ME4 (AUTO CAD) Flashcards
Which program does AutoCad derived from?
InteractCAD
When did InterCAD began?
1977
When did InteractCAD began
1979
Who was Autodesk’s cofounder at the time when AutoCAD was created?
Michael Riddle
When was AutoCAD demonstrated as Autodesk’s flagship product?
1982
When did AutoCAD become the common CAD program worldwide.
March 1986
When was first version for Windows was Release 12
February 1993
Maximize the area available for work using a compact interface that contains many of the same tools and controls available in toolbars and dialog boxes, can be displayed horizontally across the top of the drawing window, vertically to the left or right of the drawing window, or as a floating palette.
Ribbon Area
Search for information through keywords or phrases, display the Communication Center panel for product updates and announcements, or display the Favorites panel to access saved topics.
Info Bar
Show the drawing files that are open in the current session of AutoCAD. provide an easy way for you to access all the open drawings in the application
The File Tabs
Contains options concerning the drawing as a whole. a menu with options to open an existing drawing; open a new template; save, print, or export drawings; and other common options.
The Application Button
Execute a command by entering the full command name or command alias at the command prompt and pressing ENTER or SPACEBAR
Command Line Palette
View the coordinate values of your cursor, and access several buttons for turning drawing tools on and off, as well as many display tools used to scale annotations.
Status Bar Toggle
This is the cursor that shows up on the AutoCAD screen and it is basically two perpendicular lines with a small cube at the center of the intersection of the lines. Used to select
objects to be worked upon, t
Selection Cursor
- Provides access to navigation tools, including the ViewCube and SteeringWheels.
Navigation Bar
- shows the X, Y, and Z directions of the Cartesian coordinate system in the drawing area.
User Coordinate System (UCS
Display visual feedback of the current orientation of a model, or adjust a model’s viewpoint.
ViewCube
- Store commands that you frequently access in AutoCAD. By default, you can access New, Open, Save, Plot, Undo, and Redo from the Quick Access toolbar
Quick Access Toolbar
A 2D working environment for creating drawing sheets
Layout Tabs
The company that is
behind AutoCAD is known as Autodesk, which was founded in 1982 by?
John Walker
How many versions AutoCAD has?
31
The product
that took off was AutoCAD, and they launched it at the?
COMDEX
AutoCAD was initially created for?
mechanical engineers
General utilization of the Software Application.
Creating 2D & 3D Unique Designs, Building Architectural Structures, Easy Visualization of Ideas, Allows AI (Artificial Intelligence) Integration, Supports Group Collaboration on Projects, Enables Comprehensive Documentation, Facilitates Project Customization, Useful in All Industries
Mechanical Engineering industry utilization of the Software
Application.
Drafting and Designing, Engineering Analysis, Product Prototyping, Machine and Equipment Design, Assembly Design, Technical Documentation, CAD/CAM Integration, Collaboration and Communication
Software Application Advantages
Precision and Accuracy, Efficiency and Speed, Versatility and Flexibility, Customization and Automation, Comprehensive Toolset, Industry Standard, Regular Updates and Support, Compatibility with Other Software,
Software Application Disadvantages
High Cost, Steep Learning Curve, Hardware Requirements, Limited Compatibility with Non-CAD Software, Over-Reliance on AutoCAD, Limited Advanced 3D Modelling Capabilities, Frequent Updates and Changes, File Size and Management
new features for collaboration
were included, including the “Shared Views” feature,
more UI improvements, and the “Drawing History”
tool for tracking changes.
AutoCAD 2018