Technology and

Livelihood Education
Quarter 1 - Module 3:
Operate CAD Software and
Computer Hardware
(Manipulating CAD Features as per Job
Requirement: Commands)

Technical Drafting NC II

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ICT-Technical Drafting – Grade 10
Quarter 1 – Module 2: Operate CAD Software and Computer Hardware
(Manipulating CAD features as per Job Requirements: Commands)

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 Lesson

1 Manipulating CAD Features as per

Job Requirement: Commands
The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the
module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities
included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are
not alone.

We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and
gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written to guide you to acquire the learning
competencies and develop your skills in manipulating the AutoCAD Commands in
ICT-Technical Drafting. The scope of this module permits it to be used in many
different learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary
level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the
course. However, the order in which you read the module can be changed to
correspond with the textbook you are now using.

Quarter/Week Q1/W3
Learning Competency Code TLE_ICTTD9-12CA-Ic-j- 2
LO 1. Operate CAD software and
Learning Competency
computer hardware
1.3 Manipulate CAD features as
per job requirement: Commands

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Learning Objectives:

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. identify the different drawing commands and its functions.
2. draft the plate exercise using the drawing commands; and,
3. manifest organization and creativity in choosing the appropriate
commands in a drawing.

What I Know
Pretest
Multiple Choice.
Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen
letter on the separate sheet of paper.

1. It is a drawing command like the line command except that the

resulting object may be composed of several segments which form a
single object.
A. Line C. Polygon
B. Polyline D. Construction Line
2. Which of the following shortcut key command is used to draw arcs?
A. A C. POL
B. C D. REC
3. Which of the following commands does not belong to the group?
A. MI C. REC
B. A D. POL
4. It is a command used to create a 2D spiral or 3D spiral.
A. Arc C. Ellipse
B. Helix D. Revision Cloud
5. It is a command that creates a line of infinite length which passes
through two picked points.
A. Line C. Polygon
B. Polyline D. Construction Line
6. It is a drawing command used to "mask" part of a drawing for clarity.
A. Line C. Rectangle
B. Helix D. Wipe Out
7. Pressing the key repeat the last command used.
A. Escape C. Left Click
B. Delete D. Spacebar
8. Which of the following command is used to draw a rectangle whose
sides are vertical and horizontal?
A. Circle C. Polygon
B. Ellipse D. Rectangle

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9. What is the shortcut key of Polyline command?
A. PL C. Poly
B. PLL D. Polyline
10. Which of the following is the shortcut key of Ellipse command?
A.EL C. ELS
B. ELP D. ELLY
11. Which of the following types of circles is used to create circle with
specified radius tangent to two objects?
A. 3-point C. Center, diameter
B. Tan, Tan, Tan D. Tan, Tan, Radius
12. It is a command that creates a revision cloud drawing a rectangle.
A. Adobe cloud C. Revision cloud
B. Google Cloud D. One drive cloud
13. It is a command that draws a simple line from one point to another.
A. Arc C. Line
B. Ellipse D. Construction Line
14. Which of the following types of circles is used to create a circle using a
center point and a radius?
A. 2-point C. Center, diameter
B. 3-point D. Center, radius
15. In AutoCAD, how many sides can polygon
draw?
A. 1021 C. 1023
B. 1022 D. 1024

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 What’s In

Fill Me Up
Directions. Read the different statements carefully and fill out the boxes with
correct letters to complete the correct word that best describes the statements.
Write your answers on the answer sheet provided.
1. This is the horizontal strip across the top of an application’s window.

2. This is the part of the AutoCAD working environment where you can save
your drawing file?

3. It is used to create new objects such as lines and circles.

4. It is a type of cursor consisting of two lines that intersect and are used to
locate points and selects objects in your drawing.

5. It is where you enter the commands from the keyboard and where the
prompts are displayed.

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 What’s New

Riddle Me This
Directions. Read, analyze, and try to answer the riddle. Write your answer on the
answer sheet provided.

What shape am I What shape am I

I have four sides I have four sides and four
All of my sides are the corners
same length I am not a square or a rectangle
I also have four corners. Two of my sides are parallel
Do you know what Do you know what shape I am?
shape I am?

