AutoCAD 2000i eBook

1Autodesk AutoCAD 2000i

Table of Contents

2WORKING WITH LINE AND RAY........................................ 5

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

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

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

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

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

3How to draw the Circle with Center, Radius...................................................48How to draw the circle with Center, Diameter ................................................49How to draw the circle with 2 Points...............................................................50How to draw the circle 3 Points.......................................................................51How to show the circle properties window ....................................................52How to draw the Donut.....................................................................................53How to show the Donut properties window ...................................................55How to draw the Spline ....................................................................................56How to show the Spline properties window ...................................................58

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

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

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

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

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

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

4How to draw the Radius ...................................................................................79How to draw the Diameter................................................................................81How to draw the Angular..................................................................................83How to draw the Baseline ................................................................................85How to draw the Continue................................................................................87How to draw the center mark...........................................................................89

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

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

5Working with Line and Ray

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

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

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

7How to show the line propertieswindowTo show the line properties window Step 1If you wish to show the line properties window, first, you need to use the mouse to select the line that youwant to show its properties window.

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

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

9How to draw the RayTo draw the Ray Step 1To draw the Ray, first, you must use the mouse to open the Draw menu and then click the Ray command.

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

Step 3Later, 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 nextstep. Finally, just press Esc key.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Step 3After 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 propertieswindowTo show the Multiline properties window Step 1To show the Multiline properties window, first, you need to select the Multiline that you want to show itsproperties.

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

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

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Working with Polygon

How to draw the PolylineTo draw the Polyline Step1If you would like to draw the Polyline, first, use the mouse to open the Draw menu, and then click thePolyline command.

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

Step 3Now, 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 nextstep. Finally, just press the Esc key.

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

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

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

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

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

Step 3Now, 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 nextstep. Finally, press the Esc key.

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How to show the 3D Polylineproperties windowTo show the 3D Polyline properties window Step 1To show the 3D Polyline properties window, first, select the 3D Polyline object that you want to show itsproperties.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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How to draw the RectangleTo draw the Rectangle Step 1If 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 2Next, you have to place the insertion point to where you wan to insert it.

Step 3Now, 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 propertieswindowTo show the rectangle properties window Step 1If you would like to show the rectangle properties window, first, you need to select the rectangle that youwant to show its properties.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


Step 3Now, 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,AngleTo draw the Arc with Start, End, Angle Step 1To draw the Arc with Start, End, Angle, first, you need to use the mouse to open the Draw menu and thenopen the Arc sub menu. After that, click the Start, End, Angel command.


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

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


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

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


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

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


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

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How to show the Arc propertieswindowTo show the Arc properties window Step 1If you would like to show the Arc properties window, first, select the Arc that you want to show itsproperties.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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

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


Step 3Now, 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 propertieswindowTo show the circle properties window Step 1If you wish to show the circle properties window, first, you need to use the mouse to select the circle thatyou want to show its properties.

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

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

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


Step 3Now, 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 andif 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 propertieswindowTo show the Donut properties window Step 1If you would like to show the donut properties window, first, you have to select the Donut that you want toshow its properties.

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

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

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


Step 3Now, 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 propertieswindowTo show the Spline properties window Step 1To show the Spline properties window, first, you need to select the Spline that you want to show itsproperties window.

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

Step 3Finally, 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 CenterpointTo draw the Ellipse with Center point Step 1To draw the Ellipse with Center point, the first thing you need to do is to use the mouse to open the Drawmenu and then open Ellipse sub menu. Later, you have to click on the Center command.

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

Step 3Now, you need to specify the axis endpoint of ellipse and after that, specify the center of ellipse. Next, youneed 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,EndTo draw the Ellipse with the Axis, End Step 1If you wish to draw the ellipse with the Axis, End, first, you need to use the mouse to open the Draw menuand then open the Ellipse sub menu. Later, click on the Axis, End command.


Step 3Now, 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 ArcTo draw the Ellipse with the Arc Step 1To draw the ellipse with the arc, first, you need to use the mouse to open the Draw menu and then open theEllipse sub menu. Later, just click on the Arc command.


Step 3Now, you need to specify the axis endpoint of ellipse and after that, specify the axis endpoint of ellipticalarc. 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 propertieswindowTo show the Ellipse properties window Step 1To show the ellipse properties window, first you need to select the Ellipse that you want to show itsproperties window.

