ENGT 122 – CAD I

1. ENGT 122 – CAD I Title Blocks & Templates PLUS Chapter 7 – Controlling Drawing Display & Creating Text

2. Title Blocks • Assignment 9 requires you to make A-size and B-size title blocks. • A-Size for A-size sheets (8½x11). • B-Size for B-size sheets (11x17). • The dimensions for lines & text are specified in the Outbox. • Text style should use an Arial font (you will soon learn what this means) and all text should be upper case.

3. Standard Title Blocks Elements Edge of Sheet *NOTE: All text should be capitalized Border(.7 mm) Assignment # goes here. Problem # or Exercise # goes here. Sheet size (A, B, etc)

4. Title Blocks • The title block elements should be arranged on separate layers which can be identified as title block elements. Example:

5. Title Blocks & Templates • You should save a copy of each title block in a safe place in your network folder. • You can also create templates from copies of each title block file. • When you need to create several drawings that use the same conventions and default settings, you can save time by creating a template file instead of specifying the conventions and default settings each time you start a new drawing. • Read your text Chapter 17 – Templates for examples and information on template file creation and use.

6. Title Blocks & Templates Conventions & settings commonly stored in template files : • Unit type and precision • Title blocks, borders, and logos • Layer definitions • Running OSNAP settings • Text styles (when we get to it) • Dimension styles (when we get to it) • Etc.

7. Title Blocks & Templates Template Matrix : • It is common to have several template files for various purposes. • The following 2 templates make a good starting point. When using your template simply delete the title block not used: • English units containing A-size & B-size title blocks. • Metric units containing A-size & B-size title blocks. • English vs. Metric Default Settings • Different linetype file loaded (segment lengths vary) • Different default text height loaded. • Different hatch pattern file loaded (hatch size varies) • Different dimension style default values T-blocks for English & Metric are similar but Metric is in millimeters

8. Title Blocks & Templates • By default, drawing template files are stored in the AutoCAD template folder, where they are easily accessible. • Template files have a .dwt extension. • To create a template file: • You can start with the file containing your title block(s). Add standard layers, text styles, Osnap settings, etc. • Save your file using SAVEAS then AutoCAD Drawing Template. • The file will be saved as a template file (.dwt) in the AutoCAD Template folder or you can browse to a different save location. Select file type .dwt

9. Title Blocks & Templates • You can use the template file when you start a new drawing, and all the information stored in the file (title, block, layers, etc.) will be available. To use your Template File: • Start a new drawing New • Select your template file (browse if necessary) and click OK. The stored data will be in your drawing. • Once you’ve completed your drawing, save it as a regular .dwg file in your working folder.

10. Title Block Scaling • In previous assignments a rectangular border was scaled up or down to determine the plot scale. Your title block should be used in the same manner. • Use the SCALE command to scale your border, title block, and text by the inverse of the anticipated plot scale factor. Examples: If an A-size sheet will be used and the plot scale factor is 1:4, the title block should be scaled by a factor of 4 prior to plotting. When plotted at 1:4, the title block dimensions on paper will shrink back to their original size and match those in your title block handouts and assignment sheet.

11. Title Block Scaling • Another example: Examples: If a B-size sheet will be used and the plot scale factor is 2:1, the title block should be scaled by a factor of ½ prior to plotting. When plotted at 2:1, the title block dimensions on paper will enlarge to their original size and match those in your title block handouts and assignment sheet. • If the scale factor is 1:1, the title block should not be scaled.

12. DEMO • Demonstrate creating a template from file Eng Draw Template.dwg. • Save to default folder • Save to network folder • Create a metric template from Metric Draw Template.dwg. • Copy T-blocks from English template and scale. • Show scaling a drawing using entire T-block as a border.

13. Alternative - Title Blocks • The title blocks specified on the assignment sheet are required. However, you may create and use an alternative title block similar to that shown which provides more drawing area. • If you choose to create an alternative style as well, it should be laid out according to the following files located in; Outbox\1st Year Students\CAD I\Handouts\ • Alt-A1-Construct.wmf • Alt-B1-Construct.wmf

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15. Chapter 7: Creating Text

16. Creating Text Two primary commands for creating text: • Single Line Text Command:TEXT • Multi-Line Text Command:MTEXT or just T • Both text methods can also be accessed through the Annotation Panel.

