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Terms in this set (30)

Arc
Draws a portion of a circle
Array, Polar
arranges multiple copies of the object(s) in circular patterns
Array, Rectangular
Arranges multiple copies of the object(s) in rows and columns
Command Prompt
The text line in AutoCad where you can key in commands. select options, and view information
Copy
Makes a duplicate of an object
Draw commands
Commands that enable you to create an object
Ellipse
Elongated circles with two diameters called axes
Escape
Cancels an uncompleted command
Extend
Extend objects to meet a boundary object
Fillet
To round the edges of objects
Hatch
Places hatch and fill patterns in closed areas
Mirror
Makes mirrored copies
Modify Command(s)
Make(s) changes to the objects in your drawing
Move
Puts the object at a specified distance and a specified direction
Offset
Creates concentric circles, parallel lines. and parallel curves
Polyline
A connected sequence of line and arc segments that is treated by AutoCAD as a single object
Pull (Drop) Down Menus
Appear at the base of ribbon sections and allow you to select from more options than are displayed on the ribbon.
Undo
Removes what you have just done with one keystroke
Zoom
Increases or decreases the apparent size of objects in the current view port
line
specify 1st and 2nd point
circle
several options depending on situation
coordinates
X and Y from starting point (0,0) called the origin
ortho
allows only horizontal and vertical lines (F8 toggles on/off)
units
decimal, architectural (found under format tab) (draws in inches unless you specify feet ')
rotate
pivots an object about a specified point (goes counterclockwise)
trim
shortens lines at a specified cutting edge
object snap
allow user to grab exact location on objects
layers
how to set up colors and line types
properties
how to change line type, scale, color, etc.
explode
separate groups into individual entities
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