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Contents
Page
Chapter 1 Introduction to AutoCAD 2017 1
1.1 What is AutoCAD 2017? 1
1.2 AutoCAD Interface 2
1.3 Using Commands 3
1.4 Creating New Drawing File 5
1.5 Opening An Existing Drawing File 6
1.6 Saving A Drawing 7
1.7 Configuring And Using Workspaces 8

Chapter 2 Line and Curve 9

2.1 Drawing Simple Line 9
2.1.1 Using The Line Command 9
2.1.2 Using The Rectang Command 10
2.1.3 Using The Polygon Command 11
2.2 Drawing Arcs And Curves 12
2.2.1 Using The Circles Command 12
2.2.2 Using The Arcs Command 13
2.2.3 Using The Ellipses Command 15
2.2.4 Using The Polyline Command 16

Chapter 3 Snap Object 17

3.1 Drawing With Snap And Grid 17
3.2 Polar Tracking 18
3.3 Object Snaps 19
3.4 Object Snaps Uses 20
3.5 Viewing Your Drawing 21

Chapter 4 Other features in AutoCAD 2017 22

4.1 Selecting Object For Editing 22
4.2 Editing With Basic Tools 23
4.2.1 Undoing And Redoing Actions 23
4.2.2 Erasing Objects 23
4.2.3 Moving Objects 23
4.2.4 Copying Objects 24
4.2.5 Rotating Objects 25
4.2.6 Scaling Objects 25
4.3 Editing With Advanced Tools 26
4.3.1 Trimming Objects 26
4.3.2 Extending Objects 27
4.3.3 Stretching Objects 27
4.3.4 Mirroring Objects 28
4.3.5 Array Objects 29
4.3.6 Offset Objects 30
4.3.7 Fillet Objects 30
4.3.8 Chamfer Objects 31

Chapter 5 Exercises 32
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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION TO AUTOCAD 2017

1.1 What is AutoCAD 2017?
This section starts with a quick tour of AutoCAD 2017. AutoCAD 2017 can be started in the
following ways:

By default, a shortcut will be created the desktoptop after installation. To launch

AutoCAD 2017, double-click on the shortcut or use the Windows Start menu. Click on
Start Programs Autodesk AutoCAD 2017 - English
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1.2 AutoCAD Interface

The figure shows the default screen that appears when you first open AutoCAD. Your
screen may look somewhat different but the general features will be the same.

REMEMBER: AutoCAD can be customized in many ways.

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1.3 USING COMMANDS

Command Keystroke Description Option

Line L To create a straight line.
Circle C To create a circle. 3P: three points
2P: two points
TTR : Tan Tan Radius
Polygon POL To create regular polygons E: Specify the number
with specified number of of edge of the polygon
sides. I: Inscribed polygon in
circle
C:Circumscribed about
circle
Rectangle REC To create a rectangle shape C: Chamfer
with specified length and E: Elevation
width. F: Fillet
T: Thickness
W: Width
A: Area
D: Dimension
R: Rotation
Arc A To create an arc. C: Center
Ellipse EL To create an ellipse using a A: Arc
specified center point. C: Center
Polyline Pl To create connected A: Arc
sequence of segment as a H: Halfwidth
single planar objects (2D L: Length
polylines) U: Undo
W: Width
Copy CO To copies objects a specified
distance in a specified
position.

Erase E To remove objects from

drawing.
Offset O To create concentric circles, T: through
parallel lines and parallel E: Erase
curves. L: Layer
Pan P To move the view planar to
the screen
Trim TR To erase object to meet the
edges of other objects.
Rotate RO To rotate objects around C: Copy
base point. R: Reference
H: Height
J: Justify
L: Line Spacing
R: Rotation
Multiline Text MT To create several paragraph S: Style
of text as single multiline text W: Width
object C: Columns
Mirror MI To create mirrored copy of
selected objects.
Dimension DIMLIN To creates linear dimensions.
Linear
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Dimension DIMALI To creates an aligned

Aligned dimension.

