Introduction to AutoCAD

LECTURE PRESENTATION

NOTE 1: use # prefix for absolute coordinates or change with DSETTINGS for absolute coordinates.

NOTE 2: I keep the following AutoCAD variables set as shown:

OSMODE 39
DYNMODE 0
DYNPICOORDS 1
MENUBAR 1
LWDISPLAY 1
SNAPMODE 0
TRIMEXTENDMODE 0
GRIDMODE 0

Required Reading

• Chapter 2 – The Engineering Design Process

Homework

• None

Recommended Reading

See also: TECH 4472 Computer-Aided Design

AutoCAD Environment

Graphic and Non-Graphic Information

Vector Vs. Raster Graphics

Drawing Database

Cartesian Coordinates

Commands

Variables

Free Software & Resources

Autodesk Education Community

AutoCAD WS (Mobile)

References

AutoCAD documentation

Basic AutoCAD Video Tutorials

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