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Mastering AutoCAD Functions for Efficient Engineering Design

Learn how to efficiently use AutoCAD functions like Function Keys, Grid, Snap, and Limits for precise engineering design work. Master selecting commands, keyboard inputs, and drawing aids. Includes detailed instructions for superior drafting accuracy.

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Mastering AutoCAD Functions for Efficient Engineering Design

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  1. Function Keys, Grid, SnapLimits Engineering Design Technology Sacramento City College Function Keys, Grid, Snap, Limits

  2. Material to Cover • Selecting AutoCAD Commands • Function Keys • Drawing with keyboard coordinates • LINE command • ID command • OSNAP settings • LIMITS • UNITS • SNAP • GRID and ORTHO Function Keys, Grid, Snap, Limits

  3. Selecting AutoCAD Commands Function Keys, Grid, Snap, Limits

  4. Selecting AutoCAD Commands • Commands may be selected in four ways • 1. Executed by picking a toolbar button or icon • 2. Selected from one of the pull-down menus • 3. Selected from the digitizer table menu overlay • 4. Typed at the keyboard Function Keys, Grid, Snap, Limits

  5. Selecting AutoCAD Commands • Command Line Editing • You can select previously used commands in the current drawing session by using the up and downarrowkeys • Just hit the “up” arrow to recall the command. • This capability allows for fast, repeated use of the same command. Function Keys, Grid, Snap, Limits

  6. Keys Function Keys, Grid, Snap, Limits

  7. The [Enter] key and the [Spacebar] Function Keys, Grid, Snap, Limits

  8. The [Enter] key and the [Spacebar] • The [Spacebar] functions (most of the time) like the [Enter] key. • A good AutoCAD speed tip is to • Keep your right hand on the mouse. • Keep your left hand on the keyboard and use it to enter data. • use your left thumb as the [Enter] key. Function Keys, Grid, Snap, Limits

  9. Keys • The [Esc] key • Control Keys • Function Keys Function Keys, Grid, Snap, Limits

  10. Keys • The [Esc] key • Cancels a command and returns to the Command: prompt Function Keys, Grid, Snap, Limits

  11. Keys • Control Keys • Control functions are activated by pressing and holding the [Ctrl] key while pressing a second key. Function Keys, Grid, Snap, Limits

  12. Keys • Ctrl B - Snap mode (toggle) • Ctrl C - Copy • Ctrl D - coordinate display on/off toggle • Ctrl E - crosshairs in isoplane toggle (left/right/top) • Ctrl G - Grid on/off toggle • Ctrl H - same as backspace • Ctrl L - Ortho mode toggle • Ctrl O - Open Function Keys, Grid, Snap, Limits

  13. Keys • Ctrl P - Print (Plot) • Ctrl R - toggle viewport • Ctrl S - Save • Ctrl T - Tablet mode toggle • Ctrl V - Paste • Ctrl X - Cut • Ctrl Y - Redo • Ctrl Z - Undo Function Keys, Grid, Snap, Limits

  14. AutoCAD Units • The UNITS command • Allow you to set the unit used by AutoCAD. • Choices are: • Decimal decimal units • Fractional fractional units • Engineering decimal feet • Architectural feet and inches • Scientific 1 x 10x Function Keys, Grid, Snap, Limits

  15. AutoCAD Units • For this class, we will use either • Decimal decimal units • Architectural feet and inches Function Keys, Grid, Snap, Limits

  16. Drawing Aids Function Keys, Grid, Snap, Limits

  17. Drawing Aids • AutoCAD provides drawing aids that help prepare the drawing layout, increase speed and efficiency and ensure accuracy. • These drawing aids are: • GRID • SNAP • ORTHO Function Keys, Grid, Snap, Limits

  18. The GRID Function Keys, Grid, Snap, Limits

  19. The GRID • A grid • is a predefined spacing of points which is used to help lay out a drawing • The GRID command places this pattern of dots/lines at any desired spacing. • It can be equal or non-equal spacing • The grid pattern shows only within the drawing limits • Entering the GRID command provides a prompt showing the default grid spacing and several other options. Function Keys, Grid, Snap, Limits

  20. The GRID Command Function Keys, Grid, Snap, Limits

  21. The GRID • GRID • Is a COMMAND and a TOGGLE • Command • Displays a grid pattern in the current viewport. • Toggle • Turns the display of the grid pattern in the current viewport ON or OFF. Function Keys, Grid, Snap, Limits

  22. Grid Settings Right-click GRID button Function Keys, Grid, Snap, Limits

  23. Function Keys, Grid, Snap, Limits

  24. GRID Command • GRID can also be set by using the Command: prompt. • More tedious to use than right-clicking GRID on Status Bar. • Command:GRID • Grid spacing (X) or ON/OFF/Snap/Aspect <0.5…): 0.25 Function Keys, Grid, Snap, Limits

  25. GRID Command • GRID on or off: • Click the GRID button on the Status Bar • or • The [F7] function key • or • [Ctrl + [G] Function Keys, Grid, Snap, Limits

