Draw tools, Object Snap and Dynamic Input - Introduction to AutoCAD 2011: 2D and 3D Design - page 78

5. With the Ellipse tool, construct the drawing

Fig. 3.48 .

7. Fig. 3.50 shows seven hexagons with edges

touching. Construct the inner hexagon using
the Polygon tool, then with the aid of the
Edge prompt of the tool, add the other six
hexagons.

110,250 250,250

30

250,110

110,110

Each ellipse minor axis=30

Fig. 3.48 Exercise 5

6. Fig. 3.49 shows a rectangle in the form of a

square with hexagons along each edge. Using
the Dimensions prompt of the Rectangle
tool, construct the square. Then, using the
Edge prompt of the Polygon tool, add
the four hexagons. Use the Object Snap
endpoint to ensure the polygons are in their
exact positions.

Fig. 3.50 Exercise 7

8. Fig. 3.51 was constructed using only the

Rectangle tool. Make an exact copy of the
drawing using only the Rectangle tool.

3
4

2−"

65

2"

Fig. 3.51 Exercise 8

Fig. 3.49 Exercise 6