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Drafting Midterm Flashcards

1
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is a software application used for creating 2D and 3D designs. It is widely used in architecture, engineering, and construction.

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AutoCAD

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Basic Commands

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  • LINE
  • CIRCLE
  • COPY
  • MOVE
  • ZOOM
  • OFFSET
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: Creates straight lines.

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  • LINE
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Draws circles.

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  • CIRCLE
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Duplicates selected objects.

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  • COPY
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Moves selected objects to a new location.

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  • MOVE
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Zooms in and out on a drawing area.

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  • ZOOM
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Creates parallel lines, arcs, or curves at a specified distance from the original.

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  • OFFSET
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AutoCAD saves files in the _, which is the default for AutoCAD drawings

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File Format
.dwg format

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To save a drawing

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SAVE command.

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To exit AutoCAD

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EXIT command.

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Removes parts of objects that extend beyond a boundary. For example, it can cut off parts of lines that are outside a certain area.
- Steps:
1. Select the boundary objects first.
2. Then, select the parts of the object you want to trim.

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TRIM Command

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Lengthens objects to meet a boundary or another object. This is the opposite of TRIM.

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EXTEND Command:

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Divides an object into two parts without deleting either part.

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BREAK Command

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Pressing __ lets you cycle through possible trim options when there are multiple objects to trim.

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TAB Key in TRIM
TAB

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allows for precise placement and selection by snapping to specific points on objects like endpoints, midpoints, centers, and intersections.

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Object Snap (OSNAP)

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Common Snap Modes

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  • ENDPOINT
  • MIDPOINT
  • CENTER
  • INTERSECTION
  • NEAREST
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Snaps to the endpoint of a line or arc.

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  • ENDPOINT
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Snaps to the point where two objects intersect.

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  • INTERSECTION
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Snaps to the middle of a line or arc.

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  • MIDPOINT
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Snaps to the center of a circle or arc.

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  • CENTER
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Snaps to the nearest point on an object.

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  • NEAREST
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Press __ to turn OSNAP on and off.

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F3

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24
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Cycles through different snap points when multiple are available.

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TAB

25
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enables automatic snapping to specified points without
needing to type the snap command every time.

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Running OSNAP:
- Running Object Snap

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Creating 3D Solids

A

EXTRUDE
REVOLVE

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Converts a 2D shape into a 3D solid by extending it along the Z-axis.

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EXTRUDE

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Rotates a 2D object around an axis to create a 3D object (such as a cylinder or a sphere).

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REVOLVE

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Basic 3D Commands

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SPHERE
CYLINDER
SWEEP
LOFT

30
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Creates a sphere.

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SPHERE

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Creates a 3D cylinder.

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CYLINDER

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Sweeps a 2D profile along a path to create a 3D object.

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SWEEP

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Connects multiple 2D shapes to create complex 3D surfaces.

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LOFT

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Modifying 3D Objects

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UNION
SUBTRACT
SLICE
FILLET
CHAMFER

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Joins multiple 3D solids into one.

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UNION

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Removes one solid from another.

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SUBTRACT

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Cuts a 3D solid into pieces.

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SLICE

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Rounds the edges of a 3D object.

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FILLET

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Creates beveled edges on a 3D object.

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CHAMFER

40
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The __ command is used to extrude or pull a face of a solid object, often used to modify or stretch a solid.

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PRESSPULL Command:
PRESSPULL

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Viewing 3D Models

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ORBIT
VISUALSTYLES

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Changes the appearance of a 3D model, like displaying in Wireframe, Shaded, or Realistic styles.

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VISUALSTYLES

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Allows you to freely rotate around a 3D object to view it from different angles.

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ORBIT

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Use the __ command to create a 2D section from a 3D model, often used in architectural and mechanical designs.

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SECTIONPLANE

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Important AutoCAD Shortcuts

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  • F3
  • F8
  • F7
  • F10
  • TAB
  • CTRL + Z
  • CTRL + Y
46
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Toggle OSNAP on/off.

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  • F3
47
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Toggle Polar Tracking for drawing at specific angles.

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  • F10
48
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Toggle ORTHO mode (forces straight horizontal or vertical lines).

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  • F8
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Toggle the grid on/off.

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  • F7
50
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Cycle through different snap points.

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  • TAB
51
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Undo the last action.

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  • CTRL + Z
52
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Redo the last undone action.

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  • CTRL + Y
53
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Key Concepts to Remember

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  1. Accuracy with OSNAP
  2. TRIM and EXTEND
  3. 3D Modeling
  4. Modifying 3D Objects
54
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Object snaps allow for precise drawing and are essential for aligning objects in both 2D and 3D designs.

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Accuracy with OSNAP

55
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removes excess parts of objects

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TRIM

56
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stretches objects to meet a boundary.

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EXTEND

57
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AutoCAD supports powerful 3D tools like _, _, _, and _ to create complex solid models.

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3D Modeling
EXTRUDE, SWEEP, REVOLVE, and LOFT

58
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Commands like _, _, and _ allow for easy manipulation of 3D solids to meet design requirements.

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Modifying 3D Objects:
UNION, SUBTRACT, and SLICE

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