Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Chapter 3
A Lap around the CAD Track
In This Chapter
Setting up a simple drawing
Drawing some objects
Zooming and panning in your drawing
Editing some objects
Plotting your drawing
The previous two chapters introduce you to the AutoCAD world and the AutoCAD 2012
interface. The chapters that follow present the techniques that underlie good drafting
practice. By now, you're probably eager to start moving the crosshairs around and
draw
something! This chapter takes you on a gentle tour of the most common CAD drafting
functions:
Setting up a new drawing
