Graphics Programs Reference
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Create and use templates.
If you find that you're using the same settings repeatedly when
you create a new drawing file, you can set up an existing file the way you like and save it as a
template. You can then use your saved template for any new drawings you create.
Master It
Describe the method for saving a file as a template.
Copy an object multiple times.
Many tools in AutoCAD allow you to create multiple cop-
ies. The Array command offers a way to create circular copies or row and column copies.
Master It
What names are given to the two types of arrays in the Array dialog box?
Develop your drawing.
When laying down simple line work, you'll use a few tools fre-
quently. The exercises in the early part of this topic showed you some of these commonly
used tools.
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What tool can you use to join two lines end to end?
Find an exact distance along a curve.
AutoCAD offers some tools that allow you to find an
exact distance along a curve.
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Name the two tools you can use to mark off exact distances along a curve.
Change the length of objects.
You can accurately adjust the length of a line or arc in
AutoCAD using a single command.
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What is the command alias for the command that changes the length of
objects?
Create a new drawing by using parts from another drawing.
You can save a lot of time by
reusing parts of drawings. The Export command can help.
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True or false: The Export command saves only blocks as drawing files.