Dimension DIMANG To creates an angular

Angular dimension.
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1.4 Creating New Drawing File

After launch AutoCAD 2017, it automatically opens a new drawing named
Drawing1.dwg. You can see the name on the title bar or you can create a new drawing
by clicking on the application menu, then choose New button.
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1.5 Opening An Existing Drawing File

You can open or load an existing file by click the Application Menu and choose Open
button or you can click from Quick Access Toolbar.

The Select File dialog box is displayed. From the dialog box, you can open your existing
drawing from your desire folder then click Open button.
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1.6 Saving A Drawing

To save your file is similar to saving any others file in window. Saving a drawing for the first
time is different from saving it subsequently because you have to name the drawing.

To save a drawing, click Save on the Application Menu or you can click Save on the
Quick Access Toolbar.
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1.7 Configuring And Using Workspaces

A workspace is a configuration of toolbars, menus, ribbon tabs, and palettes. You can
create workspace so that you can quickly switch from one configuration to another.

To switch between workspace, click the Workspace drop-down list on the Quick Access
Toolbar and choose one of the workspaces.
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CHAPTER 2

LINE AND CURVE

2.1 Drawing Simple Line
2.1.1 Using The Line Command
The LINE command draws a straight line segment.
To draw a line, choose HOME tab DRAW panel LINE. At the Specify first point:
prompt, specify any point. Continue to specify points until you’re finished. Press ENTER to
end the command. You can also right-click and choose ENTER from the shortcut menu.

The LINE command assumes that you will continue to use it over and over. For this reason,
the command continues to prompt you until you press ENTER.

Before pressing ENTER After pressing ENTER After choosing a Close

option

After creating at least two line segments, the command display the Specify next point or
[Close/Undo]: prompt. Right-click (or press the down-arrow key if you have Dynamic
Input on) and choose Close (or type C) to automatically draw a line from the endpoint
of the last segment to the original start point, thereby creating a closed figure. You can
continue to use Undo option as well.
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2.1.2 Using The Rectang Command

The RECTANG command draws rectangles. Rectangles are used in all disciplines. The
RECTANG command has a number of options that specify how the rectangle appears
and how you define the rectangle’s dimension.

To draw a rectangle, choose HOME tab DRAW panel RECTANGLE/POLYGON drop-

down list RECTANGLE command. The first prompt is as follows:

Specify first corner point or [Chamfer/Elevation/Fillet/Thickness/Width]:

Select one of the options. If you don’t want to use any of the options, just specify one
corner of the rectangle, using a method of specifying a coordinate.
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2.1.3 Using The Polygon Command

The POLYGON command enables you to draw multisided, closed figure with equal side
lengths. You can draw polygons that have from 3 to 1024 sides.

To draw a polygon, choose HOME tab DRAW panel RECTANGLE/POLYGON drop-

down list POLYGON command. Like the RECTANGLE command, the POLYGON
command creates a polyline, meaning that the entire is one object, rather than a series
of line segment.

Entering number of sides Specify centre of polygon Select the options

First specify the number of sides. Then choose one of three methods of defining the
polygon.

Option Description
Edge Right-click and choose the edge option. Specify the two
endpoints of any edge of the polygon to complete the
polygon
Inscribed in circle After specifying the center, right-click and choose
Inscribed in Circle. Then specify the radius from the
center to a vertex (point). This defines the polygon with
reference to an imaginary circle whose circumference
all the vertices of the polygon.
Circumscribed about After specifying the center, right-click and choose
circle Circumscribed about circle. Then specify the radius from
the center to the midpoint of a side. This defines the
polygon with reference to an imaginary circle whose
circumference touches all the midpoints of the
polygon’s sides.
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2.2 Drawing Arcs And Curves

2.2.1 Using The Circles Command
The CIRCLE command provides six ways to draw a circle.
To draw a circle, choose HOME tab DRAW panel CIRCLE, and follow the prompts.
You can just click the CIRCLE button and follow the options on the command line, or
access the options by clicking the buttons down arrow.

