INFORMATION SHEET 2-2-1

DEFINITION OF TERMS IN RELATION WITH

PREPARING PLANS USING AUTOCAD

LEARNING OBJECTIVES :
After reading this INFORMATION SHEET, YOU MUST be able to:
1. Understand the Definition of terms in relation with preparing plans using AutoCAD
2. Explore the underlying principles in relation with preparing plans using AutoCAD

TIME ALLOTMENT: 1 HOUR

GENERAL INSTRUCTION: Learners will read the given Information sheet 2-2-1 on
definition of terms in relation with preparing plans using AutoCAD

What is AutoCAD?
AutoCAD can be defined as the use of computer systems
to assist in the creation, modification, optimization of a
design. In this, we can create both 2D and 3D drawings
used in construction and manufacturing. It was developed
by John Walker in 1982 with the help of AUTODESK and
maintained it successfully. It is most commonly used for
creating and modifying 2D & 3D designs for professional
drafting with detail measurement information about the
conceptual design and layout of the product, also available
in 14 different languages with respect to location. Users
can customize the CAD software with available add-on
apps as per project requirements. User specialized tool
setting can be done to view and design product in
wireframe and surface modeling.

What does AutoCAD stand for?

AutoCAD stands for Computer-Aided Design. This
software used for designing and drafting. It allows a user
to conceptualize ideas, product designs and drawings to
the required level of technical accuracy, perform rapid
design calculations and simulations in the field of
manufacturing industries.
DEFINITION OF TERMS IN RELATION WITH
PREPARING PLANS USING AUTOCAD:
absolute coordinates
Coordinate values measured relative to the
coordinate system's origin point (0,0,0). See
also origin, relative coordinates, user coordinate
system (UCS), world coordinates, and world
coordinate system (WCS).
aligned dimension
A dimension that measures the distance between two points at any angle. The dimension line
is parallel to the line connecting the dimension's definition points. (DIMALIGNED)
ambient color
The color reflected by an object when it is illuminated only by ambient light rather than direct
light. Ambient color is the color of an object where it is in shadow.
ambient light
Light that illuminates all surfaces of a 3D model with equal intensity. Ambient light has no
single source or direction and does not diminish in intensity over distance.
angular dimension
A dimension that measures angles or arc segments and consists of text, extension lines, and
leaders. (DIMANGULAR)
angular unit
 The unit of measurement for an angle. Angular units can be measured in decimal degrees,
degrees/minutes/seconds, grads, and radians.
annotations
Text, dimensions, tolerances, symbols, notes, and other types of explanatory symbols or
objects.
array
1. Multiple copies of selected objects in a rectangular or polar (radial) pattern. (ARRAY) 2. A
collection of data items, each identified by a subscript or key, arranged so a computer can
examine the collection and retrieve data with the key.
arrowhead
The symbol at the end of a dimension line showing where a dimension begins or ends.
BYBLOCK
A special object property used to specify that the object inherits the color or linetype of any
block containing it. See also BYLAYER.
BYLAYER
A special object property used to specify that the object inherits the color or linetype
associated with its layer. See also BYBLOCK.
cell boundary
The four gridlines surrounding a table cell. An adjacent cell selection can be surrounded with
a cell boundary.
compass
A visual aid that indicates the directions North, South, East, and West in the current model.
coordinate system or coordinate reference system
In the geolocation feature, a spatial reference system that consists of a map projection and
datum. Coordinate systems come in various types such as geographic, projected, etc. A CS
always specifies the units of measurement.
cursor
See pointer and crosshairs.
DWG
The standard file format for saving AutoCAD-based vector graphics. See also DWF and DXF.
file tab
A tab at the top of the drawing window that corresponds to an open drawing.
fill
A solid color covering an area bounded by lines or curves. (FILL)
grid
An area covered with regularly spaced dots or lines to aid drawing. The grid spacing is
adjustable. The grid is never plotted. (GRID) See also grid limits.
layer
A logical grouping of data that are like transparent acetate overlays on a drawing. You can
view layers individually or in combination. (LAYER)
layer translation mappings
Assignments of a set of layers to another set of layers that defines standards. These
standards include layer names and layer properties. Also called layer mappings.
layout
The 2D environment in which you create layout viewports and place title blocks for plotting.
Multiple layouts can be created for each drawing.
line font
See linetype.
linetype
How a line or curve is displayed. For example, a continuous line has a different linetype than
a dashed line. Also called line font. (LINETYPE)
lineweight
A width value that can be assigned to all graphical objects except TrueType ® fonts and raster
images.
markup
A single comment or a redline geometry correction inserted into a DWF file using Autodesk
Design Review.
merge
In tables, an adjacent cell selection that has been combined into a single cell.
mesh
A tessellated, or subdivided object type that is defined by faces, edges, and vertices. Mesh
can be smoothed to achieve a more rounded appearance and creased to introduce ridges.
mirror
To create a new version of an existing object by reflecting it symmetrically with respect to a
specified line or plane. (MIRROR)
model
 A 2D or 3D representation of a mechanical part, house or building, piping, electrical circuitry,
schematic or diagram, or some other entity.
model viewports
A feature that splits the drawing area into one or more adjacent rectangular viewing areas.
(VPORTS) See also layout viewports, TILEMODE, and viewport.
multi-functional grip menu options
Editing options, you can access from the grip menu that appears when you hover over an
object grip (not available for all object types).
origin
The point where coordinate axes intersect. For example, the origin of a Cartesian coordinate
system is where the X, Y, and Z axes meet at 0,0,0.
orthogonal
An orientation of two objects when they have perpendicular slopes or tangents at the point of
their intersection.
Ortho mode
A setting that limits pointing device input to horizontal or vertical directions relative to the
current snap angle and user coordinate system. See also snap angle and user coordinate
system (UCS).
pan
To shift the view of a drawing without changing magnification. (PAN) See also zoom.
Polar Snap
A precision drawing tool used to snap to incremental distances along the polar tracking
alignment path. See also polar tracking.
polar tracking
A precision drawing tool that displays temporary alignment paths defined by user-specified
polar angles. See also Polar Snap.
polygon window selection
A polygonal area specified to select multiple objects. See also crossing selection and window
selection.
polyline
An object composed of one or more connected line segments or circular arcs treated as a
single object. Also called pline.
rectangular break
To break a table into multiple parts that are evenly spaced and set at a user-specified height
using the table breaking grips.
scale representation
The display of an annotative object based on the annotation scales that the object supports.
For example, if an annotative object such as a label supports two annotation scales, it has
two separate scale representations in two views displayed at two different scales.
transparency
A value that defines how much light passes through an object.
viewport
A bounded area that displays some portion of the model space of a drawing. The TILEMODE
system variable determines the type of viewport created. 1. When TILEMODE is off (0),
viewports are objects that can be moved and resized on a layout. (MVIEW) 2. When
TILEMODE is on (1), the entire drawing area is divided into non-overlapping model viewports.
(VPORTS) See also TILEMODE, view, and viewpoint.

