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Autodesk Official Training GuideEssentialsAutoCAD 2010Learning AutoCAD 2010, Volume 1 Using hands-on exercises, learn the features, commands, and techniques for creating,editing, and printing drawings with AutoCAD 2010 and AutoCAD LT 2010 software.Autodesk Certification Preparation001B1-050000-CM10AApril 2009
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ContentsIntroduction . ixChapter 1: Taking the AutoCAD Tour . 1Lesson: Navigating the Working Environment . 2Setting the Workspace . 3Keyboard Input . 7User Interface Layout . 8About Shortcut Menus . 14More AutoCAD-Specific Interface Tools . 15Lesson: Working with Files . 22Working with Files . 22Lesson: Displaying Objects . 26Display Tools . 27Pan . 27Zoom Realtime . 30Zoom Command Options . 32Wheel Mouse Features . 34Regen . 35Exercise: Zoom and Pan in the Drawing . 36Exercise: Hands-On Tour . 38Chapter Summary . 41Chapter 2: Creating Basic Drawings . 43Lesson: Inputting Data .About the Command Line .About the Coordinate System .About Dynamic Input .Using the Dynamic Input Interface .Using Direct Distance Entry .Exercise: Input Data .45464750535862iii
Lesson: Creating Basic Objects . 65Line Command . 66Circle Command . 69Arc Command . 73Erase Command . 76Undo and Redo Commands . 79Rectangle Command . 84Polygon Command . 87Exercise: Create Basic Objects . 91Lesson: Using Object Snaps . 98About Object Snap . 99Object Snaps . 100Using Object Snap . 108Exercise: Use Object Snaps . 114Lesson: Using Polar Tracking and PolarSnap . 117Using Polar Tracking and PolarSnap . 118Exercise: Use Polar Tracking and PolarSnap . 125Lesson: Using Object Snap Tracking . 128About Object Snap Tracking . 129Using Object Snap Tracking . 130Exercise: Use Object Snap Tracking . 136Lesson: Working with Units . 139About Units . 140Setting Units . 141Exercise: Use Architectural Units . 145Exercise: Use Surveyor's Units . 148Challenge Exercise: Architectural . 150Challenge Exercise: Mechanical . 154Chapter Summary . 156Chapter 3: Manipulating Objects . 157Lesson: Selecting Objects in the Drawing . 158Using a Window to Select Objects . 159Object Selection with Grips . 161Select Objects Options . 164Exercise: Select Objects . 173Lesson: Changing an Object's Position . 176Moving Objects . 177Exercise: Move Objects . 182Lesson: Creating New Objects from Existing Objects . 188Copying Objects . 189Exercise: Copy Objects . 194Lesson: Changing the Angle of an Object's Position . 196Rotating Objects . 197Exercise: Rotate Objects . 202iv Contents
Lesson: Creating a Mirror Image of Existing Objects . 205Mirroring Objects . 206Exercise: Mirror Objects in the Drawing . 212Lesson: Creating Object Patterns . 214Creating an Array of Objects . 215Exercise: Array Objects in the Drawing . 223Lesson: Changing an Object's Size . 228Scaling Objects . 229Exercise: Scale Objects Using the Copy Option . 234Challenge Exercise: Grips . 236Challenge Exercise: Architectural . 243Challenge Exercise: Mechanical . 248Chapter Summary . 251Chapter 4: Drawing Organization and Inquiry Commands . 253Lesson: Using Layers . 255Organizing Objects with Layers . 256Default Layer . 258Layer Tools . 259Exercise: Work with Layers . 268Lesson: Changing Object Properties . 273About Object Properties . 274ByLayer Property . 277Changing Object Properties . 279Exercise: Change Object Properties . 288Lesson: Quick Properties . 291About Quick Properties . 292Using Quick Properties . 294Exercise: Use Quick Properties . 295Lesson: Matching Object Properties . 297Matching an Object's Properties . 298Exercise: Match Object Properties . 302Lesson: Using the Properties Palette . 306Using the Properties Palette . 307Exercise: Manipulate Object Properties . 310Lesson: Using Linetypes . 313About Linetypes . 314Adding Linetypes to Your Drawing . 316Exercise: Use Linetypes . 324Lesson: Using Inquiry Commands . 332About Measuring . 333Using Measure Tools . 334Obtaining Object Information . 344Exercise: Obtain Geometric Information . 347Exercise: Measure Objects . 350Contents v
Challenge Exercise: Architectural . 354Challenge Exercise: Mechanical . 356Chapter Summary . 358Chapter 5: Altering Objects . 359Lesson: Trimming and Extending Objects to Defined Boundaries . 360Using the Trim and Extend Commands . 361Exercise: Trim and Extend Objects . 370Lesson: Creating Parallel and Offset Geometry . 373Offsetting Objects . 374Exercise: Create Parallel and Offset Geometry . 381Lesson: Joining Objects . 385Joining Objects . 386Exercise: Join Objects . 391Lesson: Breaking an Object into Two Objects . 393Breaking Objects . 394Exercise: Break Objects . 401Lesson: Applying a Radius Corner to Two Objects . 404Creating Fillets . 405Exercise: Create a Filleted Corner . 410Lesson: Creating an Angled Corner Between Two Objects . 413Creating Chamfers . 414Exercise: Create a Chamfered Corner . 419Lesson: Changing Part of an Object's Shape . 422Stretching Objects . 423Exercise: Stretch Objects . 429Challenge Exercise: Architectural . 433Challenge Exercise: Mechanical . 439Chapter Summary . 445vi Contents
AcknowledgementsThe Autodesk Learning team wishes to thank everyone who participated in the development of thisproject, with special acknowledgement to the authoring contributions and subject matter expertise ofRon Myers and CrWare, LP.CrWare, LP began publishing courseware for Autodesk Inventor in 2001. Since that time, thecompany has grown to include full-time curriculum developers, subject matter experts, technicalwriters, and graphics specialists, each with a unique set of industry experiences and talents thatenables CrWare to create content that is both accurate and relevant to meeting the learning needs ofits readers and customers.The company's Founder and General Partner, Ron Myers, has been using Autodesk products since1989. During that time, Ron Myers worked in all disciplines of drafting and design, until 1996 whenhe began a career as an Applications Engineer, Instructor, and Author. Ron Myers has been creatingcourseware and other training material for Autodesk since 1996 and has written and created trainingmaterial for AutoCAD , Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD Mechanical, Mechanical Desktop , andAutodesk Impression.Acknowledgements vii
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IntroductionWelcome to the Learning AutoCAD 2010 and AutoCAD LT 2010 Autodesk Official Training Guide, atraining guide for use in Authorized Training Center (ATC ) locations, corporate training settings, andother classroom settings.Although this guide is designed for instructor-led courses, you can also use it for self-paced learning.The guide encourages self-learning through the use of the AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT Help system.This introduction covers the following topics: Course objectives Prerequisites Using this guide Default installation CD contents Completing the exercises Settings for the exercises Installing the exercise data files from the CD Imperial and metric datasets Notes, tips, and warnings FeedbackThis guide is complementary to the software documentation. For detailed explanations of features andfunctionality, refer to the Help in the software.Course ObjectivesAfter completing this course, you will be able to: Navigate the interface, open and
training guide for use in Authorized Training Center (ATC ) locations, corporate training settings, and other classroom settings. Although this guide is designed for instructor-led courses, you can also use it for self-paced learning. The guide encourages self-learning through the use of the AutoC
