TLE TechDraft G10

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TLE
Technical Drafting
Development Team of the Module
Authors: MA. JUDA B. BELTRAN/ MARGIE F. ROSANTO
Editor: Celedonio B. Balderas Jr.
Reviewer: Celedonio B. Balderas Jr.
Management Team: Gemma G. Cortez, Ed.D., CID – Chief
Leylanie V. Adao, EPS - LR
Joel D. Salazar, EPS In-charge
SDO Dasmarinas City
Guide in Using Learner’s Module
For the Parents/Guardian

This module is designed to assist you as the learning
facilitator at home. It provides you with activities and lesson information
that the learners need to accomplish in a distance learning modality.
For the Learner

This module is designed to guide you in your independent learning
activities at your own pace and time. This also aims to help you acquire
the competencies required by the Department of Education at the comfort
of your home.
You are expected to answer all activities on separate sheets of paper
and submit the outputs to your respective teachers on the time and date
agreed upon.
MODULE 1
Operate CAD Software and Hardware
What I need to know?
LO 1: Operate CAD software and computer hardware (TLE_ICTTD9-

12CA-Ia-b1), (TLE_ICTTD9-12CA-Ic-j-2)
• Identify CAD software features according to the software provider
• Explore CAD working Environment
• Manipulate CAD features as per job requirement
This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help
you understand the basics of Computer-Aided Design, a drawing method widely
used in Technical Drawing today. Included in this module are learning activities
designed to deepen your knowledge and hone your skills to create accurate
technical drawing following standards set by the industry.
The module is divided into five (5) lessons, namely:

• Lesson 1 – CAD Software and Hardware
• Lesson 2 – AutoCAD Interface
• Lesson 3 – Drawing Aids
• Lesson 4 – Draw Commands
• Lesson 5 – Modify Commands
After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Know the software and hardware used in CAD design.
2. Identify the name and function of AutoCAD interface.
3. Utilize drawing aids to achieve productivity and accuracy.
4. Illustrate how to create objects using draw commands; and
5. Construct geometric figures using draw and modify commands.
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What is new?
Refer to the images for the questions below.
Image 1. Image 3.
Image 2.
Questions:
1. What is the application being opened in image 1?

Answer: _____________________________________________
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2. What is the function of the application
Answer: ______________________________________________
3. As an incoming Grade 10 Technical Drafting student who experienced tedious

manual drawing, give at least 4 benefits of using the software. Refer to image 2.
Answer:
a) _________________________________________________________
b) _________________________________________________________
c) _________________________________________________________
d) _________________________________________________________
4. What do you think are the accessories needed in doing your task as a
Technical Drafting CAD student? You can refer to image 3. Give at least 4
Answers:
a) ____________________________________________________
b) ____________________________________________________
c) ____________________________________________________
d) ____________________________________________________
What I know?
Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the letter of your answer
on a separate sheet of paper.
1. What is the software application that enables computer aided design (CAD)?
and drawing?
A. AutoCAD C. Micro cad
B. Autodesk D. None of the Above
2. What is the device that is used to navigate and select various options on the
computer screen?
A. Keyboard B. Mouse C. Monitor D. Stylus
3. ______is usually used as a substitute for computer mouse.

A. Touch pad B. Keyboard C. Stylus D. Mousepad
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4. _____ is the main part of a desktop computer and is also known as a “tower” or
“chassis”.
A. VGA C. CPU
B. Power Supply D. System Unit
5. What is a set of programs, procedures, and related documentation associated
with a computer system?
A. Input B. Hardware C. Software D. Output
6. Which hardware device will allow user to modify, access and delete files?
A. CPU B. Computer Disk Drive C. VGA D. Mousepad
7. Which device enables the user to input commands or text into a computer?
A. Keyboard B. Monitor C. Mouse D. Digitizer
8. Which hardware from the choices below has the capability to print designs
with higher accuracy on a piece of paper?
A. Ink jet printer B. Dot matrix C. LED printer D. Plotter
9. The following statements explain the benefits of using CAD under productivity
except
A. Drawing created can be continuously retrieved.
B. Pattern fills can be placed with a single pick.
C. Digital information is accurate.
D. Modifying drawing can be done quickly.
10. What computer hardware converts AC electrical power into a low DC voltage?
A. Processor B. Hard disk C. VGA D. Power Supply
11. It is also called the brain of the computer where most of the computing takes
place.
A. CPU B. VGA C. Power Supply D. Hard Drive
12. What is being referred to by the “term chassis or tower”?
A. Processor B. System unit C. Microsoft D. Hard Drive
10. When your drawing using CAD your work can be shared across a network
which only means that CAD
A. has improved accuracy B. Better Interaction
C. has 3D visualization and analysis D. Better productivity
11. Which input device is controlled with finger or a digital pen called stylus?
A. Keyboard B. Mouse C. Digitizer tablet D. Computer
12. The following is an example of hardware except
A. Keyboard B. VGA C. AutoCAD D. Power Supply
13. _____ is a piece of equipment that provides data to a computer
processor/memory.
A. Output device B. Input device C. Storage device D. Computer
14. ____ is being referred to as a collection of physical parts of the computer?
A. Software B. Hardware C. Input D. Output
15. What type of hardware device that displays information or results.
A. Input Device B. Output device C. Storage device D. Power supply
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What is in?
Give the name of the object inside the box.
Score____________
1 5 8
2. 6 9
3 7 10
4.
Notes to the teacher:

If the learner gets a perfect score in the drill and review, the learner can immediately
proceed to the next activities in this module; otherwise, he/she can repeat answering and
continue. All activities should be answered honestly and accurately. Enjoy learning and
have fun!
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What is it?
Lesson
1 CAD Software and Hardware
This module is intended for Technical Drafting students who are starting
to use CAD in creating accurate drawing following standards set by the industry.
The succeeding lessons will lead you to gradually achieve the knowledge and
skills needed to create and plot a CAD drawing using AutoCAD software.
TERMINOLOGIES
Software is a set of programs, procedures, and related documentation associated

with a computer system.
Hardware- It is the collection of the physical parts of the computer system, the
parts that you can touch and see.
Input Device - An input device is a piece of hardware that provides data to a

computer processor/memory.
Output device – An output device is any hardware that displays information or

results.
What is CAD
CAD or Computer Aided Design is creating a drawing or design using Computer
or technology. The use of Cad started since 1964 but was widely used when
AutoCAD was launched to the market by Autodesk in 1982.
Although AutoCAD was created for Mechanical Engineering, It is widely used in

Construction industry. Using Cad offers better productivity, accuracy, better
interaction and collaboration across network, 3D imaging and technical run
before assembly or fabrication.
CAD SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE
The software
Software can be categorized into two main groups: operating system software and
application software.
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APPLICATION SOFTWARE Definition or Function
The application software, also called
programs, has a specific use or task
to perform such as AutoCAD for
architectural drawings and layouts,
Canva for business and marketing,
Adobe Photoshop for image
processing etc.
OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE

The operating system software
provides various levels of interaction
(called interface) between the
computer and the user, as well as
between the computer and the
application software. Ex. Windows
xp, Windows Vista, Ubuntu, MacOS,
Solaris, Linux etc.
AutoCAD Is the first CAD software for PC that was developed by Autodesk which
enables computer-aided design. This application has been available in the market
since 1982. This Software is used to produce 2D and 3D drawings.
The Hardware
Examples of input Device Function
1. Keyboard The keyboard is a device that enables a
user to input commands or text into
computer.
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2. Mouse This hand held device is used to select an
object by pointing and clicking the
button. This is used to navigate and select
various options on the computer screen.
3. Touchpad First introduced for laptops in the 1990s,

a touchpad is usually a substitute for
computer mouse. It has specialized
surface that can detect the movement of
a user’s finger and use that information
to direct a pointer and control a
computer.
4. touch screen As the name suggests, a touch screen is a

touch-sensitive screen that reacts to
stylus or fingers moving across it.
Note: AutoCAD software can be installed
in celphones and iPads.
OUTPUT DEVICE Description/Function

1. Monitor A monitor displays data from a computer
onto a screen so the user can interact
with the data via digital interface.
2. Printers
Printers take electronic data sent from
a computer and generate a hard copy.
3. Plotters Plotters are commonly used to print

designs on a piece of paper using pen.
This is commonly used in engineering
drawing because this is more precise
than the ordinary printer.
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SAMPLE PROCESSORS Definition/Function
1. CPU- the central Processor
Unit Processor is also called the brain of the
computer where the processing of all
Intel processor instruction takes place.
AMD processor
SYSTEM UNIT DEFINITION/FUNCTION

System unit is also known as a “tower” or
chassis,” is the main part of a desktop
computer. It includes the motherboard,
CPU, RAM and other components. The
system unit also includes the case that
houses the internal components of the
computer.
COMPUTER DISK DRIVE Computer Disk Drive is a hardware device

that reads and writes data from optical
disks via laser beam technology. This
allows user to modify, access and delete
files. Optical Drives such as CD or DVD-
ROMs are becoming rarely used in
modern computers especially in portable
PCs such as laptops and netbooks.
POWER SUPPLY
Power supply is hardware component of a

computer that supplies all other
component with power.
Note for the student:

Please access the link below to enhance learning about CAD software and
hardware.
https://www.scan2cad.com/tips/autocad-brief-history/
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What is more?
Activity Sheet 1
Write the function of the terms below. Use timer/watch in doing this activity.
Work should be neat. Do this on a separate sheet of paper. 3 points each.
please refer to the scoring rubrics below.
Time:10 minutes Time Started: _____ Time Finished: _____

1. Processor
2. Mouse
3. Keyboard
4. Power supply
5. System unit
6. Plotter
7. Printer
8. Monitor
9. Touchpad
10. Software
Score: __________
Note: Check your answer using the scoring rubrics
Scoring Rubrics Final Score: _________
1 .5 0
Speed Finish before the Finish on time Finish after the
time time
Accuracy Stated the Incomplete Wrong answer
function correctly statement of the
function
Cleanliness No erasure With at least 1 2 or more erasures
erasure
TOTAL 3
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What I can do?
Activity Sheet 2
Classify the words below into input, output, hardware, application, and
operating system software. Copy on a separate sheet of paper the guide given
below for your answers. 20 pts.
Windows 10 Words Excel Mouse

Video card Windows Vista Solaris Linux
Printer Ubuntu Microphone Processor
Plotter Lazada Touch Screen Google Mail
Monitor Google Search Computer Speaker Keyboard
Input Hardware Output Hardware Application Software Operating System

