CONSTRUCT & EDIT COMMANDS

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• Q1: What do you know about the array command?
  Ans: The ARRAY command in AutoCAD is used to create multiple copies of objects in a specific pattern. There are three types:

  • ➔ Rectangular array
  • ➔ Path array
  • ➔ Polar array
• Q2: Name different types of array.
  Ans: The three main types of arrays in AutoCAD are:

  • ➔ Rectangular array
  • ➔ Path array
  • ➔ Polar array
• Q3: How will you create a rectangular array?
  Ans: Use the ARRAYRECT command or select Rectangular Array from the Modify panel. Then specify the number of rows, columns, and spacing.
• Q4: How will you break an object in a drawing?
  Ans: Use the BREAK command to split an object into two parts at specified points.
• Q5: Define change command.
  Ans: The CHANGE command is used to change properties of objects, such as layer, color, or line type.
• Q6: What is the difference between erase and trim in AutoCAD?
  Ans:
  Erase: Removes the entire object.
  Trim: Removes only the portion of an object that extends past another object.
• Q7: How will you change the orientation of an object in AutoCAD?
  Ans: Use the ROTATE command to change the orientation (angle) of an object around a base point.
• Q8: What do you know about the explode command?
  Ans: The EXPLODE command breaks a compound object (like a block or polyline) into its individual components.
• Q9: What is Poly edit? How will you modify a polyline?
  Ans: The PEDIT (Polyline Edit) command allows you to edit polylines.
  You can join, convert, fit, or spline a polyline using this command.
• Q10: Define chamfer command in AutoCAD.
  Ans: The CHAMFER command creates a beveled edge between two non-parallel lines.
• Q11: Define fillet command in AutoCAD.
  Ans: The FILLET command creates a rounded arc between two objects, like lines or polylines.
• Q12: What is the purpose of using the mirror command?
  Ans: The MIRROR command creates a mirrored copy of selected objects across a specified axis.
• Q13: Differentiate between copy and offset command in AutoCAD.
  Ans:
  COPY: Creates exact duplicates of objects at a specified location.
  OFFSET: Creates parallel copies at a specified distance from the original object.
• Q14: How will you mirror an object in 2D in AutoCAD?
  Ans: Follow the steps below:

  • ➔ Use the MIRROR command
  • ➔ Type MIRROR in the command line and press Enter
  • ➔ Select the object(s) to mirror
  • ➔ Then specify the first and second points of the mirror line
  • ➔ When prompted, choose whether to keep or delete the original object
• Q15: How will you copy an object in AutoCAD?
  Ans: Follow the steps below:

  • ➔ Use the COPY command
  • ➔ Type COPY in the command line and press Enter
  • ➔ Select the object(s) you want to copy
  • ➔ Then specify a base point and a second point to define the location of the copy
• Q16: How will you offset an object through a distance in AutoCAD?
  Ans: Follow the steps below:

  • ➔ Use the OFFSET command
  • ➔ Type OFFSET in the command line
  • ➔ Press Enter, then enter the distance you want to offset
  • ➔ Select the object to offset, then click on the side where you want the new object to appear
• Q17: Write the shortcut command for Explode in AutoCAD?
  Ans: The shortcut key is EXP.
• Q18: What is the function of the join command in AutoCAD?
  Ans: The JOIN command combines multiple objects (like lines or arcs) into a single polyline if they are connected end-to-end.