TABLE OF CONTENTS Using object snaps
Using polar tracking
Zooming and panning with Realtime
Copying and moving objects
Using direct entry of distances
Creating circles and ellipses
The previous chapter emphasized using existing geometry (or objects) in a drawing to create new geometry. In this chapter, we'll look at new tools for forming an efficient drawing strategy. Before we get back to the cabin, I want to give you a brief overview of the tools available for starting and running commands.
Developing a drawing strategy begins with determining the best way to start or when to start a command. AutoCAD provides several ways to start most of the commands you'll be using. You have seen that the Offset, Fillet, Trim, and Extend commands can be found on either the Modify toolbar or the Modify menu. You can also start them by typing the first letter or two of the command and then pressing Enter.
| Tip | Here's a quick recap. To start the Offset command, type o ?. To enter the Fillet command, type f ?. To execute the Trim command, type tr ?, and to execute the Extend command, type ex ?.You can also start almost all AutoCAD commands by typing the full name of the command: for example, extend ?. And don't forget that you can access menus by pressing the Alt key and then the hotkey the letter that becomes underlined in the menu name when the Alt key is pressed. For example, to open the... |