What shape am I What shape am I

I have eight corners. I am a shape that has no edges.
All my sides are straight. I am a shape you’d draw to show
that you love something.
Do you know what shape I am?
Do you know what shape I am?

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 What Is It

Basic Drawing Commands

The Draw commands can be used to create new objects such as lines
and circles. Most AutoCAD drawings are composed purely and simply from
these basic components. A good understanding of the Draw commands is
fundamental to the efficient use of AutoCAD.

Command names or shortcuts can be entered at the keyboard, commands

can be started from the Draw pull-down menu, shown on the right or from the
Draw toolbar. The method you use is dependent upon the type of work you are
doing and how experienced a user you are. Do not worry too much about this,
just use whatever method you feel the easiest or the most convenient at the
time. Your drawing technique will improve over time and with experience so
do not expect to be working very quickly at first.

Let us explore the different commands in drawing toolbar.

1. Line Command

With the Line command you can draw a simple line from one point
to another. When you pick the first point and move the crosshairs to
the location of the second point you will see a rubber band line
which shows you where the line will be drawn when the second
point is picked.

Command: LINE or
L(enter) Specify first point:
(pick P1)

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2. The Construction Line
Shortcut key: XL

The Construction Line command creates a line of infinite length which

passes through two picked points. Construction lines are very useful for
creating construction frameworks or grids within which to design.
Command: XLine
Specify first point (pick P1)
Specify through point (pick
P2)

3. Polyline Command
Shortcut Key: PL
The Polyline or Pline command is like the line command except
that the resulting object may be composed of several segments
which form a single object. In addition to the two ends a polyline
is said to have vertices (singular vertex) where intermediate line
segments join. Follow the command sequence below to see how
this works.
Command Sequence
Command: PLINE
Specify start point: (pick P1)
Current linewidth is 0.0000
Specify next point or [Arc/Halfwidth/Length/Undo/Width]: (pick P2)
Specify next point or [Arc/Close/Halfwidth/Length/Undo/Width]:
(pick P3) Specify next point or
[Arc/Close/Halfwidth/Length/Undo/Width]: (pick P4) Specify next
point or [Arc/Close/Halfwidth/Length/Undo/Width]: (pick P5)
Specify next point or [Arc/Close/Halfwidth/Length/Undo/Width]: Return
(or C to close)

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4. Rectangle Command
Shortcut Key: Rec
The Rectangle command is used to draw a rectangle whose
sides are vertical and horizontal. The position and size of the
rectangle are defined by picking two diagonal corners.
Command Sequence
Command: RECTANGLE
Specify first corner point or [Chamfer/Elevation/Fillet/Thickness/Width]:
(pick P1) Specify other corner point or [Dimensions]: (pick P2)

Say you wanted to draw a rectangle 20 drawing units long and 10 drawing
units wide. The command sequence would look like this:
Command: RECTANGLE
Specify first corner point or [Chamfer/Elevation/Fillet/Thickness/Width]:
(pick a point)
Specify other corner point or
[Dimensions]: D Specify length for
rectangles <0.0000>: 20
Specify width for rectangles <0.0000>: 10
Specify other corner point or [Dimensions]: (pick a point to fix the
orientation)

4. Polygon command
Shortcut Key: Pol

The Polygon command can be used to draw any regular

polygon from 3 sides up to 1024 sides. This command
requires four inputs from the user, the number of sides, a
pick point for the center of the polygon, whether you want
the polygon inscribed or circumscribed and then a pick
point which determines both the radius of this imaginary
circle and the orientation of the polygon. The polygon
command creates a closed polyline in the shape of the
required polygon.
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 Command Sequence
Command: POLYGON or POL
Enter number of sides <4>: 5
Return
Specify center of polygon or [Edge]: (pick P1 or type E to define by
edge length)
Enter an option [Inscribed in circle/Circumscribed about circle] <I>:
Return (to accept the inscribed default or type C for circumscribed)
Specify radius of circle: (pick P2 or enter exact radius)

In the illustration above, the polygon on the left is inscribed (inside the
circle with the polygon vertexes touching it), the one in the middle is
circumscribed (outside the circle with the polyline edges tangential to it)
and the one on the right is defined by the length of an edge.

