FRANCES G.
GALUTAN BSCE 2D
AUTOCAD 2D COMMANDS
KEY COMMAND DESCRIPTION
Creates an arc by selecting a start point, second point, and endpoint, or
A ARC
by specifying a start point, center point, and endpoint, or radius.
Creates a bevel or chamfer between two intersecting or adjoining lines by
CHA CHAMFER
specifying a distance away or an angle.
C CIRCLE Requires a center point and radius (or diameter) to create a circle.
Allows you to copy selected objects. Requires a base point and point of
CO COPY
placement.
Creates a linear dimension either horizontally or vertically. Requires a
DD DIMLINEAR
start point, endpoint, and a point for spacing.
Creates a dimension aligned to an object on an angle. Requires a start
DIMALI DIMALIGN
point, endpoint, and a distance away from the baseline.
Erases selected objects. The DEL key can also be used to delete selected
E ERASE
objects.
Extends a line, polyline, or arc to the nearest intersection of another
EX EXTEND
object.
Creates a radius cut between intersecting or adjoining lines or joins two
F FILLET
non-perpendicular lines to create a sharp corner with a radius of 0.
Hides selected objects (opposite of ISOLATE OBJECTS). Works for 3D
HIDEO HIDE OBJECTS
objects and can be used with PICKSTYLE turned on.
ISOLATE Allows only selected objects to be visible. Works for 3D objects and can
ISO
OBJECTS be used with PICKSTYLE turned on.
Draws a series of line segments, with each segment as its own object
L LINE
once the command is completed.
Creates a leader line based on selected points, opening up the text
MLD MLEADER
interface for adding a description.
Mirrors selected objects. Requires a base point and a secondary point
MI MIRROR
representing the mirror line.
M MOVE Moves selected objects. Requires a base point and a point of placement.
MT MTEXT Creates a text box with multiple lines.
O OFFSET Offsets an object by a specified distance.
A variable that can be turned on/off (1 or 0). When on, allows all objects
PICKSTYLE
in a group to be selected. Can be toggled with CTRL + H.
PL POLYLINE Draws lines or curves with segments joined together.
Requires a base point and opposite corner to create a rectangle. You can
REC RECTANGLE
enter dimensions and “lock” the placement by clicking a third time.
RO ROTATE Rotates selected objects. Requires a base point and a rotation angle.
Enlarges or decreases the size of an object based on a scale factor.
SC SCALE
Requires a base point and factor.
Stretches points of an object. Requires selecting points with a crossing
STRETCH
window and then moving them in the desired direction.
TEXT Creates single-line text objects.
TR TRIM Trims lines or other 2D objects where they intersect another 2D object.
UNISOLATE
UNISO Makes all hidden objects visible.
OBJECTS
