ACP-01101 Autodesk Certified Professional in AutoCAD for Design and Drafting Questions and Answers

When you hover over the arc (1), you will see a radius dimension type preview.

When you hover over the circle (2), you will see a diameter dimension type preview.

When you hover over the horizontal line (3), you will see a horizontal linear dimension type preview.

When you hover over the angled line (4), you will see an angular dimension type preview.

Identify the Current UCS:

Before changing the view, ensure that the UCS (User Coordinate System) is correctly oriented with the angled geometry.

If necessary, use the UCS command to align the UCS with the angled building addition.

Use the PLAN Command:

Type PLAN in the command line and press Enter.

When prompted, choose the Current UCS option. This option adjusts the view so that it becomes orthogonal (aligned) to the current UCS.

Result:

The drawing will now be oriented orthogonally on the screen, as shown in the exhibit on the right, without rotating any actual geometry.

References:

AutoCAD Documentation on the PLAN command: PLAN Command

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Open Table Style Manager: Type TABLESTYLE in the command line and press Enter to open the Table Style Manager.

Create New Table Style: Click on New to create a new table style, or modify an existing one if preferred.

Define Cell Style: In the Table Style dialog box, go to the Cell Styles tab and create a new cell style for the total cells.

Format Cell Style: Set the desired formatting for the cell style, such as background color (blue), text formatting, etc.

Apply Cell Style to Tables: Apply this custom cell style to the total cells in both the existing and any new schedules created in the project.

References:

AutoCAD Help Documentation on Using and Creating Table Styles

 Open ETRANSMIT Command: Type ETRANSMIT in the command line and press Enter to open the Create Transmittal dialog box.

 Open Transmittal Setup: Click on the Transmittal Setup button to modify the settings.

 Modify Transmittal Setup: In the Transmittal Setup dialog box, make sure to select the option Include fonts to ensure SHX files (fonts) are included in the transmittal package.

 Save Changes: Click OK to save the settings and then create the transmittal package. This will ensure that all necessary SHX files are included with the drawings sent to the client.

References:

AutoCAD Help Documentation on ETRANSMIT Command

Access the Add Scale Dialog:

Open the 'Edit Drawing Scales' dialog by clicking on the scale list in the status bar or through the SCALELISTEDIT command.

Add a New Scale:

Click on the Add button to open the 'Add Scale' dialog.

In the 'Add Scale' dialog, you will need to specify the drawing units and paper units for the new scale.

Enter the Required Scale Values:

For a scale of 1" = 120', set the Drawing Units to 1 and the Paper Units to 120.

This configuration means that 1 unit in the drawing will represent 120 units on paper, matching the desired scale.

Save the New Scale:

Click OK to save the new scale to the scale list.

The new scale of 1" = 120' will now be available for use in the drawing.

References:

AutoCAD Documentation on adding scales: Adding Scales

According to the AutoCAD for Design and Drafting documents1, the command that should be typed at the command line in order to start creating a line for drawing reference that starts at a defined point and extends to infinity in the designated direction is XLINE2. This command creates a construction line, which is a type of reference line that can help you manage accurate parameters of your drawing2. You can also use point objects as nodes or reference geometry for object snaps and relative offsets3.

BOX 1 = WIPEOUT command with the Polyline option2.BOX2 = DRAWORDER command23

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 object snaps are modes that allow you to snap to specific points on objects. To snap to the centroid of a closed polyline, you should use the Geometric Center object snap mode. This mode will display an asterisk (*) marker when you move the cursor over the geometric center of a closed polyline or spline.

To use this mode, you can either:

Click on the Object Snap icon in the Status bar and select Geometric Center from the menu.

Type GCE at the command prompt or when prompted for a point and press Enter.

Now you can snap to the centroid of a closed polyline by using Geometric Center object snap.

Box 1 = Turn on Associative Hatching

Box 2 = use the Recreate Boundary option from Hatch Editor

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The object property that you should use when using the Insert Field command to generate the viewport scale, if the default scale list is being used, is the "Standard scale".

The "Standard scale" property is used to specify the standard scale factor for the viewports. It represents a value in the format of 1:n, where n is the scale factor. For example, if you set the standard scale to 1:50, the viewport will display objects at a scale of 50 units per drawing unit.

To use this property in the Insert Field command, you can select "Object" in the "Field category" dropdown and "Standard scale" from the "Field names" dropdown. This will insert a field code that will automatically update the viewport scale based on the properties of the viewport.

In AutoCAD, when managing sheets and layouts, different properties are used to control and organize sheet information.

Sheet Custom Property: This property allows you to define custom information specific to each sheet or layout. It is used for unique identifiers that are not globally applied to the entire sheet set but rather specific to individual sheets.