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

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

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


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

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


Step 3Finally, 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 TextTo draw the Multiline Text Step 1To draw the Multiline Text, first, you need to use the mouse to open the Draw menu and then open theText sub menu. Later, click the Multiline Text command.


Step 3Now, 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 TextTo draw the Single Line Text Step 1To draw the single line text, first, you need to use the mouse to open the Draw menu and then open theText sub menu. Later, you ought to click the Single Line Text command.


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

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


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

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


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

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

Step 3Later, you need to

1. Specify the first corner point for the base of pyramid.2. Specify the second corner point for the base of pyramid.3. Specify the third corner point for the base of pyramid.4. Specify the fourth corner point for the base of pyramid or Tetrahedron.5. Specify the apex point of pyramid and specify the opposite corner.

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Working with Dimension

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



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



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


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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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How to draw the ContinueTo draw the Continue Step 1If you wish to draw the Continue, first, you need to use the mouse to open the Dimension menu and thenclick the Continue command.


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

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How to draw the center markTo draw the center mark Step 1If you wish to draw the center mark, first, you need to use the mouse to open the Dimension menu and thenclick the Center mark command.


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

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Working with Modify

How to change the line colorTo change the line color Step 1If you wish to change the line color, first, you need to use the mouse to open the Format menu and thenclick the Color command.

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

Step 3Now, 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 commandTo work with Erase command Step 1To work with Erase command, first, you must use the mouse to open the Modify menu and then click theErase command.

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

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

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How to work with Copy commandTo work with Copy command Step 1If you would like to work with Copy command, first, you need to use the mouse to open the Modify menuand then click the Erase command.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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How to rotate the objectTo rotate the object Step 1If you would like to rotate the object, first, you need to use the mouse to open the Modify menu and thenclick the Rotate command.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Step 3Now, 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 SplineTo modify the Spline Step 1If you would like to modify the spline, first, you need to use the mouse to open the Modify menu and thenclick the Spline command

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

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2D ................................................................................................................................................................. 672D Solid ....................................................................................................................................................... 672D SolidTo draw ......................................................................................................................................... 67

draw ......................................................................................................................................................... 67

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3D ................................................................................................................................................................. 703D Face ........................................................................................................................................................ 68

draw ......................................................................................................................................................... 683D FaceTo draw.......................................................................................................................................... 68

draw ......................................................................................................................................................... 683D Polyline .......................................................................................................................................22, 24, 263D Polyline properties window.................................................................................................................. 243D Polyline properties windowTo show ................................................................................................... 24

select......................................................................................................................................................... 24show ......................................................................................................................................................... 24

3D Surfaces ................................................................................................................................................. 703D SurfacesTo draw ................................................................................................................................... 70

draw ......................................................................................................................................................... 70

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Aligned......................................................................................................................................................... 74draw ......................................................................................................................................................... 74

AlignedTo draw .......................................................................................................................................... 74draw ......................................................................................................................................................... 74

Angel ............................................................................................................................................................ 37Angle .................................................................................................................................................36, 37, 43AngleTo draw ........................................................................................................................................36, 37AngleTo draw Arc ...................................................................................................................................... 43

Arc ......................................................................................................................................................36, 37Angular........................................................................................................................................................ 82AngularTo draw ......................................................................................................................................... 82

draw ......................................................................................................................................................... 82Arc ................................................................................................................33, 34, 36, 37, 39, 41, 43, 45, 60Arc properties window............................................................................................................................... 45Arc properties windowTo show................................................................................................................. 45

AngleTo draw ....................................................................................................................................36, 37DirectionTo draw.................................................................................................................................... 39draw ......................................................................................................................33, 34, 36, 37, 39, 41, 43open.......................................................................................................................33, 34, 36, 37, 39, 41, 43PointsTo draw ......................................................................................................................................... 33select......................................................................................................................................................... 45show ......................................................................................................................................................... 45

ArcTo draw ................................................................................................................................................. 60Ellipse ...................................................................................................................................................... 60

AutoCAD ....................................................................................................................................................... 4

110

AutoCADTo draw ........................................................................................................................................ 4single line ................................................................................................................................................... 4

Axis .............................................................................................................................................................. 59

B

Baseline........................................................................................................................................................ 84BaselineTo draw ......................................................................................................................................... 84

draw ......................................................................................................................................................... 84Break ......................................................................................................................................................... 101BreakTo work ........................................................................................................................................... 101

