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Advanced AutoCAD 2018. Cheryl R. Shrock
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isbn 9780831194413
Автор произведения Cheryl R. Shrock
Жанр Программы
Издательство Ingram
This Workbook assumes you already have enough basic AutoCAD® knowledge to easily complete Exercises 1A, 1B and 1C. If you have difficulty with these exercises, you should consider reviewing the Beginning AutoCAD ® 2018 Exercise Workbook . If you try to continue without this knowledge you will probably get confused and frustrated. It is better to have a good solid understanding of the basics before going on to Lesson 2.
PRINTING
Exercises 1A, 1B and 1C should be printed from Model Space on any Letter or A4 size paper. Instructions are on page 1-9.
Instructions:
1. Start a New file using either the inch-helper.dwt or the metric-helper.dwt (Refer to Intro-1.)
2. Draw the objects below using layers Object Line and Centerline.
3. Do not dimension.
4. Save as Ex1A
5. Plot using the instructions on page 1-9.
Exercise 1B
Instructions:
1. Start a New file using either the inch-helper.dwt or the metric-helper.dwt
2. Draw the objects below using layers Object Line.
3. Do not dimension.
4. Save as Ex1B
5. Plot using the instructions on page 1-9.
Exercise 1C
Instructions:
1. Start a New file using either the inch-helper.dwt or the metric-helper.dwt
2. Draw the objects below using layers Object Line and Centerline.
3. Do not dimension.
4. Save as Ex1C
5. Plot using the instructions on page 1-9.
1. Important: Open the drawing you want to plot.
2. Select: Zoom / All to center the drawing within the plot area.
3. Select the Plot command using one of the following;
The Plot –Model dialog box will appear.
4. Select the “More Options” button to expand the dialog box.
5. Select your printer from the drop down list or "Default Windows System Printer.pc3” Note: If your printer is not shown in the list you should configure your printer within AutoCAD. This is not difficult. Refer to Appendix-A for step-by-step instructions.
6. Select the Paper size: Letter for inch users or A4 for metric users.
7. Select the Plot Area: Extents
8. Select the Plot Offset: Center the plot
9. Uncheck the Fit to paper box and select Plot Scale: 1:1
10. Select inches for inch users, or select mm for metric users.
11. Select the Plot Style table: monochrome.ctb (for all black) acad.ctb (for color).
12. If the following dialog box appears, select Yes.
13. Select the Preview button.
Does your display appear as shown below?
If yes, press <enter> and proceed to Step 14. If not, recheck Step 1 through Step 12.
14. Select the Apply to Layout button.
15. Select the OK button to send the drawing to the printer or select Cancel if you do not want to print the drawing at this time. The Page Setup will still be saved.
16. Save the entire drawing again. The Plot settings will be saved to the drawing.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After completing this lesson, you will be able to:
1. Customize the Workspace.
2. Customize the Ribbon.
3. Customize the Status Bar.
4. Customize the Quick Access Toolbar.
5. Select, Export, Import and Delete a Workspace.
At this stage of your AutoCAD education you are probably not too interested in customizing AutoCAD. But I would like to at least introduce you to the Custom User Interface to familiarize you with a few of the customizing options that are available.
It is relatively easy to use and sometimes helpful. If you find it intriguing you may explore further using the AutoCAD “Help” system discussed in Lesson 1 in Beginning AutoCAD® 2018 Exercise Workbook.
Start by opening the Customize User Interface dialog box using one of the following:
Ribbon = Manage Tab / Customization Panel /
Keyboard = CUI <enter=
The following dialog box should appear.
Have you found yourself