Option Description
Center, Radius This option is the default. Specify the center and then the
radius. You can type the radius as a distance, or pick a point
where you want the circumference to be.
Center, Diameter Specify the center. Choose the Diameter option and type
the length of the diameter, or pick a point to specify the
diameter.
2P (2 Points) Choose the 2p option. Specify one point on the
circumference, and then an opposite point on the
circumference. These two points define the diameter of the
circle.
3P (3 Points) Choose the 3p option. Specify the three points on the
circumference.
Tan, tan, radius Choose the Ttr option. The CIRCLE command prompts
(Tangent, tangent Specify point on object for first tangent of circle: and provide
radius) an aperture to let you pick a point. Then the command
prompts Specify point on object for second tangent of circle:
and you pick a second point. These points can be any points
on the object(s) to which you want your circle to be tangent.
Finally, type a radius.
Tan, tan, tan This option is available only from the Circle’s drop-down
((Tangent, tangent, menu on the RIBBON. You are prompted for three points,
tangent) and AutoCAD automatically applies the Tangent object
snap to each point.
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2.2.2 Using The Arcs Command

An arc is a portion of a circle. Therefore, to define an arc, you have to define not only
circle but also the start and endpoints of the arc. The ARC command offers several
methods for defining arc. The method you pick depends on the information/data that
you have about the arc that you want to draw.

To draw an arc, choose HOME tab DRAW panel ARC, and follow the prompts. You
can just click ARC button and follow the options on the command line, or access the
options by clicking the buttons down arrow.

NOTE: 1. Objects snap is often helpful when drawing arcs.

2. The ARC command draws the minor arc by default, in the counter clockwise
direction.
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Method to draw an arc

2.2.3 Using The Ellipses Command

You can create ellipses (ovals) as well as elliptical arcs, which are partial ellipses. Like a
circle, an ellipse has a center. The difference, of course, is that an ellipse has a longer
radius along its major axis and a shorter radius along its minor axis.

To draw an ellipse, choose HOME tab DRAW panel ELLIPSE, and follow the
prompts. You can just click the ELLIPSE button and follow the options on the command
line, or access the options by clicking the buttons down arrow.
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You can draw an ellipse by defining the center first. Another option is to define the axis
endpoints first. If you want to draw an elliptical arc, you must specify the start and end
angles.

The default option is to specify endpoints 1 and 2 of the first axis. Then you specify the
second distance of the axis, which is the distance from the first axis line to the
circumference along the second axis.

Instead of specifying a second axis distance, you can choose the rotation option. The
rotation option defines the minor axis by specifying an angle from to 90 degrees, which is
the ratio of the major axis to the minor axis.

Instead of specifying the endpoints, you can use the center option to specify the center
of the ellipse. Then specify the endpoint of the first axis, which can be either the major or
the minor axis. Finally, specify the other axis distance, which is the radius from the center
to the circumference along the second axis.

2.2.4 Using The Polyline Command

Polylines are single object that combines line segments and arcs. Polylines can have a
width, which can vary from the start point to endpoint of each segment.

To draw a polyline HOME tab DRAW panel POLYLINE. This starts the PLINE
command. The command responds with the Specify start point: prompt. Specify the start
point. The main PLINE prompt is Specify next point or
[Arc/Close/Halfwidth/Length/Undo/Width]:.

Option Description
Arc Draw arcs. This option opens up a set of arc sub-
options.
Close Close a polyline by drawing a line from the endpoint of
the last line segment to the start point of the polyline.
This option appears only after you’ve picked a second
point.
Halfwidth Defines half of the width of the polyline – the distance
from the center of the polyline to its edge.
Length Specifies the length of the next line segment. The option
draws the line segment in the same direction as the last
line segment or tangent to the last arc
Undo Undoes the last line segment
Width Defines the width of the polyline. The option asks you for
the starting width and the ending width.
Specify next point Enables you to create a line segment. This is the default
option.

Specify first point Arc option selected Close option selected

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CHAPTER 3

SNAP OBJECT
3.1 Drawing With Snap And Grid
The snap technique is not very useful when you need to draw three or more decimal
places of accuracy. And when you’re zoomed out in a large drawing, the snap points
may be so close together that you cannot easily find the one you want. But in the right
situation, the snap is one of the quickest, most accurate drawing techniques available.