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SELF-CHECK 2-2-1

DEFINITION OF TERMS IN RELATION WITH

PREPARING PLANS USING AUTOCAD

GENERAL INSTRUCTION:
1. Learners will answer the Self-Check 2-2-1.
2. Read and understand the instructions in each written test type.
3. This Written-test has two parts A and B.
4. Do not disturb your classmates while taking the test. When you need
something raise your right hand and your Trainer will try to help you.
5. When you need to go to the Comfort Room just Raise your Right Hand to
signal your trainer. Going to the Comfort Room is one by one.
6. RELAX. Do your best and God will do the rest.
7. Be true to yourself and everything will follow.

TIME ALOTMENT: 30 Minutes

A. FILL IN THE BLANK

INSTRUCTION: WRITE the correct answer on the space provided.
_____________________1. To shift the view of a drawing without changing
magnification.
_______________________2. An object composed of one or more connected line
segments or circular arcs treated as a single object. Also called pline.
_______________________3. To create a new version of an existing object by reflecting it
symmetrically with respect to a specified line or plane.
_______________________4. Defined as the use of computer systems to assist in the
creation, modification, optimization of a design. In this, we can create both 2D and 3D
drawings used in construction and manufacturing.
_______________________5. Light that illuminates all surfaces of a 3D model with equal
intensity. Ambient light has no single source or direction and does not diminish in intensity
over distance.
_______________________6. Coordinate values measured relative to the coordinate
system's origin point (0,0,0). See also origin, relative coordinates, user coordinate system
(UCS), world coordinates, and world coordinate system (WCS).
_______________________7. A tessellated, or subdivided object type that is defined by
faces, edges, and vertices. Mesh can be smoothed to achieve a more rounded appearance
and creased to introduce ridges.
_______________________8. A single comment or a redline geometry correction inserted
into a DWF file using Autodesk Design Review.

