DRAW COMMANDS

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• Q1: Enlist 4 commands of the draw menu in AutoCAD?
  Ans: The commands are:

  • ➔ Line
  • ➔ Circle
  • ➔ Rectangle
  • ➔ Polyline
• Q2: Enlist 4 types of lines in AutoCAD?
  Ans: The types are:

  • ➔ Continuous
  • ➔ Dashed
  • ➔ Hidden
  • ➔ Center lines
• Q3: How to draw a line in an AutoCAD drawing?
  Ans: Use the LINE command, click the starting point, then the end point, and press Enter.
• Q4: Define Spline. How to draw it in AutoCAD?
  Ans: A Spline is a smooth curve through multiple points. Use the SPLINE command and specify the control points.
• Q5: Differentiate between Construction line and a Ray in AutoCAD?
  Ans: A Construction line is infinite in both directions, while a Ray is infinite in one direction only.
• Q6: Name different methods of drawing an arc in AutoCAD?
  Ans: The methods are:

  • ➔ Arc by 3 Points
  • ➔ Start-Center-End
  • ➔ Start-Center-Angle
  • ➔ Start-End-Angle
• Q7: How will you draw a circle tangent to an object in AutoCAD?
  Ans: Use the TTR (Tangent, Tangent, Radius) option of the CIRCLE command.
• Q8: Define Ellipse. How to draw it in AutoCAD?
  Ans: An Ellipse is an oval shape. Use the ELLIPSE command and specify axis endpoints.
• Q9: Define Polyline.
  Ans: A Polyline is a connected sequence of line and arc segments treated as one object.
• Q10: How to draw a polyline in AutoCAD?
  Ans: Use the PLINE command and click to specify the points of the polyline.
• Q11: Define Point. How to create it in AutoCAD?
  Ans: A point is a single coordinate location. Use the POINT or PO command and click in the drawing area.
• Q12: How to draw a Rectangle in AutoCAD?
  Ans: Use the RECTANGLE command, specify two opposite corners, and press Enter.
• Q13: How to draw a Circle in AutoCAD?
  Ans: Use the CIRCLE command and specify the center and radius.
• Q14: How to draw a Polygon in AutoCAD?
  Ans: Use the POLYGON command, enter the number of sides, and define the size by edge or radius.
• Q15: What do you know about Text style in AutoCAD?
  Ans: Text style defines the font, height, and spacing of text in a drawing.
• Q16: Define HATCH in AutoCAD?
  Ans: HATCH fills a closed area with a pattern, solid color, or gradient.
• Q17: Why are blocks provided in AutoCAD drawings?
  Ans: Blocks are reusable groups of objects used to save time and maintain consistency.
• Q18: How to insert a block in AutoCAD drawing?
  Ans: Use the INSERT command, select the block, specify insertion point, scale, and rotation.
• Q19: Name different types of dimensions in AutoCAD?
  Ans: The types are:

  • ➔ Linear
  • ➔ Aligned
  • ➔ Angular
  • ➔ Radius
  • ➔ Diameter
• Q20: How can linear dimensions be created in AutoCAD?
  Ans: Use the DIMLINEAR command and select two points to measure the distance between them.
• Q21: Name different types of sources used in AutoCAD?
  Ans: Sources include:

  • ➔ Drawing Templates
  • ➔ Block Libraries
  • ➔ External References (Xrefs)
  • ➔ Tool Palettes
• Q22: Write a shortcut key to copy in AutoCAD?
  Ans: Type COPY or use Co + Enter.
• Q23: Write a shortcut key to paste in AutoCAD?
  Ans: The shortcut is Ctrl+V.
• Q24: Write a shortcut key to move in AutoCAD?
  Ans: Type MOVE or use M + Enter.
• Q25: Write a shortcut key to erase in AutoCAD?
  Ans: Type ERASE or use E + Enter.