C

Center .................................................................................................................34, 36, 41, 43, 47, 48, 58, 88Center mark ................................................................................................................................................ 88Center markTo draw ................................................................................................................................. 88

draw ......................................................................................................................................................... 88Center point ................................................................................................................................................ 58Center pointTo draw .................................................................................................................................. 58

Ellipse ...................................................................................................................................................... 58Chamfer..................................................................................................................................................... 102ChamferTo work ...................................................................................................................................... 102Change......................................................................................................................................................... 90

line colorTo change................................................................................................................................. 90Circle ....................................................................................................................................47, 48, 49, 50, 51Circle properties window ........................................................................................................................... 51Circle properties windowTo show............................................................................................................. 51

DiameterTo draw.................................................................................................................................... 48draw ........................................................................................................................................47, 48, 49, 50open.........................................................................................................................................47, 48, 49, 50PointsTo draw ....................................................................................................................................49, 50RadiusTo draw ....................................................................................................................................... 47show ......................................................................................................................................................... 51

Close........................................................................................................................................................... 107Color ............................................................................................................................................................ 90Construction................................................................................................................................................ 11Construction Line ..................................................................................................................................11, 13Construction Line properties .................................................................................................................... 13Construction Line propertiesTo show ...................................................................................................... 13

show ......................................................................................................................................................... 13Construction LineTo draw ........................................................................................................................ 11

draw ......................................................................................................................................................... 11Continue ...................................................................................................................................................... 86ContinueTo draw........................................................................................................................................ 86

draw ......................................................................................................................................................... 86Copy............................................................................................................................................................. 93Copy command ........................................................................................................................................... 93Copy commandTo work............................................................................................................................. 93

D

Decurve...................................................................................................................................................... 106Diameter .................................................................................................................................................48, 80

draw ......................................................................................................................................................... 80DiameterTo draw ..................................................................................................................................48, 80

circle......................................................................................................................................................... 48draw ......................................................................................................................................................... 80

Dimension menu ..........................................................................................72, 74, 76, 78, 80, 82, 84, 86, 88

111

open...........................................................................................................72, 74, 76, 78, 80, 82, 84, 86, 88Direction ...................................................................................................................................................... 39DirectionTo draw ....................................................................................................................................... 39

Arc ........................................................................................................................................................... 39Donut ......................................................................................................................................................52, 54Donut properties window........................................................................................................................... 54Donut properties windowTo show ............................................................................................................ 54

draw ......................................................................................................................................................... 52select......................................................................................................................................................... 54show ......................................................................................................................................................... 54

DonutTo draw............................................................................................................................................. 52draw ......................................................................................................................................................... 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 ..................................................................................................... 22Draw Arc ..........................................................................................................................................34, 41, 43Draw 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, 104open4, 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, 104Draw single pointTo draw single point ..................................................................................................... 62

2D SolidTo draw ..................................................................................................................................... 673D Face .................................................................................................................................................... 683D FaceTo draw...................................................................................................................................... 683D SurfacesTo draw ............................................................................................................................... 70Aligned..................................................................................................................................................... 74AlignedTo draw ...................................................................................................................................... 74AngularTo draw ..................................................................................................................................... 82Arc ........................................................................................................................33, 34, 36, 37, 39, 41, 43BaselineTo draw ..................................................................................................................................... 84center markTo draw............................................................................................................................... 88circle........................................................................................................................................47, 48, 49, 50Construction............................................................................................................................................ 11Construction LineTo draw .................................................................................................................... 11ContinueTo draw.................................................................................................................................... 86Diameter .................................................................................................................................................. 80DiameterTo draw.................................................................................................................................... 80Donut ....................................................................................................................................................... 52DonutTo draw ......................................................................................................................................... 52Ellipse ...........................................................................................................................................58, 59, 60Linear ...................................................................................................................................................... 72LinearTo draw ........................................................................................................................................ 72Multiline Text.......................................................................................................................................... 64Multiline TextTo draw ........................................................................................................................... 64MultilineTo draw.................................................................................................................................... 15multipoint ................................................................................................................................................ 63multipointTo draw.................................................................................................................................. 63OrdinateTo draw .................................................................................................................................... 76PolygonTo draw...................................................................................................................................... 26PolylineTo draw...................................................................................................................................... 18RadiusTo draw ....................................................................................................................................... 78Ray ............................................................................................................................................................. 8RayTo draw............................................................................................................................................... 8RectangleTo draw................................................................................................................................... 30single line ................................................................................................................................................... 4Single Line TextTo draw........................................................................................................................ 66