_______________________9. A 2D or 3D representation of a mechanical part, house or

building, piping, electrical circuitry, schematic or diagram, or some other entity.
______________________10. A feature that splits the drawing area into one or more
adjacent rectangular viewing areas. (VPORTS) See also layout viewports,
TILEMODE, and viewport.
 B. MATCHING TYPE
INSTRUCTION: READ letter C and choose the matching word/term in letter B.
WRITE your correct answer in the space provided in letter A

A C B
EXAMPLE: 1. An orientation of two objects when
they have perpendicular slopes or RECTANGULAR BREAK
ORTHOGONAL tangents at the point of their
intersection.

2. A precision drawing tool used to snap

to incremental distances along the SCALE REPRESENTATION
polar tracking alignment path.
3. The display of an annotative object
based on the annotation scales that FILL
the object supports. For example, if an
annotative object such as a label
supports two annotation scales, it has
two separate scale representations in
two views displayed at two different
scales.

4. A value that defines how much light

passes through an object. LINEWEIGHT

5. To break a table into multiple parts

that are evenly spaced and set at a TRANSPARENCY
user-specified height using the table
breaking grips.

6. A width value that can be assigned to

all graphical objects except BYBLOCK
TrueType ® fonts and raster images.

7. The symbol at the end of a dimension

line showing where a dimension POLAR TRACKING
begins or ends.

8. A solid color covering an area

bounded by lines or curves. (FILL) ORTHOGONAL

9. A special object property used to

specify that the object inherits the ARROWHEAD
color or linetype of any block
containing it. See also BYLAYER.

10. A tab at the top of the drawing window FILE TAB

that corresponds to an open drawing.
ANSWER SHEET 2-2-1

DEFINITION OF TERMS IN RELATION WITH

PREPARING PLANS USING AUTOCAD

GENERAL INSTRUCTION: Learners will compare their answers with the Answer
Sheet 2-2-1.

A. FILL IN THE BLANK B. MATCHING TYPE

1. PAN 1. ORTHOGONAL

2. Polyline 2. POLAR TRACKING

3. MIRROR 3. SCALE REPRESENTATION

4. AutoCAD 4. TRANSPARENCY

5. Ambient Light 5. RECTANGULAR BREAK

6. Absolute coordinates 6. LINEWEIGHT

7. mesh 7. ARROWHEAD

8. Markup 8. FILL

9. Model 9. BYBLOCK

10. Viewport 10. FILE TAB

INFORMATION SHEET 2-2-2

INTRODUCING AUTOCAD SOFTWARE AND

HARDWARE

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
After reading this INFORMATION SHEET, YOU MUST be able to:
1. Understand the basic concepts in Computer Aided-Drafting (CAD) Software and
hardware
2. Explore the underlying principles in Launching Computer Aided-Drafting (CAD)
software and hardware

TIME ALLOTMENT: 30 Minutes

GENERAL INSTRUCTION: Learners will read the given Information sheet 2-2-2
about introduction on preparing plans using AutoCAD Software and Hardware

INTRODUCTION :
Computer-aided design (CAD), also known as computer-aided drafting (CAD) or computer-
aided design and drafting (CADD), is the use of computer systems to assist in the creation,
modification, analysis, or optimization of a design. Computer aided drafting describes the process of
creating a technical drawing with the use of computer software. CAD software is used to increase the
productivity of the designer, improve the quality of design, improve communications through
documentation and to create a database for manufacturing. Modern electronic drafting tools are often
specialized computer-aided design packages. Basic drafting tools are included in all CAD programs,
but some offer advanced automation specifically designed for drafting and architectural design.
AutoCAD is a commercial product made by Autodesk, with many versions, including one called
AutoCAD Architecture. AutoCAD Architecture has purpose-built features specifically designed for
architectural drafting. In addition to design tools for initial architectural conceptualization, it offers tools
to make building renovations faster and easier. Productivity tools include those that reflect the actual
design of walls and other structures. AutoCAD is able to maintain precise dimensional spacing among
components such as walls, beams, columns, and doors. AutoCAD Architecture offers a library of pre-
built components to help speed up and automate the design and
construction process.
AUTOCAD
AutoCAD is one of the most popular computer-aided drafting
applications on the market today. You can use it to design plans
for residential homes and complex drawings such as paper-
converting machines and circuit boards. To become efficient with
AutoCAD, you should get to know as many methods of launching
the program as possible.
When you start AutoCAD, the Startup dialog box is displayed. The
dialog box provides you with four ways to start a drawing. You
can: Open an existing drawing Start a drawing from scratch Start
a drawing based on a template Use wizard to help you set up
you’re drawing.
USER INTERFACE
The AutoCAD user interface or UI as it’s often referred to can be very overwhelming, but it doesn’t
have to be. All you need is some understanding of how things are laid out and what the various UI
elements are. AutoCAD, like other Windows-based applications, has pull-down menus, toolbars, a
document area, and a status bar area. However, AutoCAD also has some unique user interface
elements that aren’t found in a lot of other applications. Some of the unique interface elements are a
Command Line window, dynamic input tooltips and lockable windows. (Figure 1-2)

