Arch52a - Standards, Commands
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- 1.What is Autocad's main function/purpose in an office setting?
- A.
To create 2-dimensional vector drawings, using lines, lineweights, and layers to develop non integrated Construction Document Set.
- B.
To create an integrated Construction Document set that connects all sheets together on a BIM 3-dimensional interface.
- 2.What server/drive letter are all your files to be saved into?
- A.
S:
- B.
C:
- 3.Which system works best in order to create a streamlines and efficient way of working in Autocad and its interface?
- A.
Point and click system (locating icons on screen and clicking on them with mouse)
- B.
Memorization, repetition, shortcut, muscle memory, use of spacebar as enter button, except for text commands
- 4.What is the username and password to login the computer?
- A.
ARCH52A-DAY / pwd76642
- B.
ARCH52ADAY / PWD76642
- 5.What is the acad.pgp file used for?
- A.
It is a file used to create layering standards, its linetypes, and its lineweights used as colors 1-7, and its greyscale tones of 250-255.
- B.
It contains all the key commands and its shortcuts. It is also a file that could be changed if a command's shortcut needs to be altered, i.e. changing the shortcut command of MOVE from V to M.
- 6.What is the difference between a LINE and a PLINE?
- A.
A PLINE is a continuous line that can create any shape you like. If you click the object once it is drawn, it will highlight as one object. A LINE is a series of segmented lines and when highlighted, will it only select one segment.
- B.
A LINE is a continuous line that can create any shape you like. If you click the object once it is drawn, it will highlight as one object. A PLINE is a series of segmented lines and when highlighted, will it only select one segment.
- 7.How many grip points does a line segment have once it is drawn in Autocad?
- A.
3
- B.
2
- 8.What is the proper way to place your arm and hands on the keyboard?
- A.
Left Hand: always on keyboard, bottom of palm placed on counter, thumb placed on spacebar, type with finger(s) / Right Hand: always on mouse
- B.
Left Hand: pointer finger on Enter button, type with three fingers, thumb on spacebar, palm held up in the air / Right Hand: always on mouse
- 9.A command is...
- A.
An icon the screen
- B.
A word and its shortcut, i.e. LINE and L
- 10.What is the command EDGEMODE used for?
- A.
It is used to create a pointed corner using two lines by clicking on the sides of the line closest to its connection path.
- B.
It is used to extend a (1)line towards another (2)line even though the the (2)line is not directly in its immediate obstacle path.
- 11.List as many commands and its corresponding shortcut.
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