Software
Score: ______
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What else can I do?
Activity Sheet 3
Answer briefly what is being asked in the statement below. Unlock your
thinking prowess and gather 3 golden stars if you answer all correctly. 5 points
each. Use a separate sheet of paper
Score: _________
Questions Corresponding
Star
1. What is the difference between
hardware and software?
Answer:

output and input device?
Answer:

application software and
operating system software?
Answer:
For the
teacher:
3 0
Give a
corresponding star
to every answered
question. Both functions Only one function has been Both answers are
were discussed. discussed. incorrect.
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What I have learned?
Activity sheet4
Give your answer in 5 sentences for the question below. Use a separate
sheet of paper.
1. As a technical drafting student, give reasons why studying

AutoCAD software and hardware is necessary.
Answer:
What can I achieve?
Write your answer on the space provided before the number. Choose the letters only.
________1. What is the computer hardware that takes electronic data sent from a
computer and generate a hard copy?
A. Plotter B. Printer C. Projector D. Processor
________2. It is called the brain of the computer where the processing of all
instruction takes place.
A. VGA B. Power Supply C. Projector D. CPU
________3. What device will project and turn an image onto a large surface, such as
a white screen or wall?
A. Power Supply B. Printer C. Projector D. Monito
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________4. What is a type of software that provides various levels of interaction
(called interface) between the computer and the user, as well as between the
computer and the application software?
A. Application Software C. Operating Software
B. Processor D. Microsoft Word
________5. It displays data from a computer onto a screen so the user can interact
with the data via digital interface.
A. Projector B. Monitor C. PCU D. Touch screen
________6. It has specialized surface that can detect the movement of a user’s finger
and use that information to direct a pointer and control a computer.
A. Mouse B. Monitor C. Touchpad D. Touch screen
________7. What is a touch sensitive screen that reacts to stylus or fingers moving
across it?
A. Keyboard B. Monitor C. Keypad D. Touch screen
_______ 8. What device enables a user to input commands or text into a computer
screen?
A. Mouse B. Keyboard C. Keypad D. Touch
________9. Which term from the choices below is also referred to as the “brain of the
computer”?
A. System Unit B. Processor C. Power Supply D. VGA
________10. Which hardware from the choices below mainly reads and writes data
from optical disks via laser beam technology?
A. VGA C. System Unit
B. PCU D. Computer Disk Drive
________11. These are examples of application software except ____.

A. Windows Xp B. AutoCAD C. Adobe Acrobat D. Photoshop
________12. These are examples of hardware except ______.

A. Mouse B. Printer C. Projector D. Ubuntu
________13. The following are examples of input device except____.

A. Mouse B. Keyboard C. Monitor D. Graphic tablet
________14. ______ means Computer Aided Design.

A. AutoCAD B. Micro CAD C. CAD D. Autodesk
________15. ______ includes the motherboard, CPU, RAM, and other components.
A. Processor B. System unit C. Monitor D. Computer
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What is new?
Name the images below. Write your answers in a separate sheet of paper.
1. _o__ _n__r ____
2. _x___ f ___ _n__r ____
3. __t_ ___ _n__r ___e
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What I know?
Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the letter of your answer on a
separate sheet of paper.
1. What will serve as a mouse pointer/cursor in the drawing area?

A. Pointer C. Cross Hair
B. The UCS icon D. Mouse
2. Which tab is displayed by default at startup, providing easy access to a variety
of initial actions including access to drawing template files?
B. Open B. Save C. New D. Start
3. Which area in the Auto Cad interface can help you create and draw objects?
A. The Status bar C. The Drawing Area
B. B. The Title Bar D. Ribbon
4. Which of the choices below is the extension file of AutoCAD?
A. .com B. .doc C. .dwg D. .jpeg
5. ______is where you input your commands?
A. The Drawing Area C. The command line window
B. The Title Bar D. The quick access tool bar
6. Which part of the AutoCAD interface automatically displays the name of your file
and the version of the AutoCAD you are using?
A. The Drawing Area C. The Title Bar
B. The Command line Window D. Menu Bar
7.Which part of the AutoCAD interface provides navigational access to all
AutoCAD commands and features?
A. Application Menu Bar C. Ribbon
B. Quick Access Tool Bar D. Status Bar
8. Which is not included in the AutoCAD interface?
A. File tab B. UCS icon C. Function Keys D. Command line
9. Where are the AutoCAD tools contained?
A. Ribbon B. Title Bar C. Command line D. Menu Bar
10. Which of the following will you use to find related sources?
A. Info Center C. Help Center
B. Menu bar D. Quick Access tool bar
11. Which of the following will give you access to model and layout space?
A. Menu Bar B. Info Center C. File tab D. Layout tab
12 What is the correct meaning of UCS?
A. User Coordinate System C. Universal Coordinates System
B. User Cartesian System D. Universal Cartesian System
13. Which of the following keyboard combination can open command line window?
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A. Ctrl + 3 B. Ctrl + 9 C. Ctrl + 10 D. Ribbon
14. Which of the following provides an easy way to access all the open drawings in
AutoCAD?
A. File Tab B. Model Tab C. Application Tool Bar D. Ribbon
15. ____ is a 3D navigation tool that appears when the 3D graphics system is enabled
and allows you to switch between standard and isometric views.
A. File Tab B. View Cube C. Application Tool Bar D. Ribbon
What is in?
Give the correct words taken from the 2 pictures. Let us play 2 pics 2 words.
Score____________
What is this? What is this?
1. 2.
C
o
a i
What is this? What is this?
3.
4.
C O n r
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What is this?
t r
Name the parts of the AutoCAD User Interface.
Notes to the teacher:

If the learner gets a perfect score in the drill and review, the learner can
immediately proceed to the next activities in this module; otherwise, he/she
can repeat answering and continue. All activities should be answered honestly
and accurately. Enjoy learning and have fun!
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What is it?
This module will prepare the learners in using CAD-based drawing guided by
standards set by the industry. The lessons will help the learners to understand the
concepts and underlying principles in the preparation of CAD.
Lesson
The AutoCAD Interface
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The AutoCAD interface contains tools, drawing aids and features to help the
user enhance his/her design and perform the task quickly and accurately. Let us
now learn The AutoCAD interface by knowing first how to start AutoCAD.
Starting AutoCAD
Use one of the following Method to start AutoCAD
1. On the Start Menu, click

the Windows icon found at
the lower left-side of the
taskbar, then look for the
AutoCAD installed in your
computer.
2. Using the AutoCAD

Program icon/ or at the
Quick Launch Toolbar, double-click
the icon to open.
When program is installed in your
computer, it will create a program
icon on your desktop as well as add it
to the Start menu.
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3. From the existing drawing file,
double-click the drawing file icon
inside a folder or in any location
from your computer.
Note: Drawing files done and saved in AutoCAD will have .dwg as file extension
and will also create a backup file (.bak).
The AutoCAD Interface
Let us start knowing The AutoCAD interface by answering the parts of the
AutoCAD user interface on page 19.
Interface Name
1. Application Menu/Menu Bar

Access common tools to start or publish a file in the Application menu. Click
the Application button to do the following:
Create, open, audit, recover, purge, print and access options dialog box.
2. Quick Access Toolbar (QAT)

It provides direct and easy access to common or defined sets of commands,
such as New, Open, Save, Save As, Undo, Plot, and Redo.
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4. Info center
It consists of a set of tools on the right side of the title bar that enables you to
access product-related information sources.
5. Help, Minimize/Restore and Close
6. File Tabs
The file tabs give access to all open drawing file in the application. The Start tab
is displayed by default at startup, providing easy access to a variety of initial
actions, including access to drawing template files, recently opened drawings and
sheet sets, and online and learning options.
7. Ribbon
The Ribbon contains various AutoCAD commands arranged in panels and tabs.
Tip: You can select your command from the icons here to start drawing,
otherwise use the command line.
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8. View Cube
The ViewCube is a 3D navigation tool that appears when the 3D graphics system
is enabled and allows you to switch between standard and isometric views. It is
visible by default.
9. UCS Icon
User Coordinate System (UCS) indicates the x and y axes. Its origin is (0, 0, 0).
It establishes the location and orientation of a movable Cartesian coordinate
system. The UCS is an essential tool for many precision operations.
Tip: If you want to move the UCS icon, first click or select the UCS icon then
click and drag the square origin grip to its new location.
10. Model and Layout tabs

The Model Tab is the entire drawing area and the Layout tab is a 2D working
environment for creating drawing sheets.
11. Command line

This is where you input your commands in drawing.
Tip: Always look at the command line. It will prompt you to your next action.
You can use Ctrl + 9 to open your command line.
12. Status Bar

The status bar displays the cursor location, drawing tools, and tools that affect
your drawing environment. It provides quick access to some of the most used
drawing tools, where you can toggle settings such as grid, snap, polar tracking,
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and object snap. You can also access additional settings for some of these tools
by clicking their drop-down arrows.
13. Crosshair
The crosshair is used for locating points and selecting objects while you are
drawing.
Tip: You can change the size of your crosshair in the options dialog box.
How to access options and specify preferences for general drawing settings:
1. Type options in the command line. In the Options dialog box, click a tab
and set options as desired. To change the size of cross hair, select display
and look for cross hair settings.
14. Drawing Area

This is where you create your drawing.
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Tip: You can change the color of your drawing area by accessing options (OP).
15. Navigation Bar

The following tools are available from the navigation bar.
• Pan
• Zoom tools
• Orbit tools
What is more?
Activity sheet 1
Score: ________
Supply the correct term described in the statements below. Use a separate sheet
of paper. Erasures are not allowed.
1. This is where you create your drawing.
2. This tool is for locating points and selecting objects when you are drawing.
3. It is a 2D working environment for creating drawing sheets.

4. It establishes the location and orientation of a movable Cartesian
coordinate system.
5. It provides direct and easy access to common or defined sets of commands,
such as New, Open, Save, Save As, Undo, Plot, and Redo.
6. It gives access to all open drawing files.
7. This is where you type your commands in drawing.
8. Pan, Zoom and orbit tool are available from this bar.
9. It contains various AutoCAD commands arranged in panels and tabs.
10. It consists of a set of tools on the right side of the title bar that enables you
to access product-related information sources.
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What I can do?
Activity sheet 2
Identify what is being asked in the boxes below. Use a separate sheet of paper.
1. 6.
Answer: ______________________ Answer: ______________________
2. 7.
Answer: ______________________ Answer: ______________________
3. 8.
Answer: ______________________
Answer: ______________________
4. 9.
Answer: ______________________ Answer: ______________________

10.
5.
Answer: ______________________ Answer: ______________________

T
Score: _____
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What Else I can do?
Activity sheet 3
Fill in the crossword puzzle with the words missing from the sentences
below. Match the number of the sentence to the boxes placed across or
down the grid.
Cross word Puzzle
Across
3. Indicates the X and Y axes
6. Gives access to different Model Spaces of each layout (no spacing)
8. Shows the name of the current file you are working on as well as the version of
AutoCAD
10. Contains modify tool (no spacing) _ _ _ _ _ _tool_ _ _
Down
1. Horizontal strip across the top of an application’s window (no spacing)
2. Where tools are contained
4. Used for locating points
5. Contains drawing tool (no spacing)
7. Allows the user to type a word and find a list of related resources (no spacing)
9. Gives access to all open drawings (no spacing)
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Note to teacher
Golden stars gathered by the 10pts 8-6pts 5-3 points

student will mean a badge at the
end of the module.
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Activity sheet 4
Read the Questions carefully and limit your answers to 3-4 sentences.
Use separate sheet of paper. Erasures are not allowed.
1. Why is it necessary for you to know the AutoCAD interface?