DRAWING WINDOW
The drawing window (see Figure 1-3) is the main area in the middle of AutoCAD where you add and
modify objects in the designs that you create. When you create a new drawing or open an existing
drawing, a drawing window appears. Each open drawing has its own drawing window. Along the
bottom of each drawing window, you find these items: A series of tabs similar to those found in a
spreadsheet program.
These tabs
represent where
you create your
model (Model
tab) and the layouts
used for plotting
different views of
your model.
SELF-CHECK 2-2-2

INTRODUCING AUTOCAD SOFTWARE AND

HARDWARE

GENERAL INSTRUCTION :
 Learner will answer the Self-Check 2-2-2.
 This activity will refine your understanding about the Introduction on preparing
plans using AutoCAD Software and Hardware. Readings and insights are
provided to enhance the existing knowledge brought by the series of activities
since you started this training session. Good Luck!

TIME ALLOTMENT : 30 Minutes

ACTIVITY: Labelling
I. Label the Parts of the Auto Cad Windows

II. Label the parts of the drawing window / are

ANSWER SHEET 2-2-2

INTRODUCING ON PREPARING PLANS USING

AUTOCAD SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE

GENERAL INSTRUCTION : Learners will compare their answers with the answer sheet 2-2-2.
I. Auto Cad Windows

II. Drawing Window / area

INFORMATION SHEET 2-2-3

AUTOCAD COMMANDS IN PREPARING PLANS

LEARNING OBJECTIVES :
After reading this INFORMATION SHEET, YOU MUST be able to:
1. Understand and familiarize the AutoCAD Commands in preparing plans.
2. Appreciate the underlying principles in AutoCAD Commands in preparing plans.
3. Learn the AutoCAD Command Applications and Short Cut Keys

TIME ALLOTMENT: 30 MINUTES

GENERAL INSTRUCTION: Learners will read the given Information sheet 2-2-3 on
Application of AutoCAD Commands in preparing plans

We all need to save a little time and work more efficiently. So, I decided to put together a handy
list of essential AutoCAD Commands and Shortcuts.

AutoCAD Commands & Shortcuts

F3 – Object Snap (on/off)
F8 – Ortho Mode (on/off)
F12 – Dynamic Input (on/off)
PDFIMPORT – Converts a PDF into a CAD dwg.
GEOGRAPHICLOCATION – Places a true scale Aerial map into your
CAD dwg.
DC – DESIGN CENTER – Useful for copying items from another drawing
(i.e. blocks, layers, styles, layouts).
M2P – Mid Between 2 Points – Snap to a location between two points.
MA – Match Properties – Copy properties (i.e. layer, rotation, styles,
size) from one object to another.
AL – ALIGN – Aligns objects with other objects in 2D and 3D.
DI – DISTANCE – Measures and lists the distance from one point to
another in the command line.
DIV – DIVIDE – Creates evenly spaced point objects or blocks along the
length or perimeter of an object.
DR – Draw – Changes the order in which objects display when on top of
each other.
F – FILLET – Places an arc of specified radius at the intersection or
extended intersection of two objects.
O – OFFSET – Creates concentric circles, parallel lines, and parallel
curves.
TR – TRIM – Trims objects to meet the edges of other objects.
LA – Displays the Layers Properties Manager.
PR – Displays the Properties Palette.
QC or ‘QC – Displays the Quick Calculator (‘QC works while in another command).
NCOPY – Nested Copy – Copy individual objects from an external reference or block reference.
CHSPACE – Change Space – Move an object through a viewport from paper space to model space or
vice versa.
RE – REGEN – Regenerates the entire drawing from the current viewport.
REA REGENALL – Regenerates the drawing and refreshes all viewports.
PUBLISH – Plot multiple sheets at a time.
FIELD – Creates text that automatically grabs information from your drawing.
AutoCAD Issues. – Try These Commands:

