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Table Of Contents
- Contents
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Get Familiar with the Work Area
- 3 Drawing Commands in AutoCAD Mechanical
- 4 Modify Drawings with Power Commands
- 5 Generate Standard Parts
- 6 Organize Objects with Layers
- 7 Create Hidden Lines
- 8 Reusable Detailing Tools
- 9 Power Dimensions
- 10 Add Part Lists and Balloons
- 11 International Drafting Standards
- Index
5 Click Home tab ➤ Draw Tools panel ➤ Construction Lines drop-down
➤ Horizontal to create horizontal construction lines aligned to
the front view.
6 Click Home tab ➤ Draw Tools panel ➤ Construction Lines drop-down
➤ Vertical to create a vertical construction line for the position
of the side view. See the following image.
The program creates horizontal and vertical construction lines.
Create Holes
In AutoCAD, you create holes using Line, Circle, Trim, and Modify commands.
In AutoCAD Mechanical, the hole is a Power Object or mechanical object with
attributes or internal information. Use AMTHOLE2D to create the hole.
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