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How To Get Autocad To Create Basic Objects: Group One

The document discusses how to create basic objects in AutoCAD such as lines, circles, and rectangles using commands. It provides steps to open a new drawing, set units, use drawing commands, modify objects, zoom and pan, save drawings, add presentations, and add text and annotations.

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How To Get Autocad To Create Basic Objects: Group One

The document discusses how to create basic objects in AutoCAD such as lines, circles, and rectangles using commands. It provides steps to open a new drawing, set units, use drawing commands, modify objects, zoom and pan, save drawings, add presentations, and add text and annotations.

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HOW TO GET

AUTOCAD TO
CREATE BASIC
OBJECTS
GROUP ONE
INTRODUCTION
AutoCAD is a software application developed by
Autodesk for computer-aided design (CAD) and
drafting. It is widely used by professionals across
various industries for creating precise 2D and 3D
drawings, models, and schematics.Creating basic
objects in AutoCAD involves using various drawing
commands to generate shapes like lines, circles,
rectangles, and polygons.
STEPS

1.Open a New Drawing:


Launch AutoCAD and open a new
drawing.

2.Set Units:
Before you start drawing, ensure that
your units are set correctly. You can
do this by typing "UNITS" in the
command line and choosing the
appropriate unit type (e.g., inches,
millimeters).
3. Use Drawing Commands:
AutoCAD has various drawing commands to create basic objects.
Here are some common ones:

01 02 03
lINE CIRCLE RECTANGLE
- Type "LINE" in the - Type "CIRCLE" in the - Type "RECTANGLE" in
command line. command line. the command line.

- Specify the first point by - Specify the center - Specify the first corner
clicking or entering point and then either point.
coordinates. the radius or diameter.
- Specify the opposite
- Specify the second point corner point.
to complete the line.
4.Modify Objects:
You can modify objects using
various commands. For
example:

To move an object, type


"MOVE" in the command line.
To copy an object, type "COPY"
in the command line.
To rotate an object, type
"ROTATE" in the command line.
5.Zoom and Pan: 6.Save Your Drawing:
Use the "ZOOM" and "PAN" Save your drawing by typing
commands to navigate "SAVE" or "SAVEAS" in the
around your drawing. command line.
7.Presentation:
For a presentation, you might want
to arrange your objects neatly on the
drawing area. Use the "ALIGN" or
"ARRAY" commands to create
orderly arrangements.

8.Text and Annotations:


Use the "TEXT" command to add text
annotations to your drawing.
Remember to explore additional commands
and features in AutoCAD, and practice using
the software to become more proficient. The
specific steps may vary slightly depending on
the version of AutoCAD you are using.
THANKS FOR
LISTENING!!

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