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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
Modify Drawings with
Power Commands
Power Objects or mechanical objects in AutoCAD
®
Mechanical are objects that contain
attributes. They include standard parts, symbol libraries, Power Dimensions, holes, hole charts,
title blocks, balloons, part lists, and all objects created with AutoCAD Mechanical commands.
This chapter shows you how to create or modify Power Objects quickly with Power Commands.
Power Commands
In AutoCAD Mechanical, a Power Object is an object with attributes. It contains
relevant parameters that makes the object intelligent. For example, a screw has
its screw size stored in its geometry, and a chamfer has its chamfer sizes stored
in it.
Power Commands use this information to create, copy, and edit Power Objects
quickly.
The Power commands include the Power Edit , Power Copy , Power
Erase , Power Recall , and Power View .
Right-click at the drawing area to find these power commands on the context
menu.
NOTE You can double-click any Power Object to activate the Power Edit command
for modification. It automatically opens a dialog box where you can make changes.
Edit the Hole
1 Double-click the existing hole (diameter 8 mm).
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