Grid mode and Snap mode are independent but are often turned on at the same time.
Grid mode can be turned on by pressing F7 and F9 for Snap mode.

Grid OFF Grid ON

Snap OFF Snap ON

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3.2 Polar Tracking

Polar tracking guides you to use a tooltip and vector line when you want to draw (or
edit) at an angle other than the four orthogonal angles. Polar tracking can be used for
orthogonal angles as well.

Polar tracking can be turned on by pressing F10.

To set the angles, right-click the Polar Tracking button on the status bar and choose
setting. The Polar Tracking tab of the Drafting Setting dialog box is displayed.

To set the polar tracking, you can define two types of angles:

Increment To set the increment angle, click the Increment Angle drop-down
angle arrow, where you can pick from angles that range from every 90
degrees to every 5 degrees. You can also type your own
incremental angle in the text box. Polar tracking will then apply to
that angle and its multiple.

Additional Additional angles are not incremental angles – if you type 35

angles degrees will be marked, not 70 degrees or other multiples of 35.
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3.3 Object Snaps

Often you need to draw relative to an existing object. Object snap enable you to
precisely specify a point by snapping to a geometrically defined coordinate on an
existing object. Object Snaps provide a very precise and efficient way to draw.

To turn on Object Snap, just simply press F3.

To choose the object snaps, right click on the Object Snap button on the status bar and
choose setting. The Object snap tab of the Drafting Setting dialog box is displayed.
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3.4 Object Snaps Uses

Object Snap Abbreviation Uses

Endpoint End Lines, arcs, and so on.
Midpoint Mid Lines, arcs, and so on.
Intersection Int Intersection of lines, circles, arcs.
Apparent Intersection App The intersection that would be created if two
objects were extended until they met.
Extension Ext Extend lines, arcs, and so on past their endpoints
but in the same direction. After choosing this
object snap, pause over the endpoint of a line
or arc until you see a small plus sign. As you
move the cursor along the extension path, a
temporary extension path appears so that you
can draw to or from points on the extension
path.
Center Cen Circles, arcs, ellipses.
Quadrant Qua Nearest quadrant (0, 90,180 or 270 degree
point) of a circle, arc or ellipse.
Perpendicular Per Arc, circles, ellipses, lines, multilines, polylines,
rays, splines, or construction line. The Deferred
Perpendicular mode lets you draw a line
perpendicular from one of these objects. Start
Line command and choose the Perpendicular
object snap. Click the object that you want to
draw perpendicular from and then move the
cursor away from that object. You see the
Deferred Perpendicular tooltip and a temporary
perpendicular line that follows your cursor along
the original object. You can then complete the
perpendicular line.
Parallel Par Continues a line, polyline, and so on so that it’s
parallel to an existing line or other straight line
segment, after you choose this object snap,
pause over the line you want to draw parallel to
until you see a small parallel line symbol. As you
move the cursor parallel to the object, a
temporary parallel path appears to help you
create the parallel segment.
Tangent Tan Starts or continues a line form or to a point
tangent with an arc, circle or ellipse.
Node Nod Point object and origin point on dimension
Insertion Ins Insertion point of text or a block.
Nearest Nea Nearest point of any object
None Non Turns off any object snap modes
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3.5 Viewing Your Drawing

Full Navigation Wheel

Provides access to the general and specialized

navigation tools. The wheel is optimized for experienced
3D users.

Option:
1. Full navigation wheel
2. Mini full navigation wheel
3. Mini view object wheel
4. Mini tour building wheel
5. Basic view object wheel
6. Basic tour building wheel
7. 2D wheel
Pan

Moves the view planar to the screen.

Position the cursor at the start location and press the

mouse button down. Drag the cursor to the new
location. You can also press the mouse scroll wheel or
middle button down and drag the cursor to pan.

Zoom Extents

Zooms to display the maximum extents of all objects.

Option:
1. Zoom extents 7. Zoom scale
2. Zoom window 8. Zoom
3. Zoom previous center
4. Zoom realtime 9. Zoom
5. Zoom all object
6. Zoom 10. Zoom in
dynamic 11. Zoom out

Orbit
Rotates the view in 3D space, but constrained to
horizontal and vertical orbit only.