OVERKILL – deletes overlapping duplicate objects

PURGE – removes unused layers, blocks, styles, etc.
AUDIT – checks the current drawing for errors and attempts to fix the errors.
RECOVER – Repairs a damaged drawing file.
RECOVERALL – Repairs a damaged drawing file along with all attached xrefs.
WBLOCK – Select geometry and re-save out to a new file.

Improve your workflow in AutoCAD with these instrumental AutoCAD Shortcut Keys and
AutoCAD Commands list.
AutoCAD is a program that was initially built for the creation of technical drawings of industrial parts in two
dimensions (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) models.
This software has become so helpful and practical that professionals working in architecture, urban
planning, engineering, and construction use it daily to create inspiring and transformative projects.
To help those of you using AutoCAD every day to improve your workflow, we have compiled a list of
useful shortcuts. Check it out below:
Manage Screen
– Ctrl+0 (zero) → Clean Screen
– Ctrl+1 → Property Palette
– Ctrl+2 → Design Center Palette
– Ctrl+3 → Tool Palette
– Ctrl+4 → Sheet Set Palette
– Ctrl+6 → DBConnect Manager
– Ctrl+7 → Markup Set Manager
Palette
– Ctrl+8 → Quick Calc
– Ctrl+9 → Command Line
Manage Drawings
– Ctrl+N → New Drawing
– Ctrl+S → Save drawing
– Ctrl+O → Open drawing
– Ctrl+P → Plot dialog box
– Ctrl+Tab → Switch to next
– Ctrl+Mayús+Tab → Switch to the previous drawing
– Ctrl+Retroceder página → Switch to the previous tab in the current drawing
– Ctrl+Avanzar página → Switch to next tab in the current drawing
– Ctrl+Q → Exit
– Ctrl+Mayús+S → Save the drawing as
Toggle Drawing Modes
– F1 → Display Help
– F2 → Toggle text screen
– F3 → Toggle object snap mode
– F4 → Toggle 3DOsnap
– F5 → Toggle Isoplane
– F6 → Toggle Dynamic UCS
– F7 → Toggle grid mode
– F8 → Toggle ortho mode
– F9 → Toggle snap mode
– F10 → Toggle polar mode
– F11 → Toggle object snap tracking
– F12 → Toggle dynamic input mode
Manage Workflow
– Ctrl+A → Select all objects
– Ctrl+C → Copy object
– Ctrl+K → Insert hyperlink
– Ctrl+X → Cut object
– Ctrl+V → Paste object
– Ctrl+Mayús+C → Copy to the clipboard with base point
– Ctrl+Mayús+V → Paste data as block
– Ctrl+Z → Undo last action
– Ctrl+Y → Redo the last action
– Ctrl+[ → Cancel current command (or ctrl+\)
– ESC → Cancel current command
A
– A → ARC / Creates an arc.
– ADC → ADCENTER / Manages and inserts content such as blocks, xrefs, and hatch patterns.
– AA → AREA / Calculates the area and perimeter of objects or of defined areas.
– AL → ALIGN / Aligns objects with other objects in 2D and 3D.
– AP → APPLOAD / Load Application.
– AR → ARRAY / Creates multiple copies of objects in a pattern.
– ARR → ACTRECORD / Starts the Action Recorder.
– ARM → ACTUSERMESSAGE / Inserts a user message into an action macro.
– ARU → ACTUSERINPUT / Pauses for user input in an action macro.
– ARS → ACTSTOP / Stops the Action Recorder and provides the option of saving the recorded actions
to an action macro file.
– ATI → ATTIPEDIT / Changes the textual content of an attribute within a block.
– ATT → ATTDEF / Redefines a block and updates associated attributes.
– ATE → ATTEDIT / Changes attribute information in a block.
B
– B → BLOCK / Creates a block definition from selected objects.
– BC → BCLOSE / Closes the Block Editor.
– BE → BEDIT / Opens the block definition in the Block Editor.
– BH → HATCH / Fills an enclosed area or selected objects with a hatch pattern, solid fill, or gradient fill.
– BO → BOUNDARY / Creates a region or a polyline from an enclosed area.
– BR → BREAK / Breaks the selected object between two points.
– BS → BSAVE / Saves the current block definition.
– BVS → BVSTATE / Creates, sets, or deletes a visibility state in a dynamic block.
C
– C → CIRCLE / Creates a circle.
– CAM → CAMERA / Sets a camera and target location to create and save a 3D perspective view of
objects.
– CBAR → CONSTRAINTBAR / A toolbar-like UI element that displays the available geometric