Answer:
2. Can you launch AutoCAD in your computer? Write the 3 common steps.
Note for the student:

Please access the link below if you have access to the internet.
https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad/learnexplore/caas/video/youtube/wat
ch-v-VqWQvJ0Gzak.html
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What can I achieve?
Read the questions carefully. Choose and write only the letters of your answers on
a separate sheet of paper.
1. Which task will you perform in the command line?

A. Input Commands C. Open drawing files
B. Draw D. Access command
2. Which tab needs to be clicked to access drawing template files, recently opened
drawings and sheet sets?
A. Open B. Save C. New D. Start
3. What will you type when you want to change the color of your drawing area?
A. CTR+9 B. OP C. P D. None of the Above
4. ______ indicates the x and y axes.

A. UCS B. Annotation scale
B. Drawing Aid Button D. Line weight
5. Pan, Zoom and orbit tool are available in this bar.

A. The Drawing Area C. Navigation Bar
B. The Title Bar D. The quick access tool bar
6. What is displayed in the title bar?

A. File name and the date C. File name and AutoCAD version
B. AutoCAD version and Date D. AutoCAD version only
7. What will you access in the file tabs?

A. saved drawings C. B only
B. open drawings D. Both A and B
8. Which is not included in the AutoCAD interface?

A. File tab B. UCS icon C. Options D. Command line
9. What will you choose to access draw and modify commands?

A. Ribbon B. Title Bar C. File tab D. Menu Bar
10. When finding AutoCAD related sources, use ______.

A. Info Center C. Help Center
B. Menu bar D. Quick Access tool bar
11. What is a 2D working environment for creating drawing sheets?

A. Application Menu Bar C. Menu bar
B. Layout tab D. File Tab
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12. Which of the following choices does not belong to the group?
A. Using the Start Menu
B. Using the AutoCAD Program Icon
C. Using the Layout tab
D. Using the existing Drawing File
13. Which keyboard combination can open command line window?

A. Ctrl + 3 B. Ctrl + 9 C. Ctrl + 10 D. Ribbon
14. The saved file in AutoCAD can have this drawing extension.
A. .dwg B. .do C. .jpeg D. .com
15. What part of the AutoCAD interface provides direct and easy access to common
or defined sets of commands, such as New, Open, Save, Save As, Undo, Plot, and
Redo?
A. Quick Access Tool Bar
B. Model Tab
C. Application Tool Bar
D. Ribbon
What is new?
Answer the questions for you. Use a separate sheet of paper. Erasures are not
allowed.
1. In your opinion, can you draw your floor plan accurately using manual
drawing without using tools? Explain your answer in 3-4 sentences.
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2. List at least two tools that will help you draw with accuracy in manual
drawing. Explain in two sentences how these tools help you.
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3. Name drawing aids or tool you wish AutoCAD application have in its drawing
features.
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Note to students:
Teacher will check your work,
please write legibly, Erasures are
not allowed
What I know?
Choose the right function key from column A as defined in column B. Same answer
can occur more than once. Write you answer on a separate sheet of paper.
Column A. Column B.
a. F2 1. An AutoCAD online Help System.

b. F11 2. This will allow you to pick points that lie on a
regular grid.
c. F9 3. It provides a command interface near the cursor
in the drawing area.
d. F5 4. It provides a track along alignment paths that
are based on object snap points.
e. F10 5. This will allow you to snap onto a specific object
location when you are picking a point.
f. F8 6. A function key for orthogonal, which means
either vertical or horizontal.
g. F7 7. It will allow you to snap into whatever angles you
choose to configure.
h, F3 8. It is a rectangular pattern of dots displayed on

the screen which acts as a visual aid that gives you
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a general idea about the size of drawn objects.
i. F12
9. Displays an expanded command history in the
command window.
j. F1
10. Using this shortcut key, we can create a drawing
in isoplane.
What is in?
Given below are jumbled letters of AutoCAD drawing Aids, Find out the correct
word by looking at the clue. Have Fun learning.
JUMBLED LETTERS CLUE ANSWER
1. THORO DEOM
_R___ ___E
O____T s___
2. JECTOB PANS
_____s __R
3. SUTSAT ARB
__A____ __D
4.WRGINDA DRIG
_N__ ___E
5. PANS DEOM
P_ _ _ _ T _ _ _ _ _ _
6. ORLAP RACTNIG
7. CIMANDY PUTIN _Y____C ____T

8. JECTOB PANS __J___ s___
9.JECTOB PANS KINGTRAC O____T ___P T____
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10. WRGINDA SAID __ ___ N_ A_ D
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What is it?
Lesson
Drawing Aids
3
Drawing in AutoCAD is like drawing in a drawing board, you will need drafting tools
To achieve precision. In fact, many of the drawing aids that AutoCAD provides are
the same to traditional drafting tools. In manual drawing to draw vertical and
horizontal lines you will need T-square and triangles. AutoCAD has similar drawing
aids to help you achieve the same output. This means the concept are very similar
so go ahead and explore the drawing aids.
How to access drawing aids
1. Look for the status bar located at the lower corner of your AutoCAD interface
2. Look for the drawing grid, Snap mode, dynamic input, ortho mode, polar
tracking
Status bar
Drawing Aids
The Drawing Grid

Function key: F7
Command Line: Limits
The grid is a rectangular pattern of lines or dots displayed on the screen. Using grid
is like using graphing paper under a drawing. You can set the grid spacing and can
be used to define the extent of your drawing. The grid cannot be printed.
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Click the
grid
display
tab to Status
turn it on
Note: a blue background

indicates a feature is on
Grid display
off
Grid Settings can be specified in the Drawing Settings dialogue box, to access the
drawing settings, right click on the grid display tab and select Grid settings. Both
Snap and Grid settings will be access in this tab.
The Drawing/ Drafting Settings
Keyboard: DDRMODES/DSETTINGS
Change
the X and
Y spacing Change the
distance X and Y
for Snap spacing/dist
mode ance of
Grids
Setting Grid limits
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1.Command line: type LIMITS
limits
2.type 0,0
0,0
3.type 100,100
100,100
4. type gridisplay
5. enter the value of 0
6. type Zoom _All
AutoCAD will show the limits you set in your drawing area.
Note: To restore the grid display to the entire XY plane of the UCS, set grid display
to 3.
Limits is useful if you know the print size of your objects and is used to specify the
extent of the grid.
Tip: Always remember to press ENTER or space bar to execute the command
you entered in the command line and press Esc to exit the command
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Snap Mode
Function Key: F9
Command line: Snap
When the snap mode is on the cursor movement will allow you to pick points that
lie on a regular Grid. Although the snap grid is different from the display grid, they
are set to the same value to avoid confusion. Or to align the display grid with the
snap grid, set the display grid to zero. See the drafting setting on page 34.
Setting the Snap mode in the command line
1. Command line: type Snap
snap
2.
Enter the required spacing
Note: changing the snap settings can be done in the Drawing settings dialogue
box.
Tip: The quick way to set the snap mode on and off is by using the F9 function
key or just click the snap button on the status bar.
Ortho Mode
Function key: F8
Command Line: Ortho
Ortho or short for orthogonal, which means either vertical or horizontal.
Setting the Ortho Mode On

1. Command line: type Ortho
ortho
2. Command line: Type On
on
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Polar Tracking
Function Key: F10

It guides cursor movement to specified angles. It is like Ortho except it simply
indicates when your crosshair is close to a vertical or horizontal angle.
Modify the Polar tracking setting at the Drawing Settings Dialogue box, just right
click on the polar tracking tab and select settings.
Dynamic Input
Function Key: F12
It provides a command interface near the cursor in the drawing area.
Dynamic input
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Object Snap Tracking
Function Key: F11

provides a track along alignment paths that are based on object snap points.
To have ease in using the different object snaps mode, we can activate the
Running object snaps. It can be configured using the Object Snap tab of the
Drafting Settings dialogue box as illustrated below.
Object snap
Function Key: F3
This drafting feature will allow you to snap onto a specific object snap location when
you are picking a point. It can look for key points on objects and select those points
automatically. These points are called object snap, see the complete list of object
snap modes on pp 38-39.
List of Object snap modes
ENDPOINT This snap mode snaps at exact endpoint of a line,

arc or other object that has a definite ending to it.
This is used for joining lines, and dimensioning.
MIDPOINT Midpoint snap mode finds the exact middle of any

object that has a beginning and an end. All lines
and arcs have a midpoint.
CENTER
Center snap mode allows you to snap to the exact
center of circles, arc, and ellipses.
This snap mode snaps to the 'geometric' center of

GEOMTRIC CENTER a rectangle rather than trying to find the two
midpoints. Works on closed polylines, rectangles,
splines.
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NODE
Node snap mode snaps to the center of a point
object.
QUADRANT Quadrant snap mode snaps to one of the four circle

quadrant points located at north, south, east and
west or 90, 270, 0 and 180 degrees respectively.
INTERSECTION
This snap mode snaps to the physical intersection
of any two drawing objects.
INSERTION
This snaps to the insertion points of objects such
as blocks, text and attributes.
PERPENDICULAR
Perpendicular snap mode snaps to a point which
forms a perpendicular with the selected object.
TANGENT
This snap mode snaps to a tangent point on a
circle.
NEAREST
This snap mode finds the closest point on an object
relative to where you started.
APPARENT INTERSECTION
This snap mode snaps to the point where objects
appear to intersect in the current view.
PARALLEL
This is used to draw a line parallel to any other line
in your drawing.
EXTENSION This enables you to snap to some point along the

imaginary extension of a line, arc or polyline
segment.
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Function Keys
Keyboard Name Description

