Autocad Commands

1.
UNITS
• Description: The UNITS command allows you to set the drawing units in AutoCAD. This
includes selecting the type of unit (e.g., architectural, decimal, engineering, etc.), setting
precision, and configuring angles for your design.
2. LIMITS
• Description: The LIMITS command sets the boundaries of the drawing area. It establishes a
rectangular space within which you can work and set a maximum drawing size. It’s helpful in
defining the area for drafting in larger-scale projects.
3. NAVIGATION
• Description: Navigation tools in AutoCAD allow you to move around and zoom in/out on
your drawing. Common navigation tools include the ZOOM, PAN, and 3DORBIT commands to
control the view and perspective of your workspace.
4. OSNAP (Object Snap)
• Description: OSNAP is used to snap to exact points on objects while drawing or editing. For
example, you can snap to endpoints, midpoints, centers, intersections, and other significant
geometric locations to ensure precision.
5. ORTHO
• Description: ORTHO restricts cursor movement to horizontal and vertical directions only. This
ensures that lines are drawn perfectly parallel to the x- and y-axes. It's particularly useful for
creating straight-line drawings.
6. UCS (User Coordinate System)
• Description: The UCS command allows you to define a custom coordinate system. This can
be especially useful in 3D modeling when you want to rotate or move objects in specific
directions. It controls how the x, y, and z axes are oriented in your drawing.
7. F-KEYS (Function Keys)
• Description: Function keys (F1 to F12) in AutoCAD provide shortcuts for common commands:
o F1: Help
o F2: Toggle text window
o F3: Toggle OSNAP
o F4: Toggle 3D OSNAP
o F5: Toggle Isoplane
o F6: Toggle coordinate display
o F7: Toggle grid
o F8: Toggle ORTHO
o F9: Toggle snap mode
o F10: Toggle polar tracking
o F11: Toggle object snap tracking
o F12: Toggle dynamic input
8. LINE
• Description: The LINE command allows you to draw straight lines between two or more
points. It is one of the most basic and frequently used commands for creating geometric
shapes.
9. CIRCLE
• Description: The CIRCLE command allows you to draw circles. You can create a circle by
specifying its center point and either the radius or diameter.
10. ARC
• Description: The ARC command is used to create an arc, a part of a circle, by specifying three
points: a start point, a second point on the arc, and an endpoint.
11. POLYLINE
• Description: The POLYLINE command creates a connected sequence of straight or curved line
segments as a single object. It allows for easier editing and manipulation compared to
individual lines.
12. DIMENSIONING STYLE
• Description: The DIMSTYLE command allows you to create and modify dimension styles. It
lets you control how dimensions appear in your drawings (e.g., text size, arrow size, units,
etc.).
13. LINE TYPE AND ITS PROPERTIES
• Description: Line types control the appearance of lines in AutoCAD (e.g., solid, dashed,
dotted). You can assign different line types to different objects and manage their properties
such as color, thickness, and pattern scale.
14. MOVE
• Description: The MOVE command moves selected objects from one location to another
within the drawing. It is typically used with precision by specifying base and destination
points.
15. ROTATE
• Description: The ROTATE command allows you to rotate selected objects around a base point
by a specified angle.
16. TRIM
• Description: The TRIM command cuts objects along the edges of other objects. It allows you
to remove parts of an object that extend beyond the boundaries defined by other
intersecting objects.
17. COPY
• Description: The COPY command creates a duplicate of selected objects and places them
elsewhere in the drawing. It’s used for creating copies of objects without moving the
original.
18. ERASE
• Description: The ERASE command deletes selected objects from the drawing. It’s the
equivalent of the delete function.
19. MIRROR
• Description: The MIRROR command creates a mirrored copy of selected objects across a
specified axis. It’s helpful for creating symmetrical drawings.
20. SCALE
• Description: The SCALE command enlarges or reduces the size of selected objects based on a
scale factor. It allows you to change the proportion of objects while keeping their original
shape.
21. FILLET
• Description: The FILLET command creates a rounded corner between two objects (usually
lines or arcs) by specifying a radius for the arc that joins them.
22. CHAMFER
• Description: The CHAMFER command creates a beveled edge between two objects. It works
similarly to FILLET, but instead of rounding the corner, it creates a straight slanted line.
23. ARRAY
• Description: The ARRAY command creates multiple copies of objects in a specified pattern.
There are three types of arrays: rectangular, polar (circular), and path arrays. They allow for
repetitive patterns, such as rows of objects or circular arrangements.

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4. OSNAP (Object Snap)

6. UCS (User Coordinate System)

7. F-KEYS (Function Keys)

12. DIMENSIONING STYLE

13. LINE TYPE AND ITS PROPERTIES

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