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CHAPTER 1 Exploring thE AutoCAD AnD AutoCAD lt intErfACE
The Bottom Line
Use the AutoCAD window. AutoCAD is a typical Windows graphics program that makes
use of menus, toolbars, Ribbon panels, and palettes. If you’ve used other graphics programs,
you’ll see at least a few familiar tools.
Master It Name the components of the AutoCAD window you can use to select a function.
Get a closer look with the Zoom command. One of the first things you’ll want to learn is
how to manipulate your views. The Zoom command is a common tool in graphics programs.
Master It Name at least two ways of zooming into a view.
Save a file as you work. Nothing is more frustrating than having a power failure cause
you to lose hours of work. It’s a good idea to save your work frequently. AutoCAD offers an
autosave feature that can be a lifesaver if you happen to forget to save your files.
Master It How often does the AutoCAD autosave feature save your drawing?
Make changes and open multiple files. As with other Windows programs, you can have
multiple files open and exchange data between them.
Master It With two drawings open, how can you copy parts of one drawing into the other?
Figure 1.21
The tool palettes
offer predrawn
symbols that you
can easily place in
your drawings.
The symbol appears at the cursor
ready to be placed in the drawing.
Select a tab containing predrawn
symbols you want to use.
Click on a symbol.
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