AutoCAD Training Review

Steps to Install AutoCAD

The only install we have at this time is AutoCAD Map 3D 2008. You must be an administrator on
your machine for this install only.

1. Access \\mocdtd02wh4234\share\ACAD
a. Copy BOTH files to the C:\Temp Directory
2. Run the auc1104x.exe program by right clicking and selecting Run As Administrator
3. After install has completed run the other program OptiLicensesUpdaterCL4.exe by right clicking
and selecting Run As Administrator.


Locate Necessary Files at:

http://tspace.web.att.com/files --> View files Shared with Me [I need to manually share this
file with each person instead of making it public. To gain access please let me know to include
you.]

5 files on there:

Baxter Rack.dwg Sample Rack Drawing
Elevation Blocks.dwg Contains all necessary blocks for our equipment for rack
layout purposes
Rack Template.dwg Template for creating rack layout drawings
Top View CAD.dwg Contains all necessary blocks for room layout drawings
AutoCAD 2010.pdf AutoCAD manual for your reference

Creating a new drawing:

- Open Rack Template.dwg and copy over needed blocks from Elevation Blocks.dwg by
pressing Cntrl + C (copy) and Cntrl + Z (paste)
- Rack Template drawing template is in inches.

Simple Commands:

-Press ESC key before typing commands into command prompt. These are used instead of
clicking on the icons from the toolbar.





Command Notes Condensed
Shortcut key
Shortcut key
Create Line Draws Line you can specify line distance by typing 12
or 1 for the SI unit.
L Line
Move Click object then type move command. Then click on the
corner of object your are trying to move and then click
again to where you want to move it. If moving over a
certain distance, you can type the distance in the
command. i.e. 12 or 1
M Move
Erase Highlight objects you want to delete then type erase E Erase
Circle Type circle command then click where you want the
circle to be placed. Then type in the radius of the circle
and hit enter
Circle
Copy Highlight object then type copy command Copy (for
copying within
same sheet)
Cntrl + C (for copying
onto a new sheet)
Paste Cntrl + Z
Trim Removes excess lines. Type trim command BEFORE
selecting object to trim. Hit enter once. Then select line
you want to trim and hit enter
Trim
Fillet Type fillet command. Specify radius of fillet. Then select
two perpendicular lines to create a smooth edge
Fillet
Scale Select object. Type scale command, hit enter, then type
the scale factor (0.5 for scaling half the size, 2 for
doubling the size)
Scale
Mirror Creates an inverse of the object. Select object then type
mirror command. Select the two points where you want
it to mirror over. Prompt will ask if you want to delete
original object. Type yes or no.
Mirror
Stretch Stretch
Text Type text command then select region. Type the font
size.
Text
Rotate Select object, then type rotate command. Specify the
number of degrees (90 if you want it rotated 90 degrees)
Rotate

Creating Blocks:

Highlight objects Click on Create Define Block Name it

Inserting Created Blocks:

Click on Create Click on Insert a Block Select the block you want to use

Editing Blocks:

Double click on block under Block Definition screen click Ok next to block youre
looking to edit Edit the block If you need to save as new block click Save Block as
Once finished click Close Block Editor and save work.

Hatching Areas:

Make sure hatched area is enclosed. Type the hatch command. Adjust pattern, scale, and click
Add: Pick points Select anywhere inside the proposed hatched area and hit enter

Plotting areas:

Once design is finished hit File Plot Under Printer/plotter select the desired printer
Change paper size to 11x17 Click Fit to paper Click Window< under plot area and
select
The entire border of the rack drawing Hit ok to print

Saving to PDF:

Same as Plotting areas steps except select DWG to PDF for the desired printer



Any questions/concerns please dont hesitate to contact me.