Arch52a - Layer Manager, Scripting

14 Questions | By Fponcejr | Last updated: Jan 17, 2013 | Total Attempts: 45

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Layer, Layer Manager, Scripting, Notepad

Questions and Answers

1.

Create a script that you can input into Notepad. The Layer to create is: A New Architectural Cabinet located 4'-0" above the finish floor.
2.

Type all SHORTCUT commands you know so far.
3.

What command is typed to bring up the Layer Manager Window?
- A.
  
  LA
- B.
  
  -LA
4.

What command is typed to bring up Dynamic Input Drop down menu (not a window) or the command line (not a window.)
- A.
  
  LA
- B.
  
  -LA
5.

What are the properties of a Layer?
- A.
  
  Name, Green, .05 mm
- B.
  
  Name, Line weight (color as bylayer), Line Type (thickness as bylayer)
6.

Is it possible to turn a layer On/Off and Freeze/Thaw?
- A.
  
  Yes
- B.
  
  No
7.

What is the structure of a Layer name? (office standards)
- A.
  
  Discipline, Existing/New, Item(3 or 4 letters ONLY)
- B.
  
  Discipline, Existing/New, Item(more than 4 letters))
8.

Why ONLY create 3 or 4 letters on the item name in a Layer?
- A.
  
  When setting a current layer via typing, 3 or 4 letters are faster to type with one hand.
- B.
  
  Because I am lazy.
9.

How do I create a linetype for a specific layer?
- A.
  
  Click Linetype on the Layer chosen, click load, then select linetype before clicking OK.
- B.
  
  Click Linetype on Layer chosen, click load, then click OK
10.

Line thickness(.ctb) is based on...
- A.
  
  Colors and Gray Tones
- B.
  
  Line weight Menu
11.

What is a script?
- A.
  
  A Script is an automated list of chain commands brought into Autcoad via SCR. It is created in Notepad. It is used to create Layer lists of a discipline, i.e. Architecture, Electrical, etc.
- B.
  
  A Script is an automated list of chain commands brought into Autcoad via SCR. It is created in any Word Document program. It is used to create Layer lists of a discipline, i.e. Architecture, Electrical, etc.
12.

What is the shortcut for executing a script file?
- A.
  
  SCRIPT
- B.
  
  SCR
13.

What folder can I create to save all my script files?
- A.
  
  Doesn't Matter
- B.
  
  Scripts
14.

How do I save a text file (.txt) in Notepad as a script file?
- A.
  
  You must type the suffix, .txt into the file name. (i.e. arch.txt)
- B.
  
  You must type the suffix, .scr into the file name. (i.e. arch.scr)