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Master It Which AutoCAD feature would you use to quickly find the area of an irregu-
lar shape like a pond or lake?
Solution H a t c h .
Get general information. A lot of information that is stored in AutoCAD drawings can
tell you about the files. You can find out how much time has been spent editing a file, for
instance.
Master It What feature gives you a list of current settings and how do you get to this
feature?
Solution You can open the Status command by choosing Tools  Inquiry  Status from
the menu bar.
Use the DXF file format to exchange CAD data with other programs. Autodesk created
the DXF file format as a means of sharing vector drawings with other programs.
Master It Name the versions of AutoCAD you can export to using the Save As option.
Solution 2010, 2007, 2004, 2002, and R12.
Use AutoCAD drawings in page-layout programs. AutoCAD drawings find their way into
all types of documents, including brochures and technical manuals. Users are often asked to
convert their CAD drawings into formats that can be read by page-layout software.
Master It Name some file formats, by filename extension or type, that page-layout pro-
grams can accept.
Solution PDF (.pdf), EPS (.eps), BMP (.bmp), and PNG (.png).
Fix corrupted drawing files. At some point, you may encounter a corrupted drawing file.
In some cases, the file may be so badly corrupted that AutoCAD won't open it. Fortunately,
you have some options to recover a file that might otherwise be unreadable.
Master It What is the command that you can use to recover an unreadable DWG file?
Solution R e c o v e r .
Chapter 19: Creating 3D Drawings
Know the 3D modeling environment. When you work in 3D, you need a different set of
tools from those for 2D drafting. AutoCAD offers the Modeling toolset on the Tool Sets pal-
ette, which provides the tools you need to create 3D models.
Master It Name some of the tool groups that are unique to the Modeling toolset on the
Tool Sets palette.
Solution Solids - Create, Solids - Edit, Surfaces - Create, Surfaces - Edit, Render, Lights,
Materials, Analysis, Section, and Coordinates.
Draw in 3D using solids. AutoCAD offers a type of object called a 3D solid that lets you
quickly create and edit shapes.
Master It What does the Presspull command do?
Solution Presspull lets you press or pull a 3D solid shape from another 3D solid. It can
also be used to press or pull a closed 2D object drawn on the surface of a solid.