17. Single Line Text • Single Line Text  use TEXT command. • Single Line Text is a misnomer – allows multiple text lines with single command, but each line is a separate object. • Requires the following inputs (but other options available); • Start Point – this is the text insertion point. Pick a location or enter coordinates from keyboard. • Text Height –give height by entering a value or using mouse pick (height defined by distance from start point to height pick point). • Rotation angle – text can be angled. Enter an angle value by entering a value (pos. =  from x-axis) or using mouse pick (angle defined by line from start point to pick point). • Text – Type the text to be displayed.

18. DEMO 1: • Show TEXT command. • Methods for specifying height. • Methods for specifying rotation. • Multiple lines of text. • Identify Justify and Style Options.

19. Exercise 1: • Use the TEXT command to create the following. • All text having the same color should be made with a single TEXT command. pick points for height Height = 0.25

20. Single Line Text Justify Option: • Text you just created was Left Justified (lower left corner of text string was aligned with specified start point). • Justify option allows you to alter this alignment. The alignment determines what part of the text aligns with the start point. Command: Text Current text style: "Standard" Text height: 1.2082 Specify start point of text or [Justify/Style]: J Enter an option [Align/Fit/Center/Middle/Right/TL/TC/TR/ML/MC/MR/BL/BC/BR]: Justify Options

21. Single Line Text Justify Option: • Alignment determines what part of the text aligns with the start point. • Indicated points will correspond with Start Point when that option is selected. Align/Fit/Center/Middle/Right/TL/TC/TR/ML/MC/MR/BL/BC/BR (Left)

22. Single Line Text Justify Option: Align/Fit/Center/Middle/Right/TL/TC/TR/ML/MC/MR/BL/BC/BR Examples:

23.  Align  Fit Single Line Text Justify Option: • The Align & Fit options act different than other Justify options. • Align – text height and width are expanded to fill between 2 selected points. Height and width remain proportional. No height specification required. • Fit – similar to Align except Text Height is input. Height and width are not necessarily proportional. Align/Fit/Center/Middle/Right/TL/TC/TR/ML/MC/MR/BL/BC/BR Examples:

24. Single Line Text Justify Option: • A Justify option can be invoked without issuing (J)ustify. Just enter specified letter(s) identifying alignment type when Start Pointprompt appears. Align/Fit/Center/Middle/Right/TL/TC/TR/ML/MC/MR/BL/BC/BR Example: Command: TEXT Current text style: "Standard" Text height: 0.2500 Specify start point of text or [Justify/Style]: BC Specify bottom-center point of text: ….

25. DEMO 2: • Load file Demo2.dwg • Show TEXT command Justify Options. • Justify – Center, Middle, etc. • Justify - Fit • Justify - Align

26. Exercise 2: • Create an 8” line and make 3 copies 2” apart. • Use Only the TEXT command to create text with the indicated height and position (No moving the text and no extra construction lines).

27. Single Line Text Style Option: • In case you don’t like the looks of the text we’ve been creating…not to worry, we can change this. • The Style option allows you to select another Existing style (a style must first be created using the STYLE command). • A new text style can be entered or a ? will display the available Existing text styles. Command: TEXT Current text style: "Standard" Text height: 0.2000 Specify start point of text or [Justify/Style]: S Enter style name or [?] <Standard>: Enter Name of new Style …

28. Single Line Text Text Style Preset: • The default text style can be preset using the TextStylesdrop down in the Annotation panel. Text Styles – lists all available styles you’ve created.

29. Single Line Text Style Command: • Before the Style option or Text Style Presetcan be used, a new text style must be created. Command:STYLE Ribbon: • Both methods bring up the Text Style dialog box.

30. DEMO 3A: • Show how to create a new text style. • Command:STYLE • Ribbon:Home > Annotation > Text Style… • Create a new style • Show Style option in TEXT command.

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32. Exercise 3: • Use the STYLES command to create 3 new Text Styles as follows: • Use the Annotation Panel drop-down to make the appropriate style current and create the text below.

