties windowTo show........................................................................................................ 61
line properties windowTo show............................................................................................................... 6
Multiline .................................................................................................................................................. 17
Multiline properties windowTo show ................................................................................................... 17
Polygon propertiesTo show.................................................................................................................... 28
Polyline .................................................................................................................................................... 20
Polyline properties windowTo show ..................................................................................................... 20
Ray propertiesTo show .......................................................................................................................... 10
rectangle properties windowTo show ................................................................................................... 32
Spline ....................................................................................................................................................... 57
Spline properties windowTo show ........................................................................................................ 57
Single line ...................................................................................................................................................... 4
Single Line Text .......................................................................................................................................... 66
Single Line TextTo draw............................................................................................................................ 66
AutoCADTo draw .................................................................................................................................... 4
draw ..................................................................................................................................................... 4, 66
Single Point ................................................................................................................................................. 62
Spline ......................................................................................................................................55, 57, 106, 107
Spline properties window........................................................................................................................... 57
Spline properties windowTo show ............................................................................................................ 57
draw ......................................................................................................................................................... 55
modify .................................................................................................................................................... 107
show ......................................................................................................................................................... 57
SplineTo draw............................................................................................................................................. 55
draw ......................................................................................................................................................... 55
Start ................................................................................................................................34, 36, 37, 39, 41, 43
Step1 ............................................................................................................................................................ 18
Stretch ....................................................................................................................................................... 100
StretchTo work ......................................................................................................................................... 100
Surfaces ............................................................................................................................................67, 68, 70
open...............................................................................................................................................67, 68, 70
Swatch list ................................................................................................................................................. 104
T
Tetrahedron ................................................................................................................................................ 70
Text .........................................................................................................................................................64, 66
open.....................................................................................................................................................64, 66
Trim ........................................................................................................................................................... 100

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U
Undo....................................................................................................................................................106, 107
W
Width/Edit................................................................................................................................................. 106
Work...................................................................................................92, 93, 95, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104
Wto............................................................................................................................................................... 26

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