5. The Circle Command

Shortcut Key: C
The Circle command is used to draw circles. There are several ways
you can define the circle. The default method is to pick the center
point and then to either pick a second point on the circumference of
the circle or enter the circle radius at the keyboard.

Command Sequence
Command: CIRCLE
Specify center point for circle or [3P/2P/Ttr (tan tan radius)]: (pick
P1) Specify radius of circle or [Diameter] <50.0195>: (pick P2 or
enter the exact radius)

There are different types of circles:

1. Center, Radius Create a circle using a

center point and a radius

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 Create a circle using a
2. Center, Diameter center point and a
diameter

3. 2-Point Create a circle using a

two endpoint of the
diameter

4. 3-Point Create a circle using

three points on the
circumference

Create a circle with

5. Tan, Tan, specified radius tangent
Radius to two objects.

Create a circle tangent

6. Tan, Tan, Tan to three objects

6. The Arc Command

Shortcut Key: A

The Arc command allows you to draw an arc of a circle. There are
numerous ways to define an arc, the default method uses three pick
points, a start points, a second point and an end point. Using this
method, the drawn arc will start at the first pick point, pass through
the second point and end at the third point. Once you have mastered
the default method try some of the others. You may, for example
need to draw an arc with a specific radius. All the Arc command
options are available from the pull-down menu.

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 Command Sequence Command: ARC or A
Specify start point of arc or [Center]: (pick P1)
Specify second point of arc or [Center/End]:
(pick P2) Specify end point of arc: (pick P3)

7. The Ellipse Command

Shortcut Key: EL
The Ellipse command gives you several different creation
options. The default option is to pick the two end points of
an axis and then a third point to define the eccentricity of
the ellipse. After you have mastered the default option, try
out the others.
Command Sequence
Command: ELLIPSE
Specify axis endpoint of ellipse or [Arc/Center]: (pick P1)
Specify another endpoint of axis: (pick P2)
Specify distance to other axis or [Rotation]: (pick P3)

Types of Ellipses

Creates an ellipse
a. Center using specified center
point

b. Axis, End Creates an ellipse or

an elliptical arc.

c. Elliptical Arc Creates an elliptical arc.

8. Hatch Command
Fills an enclosed area or selected object with a
hatch pattern or fill.

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Other drawing command
9. The Wipe Out Command
Keyboard Shortcut: Wipe out
A Wipeout is an image type object.
Most commonly it is used to
"mask" part of a drawing for
clarity. For example, you may want
to add text to a complicated part of
a drawing.

10. Helix
Keyboard Shortcut: Helix Creates
a 2D spiral or 3D spiral

2D Helix 3D Helix

11. Rectangular revision cloud

Creates a revision cloud drawing a rectangle.

TIPS and TRICKS

You will have noticed that many of the draw commands require the Enter key
on the keyboard to be pressed to end them. In AutoCAD, clicking the right
mouse key and selecting "Enter" from the context menu has the same effect as
using the Enter key on the keyboard. Using the right-click context menu is a
much more efficient way of working than using the keyboard.
You can also use the Spacebar key or right mouse click to repeat the last
command used. When a command has ended, you can start it again by right
clicking and selecting "Spacebar command" from the context menu rather that
entering the command at the keyboard or selecting it from the pull-down or
toolbar. By this method it is possible, for example, to repeat the line command
without specifically invoking it.

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 What’s More

THE TRUTH ABOUT DRAWING COMMANDS

Directions: Carefully read and analyze if the statement is true or false. If

the statement is true, draw a heart sign . If the statement is false,
underline or write the word or phrases that makes the statement false.
Write your answers on the answer sheets provided.

