Introduction

AutoCAD 2006 allows the use of over 300 tools. Some operators prefer using the word "commands", although command as an alternative to tool is not in common use today. The majority of these tools are described in this list. Many of the tools described here have not been used in this book, because this book is an introductory text designed to initiate readers into the basic methods of using AutoCAD 2006. It is hoped the list will encourage readers to experiment with those tools not described in the book. The abbreviations for tools which can be abbreviated are included in brackets after the tool name. Tool names can be entered in upper or lower case.

A list of 2D tools is followed by a list of 3D tools. Internet tools are described at the end of this listing.

2D tools

About Brings the About AutoCAD bitmap on screen

Appload Brings the Load/Unload Applications dialog to screen

Adcenter (dc) Brings the DesignCenter palette on screen

Align (al) Aligns objects between chosen points

Arc (a) Creates an arc

Area States in square units the area selected from a number of points

Array (ar) Creates Rectangular or Polar arrays in 2D

Ase Brings the dbConnect Manager on screen

Attdef Brings the Attribute Definition dialog on screen

Attedit Allows editing of attributes from the Command...