Shortcut
Key
F1 Help This function key displays Help for the active

tooltip, command, palette or dialog box.
F2 Expanded It shows expanded command history in the
History Command window.
F3 Object Snap This function key will turn object snap on and off.
F5 Isoplane It is the plane with an angle of 30 degrees from

horizontal. By using this shortcut key, we create
any drawing in isoplane.
F7 Grid display This will turn the grid display on and off.
F8 Ortho Mode This function key will lock cursor movement to

horizontal or vertical.
F9 Grid snap This will restrict the cursor movement to specified
grid intervals.
F10 Polar tracking It guides cursor movement to specified angles.
F11 Object snap Tracks the cursor horizontally and vertically from
tracking object snap locations.
F12 Dynamic input It provides a command interface near the cursor in
the drawing area.
Please watch the video link below for more information about the status bar:
https://tinyurl.com/y6rtrmwp
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What is more?
Activity sheet 1
Provide a short description or function for the following terms below. Use
separate sheet of paper.
Terminology Short Description/Function
1. Object snap
2. Ortho Mode
3. Polar Tracking
4. Snap
5. Drawing Grid
6. Dynamic Input
7. Object Snap
Tracking
8. Tangent
9. Parallel
10. Enter
11. Esc
12. Quadrant
13. Midpoint
14. Drafting Settings
15. Object Snap

Tracking
Total score: __________

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What I can do?
Activity Sheet 2
Find a total of 14 object snap modes in the grid, running in one of eight
possible directions horizontally, Vertically, or diagonally. Write your answer on a
separate sheet of paper. Have fun learning.
Answers
1 9.
2. 10.
3. 11.
4. 12.
5. 13.
6. 14.
7.
8.
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What else can I do?
Activity Sheet 3
Unlock your memory skills and gather a golden star for every right
answer. See the rubrics below for the additional points. Use a separate
sheet of paper.
A. Illustrate the steps in setting up the Grid limits by supplying the

complete command inputs at the command prompts. 10pts.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
B. Apply how to Access Drawing Settings by explaining the process

in written form. Limit your answer up to 3 sentences. 10 pts.
Scoring Rubric for additional points Total Score: _______
For the teacher:

3 1
Give a corresponding
star to the total points
gathered If the 2 questions Only one question No correct Answer
had been has been
answered correctly answered
correctly
Note to student: If computer and AutoCAD application is available try to
perform this activity at home
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Activity sheet 4
Differentiate the scenarios below. Write your Answer on a separate
sheet of paper. Write Legibly and Erasures are not allowed.
1. Setting the grid display to 0 against setting it to 3
Answer:
2. Setting limits before drawing against drawing without

limits
Note to student: If computer and AutoCAD application is available try to perform

these drafting settings at home.
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What can I achieve?
Read and understand the questions carefully. Write your answer on a separate
sheet of paper. Choose the letters only.
1. Which Function Key from the choices below set your drafting setting to ortho
mode?
A. F6 B. F7 C. F8 D. F9
2. Drafting Settings can be accessed in what part of the AutoCAD interface

A. Ribbon B. Menu Bar C. Status Bar D. Title Bar
3. Drafting Settings can be accessed using this Command Alias.

A. DRRMODES B. DDRMODES C. DDRMMODES D. DDRRMODE
4. What is the function key for the object snap?

A. F1 B. F2 C. F3 D. F
5. _________Executes the command in AutoCAD.

A. Enter B. Space Bar C. both A and B D. A only
6. What is the Function Key for Object Snap Tracking

A. F8 B. F9 C. F10 D. F11
7. _________Provides a command interface near the cursor in the drawing area.

A. Ortho B. Osnap C. Dynamic Input D. Grid display
8. Which of the following does not belong to the group?

A. Mid-point B. Parallel C. Midsection D. Tangent
9. _____guides the cursor movement to specified angles?

A. Polar Tracking B. Object snap C. Ortho mode D. Grid Snap
10. If F10 is for Polar tracking _____ is for Grid display

A. F4 B. F6 C. F5 D. F7
11. What Function key Displays Help for the active tooltip, command, palette or
Dialog box.
A. F1 B. F2 C. F3 D. F4
12. What Function key to select If you want to know the commands you entered?
A. F1 B. F2 C. F3 D. F4
13. If you want to set the Grid Limits, you will first input _____.
A. Limits B. Grid C. O D. Enter
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14. If you want to activate or check all the running object snap you must
access________.
A. Grid display B. Polar Tracking C. Drafting Settings D. Snap Settings
15. What type of snap point is used to draw a line parallel to any other line in your
drawing.
A. Quadrant B. Parallel C. Intersection D. Extension
What is new?
Answer these questions for you. Write your answers on a separate sheet of
paper. Erasures are not allowed.
1. Name at least 4 geometric figures in each object below.

2. What draw tools were utilized in creating each object?
Object 1. Answer for Q1 Answer for Q2

a. a.
b. b.
c. c.
d d
Object 2. Answer for Q1 Answer for Q2

a. a.
b. b.
c. c.
d d.
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What I know?
Choose the shortcut command from column A as defined in column B. Same

answer can occur more than once. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.
Column A Column B
a. C 1. Short command for rectangle
2. Closed polyline whose sides are vertical and

b. Rec
horizontal
c. El 3. Short command for Polygon
d. Pol 4. Short command for Circle
5. The short command for line

e. L
6. Equilateral closed polyline
f. Ar
7. Short command for ellipse
g. Li
8. Short command for array
h. Pl 9. Creates elliptical arc
i. R 10. Short command for Polyline
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What is in?
Given below are jumbled letters of drawing tools. Find out the correct word by
looking at the clue. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper. Have Fun learning.
Jumbled Letters Clue Answer
1. CLICRE
__R___
__C
2. CAR
__L____
3. LYGONPO
_ _ _ Y_ _ _ _
4. LYLIPONE
_I__
5. NILE
_E_ _ _ _G _ _
6. TANREGCLE
7. LIPELSE E_____E
8. RLAPO _ O_ _ _
9. CSNIRIDEB _ _ _C_ _ _ _ D
10. LAREVETI R_ _ _ _ _ V_
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What is it?
Lesson
The Draw Commands
4
DRAW COMMANDS
Constructing and drawing of an object in AutoCAD is usually done using

commands. Commands are instructions set by the user to tell the AutoCAD software
what to do. Frequently accessed commands are in the toolbar arranged in panels and
tabs. You can activate it by typing its corresponding shortcut or command alias. More
skilled and experienced draftsmen recommend the use of shortcut commands as it
facilitates easier communication with the application. In addition, shortcut commands
are the same in almost all versions of AutoCAD, so whether you are using the latest
or an older version of the program, you can just enter or type these shortcuts without
looking or finding for it in the toolbar.
In this lesson, we will be discussing the most utilized group of commands in

AutoCAD the Draw Commands. A good understanding of the Draw commands is
fundamental to the efficient use of AutoCAD.
LINE COMMAND
With the Line command you can draw a simple line from one point to another.
Line objects have two ends (the first point and the last point). Each line segment drawn
is a separate object and can be moved or erased as required. To execute this command
just hit enter key on the keyboard or Escape if you want to exit the command.
COMMAND ICON SHORTCUT

LINE L
Two Ways to activate the line command
A. Using the Command line

When entering a command using mouse and keyboard it will appear in the
Command Line. Always pay close attention to the command line to see what to do
next and to know the options available. As a beginner to make your drawing
experience using AutoCAD as easy as possible always look at the command line to see
what AutoCAD will prompt you to do.
To start drawing, go to the bottom part of the AutoCAD interface and locate the
Command line.
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1. Type “L” then press Enter ( )
L
2. AutoCAD will prompt you to: Specify first point: (pick P1)
What to do: Click anywhere on your drawing
area to specify your starting point or P1
3. AutoCAD will prompt you to: Specify next point or [Undo]: (pick P2)
Pick P2
4. Specify next point or [Undo]: or Esc (to end)
P rubber-band
2 li
P
1
Remember: after picking your point 1 drag your mouse to your desired
direction then click again to mark you P2 to complete your line segment
B. Using the line icon

To activate the line command click the displayed line icon in the draw panel bar
then specify the starting point by clicking anywhere in the drawing area. Click again
to create a second point, or continue to create object. To end the line command press
Esc on the keyboard.
Follow the process

illustrated by the
hands
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How to create a line with precise distance?
Let us create object 1 using Command Entry.
L
1. press Enter
2. 8 press Enter
3. 5
Press Enter
4. Press Enter
5
5. press Enter
Or instead of typing 5 you can type C to close the object
Object 1
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How to create a line at a specific angle using the line icon?
1. Click Home tab > Draw panel > Line.
2. Specify the start point.
3. Enter the left angle bracket (<) and Input the angle, for example <45,
4. Move the cursor to indicate the direction or specify the length of the line,
for Example 5.
5. Press space bar or Enter.
Drawing Lines using Specific Coordinates
2. Type the coordinate value for the first point by typing the X value, a
comma, then the Y value, for example 2,5.
3. Press the Spacebar or Enter
4. Do one of the following:

- If dynamic input is on: Type the pound sign (#) followed by the X-value, a
comma, then the Y-value, for example #5,7.
- If dynamic input is off: Type the X value, a comma, then the Y value, for
example 5,7.
5. Press the Spacebar or Enter.
Note: When dynamic input is on, relative coordinates are the default. When dynamic
input is off, absolute coordinates are the default. Press F12 to turn dynamic input on
or off.
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Example 1. Let us draw this rectangle below using Cartesian coordinates
3,5 6,5
Object 3
3,3 6,3
1. turn the Dynamic input off
2. Type L Enter. AutoCAD will prompt you to:
3,3
3.
Input 3,3 <Enter>. AutoCAD marks the first point and prompts you to:
6,3
4.
Input 6,3 <Enter>. AutoCAD marks the second point and prompts you to:
6,5
5.
Input 6,5 <Enter>. AutoCAD marks the third point and prompts you to:
3,5
6.
Input 3,5 <Enter>. AutoCAD marks the fourth point and prompts you to:
3,3
7.
Input 3,3 <Enter> to close the rectangle or you can type C<Enter>. Your drawing
should be the same as object 3. Save your work as Drawing 1.dwg.
Relative Coordinate
AutoCAD can measure coordinates from the last specified point by placing the
@ character in front of the coordinate for example @ 2,1. By using the @symbol,
AutoCAD will measures 2 units in the positive x directions and 1 unit in the positive
y direction from your current position.
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Command Sequence

2. Specify the first point.
3. To specify the second point relative to the first point, do one of the
following:
- If dynamic input is on: Type the X-value, a comma, then the Y-value, for
example 4,7.
- If dynamic input is off: Type the at sign (@) followed by the X-value, a
comma, then the Y-value, for example @4,7.
4. Press the Spacebar or Enter.
Ex 2. Let us try to draw similar rectangle beside object 3 using relative

coordinates.
1. Continue from exercise 1.
2. Type L Enter
Input 8,3
8,3
3.
Input @ 3,0
@3,0
4.
Input @ 0,2
5. @0,2
Input @ -3,0
6. @-3,0
Input @0,-2
@0, -2
7.
or Type C to close the rectangle. Your drawing is similar to Ex.1