Selecting one of more objects before starting this

command limits the display to those objects only.
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CHAPTER 4

OTHER FEATURES IN AUTOCAD 2017

4.1 Selecting Object For Editing
Selected objects are called the selection set of objects. Selecting object can be done
before or after choosing a command.

If the object is selected before any command is choose the editing option can be
displayed by select the object and right-click. Editing option will be displayed as the
figure below.

When the editing command is selected first, you’ll see Select objects: prompt.
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4.2 Editing With Basic Tools

4.2.1 Undoing And Redoing Actions
UNDO command is use for reversed the most recent action and REDO command is to
undo the undo command.

UNDO and REDO command can be accessed from Quick Access Toolbar or by
keystroke.

Button Keystroke Description

Undo Ctrl+Z To reverse the most recent action
Redo U To reverse the effects of the previous UNDO
command

4.2.2 Erasing Objects

The ERASE command is very simple since it has no option. To erase an object, select
object and choose the HOME tab MODIFY panel ERASE, or press Del on the
keyboard. Alternatively, choose to erase and then select the object.

Figure: ERASE button

4.2.3 Moving Objects

Use the MOVE command to move objects in your drawing. You need to specify the
distance and direction that you want the object move.

To move an object, select it and choose HOME tab MODIFY panel MOVE.
Alternatively, choose move and then select the object. When you start the MOVE
command and then select an object, the command responds with the following prompt;

Specify base point or [Displacement] <Displacement>:

You now have two ways of specifying how to move the object:
Displacement method: At the prompt, state the entire displacement as an X, Y
coordinate such as 2,3 or a polar coordinate such as 2<60. The command responds with
the Specify second point or <use first point as displacement>: prompt because you’ve
already specified all the necessary information. Press ENTER. AutoCAD uses the first point
you indicated as the displacement (the default) and moves object.
Base point/second point method: At the Specify base point or [Displacement]
<Displacement> prompt. Pick a base point. This can be anywhere in your drawing but
usually on or near the object that you want to move. When you specify a base point,
choose an object snap on the object or nearby, related to object for an exact result. At
the Specify second point of <use first point as displacement>: prompt, specify the
distance an angle of movement either by picking a second point on the screen or by
typing a relative coordinate.
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Figure: MOVE button

4.2.4 Copying Objects

Copying is very similar to moving. In fact, the only difference is that AutoCAD does not
remove the object from its original spot, so you end up with two objects rather than one.

To copy an object, select it and choose HOME tab MODIFY panel COPY.
Alternatively, choose the COPY command and then select the object. When you start
COPY command and have selected an object, the command responds with the
following prompt:

Specify base point or [Displacement]/mOde] <Displacement>:

You now have two ways of specifying how to move the object:
Displacement method: At the Specify base point or [Displacement/mode]
<Displacement>: prompt, state the entire displacement as an X, Y coordinates such as
2,3 or a polar coordinate such as 2<60. The command responds with the Specify second
point or [Array] <use first point as displacement>: prompt because you’ve already
specified all the necessary information. Press ENTER. The command uses the first point that
you indicated as the displacement (the default), copies the object and ends the
command.
Base point/second point method: At the Specify base point or [Displacement/mOde]
<Displacement>: prompt, pick a base point. This can be anywhere in your drawing. At
the Specify second point or [Array] < use first point as displacement>: prompt, specify the
distance and the angle of movement either picking a second point on the screen or by
typing in a relative coordinate.

Figure: COPY button

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4.2.5 Rotating Objects

If your design changes or you drew at an incorrect angle, you may need to rotate one or
more objects. You can easily rotate an object or objects around a base point that you
specify. The base point is usually an object snap point on the object. To indicate the
rotation, specify an angle of rotation. By default, zero degrees is to the right, and degrees
increase counter clockwise.

To rotate an object, choose HOME tab MODIFY panel ROTATE. Alternatively, select
an object and then choose the ROTATE command. At the Specify base point: prompt,
indicate the point around which you want to use to rotate. At the Specify rotation angle
or [Copy/Reference]: prompt, type an angle at the command line.

