AutoCAD Questions and Answers
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How do you create a circle in AutoCAD?
Use the CIRCLE command and specify the center point and radius of the circle.
What method allows you to modify the properties of an existing object in AutoCAD?
The PROPERTIES palette is used to change attribut...
AutoCAD Questions and Answers
Graded A+
How do you create a circle in AutoCAD?
✔✔Use the CIRCLE command and specify the center point and radius of the circle.
What method allows you to modify the properties of an existing object in AutoCAD?
✔✔The PROPERTIES palette is used to change attributes such as color, layer, and line type of
existing objects.
What is the purpose of the OFFSET command in AutoCAD?
✔✔The OFFSET command creates parallel copies of objects at a specified distance.
How can you access the command line in AutoCAD?
✔✔Press F2 to open the command line history and type commands directly.
What does the LAYER command do in AutoCAD?
✔✔The LAYER command manages object visibility and properties by allowing you to control
layers.
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,How do you create a dimension in AutoCAD?
✔✔Use the DIMLINEAR command to create linear dimensions that measure the distance
between two points.
What is the function of the TRIM command in AutoCAD?
✔✔The TRIM command removes excess parts of objects that extend beyond specified
boundaries.
How can you constrain a drawing to ensure objects are aligned correctly?
✔✔Use Object Snap (OSNAP) to align objects precisely by snapping to specific points like
endpoints or midpoints.
How do you scale an object in AutoCAD?
✔✔Use the SCALE command to resize an object by specifying a base point and a scale factor.
What is the purpose of the BLOCK command in AutoCAD?
✔✔The BLOCK command creates a reusable group of objects, allowing you to insert the same
set of objects multiple times in a drawing.
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, How can you mirror an object in AutoCAD?
✔✔Use the MIRROR command to create a mirrored copy of an object about a specified axis.
What command would you use to draw a straight line between two points in AutoCAD?
✔✔The LINE command is used to draw a straight segment between two specified points.
How do you access and use the layer properties in AutoCAD?
✔✔Open the Layer Properties Manager by typing LAYER or using the Layers panel to create,
modify, or manage layers and their properties.
What does the FILLET command do in AutoCAD?
✔✔The FILLET command creates a rounded corner between two intersecting lines or objects by
specifying the radius of the curve.
How can you view different parts of a large drawing in AutoCAD?
✔✔Use the ZOOM command to adjust the view of your drawing, allowing you to zoom in on or
out of specific areas.
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