8. Enter- to end the command
Object 3 Object 4
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Polar Coordinates
Polar coordinates are used when you need to draw the next points at a specific
angle. To use polar coordinates, specify a point, enter a distance and an angle
separated by bracket (<).
Ex. @ 3<135 ,3 is a distance, < 135 is the angle.
By default, angles increase in the counterclockwise direction and decrease in

the clockwise direction. To specify a clockwise direction, enter a negative value for the
angle. For example, entering 1<315, locates the same point as entering 1<-45. You
can change the angle conventions for the current drawing with the UNITS command.
Let us draw object 3 using polar coordinates

1. Type L Enter
Let us start from point 3,3
3,3
2.
@3<0
3.
@2<90
4.
@-3<180
5.
@-2<270
6.
7. Enter- to end the command
Example: Draw the object below using Absolute polar and Relative Coordinates
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Absolute (X, Y) Relative (@X, Y) Polar(@Distance<Angle)
Type L for line command, and Type L for line Type L for line command, and then
then press Enter. command, and then press Enter.
press Enter.
1. First point: type 3,3. 1. First point: type 3,3. 1.First point: type 3,3.
2. Specify next point: type 0,2. 2. @0,2 2. @2<90
3. Specify next point: type 2,0 3. @2,0 3. @2<0
5. Specify next point: type -2,0 5. @-2,0 5. @-2<0
8. Specify next point: type 0, -1 8. @0, -1 8. @-1<-270
9. Specify next point: type -2,0 9. @-2,0 9. @-2<0
10. Specify next point: type 0, - 10. @ 0, -2 10. @_2<90

2
11. Specify next point: type 2, 0 11. @ 2,0 11. @-2<0
12. Specify next point: type 0, - 12. @0, -2 12. @-2<270

2
13. Specify next point: type: - 1. @-6,0 1. @-6<0
6,0
press Enter or Esc.
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POLYLINE COMMAND
The Polyline or Pline command is like the line command except that the
resulting object may be composed of several segments which form a single object.
POLYLINE /
PL
PLINE
Command Sequence:
Command: Type “PL” the press Enter ( ) or Click icon in the ribbon
Specify start point: (pick P1) Current linewidth is 0.0000
Specify next point or [Arc/Half width/Length/Undo/Width]: (pick P2)
Specify next point or [Arc/Close/Half width/Length/Undo/Width]: (pick P3)
Specify next point or [Arc/Close/Half width/Length/Undo/Width]: (or C to close)
P2 P3
P5
P4
P1
rectangle drawn using line has 4 line rectangle drawn using Polyline is a
segments single object
RECTANGLE COMMAND
The Rectangle command is used to draw a rectangle whose sides are vertical
and horizontal. The position and size of the rectangle are defined by picking two
diagonal corners. The rectangle is not really an AutoCAD object at all. It is, in fact,
just a closed polyline which is automatically drawn for you.
RECTANGLE REC
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P
2
Command Sequence:
P
1
Command: Type “REC” then press Enter ( )or
Click icon in the ribbon
Specify first corner point or [Chamfer/Elevation/Fillet/Thickness/Width]: (pick P1)
Specify other corner point or [Dimensions]: (pick P2)
instead of picking a second point to draw the rectangle, you have the option of entering
dimensions. Say you wanted to draw a rectangle 20 drawing units long and 10 drawing
units wide. The command sequence would look like this:
Command Sequence:
rec
1. Enter
Pick a point anywhere

2. in your drawing area
D
3. Enter
20
4. Enter
10
5. Enter
Let us try draw another rectangle15 units long and 10 units wide.
1. Rec Enter
Pick a point anywhere in

2. your drawing area
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D
3. Enter
15
4. Enter
10
5. Enter
Object 3
The Polygon Command
The Polygon command creates an equilateral closed polyline. This command

can be used to create any regular polygon from 3 up to 1024 sides. Circumscribed
polygon is created around the circle while the Inscribed polygon is created within the
circle. In drawing both the inscribed and circumscribed polygon you must specify the
number of sides, the center of the polygon and the radius. The radius is used to
calculate the size of the polygon.
Command Sequence
Command: Type “POL” then press Enter ( )or

Click Rectangle drop-down>Polygon icon in the ribbon>
Enter number of sides<4>: 5
Specify center of polygon or [Edge]: (pic P1 or type E to define by
edge length)
Enter an option [Inscribed in circle/Circumscribed about circle] <I>:
(To accept the inscribed default or type C for circumscribed)
Specify radius of a circle: (pick P2 or enter exact radius
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Example of drawing circumscribed polygon with six sides and 20 as radius. Using
command Entry.
Pol
Enter
6
Enter
Click anywhere in your drawing

area to mark your center point Enter
c
Enter
20 Enter
Follow same process in drawing the inscribed polygon
Note: AutoCAD will not draw circle using polygon. Circle in the polygon above is
for illustration
CIRCLE COMMAND
The Circle command is used to draw circles. There are several ways you can
define the circle. The default method is to pick the center point and then to either pick
a second point on the circumference of the circle or enter the circle radius at the
keyboard.
CIRCLE C
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• Center Radius
This is the default method of creating a circle. You can specify the center point
by picking a point anywhere in your drawing area and you can enter a value for the
radius or pick a point on the screen.
Let us draw a circle with a radius of 5 using command entry.
Type “C” then press Enter ( )
C
1.
Click anywhere in the drawing area to mark the center of your circle
press Enter ( )
2.
Specify radius
ex. 5
Type the radius of the circle then press Enter ( )
3.
Aside from the default method, there are other options that you can use to create
a circle depending on the conditions given.
• Center, Diameter
Let us try to draw a circle with 15 as the diameter.
1. Click icon in the ribbon

2. click anywhere in your drawing area to mark the center
of the Circle and input 15 for the diameter of the circle.
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3. press enter to complete the command
• 2-Point
Creates circle using two point of a diameter
Let us create circle using 2 point in 3 steps by following the illustrations below.
Click the first endpoint of

circle’s diameter
Click the second endpoint

of circle’s diameter
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• 3-Point
Creates a circle using 3 points on a circumference
Type “C” the press Enter ( ) or Click icon in the ribbon

Specify center point for circle or [3P/2P/Ttr (tan tan radius)]: 3P
Specify first point on circle: pick P1
Specify second point on circle: pick P2
Specify third point on circle: pick P3
• Tan, Tan Radius

Creates a circle with a specified radius and tangent to two objects. Sometimes
more than one circle matches the specified criteria. The program draws the circle of
the specified radius whose tangent points are closest to the selected points.
Command Sequence
Type “C” the press Enter ( ) or Click icon in the ribbon

Specify center point for circle or [3P/2P/Ttr (tan tan radius)]: ttr
Specify point on object for first tangent of circle: pick p1
Specify point on object for second tangent of circle: pick p2
Specify radius of circle <2.1642>: type the exact radius
• Tan, Tan, Tan

Creates a circle tangent to three objects
Illustration of drawing an arc using

the Tan, Tan, Tan, icon
Click the
second tangent
point on a
Click the first

tangent point
on a cirlce
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Click the third
tangent point on
Note: For Tan, Tan, Radius and Tan, Tan, Tan option, an existing object must be
present as this will serve as the reference for specify of points.
Click icon in the ribbon

Specify center point for circle or [3P/2P/Ttr (tan tan radius)]: _3p Specify first point
on circle: _tan to pick P1
Specify second point on circle: _tan to pick P2
Specify third point on circle: _tan to pick P3
ARC COMMAND
The Arc command allows you to draw an arc of a circle. There are numerous
ways to define an arc, the default method uses three pick points - a start point, a
second point and an end point. Using this method, the drawn arc will start at the first
pick point, pass through the second point and end at the third point.
ARC A
Command Sequence:
Command: Type “A” the press Enter ( ) or Click icon in the ribbon
Specify start point of arc or [Center]: (pick P1)
Specify second point of arc or [Center/End]: (pick P2)
Specify end point of arc: (pick P3)
P
3
P
1 P P
2 1
P
1 P
2
Note: It is also possible to create an arc by trimming a circle object.
Other options to define an arc:
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• Start, Center, End
Creates an arc using a start point, center and end

Specify second point of arc or [Center/End]: (pick P2)
• Start, Center, Angle

Creates an arc using a start point, center and an included angle

Specify second point of arc or [Center/End]: (type C)
Specify center point of arc: (pick center)
Specify end point of arc (hold Ctrl to switch direction) or [Angle chord Length]: (pick
end point)
• Start, Center, Length

Creates an arc using a start point, center and the length of a chord

Specify second point of arc or [Center/End]: (type C)
Specify center point of arc: (pick center)
Specify end point of arc (hold Ctrl to switch direction) or [Angle chord Length]: (type
L)
Specify length of chord (hold Ctrl to switch direction): type length
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• Start, End, Angle
Creates an arc using a Start point, End point and an Included angle.
Command Sequence

Specify second point of arc or [Center/End]: (type E)
Specify center point of arc (hold Ctrl to switch direction) or [Angle Direction Radius]:
(type A)
Specify included angle (hold Ctrl to switch direction): (type angle)
• Start, End, Direction
Creates an arc using a start point, and end point and a tangent direction at a start
Point.
Command Sequence

(type D)
Specify tangent direction for the start point of arc (hold Ctrl to switch direction):
(pick point on the desired direction)
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Illustration of drawing an arc using the start, End, Direction icon
Pick Pt 1
Hold mouse wheel

and move direction
upward to finalize
your arc
PickPt 2
• Start, End, Radius

Creates an arc using a start point, endpoint and radius.