Setting the Property:

Open the Sheet Set Manager.

Right-click the sheet and select Properties.

Add a custom property for the sheet number based on discipline (e.g., C001).

Define the Custom Property:

In the Properties dialog, add a new property for the sheet number.

Enter the value (e.g., C001) for the specific sheet.

Using a Sheet Custom Property ensures that each sheet has a unique identifier that can be easily managed and referenced.

UCS is a command that sets a new user coordinate system (UCS) by specifying points or by selecting an object. You can use the Object option to align the UCS with a selected object such as a line.

Based on 3 and 4, UCSBASE is a system variable that sets the name of the current UCS base. PLINEGEN is a system variable that controls how linetype patterns are generated around vertices. LWEIGHT is a command that sets the current lineweight, which is used for new objects and affects objects in the current space only.

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1. According to the AutoCAD for Design and Drafting documents1, a polyline is a connected sequence of line segments created as a single object. You can create straight line segments, arc segments, or a combination of the two2341. Therefore, the correct answer is True. A polyline can include both straight line segments and arc segments.

2. False.According to the AutoCAD for Design and Drafting documents1, a spline is a smooth curve that passes through or near a set of fit points, or that is defined by the vertices in a control frame. A spline does not have a constant radius, but rather a local radius at each point on the curve2. Therefore, AutoCAD cannot directly dimension or display a radius of a spline curve23. You can use some workarounds such as exploding the curve to arc segments with the FLATTEN command2, or creating a polyline over the top with arc active3, but these may not be accurate or desirable. Therefore, the correct answer is False. The radius on a spline cannot be found in AutoCAD properties.3. TrueAccording to the AutoCAD for Design and Drafting documents1, a 2D polyline is a connected sequence of line segments created as a single object. You can specify an elevation for a 2D polyline using the Edit Polyline Elevations command2. However, this command will assign the same elevation to all vertices of the polyline2. Therefore, you cannot assign different elevations to different segments or points of a 2D polyline. Therefore, the correct answer is True. You can assign only one elevation to a 2D polyline.

the mode that should be used if you want the default value of the attribute assigned upon insertion where the attribute value cannot be changed is Constant. This option sets the attribute value as constant and prevents it from being modified during a block insertion or later.

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a layout viewport is a window that displays a view of model space on a layout tab. You can create multiple layout viewports to display different views of your model at different scales.

To create the viewports in a layout tab, you can use three methods:

From the Viewports dialog box: select a viewport configuration

Create individual viewports by using the MVIEW command

From the View Manager dialog box, generate named views and add them as layout viewpoints

These methods will allow you to create and arrange viewports on your layout tab.

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To create multiple parallel lines (lanes) for a running track using the OFFSET command in AutoCAD, and to ensure they are placed on the current layer (LANES), follow these steps:

Initiate the OFFSET command:

Type OFFSET in the command line and press Enter.

Set the offset distance:

When prompted for the offset distance, type 10 and press Enter.

Use the Layer option:

To place the offset lines on the current layer, type L for Layer and press Enter.

Select Current to ensure the new offset lines are created on the current layer (LANES).

Select the Multiple option:

To create multiple offsets at the same distance, type M for Multiple and press Enter.

Create the offsets:

Select the polyline (outside lane) as the object to offset.

Click to the side where the offsets are to be created (inside of the original polyline).

Repeat the clicks to create the necessary number of lanes.

This method ensures that each new lane is created at a consistent distance of 10 units from the previous one and that all new lanes are placed on the current layer.

Identify the Open Gaps:

The error message indicates that there are gaps between the boundary objects.

Zoom into the area where the hatch is to be applied and inspect the boundary for any visible gaps or discontinuities.

Use the JOIN Command:

In AutoCAD, type JOIN in the command line and press Enter.

Select the boundary objects that define the area to be hatched.

The JOIN command will combine collinear segments and close any small gaps between the objects, creating a continuous boundary.

Reapply the Hatch:

After using the JOIN command, attempt to hatch the area again by typing HATCH in the command line and selecting the boundary.

The continuous boundary should now be recognized, allowing the hatch to be applied without errors.

References:

AutoCAD Documentation on the JOIN command: JOIN Command

Inspect the Dimension Properties:

Double-click on the first dimension to open the text editor. Notice the dark solid color background behind the dimension text.

This indicates that a background mask is enabled for this dimension.

Check the Background Mask Settings:

Select the dimension and go to the Properties palette.

Under the 'Text' section, find the 'Fill Color' or 'Background Mask' setting. Ensure it is set to an appropriate color (e.g., the same as the background).

Compare with the Second Dimension:

Double-click on the second dimension and observe the absence of a background color during editing.

