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Absolute coordinates |
It is a way of inputting points which are based on AutoCAD’s origin. |
2. |
Acad.dwt |
This is template which is default and due to default property it will automatically loads whenever you start a drawing session. It can be changed to meet your needs. |
3. |
Backup file |
AutoCAD had a feature of automatic backup of your drawing and it will save it. This is a safeguard in case your file gets corrupted. It is saved with a .BAK extension. |
4. |
Block |
This Block helps in saving time by using a pre-drawn image and it will make your file size smaller. |
5. |
Clean Screen |
It is display on which you draw your drawing and it is of full size. |
6. |
Crosshairs |
This terminology is used for your cursor which is used to move in your drawing area. |
7. |
Cursor |
The cursor will automatically changes according to function which is performing in program. |
8. |
Database |
It is basically, one large database containing all information which one needed to reproduce objects, when file is opened. Information for layers and line types are stored in this manner. |
9. |
Dialog box |
It uses a dialog box method to get information from user. You must know how to input information that is asks for. |
10. |
Drawing template file |
The preset values are used for frequently used settings. The file containing preset values has an extension of DWT. |
11. |
Extents |
It is outer boundaries of objects you have drawn. |
12. |
Grid |
This is pattern of dots displayed on screen to guide you. |
13. |
Grips |
Grips are used for small handles on objects which allow for quick editing. |
14. |
Layer |
All objects are drawn on a layer. You can group objects on a single layer and organize your drawing. |
15. |
Layer Tabs |
A space used for plotting your drawings. |
16. |
Limits(Grid) |
It is a setting to make an artificial boundary on your drawing. When limits are turned on, it limits you to drawing in that area. |
17. |
Linetype |
There are various linetypes for each object. e.g solid, center, dashed etc. |
18. |
Model Space |
The space where user models their objects is called Model space. |
19. |
Modify |
To change anything in drawing area user use this tool. |
20. |
Object |
The any item which is present in database of AutoCAD is called object. The other name of object is entity. |
21. |
Origin |
(0, 0) point in your drawing is called origin of co-ordinate system. |
22. |
Ortho mode |
The mode which is used for vertical axis is called ortho mode. |
23. |
Orthographic Projection |
The method of showing 2 or more views of same part in drawing a term used is orthographic projection. |
24. |
Object Snap |
To precise points on an object, we used a method called snapping. |
25. |
Pan |
Pan is terminology used to move around drawing by dragging drawing area around your screen. |
26. |
Panel |
Panel is group of commands which are present on ribbon. |
27. |
Path |
It is specific folder where AutoCAD looks for, or saves files. |
28. |
Pick |
By left-clicking on object we can pick any object. |
29. |
Plot |
It is just like print because it is used to make hard-copy of files. |
30. |
Polar coordinates |
To input point based on distance and angle in your drawing. |
31. |
Property |
Any specific characteristics of an object such as layer, scale, line type, start point, etc. |
32. |
Ribbon |
The Ribbon is used to run across top of drawing space and contain panels – each panel consists a group of tools. We can switch to different panels just by clicking on tabs which are at top of ribbon. |
33. |
Relative coordinates |
A way of inputting points based on starting point. |
34. |
Section view |
The view which represent cross section of a part or assembly is called section view. |
35. |
Selection set |
The group of objects which are selected by user for their modification are called selection set. |
36. |
Snap |
This is drawing mode that allows you to snap your cursor to precise points laid out in a grid pattern. |
37. |
Styles |
By styles we mean different look of text and providing different dimensions to drawing. |
38. |
Units |
The basic drawing unit set for your drawing. For example, You can use inches or millimetres depending upon your need. You can set precision you want to be displayed. |
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User Coordinate system |
Modification made to World Coordinate System (WCS) result in a User Coordinate System ( UCS ). |
40. |
View |
A particular area of your drawing. |
41. |
Viewport |
A separate window on your drawing. You may have more than one view-port visible to see different areas of your drawing at a same time. |
42. |
Wizard |
It is an instruction set which help user to set-up certain aspects of your drawing. |
43. |
World Coordinate System |
It is default X-Y coordinate system. By modifying it, it will become a User Coordinate System. |
44. |
Zoom |
It is used to view object precisely, for a smaller section of your drawing (zoom in) or a larger section (zoom out). |