The most recent rotation angle that you specify becomes the default for the other
rotations during the same session.

Figure: ROTATE button

4.2.6 Scaling Objects

Scaling or resizing object is another common editing task in AutoCAD. As with rotating
objects, you specify a base point, usually an object snap on the object. The base point is
the one point on the object that does not move or change as you scale on the object.
The most common way to resize an object is to specify a scale factor. The current object
has a scale factor of 1. Therefore, to increase the size of the object, type in a number
greater than 1. To decrease the size of the object, type in a number less than 1.

To scale an object, choose HOME tab MODIFY panel SCALE, and select the object.
Alternatively, you can select the object and choose select.
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Figure: SCALE button

4.3 Editing With Advance Tools

4.3.1 Trimming Objects
As you edit a drawing, you may find that lines or arcs that once perfectly met other
objects now hang over. To trim an object, you must first specify the cutting edge, which
defines the point at which cut the object you want to trim. You define the cutting edge
by selecting an object. You can select several cutting edges and several objects to rim
at one time. When you select an object to trim, you must pick the object on the side that
you want to trim.

The objects you want to trim does not have to actually intersect the cutting edge. You
can trim an object to a cutting edge that would intersect the object if extended. This is
called trimming to an implied intersection.

To trim an object, choose HOME tab MODIFY panel TRIM/EXTEND drop down list
TRIM. The command displays the Current settings: Projection=UCS, Edge=None Select
cutting edges…. Select objects or <select all>: prompt. The prompt lets you know the
values of the two system variables that affect the trimming.

Figure: TRIM Button

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4.3.2 Extending Objects

The EXTEND command has similar prompts to the TRIM command, but instead of trimming
object to a cutting edge, it extends them to boundary edge. As with TRIM, when you
select an object to extend, you must pick the object on the side that you want
extended.

To extend an object, choose HOME tab MODIFY panel TRIM/EXTEND drop down list
EXTEND. The command displays the Current settings: Projection=UCS, Edge=None Select
cutting edges…. Select objects or <select all>: prompt. The prompt lets you know the
values of the two system variables that affect the trimming.

Figure: EXTEND button

4.3.3 Stretching Objects

The STRETCH command is superficially similar to COPY and MOVE; it has the same
interesting base point and displacement prompts, and it shifts objects to other locations
in the drawing. But it also has one big important difference: It can move one end of one
or more objects, leaving the other end or ends where they are so you can use it to
change the length of lines.

To stretch an objects, choose HOME tab MODIFY panel STRETCH. The command
response with the Select object to stretch by crossing-window or crossing-polygon…
instruction and then the Select objects: prompt. Create the crossing window and select
the objects that you want to stretch.
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Figure: STRETCH button

4.3.4 Mirroring Objects

The MIRROR command creates a reverse copy of one or more objects. After you select
your objects, AutoCAD prompts you to select two points that define a line about which
the objects will be mirrored. You then have the option to retain or delete the source
objects.

To mirror, select an object and then choose HOME tab MODIFY panel MIRROR.
Alternatively, starts the MIRROR command first and then select an object.

The command prompts you for the first and second points of the mirror. This is an
imaginary line across which the command creates the mirrored object. The length of the
line is irrelevant.

The command asks if you want to erase the source object. The source objects are the
objects you have selected to mirror. If you want to keep them type n and press ENTER.

Figure: Mirror
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4.3.5 Array Command

The ARRAY command is like a supercharged COPY: You use it to create a rectangular
grid of objects at regular X and Y spacing or a radial arrangement of objects around a
center point at a regular angular spacing. For example, you can use rectangular arrays
to populate an auditorium with chairs or a polar array to populate a bicycle wheel with
spokes.

To array an object, select an object and then choose HOME tab MODIFY panel
ARRAY. Next, AutoCAD prompts you to choose the type of array you want:

Enter the type of array [Rectangular/Polar] <R>:

Next, you specify the number of rows and columns you want, and the distance between
each of them. AutoCAD prompts:

Enter the number of rows (---) <1>:

AutoCAD next asks the number of columns, the distance between rows, and finally the
distance between columns. The Rows and Columns numbers include the row and
column of the original objects themselves. In other words, entries of 1 don’t create any
new objects in that direction.