1. Hatch Command fills an enclosed area or selected object with a

hatch pattern or fill.
2. The position and size of the rectangle are defined by picking three
diagonal corners.
3. The Polyline command is like the line command except that the
resulting object may be composed of several segments which form
a single object.
4. The polygon is circumscribed when the inside of the circle with the
polygon vertexes touching it.
5. The Polygon command can be used to draw any regular polygon
from 3 sides up to 1025 sides.
6. Wipe out command creates a revision cloud drawing a rectangle.
7. Construction lines are very useful for creating
construction frameworks or grids within which to design.
8. You can also use the Escape key or right mouse click to repeat the
last command used.
9. Clicking the right mouse key and selecting "Enter" from the context
menu has the same effect as using the Enter key on the keyboard.
10. The arc command used to draw simple line from one point to
another.

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 What I Have Learned

Stating Concept
Directions. Generalize your learning from this module by completing the
statement below. Use your own words or understanding when completing
the statements and write your answers on the answer sheets provided.

From this module I have learned that

Drawing commands are located at the _________________________. They are
used to ________________________________________________________________.
Some examples of drawing commands are _______________________________
_________________________________________________________________________.

The drawing commands helps me in _____________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________.

What I Can Do

Activity 1: Plate Exercise

Directions.
1. Explore the drawing commands by drafting the given figures below.
2. Save your work as <LastName_FirstName_myplateexercise1>.dwg
Note: This exercise is only applicable for those who have computer devices
and AutoCAD software. If you don’t have any devices and AutoCAD software,
you can proceed to Activity 2 on page 15.

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 Follow the steps and procedures in drafting figure 1.

1. To draw the rectangle with a dimension of 2x2, click the rectangle

command in the drawing tool or type REC in the command bar. Drag the
rectangle in the workplace.
2. In the command line select dimensions or type d enter>type 2 >
press enter> type 2 press enter.
3. Draw horizontal and vertical line in the middle of the rectangle
by selecting the line command in drawing tool bar or typing the
shortcut key of line- L.
4. Draw diagonal line.
5. Complete your drawing by adding another diagonal line.

Performance Criteria on Plate Exercise

Criteria Levels of Assessment Score

Excellent Very Satisfactory Needs
satisfactory Improvement
(10 pts) (8 pts) (5 pts) (3 pt)
Followed the instructions
Followed the given
instructions/procedure
from start to finish,

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observed correct usage of
command tools
Proficiency
Perform task with
competence and exceptional
performance
Accuracy
Perform the task with no
errors
Use of AutoCAD command
tools
Demonstrate high degree of
competency with AutoCAD
commands. Can prioritize
commands and tools usage
to create and modify
objects.
Completeness
Drawings are completed
quickly and efficiently with
no errors
Total

Activity 2: Functional Commands

Directions: Write down the functions of each drawing commands

and its command sequence. Write your answers on the answer sheet
provided
Drawing Command Functions Command
Sequence
Ex. Type C in command line or
Circle Used to draw a circle click the circle command in
the draw toolbar then press
enter.

1. Rectangle

2. Polygon

3. Hatch

4. Arc

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 5. Ellipse

6. Wipe Out

7. Polyline

8. Helix

9. Revision Cloud

10. Line

Assessment

Multiple Choice.
Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen
letter on the separate sheet of paper.

1. It is a drawing command like the line command except that the

resulting object may be composed of several segments which form a
single object.
A. Line C. Polygon
B. Polyline D. Construction Line
2. Which of the following command is used to draw a rectangle whose
sides are vertical and horizontal?
A. Circle C. Polygon
B. Ellipse D. Rectangle
3. It is a command used to create a 2D spiral or 3D spiral.
A. Arc C. Ellipse
B. Helix D. Revision Cloud
4. In AutoCAD, how many sides can polygon draw?
A. 1021 C. 1023
B. 1022 D. 1024