112

Spline ....................................................................................................................................................... 55SplineTo draw ......................................................................................................................................... 55

E

Edited By ................................................................................................................................................... 107Ellipse .........................................................................................................................................58, 59, 60, 61Ellipse properties window.......................................................................................................................... 61Ellipse properties windowTo show ........................................................................................................... 61

ArcTo draw ............................................................................................................................................. 60Center pointTo draw .............................................................................................................................. 58draw ..............................................................................................................................................58, 59, 60EndTo draw ............................................................................................................................................ 59open.....................................................................................................................................................59, 60show ......................................................................................................................................................... 61

End........................................................................................................................................34, 37, 39, 41, 59EndTo draw ................................................................................................................................................ 59EndTo draw Arc ....................................................................................................................................34, 41

Ellipse ...................................................................................................................................................... 59Enter 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, 103Erase .................................................................................................................................................92, 93, 95Erase command .......................................................................................................................................... 92Erase commandTo work ............................................................................................................................ 92Esc key ....................................................................................................................................8, 11, 18, 22, 52

press ..............................................................................................................................................18, 22, 52

F

Fillet ........................................................................................................................................................... 103FilletTo work............................................................................................................................................. 103Fit ........................................................................................................................................................106, 107Format menu............................................................................................................................................... 90

open.......................................................................................................................................................... 90

H

Hatch ......................................................................................................................................................... 104HatchTo work ........................................................................................................................................... 104

I

Inner Esteem ............................................................................................................................................. 107Invisible ....................................................................................................................................................... 68

L

Line ................................................................................................................................................................ 4Line color..................................................................................................................................................... 90Line colorTo change ................................................................................................................................... 90

change ...................................................................................................................................................... 90Line properties window ............................................................................................................................... 6Line properties windowTo show ................................................................................................................. 6

show ........................................................................................................................................................... 6Linear .......................................................................................................................................................... 72

draw ......................................................................................................................................................... 72LinearTo draw ............................................................................................................................................ 72

draw ......................................................................................................................................................... 72Ltype gen ................................................................................................................................................... 106

113

M

Mirror.......................................................................................................................................................... 95Mirror command ........................................................................................................................................ 95Mirror commandTo work.......................................................................................................................... 95Modify ................................................................................................................................................106, 107Modify menu6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 28, 32, 45, 51, 54, 57, 61, 92, 93, 95, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103,

106, 107open..6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 28, 32, 45, 51, 54, 57, 61, 92, 93, 95, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 106, 107PolylineTo.............................................................................................................................................. 106Spline ..................................................................................................................................................... 107

Move .....................................................................................................................................................97, 107objectTo ................................................................................................................................................... 97

Multiline .................................................................................................................................................15, 17Multiline properties window ..................................................................................................................... 17Multiline properties windowTo show ....................................................................................................... 17

show ......................................................................................................................................................... 17Multiline Text ............................................................................................................................................. 64

draw ......................................................................................................................................................... 64Multiline TextTo draw ............................................................................................................................... 64

draw ......................................................................................................................................................... 64show ......................................................................................................................................................... 17

MultilineTo draw........................................................................................................................................ 15draw ......................................................................................................................................................... 15

Multipoint ................................................................................................................................................... 63draw ......................................................................................................................................................... 63

MultipointTo draw ..................................................................................................................................... 63draw ......................................................................................................................................................... 63

N

Norasyikin Mahmud ................................................................................................................................ 107

O

Object .....................................................................................................................................................97, 98ObjectTo.................................................................................................................................................97, 98

move ......................................................................................................................................................... 97rotate........................................................................................................................................................ 98

Ok button .......................................................................................................................................64, 90, 104Open4, 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 ................................................................................................................................................. 106Arc ........................................................................................................................33, 34, 36, 37, 39, 41, 43Circle.......................................................................................................................................47, 48, 49, 50Dimension menu ......................................................................................72, 74, 76, 78, 80, 82, 84, 86, 88Draw 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, 104Ellipse .................................................................................................................................................59, 60Format menu........................................................................................................................................... 90Modify menu6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 28, 32, 45, 51, 54, 57, 61, 92, 93, 95, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103,

106, 107Point ....................................................................................................................................................62, 63Surfaces ........................................................................................................................................67, 68, 70Text .....................................................................................................................................................64, 66