constraints on an object.
– CH → PROPERTIES / Controls properties of existing objects.
– CHA → CHAMFER / Bevels the edges of objects.
– CHK → CHECKSTANDARDS / Checks the current drawing for standards violations.
– CLI → COMMANDLINE / Displays the Command Line window.
– COL → COLOR / Sets the color for new objects.
– CO → COPY / Copies objects a specified distance in a specified direction.
– CT → CTABLESTYLE / Sets the name of the current table style.
– CUBE → NAVVCUBE / Controls the visibility and display properties of the ViewCube tool.
– CYL → CYLINDER / Creates a 3D solid cylinder.
D
– D → DIMSTYLE / Creates and modifies dimension styles.
– DAN → DIMANGULAR / Creates an angular dimension.
– DAR → DIMARC / Creates an arc length dimension.
– DBA → DIMBASELINE / Creates a linear, angular, or ordinate dimension from the baseline of the
previous or selected dimension.
– DBC → DBCONNECT / Provides an interface to external database tables.
– DCE → DIMCENTER / Creates the center mark or the centerlines of circles and arcs.
– DCO → DIMCONTINUE / Creates a dimension that starts from an extension line of a previously created
dimension.
– DCON → DIMCONSTRAINT / Applies dimensional constraints to selected objects or points on objects.
– DDA → DIMDISASSOCIATE / Removes associativity from selected dimensions.
– DDI → DIMDIAMETER / Creates a diameter dimension for a circle or an arc.
– DED → DIMEDIT / Edits dimension text and extension lines.
– DI → DIST / Measures the distance and angle between two points.
– DIV → DIVIDE / Creates evenly spaced point objects or blocks along the length or perimeter of an
object.
– DJL → DIMJOGLINE / Adds or removes a jog line on a linear or aligned dimension.
– DJO → DIMJOGGED / Creates jogged dimensions for circles and arcs.
– DL → DATALINK / The Data Link dialog box is displayed.
– DLU → DATALINKUPDATE / Updates data to or from an established external data link.
– DO → DONUT / Creates a filled circle or a wide ring.
– DOR → DIMORDINATE / Creates ordinate dimensions.
– DOV → DIMOVERRIDE / Controls overrides of system variables used in selected dimensions.
– DR → DRAWORDER / Changes the draw order of images and other objects.
– DRA → DIMRADIUS / Creates a radius dimension for a circle or an arc.
– DRE → DIMREASSOCIATE / Associates or re-associates selected dimensions to objects or points on
objects.
– DRM → DRAWINGRECOVERY / Displays a list of drawing files that can be recovered after a program
or system failure.
– DS → DSETTINGS / Sets grid and snap, polar and object snap tracking, object snap modes, Dynamic
Input, and Quick Properties.
– DT → TEXT / Creates a single-line text object.
– DV → DVIEW / Defines parallel projection or perspective views by using a camera and target.
– DX → DATAEXTRACTION / Extracts drawing data and merges data from an external source to a data
extraction table or external file.
E
– E → ERASE / Removes objects from a drawing.
– ED → DDEDIT / Edits single-line text, dimension text, attribute definitions, and feature control frames.
– EL → ELLIPSE / Creates an ellipse or an elliptical arc.
– EPDF → EXPORTPDF / Exports drawing to PDF.
– ER → EXTERNALREFERENCES / Opens the External References palette.
– EX → EXTEND / Extends objects to meet the edges of other objects.
– EXIT → QUIT / Exits the program.
– EXP → EXPORT / Saves the objects in a drawing to a different file format.
– EXT → EXTRUDE / Extends the dimensions of a 2D object or 3D face into 3D space.
F
– F → FILLET / Rounds and fillets the edges of objects.
– FI → FILTER / Creates a list of requirements that an object must meet to be included in a selection set.
– FS → FSMODE / Creates a selection set of all objects that touch the selected object.
– FSHOT → FLATSHOT / Creates a 2D representation of all 3D objects based on the current view.
G
– G → GROUP / Creates and manages saved sets of objects called groups.
– GCON → GEOCONSTRAINT / Applies or persists geometric relationships between objects or points on
