Technical Drafting Commands

ctrl + 0

Remove/Return Ribbon

ctrl + 9

Remove/Return Command Line

F1

Directs you to the autodesk helpline

F2

Shows the history of the commands used

F3

Turns off all of the object snap settings for 2D models

F4

Turns off all of the object snap settings for 3D models

F5

Changes the isometric plan; Either from the left, right, or top

F6

A feature that allows users to create and edit objects by creating, moving, and rotating them at the same time

F7

Removes/Returns the grid lines

F8

Limits the angel of an object to either only be horizontal or vertical in a certain direction

F9

Obeys the lines indicated on the grid, rather than the drafted object

F10

Restricts cursor movement to specified increments along a polar angle

F11

Guiding "line" that allows us to snap an object an a non existent point that is level with another object

F12

Presents a mini command line beside the cursor

Layout Tab

Presents the drawing in the model space

Status Bar

The things under the icons

Search Bar

Directs user to autocad online help desk

Close (C)

While using a line command, it closes the object when used

Undo (U | Ctrl Z)

Reverses the last entered command

Repeat (Space | Enter)

Reuses the last entered command / function

Pan (P)

Moves around the workspace

Zoom in/out (Click + Hold Scroll)

Magnifies / Minimizes the view on the model by scrolling up or down

Zoom Extents (Double Click Scroll)

Resizes the workspace to fit the entire project

Plain Cartesian

Essentially uses the x and y coordinates on the cartesian plane to plot an object

Plain Cartesian

Typically used for lot bearings

Relative Cartesian

Plots based on the distance of point a to point b

Relative Cartesian

Uses the @ symbol

Relative Cartesian

More commonly used in the workplace

Relative Polar

Essentially the same concept as relative cartesian, however it takes into consideration the direction of the line by means of inputting a particular angle alongside the specified distance.

Note: From right = 0; Counter Clockwise Direction

Direct Distance Entry

Parang input ka lang ng distance, basta siguraduhin mong tama ang direction.

Line (L)

The most basic of all the linear command

Line (L)

Creates a singular _____, of which when used to make an enclosed shape, the lines aren't connected with one another.

Polyline (PL)

It is similar to line in the sense that it creates a singular line, however unlike line, __________ can form a truly enclosed shape while also having more options that can be activated once a starting point has been selected.

Arc (A)

An open curve in which all points are the same distance from its center point.

Halfwidth (H)

Specifies the width from the center of a wide segment to an edge.

Length (L)

Clicking MEASURE, then moving the pointing device in the drawing area.

Undo (U)

Reverse the last polyline created.

Width (W)

Specifies the width of the next segment.

Multi Line (ML)

Created two (2) lines that are parallel to each other

Justification (J)

Specifies the baseline of the multi line, of which can either be from the top, middle (zero), or bottom of the two parallel lines.

Scale (S)

Specifies the distance between the two parallel lines.

Style (ST)

Specifies the line type to be used.

Ray (RAY)

Creates a semi infinite line that only extend in one direction

XLine (XL)

Creates infinite lines that stretch in both directions, of which can be horizontal, vertical, or in any direction needed.

Horizontal (H)

Lying down

Vertical (V)

Upright

Angle (A)

Specifies the angle of the infinite line. It can be taken based on existing lines with a specific angle.

Bisects (B)

Divides an angle into two (?)

Offset (O)

Creates concentric circles, parallel lines, and parallel curves.

Offset (O)

Essentially copies an object while also specifying a certain distance from the original object that is being offset.

Plain Cartesian, Relative Cartesian, Relative Polar, and Direct Distance Entry

Different Coordinate Systems

Line, Polyline, Multi Line, Ray, and XLine

Different types of linear commands

Arc, Halfwidth, length, Undo, and Width

Properties of Polylines

Justification, Scale, and Style

Properties of Multi Line

Horizontal, Vertical, Angle, Bisect, and Offset

Properties of XLine

Circle (C)

Creates circles of various sizes

Donut (DO)

Creates an object with two circles with each one having a different circumference to form a donut.

Ellipse (EL)

Creates an oval-like shape.

Arc (A)

Creates an incomplete ellipse.

Center (C)

The distance of the ellipse is based on its center point.

Spline (SPL)

Creates lines that are irregularly curved.

Radius, Diameter, Two Point, Three Point, Tan Tan Radius, and Tan Tan Tan

Properties of Circles

Arc and Center

Properties of Ellipse

Rectangle (R)

Creates line that are irregularly curved

Champer (C)

Cuts the corners of two connected lines in a straight line with a certain angle.

Elevation (E)

Similar to thickness, pero yung hindi ko pa ma gets.

Fillet (F)

Cuts the corners of two connected line and replaces them with a curved / rounded line.

Thickness (T)

Illustrates the height of the drafted rectangle when used in the 3D model space.

Width (W)

Defines the width of the lines.

Champer, Elevation, Fillet, Thickness, and Width

Properties of Rectangle

Polygon (POL)

Creates all sorts of shapes with multiple sides and sizes

Inscribed (I)

Within the constraints of a circle

Circumscribed (C)

Beyond the constraints of a circle

Hatch (H)

Inserts various colors and patterns within an enclosed shape

Solid, Gradient, and Patterns

Properties of Hatch

Object Snap

Provides a way to specify precise locations on objects whenever you are prompted for a point within a command.

Endpoint, Midpoint, Center, Quadrant, Perpendicular, and Intersection (EMCQPI + Extension)

Priority object snap command to activate

Node

Only applicable to single points

Midpoint between Two Points (MTP)

- Helps with ensuring that the text is centered in a certain object.
- Useful with room titles when drafting floor plans.
Note: The text must first be selected before using the command.

Block

It is a set of entities grouped in compound objects.

Block

Sa mismong file lang masisave

WBlock

Sa mismong pc masisave

Design Center (DC)

Organizes access to drawings, blocks, hatches, and other drawing content.

Tool Palette (TP)

May mga superpowers mga block (dynamic block)

Scale (SC) || Utilize reference -> reference-> points

Para mamodify yung size ng object.

Layer (LA)

It is advisable to set the lineweights pag ipprint na instead n bago pa magdrawing para di magulo pagnagddrawing

Crtl + 1

Reveals / Removes the properties tab

Properties

May change the line type scale

Line Type Scale (LTS)

Changes the scale of line types to help them become visible (Either to get bigger or smaller)

Text Style (ST)

Window to change and select the type of font to be used

Multi View || MView (MV)

Creates multiple view ports in the layout tab

Viewport (ViewP)

Can be used to make multiple views in the model space

Model Space (MS)

An area in which you create two-dimensional and three-dimensional entities based on either the World Coordinate System (WCS) or a user coordinate system (UCS).

Paper Space (PS)

A bit like having a page in a scrapbook onto which you can paste different views of your AutoCAD drawing

1. Lot Bearings
2. Walls
3. Doors and Windows
4. Labels
5. Dimensions
6. Fixtures and Furniture

Order of operations for AutoCAD Drafting

Dim Linear (DLI)

Standard Dimension

Dim Aligned (DAL)

Makukuha sukat ng nakaslant based on its x and y axis

Dim Continue (DCONT)

Continues dimension from the previously entered one.