(type R) Specify radius of arc (hold Ctrl to switch direction): (type desired radius of arc)
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• Center, Start, End
Creates an arc using center point, start point and the third point that
determines the endpoint
Specify start point of arc or [Center]: (type C)

Specify center point of arc: (pick center point)
Specify start point: (pick point)
Specify end point of arc (hold Ctrl to switch direction) or [Angle chord Length]: (pick
end point)
• Center, Start, Angle

Creates an arc using a center point, start point and included angle

A)
Specify included angle (hold Ctrl to switch direction): (type angle)
• Center, Start, Length

Creates an arc using center point, start point and the length of a chord

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L)
Specify length of chord (hold Ctrl to switch direction): (type length)
Continue – enables you to easily draw an arc that is tangent to the last line, arc, or
polyline that was drawn. To use this arc option, there must be a line or an arc to be
use as a reference.
Specify end point of arc (hold Ctrl to switch direction): (pick end point
The Ellipse Command
Ellipse command creates an ellipse or an elliptical arc. The first two points of
the ellipse determines the distance between the center of the ellipse and the endpoint
of the second axis
ELLIPSE EL
Command Sequence
Type EL then press Enter ( )

Specify axis endpoint of ellipse or [Arc/Center]: (pick P1)
Specify other endpoint of axis: (pick P2)
Specify distance to other axis or
[Rotation]: (pic P3)
Note to students:
To learn more about Draw commands please access Techdraft Warriors
in the Youtube.
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What is more?
Activity Sheet 1
Read the statement carefully and write TRUE if the statement is correct, and
FALSE if the statement is incorrect. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
.
1. The first two points of the ellipse determines the distance between the center
of the ellipse and the endpoint of the second axis. True or False?
2. The Default method of the command Arc command uses three pick points
the start point, the second point and the center point. True or False?
3. The default method of creating a circle is to enter the diameter after picking
a point in your drawing area. True or False?
4. In drawing a rectangle using the REC command, instead of picking a second

point to draw a rectangle, you have the option to enter the dimension. True or False?
5. The correct order of entering the dimension using REC command is width
first followed by length. True or False?
6. When you select the 2 point in creating a circle AutoCAD will prompt you to
click the center point of the circle. True or False?
7. For Tan, Tan, Radius and Tan, Tan, Tan option in creating a circle an existing
object must be present to serve as reference specifying points. True or False?
8. In Polygon command a circle outside the polygon is called Circumscribed.

True or False?
9. @3,2 is an example of polar coordinates entry. True or False?
10. @3<45 is an example of relative coordinate entry. True or False?
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What I can do?
Activity Sheet2
Draw what is being asked in each number below by providing the command
entry.
1. Draw a line with 10 units as length
2. Draw a circle with a radius of 8
3. A circle with 8 as diameter
Note to students:
Teacher will check your work, please write legibly, Erasures are not
allowed
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What else can I do?
Activity Sheet3
Use Separate sheet of paper in performing your activity. Write legibly.
1. Illustrate how to draw the object in AutoCAD by providing the command

entry in drawing the rectangle below.
2. Illustrate how to draw the object using AutoCAD by providing the

command entry in drawing the circumscribed polygon.
Note to student: If you have access to computer with AutoCAD application, you
can draw the object using AutoCAD save your activity and submit to your
designated classroom portal.
Total Score: _______
For the teacher:
3 1
Give a corresponding
star to the total points
gathered
If the 2 questions Only one question No correct Answer
had been has been answered
answered correctly correctly
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Activity Sheet4
Draw the object by providing the absolute, relative, and polar coordinate
entry of the figure below. Use Separate sheet of paper.
Absolute Relative Polar

Start point Start point Start point
To Point 2 To Point 2 To Point 2
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What can I achieve?
Write your answer on the space provided before the number. Choose
the letters only
1. What do you need to specify after typing REC command

A. First point B. Dimension C. Area D. Second
Point
2. Rectangle drawn using line has how many segments?

A.1 B. 2 C. 3 D.4
3. When you type the circle command, AutoCAD will prompt you to do this
action
A. Specify first C. Specify third point
B. Specify second point D. Specify center point
4. What circle option to choose if the radius and two tangent points are given?
A. Tan, Tan, Radius C. Center Radius
B. Tan, Tan, Tan D. 3Points
5. Which arc option can create an arc using a start point, center and included
angle
A. Start, Center, End C. Start, Center, Length
B. Start, Center, Angle D. Start, End, Angle
6. What is the Function Key for Object Snap Tracking

A. F8 B. F9 C. F10 D. F11
7. Which arc option can create an Arc using start point, and End Point, and
a tangent direction at a start point?
A. Start, Center, End C. Start, Center Angle
B. Start, Center, Length D. Start, End, Direction
8. Which of the following does not belong to the group?

A. Mid-point B. Parallel C. Midsection D. Tangent
9. What action will come first after typing an arc command?

A. Specify end point of arc: (pick P3)
B. Specify start point of arc or [Center]: (pick P1)
C. Specify second point of arc or [Center/End]: (pick P2)
D. None of the Above
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10. Which command can be used to create any regular polygon from 3 up to
1024 sides
A. POL B. PL C.PO D. P
11. What should be the Arrangement of the command sequence of Ellipse

command?
I. Type EL then press Enter ( )
II. Specify other endpoint of axis: (pick P2)
Specify distance to other axis or
III. Specify axis endpoint of ellipse or [Arc/Center]: (pick P1)
IV. Specify distance to other axis or
A. I, II, III, IV B. I, III, II, IV C. I, II, III, IV D. II, III, IV, I
12. Which of the following is the correct command sequence in creating 3point circle
I. Type “C” the press Enter ( ) or Click icon in the ribbon

II. Specify center point for circle or [3P/2P/Ttr (tan tan radius)]: 3P
III. Specify first point on circle: pick P1
IV. Specify second point on circle: pick P2
V. Specify third point on circle: pick P3
A. I, II, III, IV, V C. I, II, III, V, IV

B. I, III, II, IV, V D. I, III, II, IV, V
13. What type of coordinate entry is @-6,0?

A. Absolute B. Relative C. Polar D. None of the
Above
14. What type of coordinate entry is @1<90?

Above
15. What type of coordinate entry is 6,0?

Above
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What is new?
Carefully read the questions below. Write your answers on a Separate sheet
of paper. Erasures are not allowed.
Take time to look at the ribbon in your AutoCAD interface before answering the
question.
1. If you will be tasked to draw the floor plans below in AutoCAD what do you
think are the tools needed (aside from the draw tools) to draw the exact image
with speed and accuracy.
Note to students:
Teacher will check your work,
please write legibly, Erasures are
not allowed
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What I know?
Find a total of 14 modify tools in the grid, running in one of eight possible
directions horizontally, Vertically, or diagonally. Have fun learning.
Q E Q X E V S R Y N X O O N N
A Q L R C T N O P C M R E Y R
E I A A R U B R O S X X X N A
A S Q E C F F R C Q R J T T A
E K T E X S J I F N S Z E V T
E C V A K B E M L K I S N G V
H O A Z A P X I H L F I D P U
M O R O T A T E X F E V H W X
E Y A R R A I O O S K T B X H
I D P R B W R S M D E L C G E
M R O J N R V F G U T W P G E
N D K L S X C O L O C Y K Q A
A Z V B P E U P G M O N Z T O
F Z X X A X R E F M A H C J O
T R I M Q J E F T G E X E O S
Answers:
1._____________________ 6. _____________________ 11. _____________________
2. ____________________ 7. _____________________ 12. _____________________
3. ____________________ 8. ______________________ 13. _____________________
4. ____________________ 9. ______________________ 14. _____________________
5. ____________________10. ______________________15. _____________________
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What is in?
Score: __________
Name the Modify tools given below.
8.
1. 5.
Ans__________________ Ans__________________ Ans__________________

6. 9.
2.
Ans__________________ Ans__________________ Ans__________________

7. 10.
3.
Ans__________________ Ans__________________ Ans__________________
4.
Ans__________________
What is it?
Lesson
The Modify Commands
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Just like draw commands, modify commands are also set of special
commands which comes handy whenever you are performing drawing tasks in
AutoCAD. As the name suggest, a modify command allows the user to make some
changes or modifications to existing lines and objects. AutoCAD provides a whole
range of tools such as Trim, Offset, Move, Mirror, Copy and many others. As you
will notice, the command names function the same way as its name. Just like with
draw commands, modify commands can be accessed through the icon/symbol in
the toolbar, typing-in the shortcut in the keyboard, or from the pull-down menu.
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ERASE COMMAND
The Erase command is one of the simplest AutoCAD commands and is one of
the most utilized Command. The command erases (deletes) any selected object(s)
from the drawing. Remember you can always get deleted objects back by typing U
to undo, from the Standard toolbar or by using the OOPS command.
ERASE E
Command Sequence:
Command: ERASE or E ( ) or Click icon in the ribbon

Select objects: (pick an object to erase)
Select objects: (to end the selection and erase the object)
Another option to delete or erase an object in AutoCAD is by just selecting the object
to be deleted and press the Delete button in the keyboard.
COPY COMMAND
The Copy command can be used to create one or more duplicates of any
drawing object or objects which you have previously created. Copy is a very useful
and timesaving command because you can create very complex drawing elements
and then simply copy them as many times as you like.
COPY CO
Command Sequence:
Command: COPY or CO ( ) or Click icon in the ribbon

Select objects: (pick object to copy, P1)
Select objects: (to end selection)
Specify base point or displacement, or [Multiple]: (pick P2 or M for multiple copies)
Specify second point of displacement or <use first point as displacement>: (pick P3)
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The multiple option allows you to create additional copies of the selected
object(s) by picking as many new points as you like. To end a multiple copy, just hit
the key.
MOVE COMMAND
The Move command works in a similar way to the Copy command except that
no copy is made, the selected object(s) is simply moved from one location to another.
MOVE M
Command Sequence:
Command: MOVE or ( ) or Click icon in the ribbon

Select objects: (pick object to move, P1)
Specify base point or displacement: (pick P2)
Specify second point of displacement or <use first point as displacement>: (pick P3)
MIRROR COMMAND
The Mirror command allows you to mirror selected objects in your drawing by
picking them and then defining the position of an imaginary mirror line using two
points.
MIRROR MI
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Command Sequence:
Command: MIRROR or MI ( ) or Click icon in the ribbon
Select objects: (pick object to mirror, P1)
Specify first point of mirror line: (pick P2)
Specify second point of mirror line: (pick P3)
Delete source objects? [Yes/No] <N>: (for No to keep the original object)
OFFSET COMMAND
Offset is probably one of the most useful commands for constructing

drawings. The Offset command creates a new object parallel to or concentric with a
selected object. The new object is drawn at a user defined distance (the offset) from
the original and in a direction chosen by the user with a pick point. You can offset
lines, arcs, circles, ellipses, 2D polylines, xlines, rays and planar splines.
OFFSET O
Command Sequence:
Command: OFFSET or O ( ) or Click icon in the ribbon
Specify offset distance or [Through] <1.0000>: 10 (specify distance)
Select object to offset or <exit>: (select object, P1)
Specify point on side to offset: (pick direction, P2)
Select object to offset or <exit>: (to end or select another object to offset)
ROTATE COMMAND
The Rotate command allows an object or objects to be rotated about a point

selected by the user.
ROTATE R
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Command Sequence:
Command: ROTATE or RO ( ) or Click icon in the ribbon
Current positive angle in UCS: ANGDIR=counterclockwise ANGBASE=0
Select objects: (pick object to rotate, P1)
Specify base point: (pick base point, P2)
Specify rotation angle or [Reference]: (pick second point, P3 or enter angle)
Remember, by default, AutoCAD angles

start at 3 o'clock and increase in an
anti-clockwise direction. The "ANGDIR"
and "ANGBASE" variables remind you of
this. If you want to rotate in a clockwise
direction you can enter a negative angle
by using a minus sign.
Note: You can change the angle

direction and the base angle using the
Units command, Format Units… from
the pull-down menu. Click the
"Clockwise" check box to change the direction and click the "Direction…" button to
set
the base angle.
TRIM COMMAND
The Trim command can be used to trim a part of an object. In order to trim
an object you must draw a second object which forms the "cutting edge". Cutting
edges can be lines, xlines, rays, polylines, circles, arcs or ellipses. Blocks and text
cannot be trimmed or used as cutting edges.
TRIM TR
Command Sequence:
Command: TRIM or TR ( ) or Click icon in the ribbon

