Draw tools, Object Snap and Dynamic Input - Introduction to AutoCAD 2011: 2D and 3D Design - page 71

Rectangle tool - third example ( Fig. 3.39 )

Command: _rectang
Specify fi rst corner point or [Chamfer/Elevation/
Fillet/Thickness/Width]: f (Fillet)
Specify fi llet radius for rectangles <0>: 15
Specify fi rst corner point or [Chamfer/Elevation/
Fillet/Thickness/Width]: w (Width)
Specify line width for rectangles <0>: 1
Specify fi rst corner point or [Chamfer/Elevation/
Fillet/Thickness/Width]: 20,120
Specify other corner point or [Area/Dimensions/
Rotation]: 160,30
Command:

Rectangle - fourth example ( Fig. 3.39 )

Command:_rectang
Specify fi rst corner point or [Chamfer/Elevation/
Fillet/Thickness/Width]: w (Width)
Specify line width for rectangles <0>: 4
Specify fi rst corner point or [Chamfer/Elevation/
Fillet/Thickness/Width]: c (Chamfer)
Specify

rst chamfer distance for rectangles <0>: 15
Specify second chamfer distance for rectangles
<15>: right-click
Specify fi rst corner point: 200,120
Specify other corner point: 315,25
Command:

fi

The Polyline Edit tool

The Polyline Edit tool is a valuable tool for the editing of polylines.

First example - Polyline Edit ( Fig. 3.42 )

1. With the Polyline tool construct the outlines 1 to 6 of Fig. 3.40 .
2. Call the Edit Polyline tool either from the Home/Modify panel
(Fig. 3.41) or from the Modify drop-down menu, or by entering pe or
pedit at the command line, which then shows:

Command: enter pe
PEDIT Select polyline or [Multiple]: pick pline 2