  26. GRID Command – Aspect Option • Aspect Option • Setting a different horizontal/vertical grid spacing can be done. • Type a different X, Y value. • From the Command: prompt • Select the Aspect option of the GRID command. Function Keys, Grid, Snap, Limits

  27. Function Keys, Grid, Snap, Limits

  28. GRID Command – Aspect Option • Command: GRID • Grid spacing (X) or ON/OFF/Snap/Aspect<current>: A • Horizontal spacing (X) <0.5000>:1 • Vertical spacing (Y) <0.5000>: .5 Function Keys, Grid, Snap, Limits

  29. The SNAP Command Function Keys, Grid, Snap, Limits

  30. The SNAP • SNAP • Is a COMMAND and a TOGGLE • Command • Restricts cursor movement to specified intervals • Similar to an invisible screen grid. • Toggle • Turns the SNAP action ON or OFF. Function Keys, Grid, Snap, Limits

  31. SNAP • The cursor crosshairs move freely on the screen • It may be difficult to accurately place a point • It would be desirable to cause the cursor to move only to an invisible grid. • This is called “SNAP”. • Very useful • Makes drawing much easier and more accurate Function Keys, Grid, Snap, Limits

  32. SNAP • Snap grid or snap resolution • controls the movement of the cross-hairs to this invisible grid. • It can be set to a different value than the GRID command. • The two commands SNAP and GRID are generally used together. Function Keys, Grid, Snap, Limits

  33. The SNAP Command Function Keys, Grid, Snap, Limits

  34. The SNAP Command • Properly setting the Snap Grid can greatly increase your drawing speed. • The SNAP command is used to set the invisible snap grid. SNAP Settings Right-click SNAP button Function Keys, Grid, Snap, Limits

  35. Function Keys, Grid, Snap, Limits

  36. The SNAP Command • Setting SNAP can also be done at the Command: prompt • Command: SNAP • Snap spacing or ON/OFF/Aspect/Rotate/Style <current> • Pressing [Enter] • accepts the value shown in brackets. • If a different spacing is required, such as 0.25, enter the new value. Function Keys, Grid, Snap, Limits

  37. The SNAP Command • Command: SNAP • Snap spacing or ON/OFF/Aspect/Rotate/Style <current>: 0.25 • This sets up snap at 0.25 Function Keys, Grid, Snap, Limits

  38. Rotating the SNAP Grid Function Keys, Grid, Snap, Limits

  39. Rotating the SNAP Grid • The normal snap grid is horizontal rows and vertical columns. • The grid can be rotated using the Rotate option of the SNAP command to a different angle. Command: SNAP Snap spacing or ON/OFF/Aspect/Rotate/Style <current>: R Basepoint <0.0000,0.000>:(press [Enter], type a new coordinate value, or pick a new base point. Rotation angle <0>: 25 Function Keys, Grid, Snap, Limits

  40. Function Keys, Grid, Snap, Limits

  41. Setting the SNAP Style • The Styleoption of the SNAP command allows you to set the snap grid to either a • Standard (default) or • Isometric pattern. • Command: SNAP • Snap spacing or ON/OFF/Aspect/Rotate/Style <current>: S • Standard/Isometric <current> S Function Keys, Grid, Snap, Limits

  42. Function Keys, Grid, Snap, Limits

  43. Setting Grid Spacing Relative To SNAP Spacing • The visible grid can be set to be the same as the invisible snap grid. • Choose the Snap option of the GRID command. Function Keys, Grid, Snap, Limits

  44. Setting Grid Spacing Relative To SNAP Spacing • Command: GRID • Grid spacing or ON/OFF/Aspect <current>: 2x • In this case the GRID spacing would be 2x the SNAP setting. Function Keys, Grid, Snap, Limits

  45. Limits Function Keys, Grid, Snap, Limits

  46. The AutoCAD Drawing Area • The AutoCAD drawing area is basically INFINITE in all directions. • Think “outer space” • It is beneficial to “define a drawing area” that represents the size of your project. • LIMITS are the extent of the drawing area. Function Keys, Grid, Snap, Limits

  47. The AutoCAD Drawing Area • LIMITS allow you to define a reasonable drawing area. • This area can be turned • On • Off • You can draw outside the area when LIMITS is turned off. Function Keys, Grid, Snap, Limits

  48. The AutoCAD Drawing Area • LIMITS • Should correspond to the project maximum size. • For example: a building being drawn in AutoCAD should fit within the drawing limits. • If the Technology building was drawn in AutoCAD, the limits would be at least 300 feet by 50 feet (!) Function Keys, Grid, Snap, Limits

  49. The AutoCAD Drawing Area • LIMITS • The sheet size on which the project will be plotted must also be considered when determining LIMITS. • For most assignments in the class, we will use a sheet size of 11” x 8.5”. • Set your limits to this value. Function Keys, Grid, Snap, Limits

  50. Limits • If you wanted a 17” x 11” drawing area, you would set the LIMITS to 17, 11. • The first number is the horizontal dimension. • The second number is the vertical dimension. Function Keys, Grid, Snap, Limits

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