objects.
– GD → GRADIENT / Fills an enclosed area or selected objects with a gradient fill.
– GEO → GEOGRAPHICLOCATION / Specifies the geographic location information for a drawing file.
H
– H → HATCH / Fills an enclosed area or selected objects with a hatch pattern, solid fill, or gradient fill.
– HE → HATCHEDIT / Modifies an existing hatch or fill.
– HI → HIDE / Regenerates a 3D wireframe model with hidden lines suppressed.
I
– I → INSERT / Inserts a block or drawing into the current drawing.
– IAD → IMAGEADJUST / Controls the image display of the brightness, contrast, and fade values of
images.
– IAT → IMAGEATTACH / Inserts a reference to an image file.
– ICL → IMAGECLIP / Crops the display of a selected image to a specified boundary.
– ID → ID / Displays the UCS coordinate values of a specified location.
– IM → IMAGE / Displays the External References palette.
– IMP → IMPORT / Imports files of different formats into the current drawing.
– IN → INTERSECT / Creates a 3D solid, surface, or 2D region from overlapping solids, surfaces, or
regions.
– INF → INTERFERE / Creates a temporary 3D solid from the interferences between two sets of selected
3D solids.
– IO → INSERTOBJ / Inserts a linked or embedded object.
J
– J → JOIN / Joins similar objects to form a single, unbroken object.
– JOG DIMJOGGED / Creates jogged dimensions for circles and arcs.
L
– L → LINE / Creates straight line segments.
– LA → LAYER / Manages layers and layer properties.
– LAS → LAYERSTATE / Saves, restores, and manages named layer states.
– LE → QLEADER / Creates a leader and leader annotation.
– LEN → LENGTHEN / Changes the length of objects and the included angle of arcs.
– LESS → MESHSMOOTHLESS / Decreases the level of smoothness for mesh objects by one level.
– LI → LIST / Displays property data for selected objects.
– LO → LAYOUT / Creates and modifies drawing layout tabs.
– LT → LINETYPE / Loads, sets, and modifies linetypes.
– LTS → LTSCALE / Changes the scale factor of linetypes for all objects in a drawing.
– LW → LWEIGHT / Sets the current lineweight, lineweight display options, and lineweight units.
M
– M → MOVE / Moves objects a specified distance in a specified direction.
– MA → MATCHPROP / Applies the properties of a selected object to other objects.
– ME → MEASURE / Joins similar objects to form a single, unbroken object.
– MEA → MEASUREGEOM / Measures the distance, radius, angle, area, and volume of selected objects
or sequence of points.
– MI → MIRROR / Creates a mirrored copy of selected objects.
– ML → MLINE / Creates multiple parallel lines.
– MLA → MLEADERALIGN / Aligns and spaces selected multileader objects.
– MLC → MLEADERCOLLECT / Organizes selected multileaders that contain blocks into rows or
columns, and displays the result with a single leader.
– MLD → MLEADER / Creates a multileader object.
– MLE → MLEADEREDIT / Adds leader lines to, or removes leader lines from, a multileader object.
– MLS → MLEADERSTYLE / Creates and modifies multileader styles.
– MO → PROPERTIES / Controls properties of existing objects.
– MORE → MESHSMOOTHMORE / Increases the level of smoothness for mesh objects by one level.
– MS → MSPACE / Switches from paper space to a model space viewport.
– MSM → MARKUP / Opens the Markup Set Manager.
– MT → MTEXT / Creates a multiline text object.
– MV → MVIEW / Creates and controls layout viewports.
N
– NORTH → GEOGRAPHICLOCATION / Specifies the geographic location information for a drawing file.
– NSHOT → NEWSHOT / Creates a named view with motion that is played back when viewed with
ShowMotion.
– NVIEW → NEWVIEW / Creates a named view with no motion.
O
– O → OFFSET / Creates concentric circles, parallel lines, and parallel curves.
– OFFSETSRF SURFOFFSET/ Creates a parallel surface or solid by setting an offset distance from a
surface.
– OP → OPTIONS / Customizes the program settings.
– ORBIT / 3DO → 3DORBIT / Rotates the view in 3D space, but constrained to horizontal and vertical