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5. Which of the following shortcut key command is used to draw arcs?
A. A C. POL
B. C D. REC
6. It is a drawing command used to "mask" part of a drawing for clarity.
A. Line C. Rectangle
B. Helix D. Wipe Out
7. Which of the following types of circles is used to create circle
with specified radius tangent to two objects?
A. 3-point C. Center, diameter
B. Tan, Tan, Tan D. Tan, Tan, Radius
8. Pressing the key repeat the last command used.
A. Escape C. Left Click
B. Delete D. Spacebar
9. What is the shortcut key of Polyline command?
A. PL C. Poly
B. PLL D. Polyline
10. Which of the following types of circles is used to create a circle
using a center point and a radius?
A. 2-point C. Center, diameter
B. 3-point D. Center, radius
11. Which of the following command does not belong to the group?
A. MI C. REC
B. A D. POL
12. It is a command that creates a revision cloud drawing a rectangle.
A. Adobe cloud C. Revision cloud
B. Google Cloud D. One drive cloud
13. It is a command that draws a simple line from one point to another.
A. Arc C. Line
B. Ellipse D. Construction Line
14. It is a command that creates a line of infinite length which
passes through two picked points.
A. Line C. Polygon
B. Polyline D. Construction Line
15. Which of the following is the shortcut key of Ellipse command?
A.EL C. ELS
B. ELP D. ELLY

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 Additional Activity

CRAFTING A FLOWCHART USING BASIC SHAPES

Directions: During the COvid-19 Pandemic, assuming that you are a police
officer assigned at a checkpoint station at a major entry point in Defghi City.
Using a flowchart, draw how you will implement and make decisions on
border management based on the guidelines below.
SECTION 2. GENERAL RESTRICTIONS FOR BORDER MANAGEMENT. The
PNP-DEFGHI City Police Office, shall maintain checkpoint stations on major
entry points to DEFGHI for the duration of the GCQ, in accordance with the
following rules:
A. Authorized Persons Outside of Residence (APOR) travelling for authorized,
official, or work-related purposes shall be allowed entry, subject to triage
protocols and documentary requirements stated in
https://abc.defghij.gov.ph/, or in Advisories that may be issued to have
supplement effect hereto;
B. Tourism and leisure travel shall be limited to residents, and non-residents
who have duly registered with https://pasyal.defghij.gov.ph/;
C. Residents of the municipalities of Jklmn, Opqr, Stuv, and Wxyz shall be
allowed to enter the city to avail of essential goods and services upon the
presentation of valid Medical Certificate/Medical Clearance in accordance
with the DJOSW Joint Advisory issued on 21 July 2021.
D. Non-APORs may enter the City, provided, they are able to present a valid
Joint Task Force Shield Travel Authority duly issued in their place of origin,
and they subject themselves for assessment at the City’s designated Triage
Units.
Performance Rubrics

Criteria Outstanding (10 Very Satisfactory (7 Satisfactory (5

points) points) points)
Drawing All details and Almost all details and Fewer than 85% of the
elements have been elements (at least 85%) details and elements
added. The details are have been added. A are presented or most
clear and easy to few details are difficult details are difficult to
identify. to identify. identify.
_______ ________ _______
Neatness Paper is totally clean Paper has 1-2 Paper has 3 and above
_______ erasures erasures
________ _______
Submission Submitted on time Submitted after the Submitted during the
due date. 2nd or 3rd retrieval of
Answer Sheets.
_______
_______ _______
Overall Total 30 Points Actual Score /30

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Answers may vary
1. B
2. D Additional Activity
3. B
4. D
5. A
6. D
7. D
8. D
9. A
10. D
11. A Performance output
12. C will be evaluated
13. C through given
14. D rubrics
15. A Answers may vary
Assessment What I Can Do What I Have Learned
1. B
2. A
3. A
4. B
5. D
1. H 6. D
2. Three
7. D
3. H
8. D
4. Circumscribed
5. 1025 9. A
6. Wipe out command 1. Menu Bar 10. A
1. Square
7. H 2. Trapezium 2. Menu Browser 11. D
8. Escape key 3. Octagon 3. Draw Command 12. C
9. H 4. Heart 4. Crosshair 13. C
10. Arc 5. Command Line Bar 14. D
15. D
What’s More What’s New What’s In What I Know
Answer Key
References

Watson, David. "Autocad Tutorial | Drawing Objects | Cadtutor".

Cadtutor.Net. Accessed July 26.
http://www.cadtutor.net/tutorials/autocad/drawing-objects.php.

Shrock, Cherryl R (2013) “Advanced AutoCAD 2013 Exercise Workbook for

Windows”. Professor Drafting Technology Orange Coast Mesa, Ca.
Autodesk Authorized Author. Industrial Press.

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