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    This document provides an introduction to using AutoCAD software to create technical drawings through a series of exercises. The exercises guide the user to: 1) draw basic shapes like lines and rectangles to create a simple house diagram; 2) use tools to move, trim, and extrude objects in 2D and 3D; and 3) enable snapping tools to precisely place objects. Upon completing the exercises, users will have hands-on experience performing common drawing and editing tasks in AutoCAD.

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    This document provides an introduction to using AutoCAD software to create technical drawings through a series of exercises. The exercises guide the user to: 1) draw basic shapes like lines and rectangles to create a simple house diagram; 2) use tools to move, trim, and extrude objects in 2D and 3D; and 3) enable snapping tools to precisely place objects. Upon completing the exercises, users will have hands-on experience performing common drawing and editing tasks in AutoCAD.

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    This document provides an introduction to using AutoCAD software to create technical drawings through a series of exercises. The exercises guide the user to: 1) draw basic shapes like lines and rectangles to create a simple house diagram; 2) use tools to move, trim, and extrude objects in 2D and 3D; and 3) enable snapping tools to precisely place objects. Upon completing the exercises, users will have hands-on experience performing common drawing and editing tasks in AutoCAD.

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    AUTOCAD WORKSHOP

    SUMMER 2002  THE DISCOVERY MUSEUMS  TUFTS SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING  LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES FOUNDATION

    By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:


     use basic techniques for drawing in AutoCAD

    What is AutoCAD?
    CAD is an abbreviation of Computer Aided Drawing. AutoCAD is a computer program used
    by engineers in the design of products.

    Mistakes are okay!


    One of the benefits of CAD is the ability to make changes and corrections. If you draw
    something you want to change, “undo”  can delete it. The erase button can also
    delete an object you have drawn. The Esc key can be used to restart a command if you
    make a mistake in the middle of a command.

    Exercise 1: Using the command bar


    Follow the steps below to create a drawing using only line commands. Words in bold
    face type are prompts AutoCAD will give. You type in the words after the bold
    prompts.

    1. First we must tell the program what shape we want to draw.


    Command: line

    2. Next we specify the parameter of our shape. Our line will start at coordinate
    points 0,0 and be ten units long in the x-direction.

    Specify first point: 0,0


    Specify next point or [Undo]: 10,0

    Click the right mouse button 1 time with the arrow in the black drawing space to
    finish the command.

    3. Let’s draw three more lines to make a square.


    Command: line
    Specify first point: 0,0
    Specify next point or [Undo]: 0, 10
    (Right click to end command)

    Command: line
    Specify first point: 10, 0
    Specify next point or [Undo]: 10, 10
    (Right click to end command)

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    Command: line
    Specify first point: 0,10
    Specify next point or [Undo]: 10, 10
    (Right click to end the command)

    5. To get a better look at what we’ve drawn we can zoom “extents”.

    Command: zoom (or just type z)


    Specify...<real time>: e

    6. Now we will construct two lines at a 45º angle on top of the box.

    Command: line
    Specify first point: 0,10
    Specify next point or [Undo]: @10<45
    (right click to end command)

    Command: line
    Specify first point: 10,10
    Specify next point or [Undo]: @10<135

    Command: zoom
    Specify...<real time>: e

    Exercise 2: Using the tool bars

    The commands in the AutoCAD tool bars can be used in place of typing commands.
    We will focus on using toolbar icons and the mouse to add to our drawing.

    1. Let’s use the toolbar to make a rectangle. Left click 1 time on the rectangle icon
    Looking at the command bar you will see the that AutoCAD has filled in
    the prompt

    Command:_rectang
    Specify first corner point or [Chamfer/Ele…]: 0,0
    Specify other corner point or [Dimensions]: 3,5

    2. Now we can move our rectangle. Where do you want to place it? Left click 1 time
    on the move icon
    Again, AutoCAD has filled in the prompt

    Command: _move
    Select objects: left click the rectangle (it will become dashed)
    Right click to end selection
    Specify base point or displacement: left click on one corner of the rectangle

    Now you can move the rectangle anywhere on the page with your mouse. Move
    the rectangle to a new location and then left click to place it. Hmmm, is it a
    house?

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    3. How do we fix the roof?

    Left click 1 time on the trim icon

    In the command bar you will be prompted with “Select Objects:” This is a


    request for the object you want to trim to.

    Using the mouse, left click once on each of the angled lines. Right click once to
    end the selection. The two angled lines will appear as dashed lines.

    The next prompt in the command bar is:


    Select object to trim or shift-select to extend or {Project/Edge/Undo]:
    We want to “trim” our lines.
    Left click on each of the over-hanging pieces of the angled lines.
    Right click to end the selection.

    Exercise 3: A sample of 3D drawing


    1. Most 2D shapes can be turned into a 3D shape in AutoCAD. Left click
    one time on the rectangle icon.

    Command:_rectang
    Specify first corner point or [Chamfer/Ele…]: 15,0
    Specify other corner point or [Dimensions]: 25,10

    Command: extrude
    Select Objects: left click on the rectangle
    (right click to end the selection)
    Specify height of extrusion or [Path]: 10
    Specify angle of extrusion <0>: 0

    Now use the orbit icon to view your 3D box. Place the cursor on the green
    circle and hold down the left mouse button. Move your mouse to view different
    angles. Choose a shading icon option to view your box as a solid.

    Exercise 4: Using “object snap”

    Right click the OSNAP button on the bottom of the screen. Left click on the
    Settings option. Select (a check mark means you have selected the option)
    Endpoint and Midpoint. The yellow box highlights the end or midpoint of a line
    and allows you to “snap” the end of a line to that exact point. This is useful for
    making closed shapes.

    1. You may need to move to a clear area of the working space to do the next task.

    Left click one time on the line icon .


    Command: _line Specify first point:

    Left click anywhere one the page. Next, create a line in any direction by
    moving your mouse and left clicking again. Right click once to end your line. Use

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    this line drawing technique to write your name or your initials.

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