Ordinate ...................................................................................................................................................... 76OrdinateTo draw ........................................................................................................................................ 76

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draw ......................................................................................................................................................... 76

P

Points ....................................................................................................................................33, 49, 50, 62, 63open.....................................................................................................................................................62, 63

PointsTo draw..................................................................................................................................33, 49, 50Arc ........................................................................................................................................................... 33circle....................................................................................................................................................49, 50

Polygon ...................................................................................................................................................26, 28Polygon properties...................................................................................................................................... 28Polygon propertiesTo show ....................................................................................................................... 28

show ......................................................................................................................................................... 28PolygonTo draw.......................................................................................................................................... 26

draw ......................................................................................................................................................... 26Polyline ...........................................................................................................................................18, 20, 106Polyline properties window ....................................................................................................................... 20Polyline properties windowTo show ......................................................................................................... 20

select..................................................................................................................................................20, 106show ......................................................................................................................................................... 20

PolylineTo.................................................................................................................................................. 106PolylineTo draw.......................................................................................................................................... 18

draw ......................................................................................................................................................... 18modify .................................................................................................................................................... 106

Press.............................................................. 4, 15, 18, 22, 52, 55, 63, 93, 95, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103Enter key .................................................................... 4, 15, 55, 63, 93, 95, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103Esc key ..........................................................................................................................................18, 22, 52

Properties ............................................................................... 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 28, 32, 45, 51, 54, 57, 61

R

Radius .....................................................................................................................................................47, 78RadiusTo draw ......................................................................................................................................47, 78

Circle........................................................................................................................................................ 47draw ......................................................................................................................................................... 78

Ray ........................................................................................................................................................... 8, 10Ray properties............................................................................................................................................. 10Ray propertiesTo show .............................................................................................................................. 10

draw ........................................................................................................................................................... 8select......................................................................................................................................................... 10show ......................................................................................................................................................... 10

RayTo draw .................................................................................................................................................. 8draw ........................................................................................................................................................... 8

Rectangle ................................................................................................................................................30, 32Rectangle properties window .................................................................................................................... 32Rectangle properties windowTo show ...................................................................................................... 32

show ......................................................................................................................................................... 32RectangleTo draw....................................................................................................................................... 30

draw ......................................................................................................................................................... 30Reference ................................................................................................................................................98, 99Refine ......................................................................................................................................................... 107Reverse ...................................................................................................................................................... 107Rotate........................................................................................................................................................... 98

objectTo ................................................................................................................................................... 98Rotation ....................................................................................................................................................... 58

S

Scale ............................................................................................................................................................. 99

115

ScaleTo work............................................................................................................................................... 99Select .............................................................................................................................10, 20, 24, 45, 54, 106Select Objects button................................................................................................................................ 104

3D Polyline .............................................................................................................................................. 24Arc ........................................................................................................................................................... 45Donut ....................................................................................................................................................... 54Polyline .............................................................................................................................................20, 106Ray ........................................................................................................................................................... 10

Show........................................................................................ 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 28, 32, 45, 51, 54, 57, 613D Polyline .............................................................................................................................................. 243D Polyline properties windowTo show ............................................................................................... 24Arc properties windowTo show............................................................................................................. 45circle properties windowTo show.......................................................................................................... 51Construction Line ................................................................................................................................... 13Construction Line propertiesTo show .................................................................................................. 13Donut properties windowTo show ........................................................................................................ 54Ellipse properties windowTo show........................................................................................................ 61line properties windowTo show ............................................................................................................... 6Multiline .................................................................................................................................................. 17Multiline properties windowTo show ................................................................................................... 17Polygon propertiesTo show.................................................................................................................... 28Polyline .................................................................................................................................................... 20Polyline properties windowTo show ..................................................................................................... 20Ray propertiesTo show .......................................................................................................................... 10rectangle properties windowTo show ................................................................................................... 32Spline ....................................................................................................................................................... 57Spline properties windowTo show ........................................................................................................ 57

Single line ...................................................................................................................................................... 4Single Line Text .......................................................................................................................................... 66Single Line TextTo draw............................................................................................................................ 66

AutoCADTo draw .................................................................................................................................... 4draw ..................................................................................................................................................... 4, 66

Single Point ................................................................................................................................................. 62Spline ......................................................................................................................................55, 57, 106, 107Spline properties window........................................................................................................................... 57Spline properties windowTo show ............................................................................................................ 57

draw ............................................................................................................................

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