33. Single Line Text STYLE Command: Important points about the STYLE command: • The default height is set to 0.00. If you change this value, you will not be prompted for height when TEXT is issued. • More flexible to leave height set to default 0.00. Text Height: • Standards for text height are based on plotted size = 0.125”. • Plotted text height is affected by the plot scale factor. • To achieve the correct plotted text size, use a text height equal to 0.125” multiplied by the inverse of the plot scale factor. Example: To achieve 1/8” plotted text for a plot scaled at 1:4. the text height in AutoCAD should be 1/2”.

34. Single Line Text Text Scaling: • Many times you will need to change the text height before plotting to get the correct plotted text height. The SCALETEXT command accomplishes this. Command: SCALETEXT Select objects: Select desired text Enter a base point option for scaling [Existing/Left/Center/Middle/Right/TL/TC/TR/ML/MC/MR/BL/BC/BR] <Existing>: Existing Start point or select other Specify new height or [Match object/Scale factor] <0.2000>: Enter height or option.

35. DEMO 3B: • Load demo file Demo3B.dwg. • Check existing text height using PROPERTIES. • Find scale factor using A-size border scaling. • Show use of SCALETEXTvsSCALE command for scaling text.

36. Single Line Text Special Characters: • Some common drafting symbols require special characters. Examples: • Diameter symbolØ5.5 %%c • Degrees symbol35º %%d • Plus/Minus±2.21 %%p • UnderscoreUnderscore%%u • Type the control characters as specified to get the indicated symbol. • The underscore symbol %%u acts as a toggle. Place before and after the characters to be underscored. AutoCAD Control Characters

37. DEMO 4: • Show use of special characters in Single Line Text. • Diameter symbolØ5.5 %%c • Degrees symbol35º %%d • Plus/Minus±2.21 %%p • UnderscoreUnderscore%%u • Percentsign% %%%

38. Exercise 4: • Create the following text which includes special characters. Use the height and angle specified if indicated. • For Reference Only: • Ø5.5 %%c • 35º %%d • ±2.21 %%p • Underscore%%u

39. Multiline Text Multi-Line Text -MTEXTcommand: • Multi-Line Text should actually be called paragraph text. • Many of the same functions as TEXT command, just implemented in a different way. • The text object created by MTEXT is a single object regardless of the number of text lines. For single line text (TEXT), each line is a separate object. • Allows more formatting options than for TEXT.

40. Multiline Text • Creating Multiline Text • Command:MTEXT • Ribbon: • Both methods activate the Multiline Text Editor and a context change in the ribbon menu:

41. Multiline Text • Format text using context sensitive ribbon • Sets the general text style. • Sets the font for individual letters or words. • Sets general text height. • Allows formatting and color changes. • Text Box • Width of ruler indicates location for text wrap.

42. DEMO 5: • Load file Demo 5.dwg. • Show MTEXT Command. • Text Style • Separate Fonts • Text Height • Color • Tabs and Paragraph Format • Expanding width (drag ruler)

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44. Exercise 5: • Create a new text style called Ex5 using the Sans Serif font and a default text height of zero (0). • Use MTEXT and type the entire text using text style Ex5. • Then apply text formatting to modify the text as shown. The “wrap” location can be applied when you are nearly finished.

45. Multiline Text Multiline Text - Additional Items • Stacked Characters – for some special effects StackedCharacters are required. • Text is separated by a special character and converted to stacked characters either automatically (Auto-Stack) or by use of STACK option in shortcut menu.

46. DEMO 6: • Open file Demo6.dwg. • Demonstrate Stacked characters. • Show PROPERTIES for stacked characters.

47. Exercise 6: • Recreate the text in the Output Example column below using MTEXT and stacked characters

48. Multiline Text Multiline Text Additional Items Right clicking in the text box displays a shortcut menu with several additional useful options.

49. DEMO 7: • Load Demo 7.dwg. • Demonstrate Shortcut Menu. • Copy & Paste • Change Case • Symbol • Must have Cap Locks and AutoCaps off • Import Text (Demo7.txt)

50. Editing Text Methods to Edit Text: • DDEDIT command • Select a text object as directed. • Text dialog box used to create the text will appear. • Make necessary changes and click OK. • Select next text to edit, etc. • Double Click on text • Performs the same way as DDEDIT. • PROPERTIES Command • Use Properties dialog box to make changes to content, style, height, etc.