Current settings: Projection=UCS Edge=None
Select cutting edges ...
Select objects: (select the cutting edge, P1)
Select objects: (to end cutting edge selection)
Select object to trim or shift-select to extend or [Project/Edge/Undo]: (pick the part
of the square which you want to trim, P2)
Select object to trim or shift-select to extend or [Project/Edge/Undo]: (pick the circle,
P3) Select object to trim or shift-select to extend or [Project/Edge/Undo]: (to end)
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STRETCH COMMAND
The Stretch command can be used to move one or more vertices of an object
while leaving the rest of the object unchanged. In the example below, a rectangle
has been stretched by moving one vertex to create an irregular shape.
STRETCH S
Command Sequence:
Command: STRETCH or S ( ) or Click icon in the ribbon

Select objects to stretch by crossing-window or crossing-polygon...
Select objects: (pick first point of crossing window)
Specify opposite corner: (pick second point of window) S
elect objects: (to end selection)
Specify base point or displacement: (pick base point)
Specify second point of displacement: (pick second point)
SCALE COMMAND
The Scale command can be used to change the size of an object or group of
objects. You are prompted for a pick point about which the selection set will be
scaled. Scaling can then be completed by picking a second point (not always easy
because it can sometimes be difficult to precisely control the scaling) or by
entering a scale factor at the keyboard. For example a scale factor of 2 will double
the size of the objects in the selection set and a factor of 0.5 will reduce them into
half.
SCALE SC
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Command Sequence:
Command: SCALE or SC ( ) or Click icon in the ribbon

Select objects: (pick objects to be scaled, P1)
Specify base point: (pick base point, P2)
Specify scale factor or [Reference]:
(pick second point, P3 or enter scale
factor)
CHAMFER COMMAND
The Chamfer command enables you to create a chamfer between any two non-
parallel lines as in the illustration below or any two adjacent polyline segments.
Usually, the Chamfer command is used to set the chamfer distances before drawing
the chamfer. Follow the command sequence below where the chamfer distances are
changed to 20 before the chamfer is made.
CHAMFER CH
Command Sequence:
Command: CHAMFER or CHA ( ) or Click icon in the ribbon

(TRIM mode) Current chamfer Dist1 = 10.0000, Dist2 = 10.0000
Select first line or [Polyline/Distance/Angle/Trim/Method]: D (to set distances)
Specify first chamfer distance <10.0000>: 20 (enter required distance)
Specify second chamfer distance <20.0000>: (first distance value or enter a different
value)
Select first line or [Polyline/Distance/Angle/Trim/Method]: (pick P1)
Select second line: (pick P2) The chamfer is made and the command end.
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FILLET COMMAND
The Fillet command is a very useful tool which allows you to draw an arc
between two intersecting lines or adjacent polyline segments. You need first to use
the command to set the required radius and then a second time to select the two
lines.
FILLET F
Command Sequence:
Command: FILLET or F ( ) or Click icon in the ribbon

Current settings: Mode = TRIM, Radius = 10.0000
Select first object or [Polyline/Radius/Trim]: R
Specify fillet radius <10.000>: 25
Select first object or [Polyline/Radius/Trim]: (pick P1)
Select second object: (pick P2)
The Fillet command can also be used to fillet arcs and circles. The "Polyline"
option also allows you to fillet all vertices of a polyline with a single command.
Tips: Make sure that the radius you specify will fit the objects you select, otherwise
the fillet command will not work.
EXPLODE COMMAND
The Explode command allows breaking an object into its component objects.
This can be useful when you want to modify or edit individual points or segments
of an object made using the polyline command.
EXPLODE EXPL
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Command Sequence:
Command: EXPLODE or EXPL ( ) or Click icon in the ribbon
Select objects: pick object to explode and then press ( )
EXTEND COMMAND
Use the extend command when you want to extend objects to meet the edges
of other objects.
EXTEND EX
Command Sequence:
Command: EXTEND or EX ( ) or Click icon in the ribbon

Current settings: Projection=UCS, Edge=None
Select boundary edges…
Select objects or <select all>: pick boundary edge ( )
Path does not intersect with the bounding edge.
Select object to extend or shift-select to trim or [Fence Crossing Project Edge Undo]:
pick object to extend and then (
)
ARRAY COMMAND
Using the Array command, you can duplicate existing objects in a rectangle
or circular (polar) pattern. You can select which type of array to use in the Array
dialog box. Click the Rectangular or Polar options to see point, distance, and method
requirements for each type.
ARRAY AR
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Type of Array
• Rectangular array
Rectangular array creates an array of rows and columns of copies of the selected
objects.
• Polar array
Polar array creates an array by copying the selected objects around a specified
center point.
The following illustration shows a rectangular and polar array command

sequence
• Rectangular Array Command Sequence:
Command: ARRAY or AR ( ) or Click icon in the ribbon

Select objects: pick object to array ( )
Enter array type [Rectangular PAth Polar]: type R ( )
Type=Rectangular Associative=Yes
Select grip to edit array or [Associative Base point COUnt Spacing COLumns Rows
Levels eXit]: type COL ( )
Enter the number of columns or [Expression] <4>: type number of columns ( )
Specify the distance between columns or [Total Expression] <5.611>: type distance
( )
Select grip to edit array or [Associative Base point COUnt Spacing COLumns Rows
Levels eXit]: type R ( )
Enter the number of rows or [Expresion] <3>: type number of rows ( )
Specify the distance between rows or [Total Expression] <5.6611>: type distance of
rows ( )
Press ( ) or Esc to end command
Another option to set up the rectangular array is by directly entering the desired
number of columns and rows in the ribbon after initiating the command as shown
below:
Enter array type [Rectangular PAth Polar]: type R ( )
Type=Rectangular Associative=Yes
Click Close Array once done.
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No. of desired rows
No. of desired
columns Distance between Distance between
columns rows
• Polar Array Command Sequence:

Enter array type [Rectangular PAth Polar]: type PO ( )
Type=Polar Associative=Yes
Specify center point of array or [Base point Axis of rotation]: Pick center point or
base point
Select grip to edit array or [Associative Base point Items Angle between Fill angle
ROWs Levels ROTate items eXit] <exit>: type A if you want to specify angle between
each object ( )
Specify angle between items or [Expression] <60>: type desired angle between ( )
ROWs Levels ROTate items eXit] <exit>: type I if you want to specify number of items
Enter number of items in array or [Expression] <6>: type number of items ( )
ROWs Levels ROTate items eXit] <exit>: type F to specify the angle between the first
and last item of array
Specify the angle to fill (+=ccw, -=cw) or [Expression] <360>: type desired angle to
be filled ( )
Type X to stop the command or press ( )
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Another option to set up the polar array is by directly entering the desired settings
in the ribbon after initiating the command as shown below:

Enter array type [Rectangular PAth Polar]: type PO ( )
Type=Polar Associative=Yes
Click Close Array once done.
Angle between the first

No. of
items Angle between items and last item of array
Note to students :
To learn more about Draw commands please access Techdraft
Warriors in the YouTube.
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What is more?
Illustrate the command sequence on how to modify the given objects. Use
the icon in the modify tool bar in starting your command. Use separate sheet of
paper for Activity1 and Activity 1.1. See Scoring Rubric for the sets of criteria in
gaining the perfect score for Speed, Accuracy and Cleanlines.
Speed 5
Accuracy 5
Cleanliness 5
Total= 15
Activity Sheet 1 Activity Shee1.1
1.15pts. 1. 15pts.
trim the unnecessary lines at the bottom of the Delete the object
object
2.15pts. 2. 15pts.
delete the rectangle Rotate the object
3. 15pts. 3. 15pts.
Extend the horizontal lines on the right side

Make 2 copies of this object guided by the arrow, to the vertical line on the left
side.
Note to student: If you have access to computer with AutoCAD application you can draw
the object using AutoCAD save your activity and submit to your teacher assigned portal.
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What I can do?
Activity Sheet 2
1. Illustrate how to create the object below using draw and modify commands.
Use command entry. Use separate sheet of paper. See activity scoring rubrics at the
last page.
2 S
A
C
Total=
20
What else can I do?
Activity Sheet 3
1. Illustrate how to create and enhance the object below using draw and
modify commands. Use command entry.
S
D 96 A
C
R 24 Total=
R 36
R12
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Activity Sheet 4
S
A
C
Total=
Scoring Rubrics for all Drawing Activity
5 4 -3 2-1
SPEED
Finished the activity Finished the Activity Unable to
before the time. on time. finish the
activity on time
ACCURACY All command entry was At least 1 missing 2 missing
presented. entry/process command
entry/process.
(Drawing using
computer) At least I incorrect
All measurements and measurement 2 or more
orientation/presentation incorrect
of the object are correct. measurements
that leads to
the distortion
of the object.
CLEANLINESS Command Entry shows 2 or more
No unnecessary lines or At least 1 unnecessary
Output is clean. Title excess/unnecessary lines were left
and Name were written line is present. in the drawing.
Legibly.
TOTAL 15pts.
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What can I achieve?
Write your answer on the space provided before the number. Choose the letters only
1. What command to use if you want to modify or edit individual points or segments
of an object?
A. Explode B. Erase C. Delete D. Move
2. What modify command will extend object to meet the edges of another object?
A. Fillet B. Extend C. Offset D. Rotate
3. What command works in a similar way to the copy command except that no copy
is made. The selected object(s) is simply moved from location to another.
A. Move B. Copy C. Extend D. Rotate
4. When you input mirror command, AutoCAD will prompt you to what action?
A. Pick object to mirror C. Pick point 2
B. Specify first point of mirror D. Pick a point
5. What is the short command for offset?