In the Properties palette, confirm that the 'Background Mask' is either disabled or set to 'None.'

Adjust Settings if Needed:

If you want both dimensions to have a background mask, enable the 'Background Mask' for the second dimension and choose the desired color.

References:

AutoCAD Documentation on dimension styles and background masks: Dimension Styles

According to the AutoCAD for Design and Drafting documents1, the EXTEND command allows you to extend objects to meet the edges of other objects. To trim objects instead of extending them, you can hold down the Shift key while selecting the objects1. This will invoke the TRIM command within the EXTEND command.

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To assign the 22x34_PDF page setup to a layout, follow these steps in the Page Setup Manager:

Open the Page Setup Manager:

Type PAGESETUP in the command line and press Enter.

Locate the 22x34_PDF Page Setup:

In the Page Setup Manager, locate the 22x34_PDF page setup in the list of available setups.

Set as Current:

Right-click (Control-click on Mac) on the 22x34_PDF page setup.

Select Set Current from the context menu. This action will assign the selected page setup to the current layout.

Verify the Changes:

The current layout will now use the 22x34_PDF page setup. You can verify this by checking the plot settings in the layout tab.

a baseline dimension is a linear, angular, or ordinate dimension that is measured from the baseline of a previous or selected dimension. The spacing between baseline dimensions can be set from the Dimension Style Manager, Lines tab, Baseline Spacing (DIMDLI system variable).

The most efficient method to avoid the problem of dimensions being too close together in the future is to use Dimension Style Manager. This will allow you to change the default spacing for all baseline dimensions in your drawing.

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Box 1 : Batch plot

One of the topics covered in this course is Plotting Drawings2. In this topic, you can learn how to print multiple sheets or drawings to a plotter, printer, DWF file, or PDF file. The applicable command for this function is Batch plot (PUBLISH)2.

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Box 2: EtransmitOne of the topics covered in this course is Sharing Drawings2. In this topic, you can learn how to create a package of drawing files and their dependencies. The applicable command for this function is Etransmit (ETRANSMIT)2. https://www.autodesk.com/certification/learn/course/autocad-drawing-design-drafting-professional

Box3: ExportOne of the topics covered in this course is Exporting Drawings2. In this topic, you can learn how to save the objects in a current drawing to a different file format, such as SAT, STL, etc. The applicable command for this function is Export (EXPORT)2. https://www-int.autodesk.com/certification/learning-pathways/autocad-design-drafting

polyline is a connected sequence of line segments created as a single object that can contain a width. You can change the width of a polyline by using the PEDIT command.

Based on 3 and 4, LWEIGHT is a command that sets the current lineweight, which is used for new objects and affects objects in the current space only. PLINEWID is a system variable that sets a default polyline width for new polylines. PLINEGEN is a system variable that controls how linetype patterns are generated around vertices.

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Understanding Online Collaboration:

AutoCAD offers several tools for online collaboration, allowing users to share drawings with others who may not have AutoCAD.

SHARE Command:

The SHARE command in AutoCAD generates a link to the drawing file that can be shared via email or other means.

Recipients can view the drawing in a web browser, and those with permissions can edit and save a copy.

Steps to Share Drawing:

Save the drawing.

Use the SHARE command.

Configure sharing settings, including permissions for viewing or editing.

Generate and share the link with recipients.

Conclusion:

For online collaboration, use the SHARE command to generate a shareable link for viewing and editing the drawing file.

References:

AutoCAD User Guide on Sharing Drawings Online.

AutoCAD Help Documentation on SHARE Command.

When working with arcs in AutoCAD, you can use different methods to draw them. The given exhibit shows a dimensioned arc which looks to be defined by three points: the starting point, the center point, and the ending point. This is typically how the "Start, Center, End" method works.

Start Point: The initial point where the arc begins.

Center Point: The center of the circle from which the arc is a segment.

End Point: The final point where the arc ends.

This method is useful for accurately defining the curve and ensuring it passes through the desired points.

Open the Sheet Set Manager:

Access the Sheet Set Manager from the 'View' tab on the ribbon or type SHEETSET in the command line.

Navigate to the Desired Project:

Ensure that the current project (sheet set) is selected in the Sheet Set Manager.

Import a New Layout:

Right-click on the sheet set or the appropriate subset (group) where you want to add the new sheet.

Select Import Layout as Sheet from the context menu.

Select the Source Drawing:

In the 'Select Drawing' dialog, navigate to the project drawing that contains the layout you want to import.

Select the layout(s) you wish to import and click Open.

Confirm the Import:

The imported layout(s) will now appear in the sheet set, retaining the original layout settings.

References:

AutoCAD Documentation on the Sheet Set Manager: Sheet Set Manager