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AUTOCAD - Ch1 2 3
Intro to drawings and templates
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| command | An instruction issued to the computer to complete a specific task |
| option | A choice associated with a command or an alternative function of a command |
| standards | Guidelines that specify drawing requirements appearance techniques operating procedures. And record keeping methods |
| drawing template | A file that contains standard drawing settings and objects for use in new drawings. |
| JIS | Japanese Industrial Standard |
| GUI | Graphical User Interface - On-screen features that allow you to interact with software |
| default | A value maintained by the computer until changed |
| workspace | A preset work environment containing specific interface items |
| ribbon panels | Divided areas in the ribbon that group commands |
| palette | Special type of window containing tool buttons and features common to dialog boxes |
| dialog box | A window like item that contains various settings and information |
| dynamic input | Area near the crosshairs where you can type commands |
| coordinates | Numerical values used to locate a point in the drawing area |
| function keys | The keys labeled f 1 through f12 |
| drawing template file (DWT) | Files you reference to develop new drawings |
| drawing exchange file (DXF) | Common file format recognized by other JCADD systems |
| model space | The environment in auto cad where the majority of drawing usually occurs including the design and drafting of views |
| paper (layout) space | The environment in AutoCAD where you create layouts of plotting and display |
| drawing units | The standard linear and angular units and measurement precision |
| limits | The size of the virtual drawing area in model space |
| sheet size | Size of the paper used to lay out and plot drawings |
| cartesian coordinate system | A system that locates points in space according to distances from three intersecting axes |
| origin | The intersection point of x, y, and z axes |
| absolute coordinates | Coordinate distances measured from the origin |
| relative coordinates | Coordinates specified from, or relative to the previous coordinate, rather the form the origin |
| polar coordinates | Coordinates based on the distance from a fixed point at a given angle |
| grid | A pattern of lines that appears on-screen for reference, analogous to graph paper |
| snap grid (snap) | an invisible grid that allows the crosshairs to move in, or snap to specified increments during the drawing or editing process |
| polar tracking | A drawing aid that allows the crosshairs to connect to predefined angle increments. |
| ortho | from orthogonal, which means “at right angle” |
| object snap | a tool that snaps to exact points on or in relation to existing objects. such as endpoints or midpoints |
| grips | small boxes that appear at strategic points on a selected object allowing you to edit the object directly |
| pick box | a small box that replaces the crosshairs when the select objects prompt active |
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