A. Off B. Of C. O D. Os
6. What is the short command for Rotate?

A. Rot B. Ro C. R D. Rt
7. What is the short command for Trim?

A. Trim B. Tri C. Tr D. T
8. What modify command will draw an arc between two intersecting lines or adjacent
polyline segments
A. Chamfer B. Rotate C. Mirror D. Fillet
9. Sheila wants to duplicate existing objects in a circular (polar) pattern. What

modify command from the choices below should she likely use?
A. Mirror B. Copy C. Array D. Rotate
10. When you type the scale command, what will AutoCAD prompt you to do next?
A. Select object: (pick objects to be scaled, P1)
B. Select objects: (to end selection)
C. Specify base point: (pick base point, P2)
D. Specify scale factor or [Reference]: (pick second point, P3 or enter scale
11. _______ command allows you to mirror selected objects in your drawing by
picking them and then defining the position of an imaginary mirror line using two
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points.
A. Mirror B. Copy C. Array D. Rotate
12. Which type of array command creates an array of columns of copies of the
selected object
A. Path B. Rectangular C. Polar D. None the Above
13. What is the short command for Explode

A. Expl B. Ex C. X D. E
14. What command can be used to change the size of an object or group of objects.
A. Move B. Rotate C. Copy D. Scale
15. What modify command from the choices below erases any selected object from
the drawing.
A. Trim B. Erase C. Offset D. Move
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Use the Rubrics in giving yourself a final Score.
Note to the student: Please refer to the lecture in checking What is more activity.
AutoCAD Software and Hardware
What is new What I know
1. AutoCAD 1. A
2. Drawing application 2. B
(In any order) 3. A
3. Better productivity 4. D
4. Improves Accuracy, 5. C
precision 6. B
5. Decrease Errors, 3D imaging 7. D
6. Better Quality, interactions with 8. A
CAD designers, 9. B
10.B
(In any order) 11.C
7. mouse, printer 12.C
8. keyboard, plotter 13.B
14.B
9. monitor,
15.B
10. PCU
What is in What can I achieve
1.B
1. mouse 2.D
2. Digitizer tablet 3.C
3. printer 4.C
4. Power supply 5.B
5. Plotter 6.C
6. Processor 7.D
7. Monitor 8.B
8. Computer disk drive 9.B
9. Touch pad 10.D
10. keyboard 11.A
12.D
13.C
14.C
15.B
Answer
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AutoCAD Interface
What is New? What I know? What Is In?
1. Word Interface 1. C 1. Cross Hair
2.Excel File Interface 2. D 2. Command Line
3. AutoCAD Interface 3. C 3. Pick Box
4. C 4. Menu Bar
5. C 5. Title Bar
6. C
7. C Activity 1
8. C 1. Menu Bar
9. A 2. Quick Access Tool Bar
10.A 3. Title Bar
11.D 4. Info Center
12.A 5.Help, Minimize/Restore,
13.B Close
14.A 6. File Tabs
15.B 7. Ribbon
8. View Cube
9. UCS
10. Layout Tab
11. Command line
12. Status Ba
13. Cross Hair
14. Drawing Area
15. Navigation Bar
What is More? What Else I can What can I achieve?
do?
1. Drawing Area Across 1.A
2. Cross Hair 3. UCS icon 2.D
3. Layout Tab 6. Layout tab 3.B
4. UCS icon 8. File tab 4.A
5. Quick Access Tool 10. Modify tool bar 5.C
Bar 6.C
6. File Tabs Down 7.D
7. Command Line 1. Menu Bar 8.C
8. Navigation Bar 2. Ribbon 9.A
9. Ribbon 7. Info center 10.A
10. Infotech 9. File Tab 11.B
10. Quick Access 12.C
Tool Bar 13.B
14.A
15.A
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What Else I Can do
Illustrate the steps in setting up the Grid Limits
Command line: limits
Command line: 0,0
Command line: 100,100
Command line: Griddisplay
Command line: 0
Ways to Access Drafting Settings Dialog Box
1. Right click on the drafting aid tool tab and click Settings
2. Type DRRMODES
What is More
1.Key points on object
2.Locks cursor movement to horizontal or vertical.
3. Guides cursor movement to specified angles.
4.the cursor movement will allow you to pick points which
lie on a regular Grid
5.a rectangular pattern of lines or dots displayed on the screen
6.It provides a command interface near the cursor in the drawing area
7.provides a track along alignment paths that are based on object snap points.
8.snaps to a tangent point on a circle.
9.used to draw a line parallel to any other line in your drawing.
10.Executes the command
11.Terminates the command
12.snaps to one of the four circle quadrant points located at north, south,east
and west or 90, 270, 0 and 18 degrees respectively.
13.used to find the exact middle of any object that has a beginning and an end.
All lines and arcs have a midpoint.
14Sets grid and snap, polar and object snap tracking, object snap modes,
Dynamic Input, and Quick Properties
15.provides a track along alignment paths that are based on object snap points.
What can I achieve?
1.C 8. C
2.C 9. A
3.A 10. D
4.C 11. A
5.C 12. B
6.D 13. A
7.C 14. C
8.C 15. B
98
Drawing Aids
What I know What I know
1. j 1. j
2, c 2, c
3. i 3. i
4. b 4. b
5. h 5. h
6. f 6. f
7. h 7. h
8. g 8. g
9. a 9. a
10. d 10. d
What is in What I can do
Answer
1. ortho mode 1.CENTER
2. drawing settings 2.ENDPOINT
3. status bar 3.EXTENSION
4. drawing grids 4.INSERTION
5. snap mode 5.INTERSECTION
6. polar tracking 6.LINEWEIGHT
7. dynamic input 7.NEAREST
8. object snap 8.NODE
9. object snap 9.ORTHO
tracking 10.OTRACK
10. drawing aids 11.PARALLEL
12.QUADRANT
13.SNAP
14.TANGENT
99
Draw Commands
What is New What I know What Is In
1. b 1. CIRCLE
Answer for Object 1 2. b 2. ARC
A. 3. d 3. POLYGON
Rectangles 4. c 4. POLYLINE
Lines 5. e 5.LINE
Arcs 6. d 6. RECTANGLE
Circle 7. c 7. ELLIPSE
B.
8. f 8. POLAR
Ellipse
Circle 9. c 9. INSCRIBED
Polygon 10.h 10. RELATIVE
Arc
Answer for Object 2
A.
Rectangle
Line
Circle
B.
Ellipse
Circle
Polygon
Arc
What is More What can I
achieve
1. TRUE NOTE:
2. FALSE 1. A Teacher will check the
3. FALSE 2. D activities for What I can
4. TRUE 3. D do, what else I can do and
5. FALSE 4. A What I have learned
6. FALSE 5. B
7. TRUE 6. D
8. TRUE 7. D
9. FALSE 8. C
10. FALSE 9. B.
10. A
11. B
12. A
13. B
14. C
15. A
100
Modify Command
What is New What I know What Is In
1. 1. h 1. CIRCLE
A. 2. e 2. ARC
Rectangles 3. g 3. POLYGON
Lines 4. c 4. POLYLINE
Arcs 5. k 5.LINE
Circle 6. b 6. RECTANGLE
B. 7. i 7. ELLIPSE
Ellipse 8. l 8. POLAR
Circle 9. f 9. INSCRIBED
Polygon 10.c 10. RELATIVE
Arc
2.
A.
Rectangle
Line
Circle
B.
Ellipse
Circle
Polygon
Arc
What is More What can I Achieve
1. TRUE NOTE:
2. FALSE 1. A Teacher will check the
3. FALSE 2. B activities for What I can do,
4. TRUE 3. A what else I can do and What
5. FALSE 4. A I have learned
6. FALSE 5. C
7. TRUE 6. B
8. TRUE 7. C
9. FALSE 8. D
10. FALSE 9. C
10. A
11. A
12. B
13. A
14. D
15. B
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Authors: MA. JUDA B. BELTRAN/ MARGIE F. ROSANTO

Editor: Celedonio B. Balderas Jr.

Reviewer: Celedonio B. Balderas Jr.

Management Team: Gemma G. Cortez, Ed.D., CID – Chief

Leylanie V. Adao, EPS - LR

Joel D. Salazar, EPS In-charge

SDO Dasmarinas City

Guide in Using Learner’s Module

For the Parents/Guardian

For the Learner

What I need to know?

LO 1: Operate CAD software and computer hardware (TLE_ICTTD9-

The module is divided into five (5) lessons, namely:

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. What is the application being opened in image 1?

3. As an incoming Grade 10 Technical Drafting student who experienced tedious

3. ______is usually used as a substitute for computer mouse.

Give the name of the object inside the box.

Notes to the teacher:

1 CAD Software and Hardware

Software is a set of programs, procedures, and related documentation associated

Input Device - An input device is a piece of hardware that provides data to a

Output device – An output device is any hardware that displays information or

Although AutoCAD was created for Mechanical Engineering, It is widely used in

CAD SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE

OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE

3. Touchpad First introduced for laptops in the 1990s,

4. touch screen As the name suggests, a touch screen is a

OUTPUT DEVICE Description/Function

3. Plotters Plotters are commonly used to print

SYSTEM UNIT DEFINITION/FUNCTION

COMPUTER DISK DRIVE Computer Disk Drive is a hardware device

Power supply is hardware component of a

Note for the student:

Time:10 minutes Time Started: _____ Time Finished: _____

Note: Check your answer using the scoring rubrics

Scoring Rubrics Final Score: _________

Windows 10 Words Excel Mouse

Input Hardware Output Hardware Application Software Operating System

2. What is the difference between

3. What is the difference between

1. As a technical drafting student, give reasons why studying

What can I achieve?

________11. These are examples of application software except ____.

________12. These are examples of hardware except ______.

________13. The following are examples of input device except____.

________14. ______ means Computer Aided Design.

2. _x___ f ___ _n__r ____

3. __t_ ___ _n__r ___e

1. What will serve as a mouse pointer/cursor in the drawing area?

What is this? What is this?

What is this? What is this?

Name the parts of the AutoCAD User Interface.

Notes to the teacher:

Use one of the following Method to start AutoCAD

1. On the Start Menu, click

2. Using the AutoCAD

The AutoCAD Interface

1. Application Menu/Menu Bar

Time:10 minutes Time Started: _ Time Finished: _

____11. These are examples of application software except .

__12. These are examples of hardware except .

____13. The following are examples of input device except.

__14. means Computer Aided Design.

2. _x_ f _ _nr __

3. __t_ ___ _nr _e

Answer: Answer:

Answer: Answer:

Answer: Answer:

Answer: Answer:

7. CIMANDY PUTIN _YC T