Lesson 10: Some Useful Drawing Tricks

Overview

Following this lesson, you will:

• Know how to use the Divide and Measure Commands

• Know how to draw with these commands:

  • Point

  • Solid

  • Donut

• Be familiar with these Advanced Object Selection Methods:

  • WindowPoly

  • CrossingPoly

  • Fence

  • Last

  • All

  • Previous

  • Add and Remove

• Know how to use Quick Select Filters

You've come a very long way since learning the Cartesian Coordinate System so many lessons ago. You've learned the basic 2-dimensional tools for drawing and modifying most objects. You've learned to draw with a precision you probably never dreamt possible on a drawing board. Did you know that this drawing precision enables manufacturers to create products directly from your drawing? It's a system called CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing). CAD-CAM is one possible direction your career might take if you pursue AutoCAD into the 2-dimensional world.

This lesson allows you to relax a bit and take a look at some of AutoCAD's tricks and toys meant to enhance the productivity of its users. Some of the toys you may never use; some you might rarely use. But all are full of possibilities.

Let's begin.