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AutoCAD Vocabulary
Carlin BrightJanury 2014
CAD
• Computer Aided Design
AutoDesk
• A software corporation that acquires and distributes CAD software
• It is not a developer
• It controls CAD in most sectors
AutoCAD
• A software application for 2D and 3D CAD
• AutoCAD is used across a range of industries
Model Space
• The space in which you construct your true to size model
• In AutoCAD, the model space is found as a tab in the bottom left of the page
Paper Space
• The space where you set up the sheets you are going to print
• Viewports are used to “see into” model space
Viewport
• A window in paper space through which you can see your model in model space
• Viewports are where you will set your scale, and are extremely important to understand
Command Line
• A line for text, usually near the bottom of the window, where commands can be typed in and that lists previous commands
• It will also include instructions to complete a command if you have already started one
• You do not need to click in the command line to type a command, you just need to not be in the middle of another command, and need to have your cursor in model space
Ribbon Tab
• Near the top of the window, the ribbon tabs break down the main categories of commands that you can access in the ribbons
• Very similar to Word
Ribbon
• The ribbon is an area near the top of the window with a selection of buttons that activate common commands
• Similar to Word
Drawing Panel• Sections within the ribbon that
contain related commands
• For example, there is a draw panel that allows you to create lines and shapes and a modify panel that lets you modify shapes already made
Quick Access Toolbar
• Toolbar at the very top that allows you access to file commands
• This toolbar can be altered at your desire
Properties Menu
• Accessed with the command MO
• Provides information and allows you to edit elements of what you have highlighted.
• For example, if you have 8 pieces of text and they are all to small, you can highlight all 8 and then edit the text height
Layers Menu
• Accessed with the command LA
• Used to create new and edit existing layers
• For example, instead of having to edit the properties for every line that is hidden, you can simply make a layer called “hidden lines” that is dashed, and put all hidden lines on this layer
• You can do the same for center lines and phantom lines, etc.