Figure: ARRAY button

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4.3.6 Offset Command

You use OFFSET to create parallel or concentric copies of lines, polylines, circles, arcs, or
splines. AutoCAD displays the current command settings and prompts you for the offset
distance — the distance from the original object to the copy you’re creating.

To offset an object, select an object and then choose HOME tab MODIFY panel
OFFSET. The command respond with Specify offset distance or
[Through/Erase/Layer] <Through>: prompt. Then AutoCAD prompts you to select the
object from which you want to create an offset copy: Select object to offset or
[Exit/Undo] <Exit>:. Point to one side or the other of the object and then click. It doesn’t
matter how far away from the object the crosshairs are when you click. You’re simply
indicating a direction. AutoCAD repeats the Select object prompt, in case you want to
offset other objects by the same distance: Select object to offset or [Exit/Undo] <Exit>:

Figure: OFFSET button

4.3.7 Fillet Command

FILLET creates a curved corner between two lines

To chamfer an object, select an object and then choose HOME tab MODIFY panel
FILLET/CHAMFER drop-down list FILLET.

AutoCAD displays the current fillet settings and prompts you to select the first object for
filleting or specify one of three options: Select first object or
[Undo/Polyline/Radius/Trim/Multiple]: Type R and press Enter to set the fillet radius.
AutoCAD prompts you to specify the fillet radius that it uses for future fillet operations:
Specify fillet radius <0.0000>: The number you type will be the radius of the arc that joins
the two lines. AutoCAD then asks you to select the first object: Select first object or
[Undo/Polyline/Radius/Trim/Multiple]: Select the first line of the pair that you want to fillet.
AutoCAD prompts you to select the second object for filleting: Select second object or
shift-select to apply corner or [Radius]: Select the second line of the pair that you want to
fillet. AutoCAD will fillets the two objects.
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4.3.8 Chamfer Command

CHAMFER creates a beveled corner. The CHAMFER command works similarly except
that, instead of specifying a fillet radius, you specify either two chamfer distances or a
chamfer length and angle.
To chamfer an object, select an object and then choose HOME tab MODIFY panel
CHAMFER.

Figure: FILLET/CHAMFER drop-down list

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CHAPTER 5

EXERCISES

5.1 Exercise 1
Based on what you have learned, you are going to draw a “Bent pipe joint”. In this
practice, you will be guided on the hardest part only.

1. Draw the rectangle 37 x 225 and rotate is around the R225 circle with an angle of
45 degrees. And use the R225 circle to obtain the curve of the bent.
2. The circle intersect the rectangle at the center of the lower side.
3. Use the OFFSET command to get outer lines from the one left by the R225 circle.
You can easily find the OFFSET distances using the inner and outer diameter of the
pipe.
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4. All hard parts have been done. You will need to use the FILLET command to get
those rounded corners.
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5.2 Exercise 2 Basic Command

By using basic tools, create a circle with radius 1.0 (or diameter 2.0).

By using LINE command or RECTANGLE command, create a rectangle object with

length=3.0 and width=1.0
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5.3 Exercise 3 Basic And Advance Editing Tools

By using editing tools (ex. Fillet, trim, copy, etc.) Draw this object by following all the
dimensions given.
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5.4 Exercise 4 Basic And Advance Editing Tools

By using editing tools (ex. Fillet, trim, copy, etc.) Draw this object by following all the
dimensions given.

Before After
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5.5 Exercise 5 Basic And Advance Editing Tools

Redraw the drawing using your own scale. Free hand sketching.
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5.6 Exercise 6 Using Polygons

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5.7 Exercise 7
Redraw the drawing using the scales given.
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5.8 Exercise Using Scale

Redraw the drawing and enlarge the drawing by 10 times.
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5.9 Exercise 9
Redraw the drawing by following all the dimensions given and find the length of A.
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5.10 Exercise 10

Now you are going to create the wrench using the dimensions given.