Module Menu

  Introduction

  Unit 1
  Module 1 - Creating a Simple Drawing
  Module 2 - Making Your Drawings More Precise
  Module 3 - Organization and Information
  Module 4 - Creating More Complex Objects
  Module 5 - Preparing to Print
  Module 6 - Annotating Your Drawing
  Module 7 - Productivity Tools
  Module 8 - Creating and Organizing Blocks
  Module 9 - Drawing Setup and Utilities

  • Mid-Term Exam

  Unit 2
  Module 10 - Productivity Tools
  Module 11 - Advanced Object Types
  Module 12 - Advanced Blocks and Attributes
  Module 13 - Referencing/Sharing Information
  Module 14 - Layouts and Plotting
  Module 15 - Sheet Sets
  Module 16 - Introduction to 3D
  Module 17 - Introduction to Customization

  • Final Exam

  Topics in this Module

  Creating a Simple Drawing

  Section 1 - Getting Started with AutoCAD
  Starting AutoCAD
  AutoCAD's Screen Layout
  Using Your Pointing Device & Keyboard
  Opening an Existing Drawing File
  AutoCAD's Cartesian Workspace
  Self Check

  Section 2 - Basic Drawing and Editing
  Drawing Lines
  Erasing Objects
  Using Direct Distance Entry with Polar Tracking
  Drawing Rectangles
  Drawing Circles
  Drawing with GRID and SNAP
  Viewing Your Drawing
  Undoing and Redoing Actions
  Saving Your Work
  Exiting AutoCAD
  Self Check

  Student Resources

  Table Of Contents
  Unit Texts In Word Format
  View Your Transcipts

  Meet Your Instructor
  Search For A Job
  Lessons in Document Format
  Class Bulletin Board System

 

AutoCAD 2005 DEMO - Module 1 - Section 2 - Page 2

Drawing Lines The most fundamental drawing element is the line. Almost any drawing will contain line segments. The LINE command allows the user to add straight-line segments to the drawing as needed.