Table of Contents
- 1 Which drawing aid has a regular pattern of dots displayed on the screen?
- 2 How do I add a pattern in AutoCAD?
- 3 What is Ortho command in AutoCAD?
- 4 What is Grid command in AutoCAD?
- 5 What is F4 used for?
- 6 What is AutoCAD F5?
- 7 What is the purpose of the command design pattern?
- 8 What is the user interface of pads layout?
Which drawing aid has a regular pattern of dots displayed on the screen?
The drawing grid is a regular pattern of dots displayed on the screen which acts as a visual aid, it is the equivalent of having a sheet of graph paper behind your drawing on a drawing board.
How do I add a pattern in AutoCAD?
Open AutoCAD options (type OP then enter). In files tab, below support file search path, add your folder. Click OK to accept this changes, then when you activate hatch command, you should see it in your pattern list. If you can’t find it, you may need to change pattern type to user-defined.
What does F3 do in AutoCAD?
The keyboard function keys F1 – F12 control settings that are commonly turned on and off as you work in the product….Function Key Reference.
| Key | Feature | Description |
|---|---|---|
| F3 | Object snap | Turns object snap on and off. |
| F4 | 3D object snap | Turns additional object snaps for 3D on and off. |
What is the object type in a layout tab that allows you to view objects from the Model tab?
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| The majority of drafting settings are set in the Status Bar. If you right click over a drafting setting and click on appropriate Settings option, what happens? | You open the Drafting Settings dialog box |
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| What is the object type in a Layout tab that allows you to view objects from the Model tab? | Viewport |
What is Ortho command in AutoCAD?
The Ortho mode in AutoCAD is used to restrict cursor movement to specific directions. It allows the cursor movement only in the vertical and horizontal direction. When we create, modify, or move the drawings, the ORTHO mode is used to restrict the movement relative to the UCS (User Coordinate System).
What is Grid command in AutoCAD?
The grid is a rectangular pattern of lines or dots that covers the entire XY plane of the user coordinate system (UCS). Using the grid is similar to placing a sheet of grid paper under a drawing. The grid helps you align objects and visualize the distances between them.
What is Hatch command AutoCAD?
The Hatch command in AutoCAD is used to fill patterns inside an enclosed area. The patterns are hatched, gradient, and solid fill. The Hatch Pattern Scale signifies the spacing between the lines in a particular pattern.
How do I add a hatch pattern to AutoCAD?
In AutoCAD type Options at the command prompt or right-click in the command area to bring up the Options dialog box. Within this dialog select the files tab and pull out the Support File Search Path and select the Add button as shown. You will now browse out to your Custom hatch folder and add it to the path.
What is F4 used for?
Microsoft Windows When used in conjunction with the Alt and Ctrl key, the F4 is most often used to close a program or window in a program. Alt + F4 closes the program window currently active in Microsoft Windows. Ctrl + F4 closes the open window or tab in the active window in Microsoft Windows.
What is AutoCAD F5?
F5 – Toggles Isoplane between Top/Right/Left. For drawing, what some call, “fake-3D” isometric drawings. Then, under Snap type, choose Isometric Snap. Now use the F5 key to toggle between the three sides of the object you are drawing: top, right, and left.
What does the Explode command do?
Breaks a compound object into its component objects. Explodes a compound object when you want to modify its components separately. Objects that can be exploded include blocks, polylines, and regions, among others.
Which command controls the display of attributes on screen?
Which command controls the display of attributes on-screen? Setting ATTDISP to ON affects all attributes except those created with the Invisible mode selected.
What is the purpose of the command design pattern?
What is the Command Design Pattern? According to Gang of Four (GoF) definitions, the Command Design Pattern is used to encapsulate a request as an object (i.e. a command) and pass to an invoker, wherein the invoker does now knows how to service the request but uses the encapsulated command to perform an action.
What is the user interface of pads layout?
The PADS Layout user interface is designed for ease of use and efficiency. PADS Layout is designed to meet the needs of the power user, while keeping the beginner in mind. PADS Layout ’s interface and interaction are similar to other Windows™ applications.
What do you need to know about pads layout?
PADS Layout is designed to meet the needs of the power user, while keeping the beginner in mind. PADS Layout ’s interface and interaction are similar to other Windows™ applications. You can interact with PADS Layout using the keyboard, menus, toolbars, and shortcut menus.
How can I use an image as a pattern?
In the Open dialog box that appears, navigate to your file, select it, and click Open. The file appears in the In-Document Patterns area of the Pattern Fill panel. Now you can follow the steps in the earlier section, Adding a pattern, to use the image as a pattern in your LayOut document.