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Boolean Operations
Working in 3D usually involves the use of solid objects. At times you may need to combine multiple parts into one, or remove sections from a solid.

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Changing Properties
It is very common in AutoCAD to change the properties of an object after you have created it.

Common Commands
Click on the ICON for a description of the command. (Not all commands are completed, yet)

Creating Blocks
In this lesson you will be introduced to blocks. By definition, a BLOCK is a collection of simple entities (lines, arcs, circles, text, etc.)

Defining Attributes
So far in using AutoCAD you have mostly created geometry: lines, circles, etc. You have also added things such as text and dimensions.

Dimension Styles
Almost every drawing you do in AutoCAD will require dimensions at some point. The key to dimensioning is to make them as easy to interpret

Drawing Control And Manipulation
This chapter deals with three main topics: the operations provided for moving around the drawing area to accommodate

Drawing Editing Commands
The commands covered in this chapter are all concerned with editing and in some way manipulating existing

Formatting Text
To format text in AutoCAD, you have to load a new text style for each different font.

General Characteristics of AutoCAD
AutoCAD is a general purpose computer aided drafting application program designed for use on single-user, desktop

Grip Editing
By now you should be familiar with grips. These are the 'blue squares' that get highlighted when you select an object outside of a command.

Grouping Entities In AutoCAD
This final chapter of the notes on AutoCAD deals with the methods of grouping objects in a drawing, both in

Hatching
Hatching in AutoCAD is a way of filling in areas of your drawing with a pre-formatted pattern to represent certain materials.

Index to AutoCAD commands
Aperture Explode Osnap UCS Arc Extend Pan Undo Area Fill Pedit Array Fillet Plan View

Inquiry Tools
AutoCAD has many tools to help you as a designer. Some of these you may have already used.

Introduction to AutoCAD Commands
This chapter describes the general commands used in AutoCAD for drawing most graphic entities. As has been explained previously

LineTypes
When you have been drawing in AutoCAD, almost all of the lines have been continuous. This is a particular linetype.

Modeling Buildings
Modelling Buidings Today you will build a model of this warehouse. The plan of the building is available as PLAN.DWG

Object Snap
Object snaps (Osnaps) are one of the handiest tools in AutoCAD. Without them, you would have a lot of trouble doing even the simplest dimension.

Paper Space & Model Space
In AutoCAD there are two different workspaces: model space and paper space.

Perspective Viewing & Plotting
If the use of 3D CAD is the process of modelling, then the process of plotting is one of capturing the most

Reference Files
Background Information Reference files were originally developed to allow AutoCAD to be used more efficiently in an

The X - Y Coordinate System
Everything that you draw in AutoCAD is exact. It will be more accurate than you will ever need it to be.

Zooming and Panning
So far the lessons in this class have dealt with setting up the drawing. This lesson will be a review of how to move around in your drawing.