September 2014
Beginner to intermediate
936 pages
29h 22m
English
Chapter Objectives
• Switch between model space and layout space
• Draw some basic AutoCAD objects
• Toggle the Snap Mode, Ortho Mode, Polar Tracking, and Grid Mode drawing tools on and off
• Examine and change object properties
• Create drawing layers and move objects from one layer to another
• Add basic dimensions
• Make some basic modifications to your drawing
• Add text to your drawing
• Set up and plot your drawing
This chapter will give you an overview of a typical AutoCAD drawing session. You examine some of the basic operations you will do on a day-to-day basis when using AutoCAD, including starting an AutoCAD session, ...