orbit only.
– OS → OSNAP / Sets running object snap modes.
P
– P → PAN / Adds a parameter with grips to a dynamic block definition.
– PA → PASTESPEC / Pastes objects from the Clipboard into the current drawing and controls the format
of the data.
– PAR → PARAMETERS / Controls the associative parameters used in the drawing.
– PARAM → BPARAMETER / Adds a parameter with grips to a dynamic block definition.
– PATCH → SURFPATCH / Creates a new surface by fitting a cap over a surface edge that forms a
closed loop.
– PCATTACH → POINTCLOUDATTACH / Inserts an indexed point cloud file into the current drawing.
– PE → PEDIT / Edits polylines and 3D polygon meshes.
– PL → PLINE / Creates a 2D polyline.
– PO → POINT / Creates a point object.
– POFF → HIDEPALETTES / Hides currently displayed palettes (including the command line).
– POL → POLYGON / Creates an equilateral closed polyline.
– PON → SHOWPALETTES / Restores the display of hidden palettes.
– PR → PROPERTIES / Displays Properties palette.
– PRE → PREVIEW / Displays the drawing as it will be plotted.
– PRINT → PLOT / Plots a drawing to a plotter, printer, or file.
– PS → PSPACE / Switches from a model space viewport to paper space.
– PSOLID → POLYSOLID / Creates a 3D wall-like polysolid.
– PU → PURGE / Removes unused items, such as block definitions and layers, from the drawing.
– PYR → PYRAMID / Creates a 3D solid pyramid.
Q
– QC → QUICKCALC / Opens the QuickCalc calculator.
– QCUI → QUICKCUI / Displays the Customize User Interface Editor in a collapsed state.
– QP → QUICKPROPERTIES / Displays open drawings and layouts in a drawing in preview images.
– Q → QSAVE / Saves the current drawing.
– QVD → QVDRAWING / Displays open drawings and layouts in a drawing using preview images.
– QVDC → QVDRAWINGCLOSE / Closes preview images of open drawings and layouts in a drawing.
– QVL → QVLAYOUT / Displays preview images of model space and layouts in a drawing.
– QVLC → QVLAYOUTCLOSE / Closes preview images of model space and layouts in the current
drawing.
R
– R → REDRAW / Refreshes the display in the current viewport.
– RA → REDRAWALL / Refreshes the display in all viewports.
– RC → RENDERCROP / Renders a specified rectangular area, called a crop window, within a viewport.
– RE → REGEN / Regenerates the entire drawing from the current viewport.
– RO → ROTATE / Rotates objects around a base point.
– RP → RENDERPRESETS / Specifies render presets, reusable rendering parameters, for rendering an
image.
– RR → RENDER / Creates a photorealistic or realistically shaded image of a 3D solid or surface model.
– RW → RENDERWIN / Displays the Render window without starting a rendering operation.
S
– S → STRETCH / Stretches objects crossed by a selection window or polygon.
– SC → SCALE / Enlarges or reduces selected objects, keeping the proportions of the object the same
after scaling.

T
– T → MTEXT / Creates a multiline text object.
– TA → TEXTALIGN / Aligns multiple text objects vertically, horizontally, or obliquely.
– TB → TABLE / Creates an empty table object.
– TED → TEXTEDIT / Edits a dimensional constraint, dimension, or text object.
U
– UC → UCSMAN / Manages defined user coordinate systems.
– UN → UNITS / Controls coordinate and angle display formats and precision.
– UNHIDE / UNISOLATE → UNISOLATEOBJECTS / Displays objects previously hidden with the
ISOLATEOBJECTS or HIDEOBJECTS command.
– UNI → UNION / Unions two solid or two region objects.
V
– V → VIEW / Saves and restores named views, camera views, layout views, and preset views.
– VGO → VIEWGO / Restores a named view.
– VP → VPOINT / Sets the 3D viewing direction.
– VPLAY → VIEWPLAY / Plays the animation associated with a named view.
– VS → VSCURRENT / Sets the visual style in the current viewport.
– VSM → VISUALSTYLES / Creates and modifies visual styles and applies a visual style to a viewport.
W
– W → WBLOCK / Writes objects or a block to a new drawing file.
– WE → WEDGE / Creates a 3D solid wedge.
– WHEEL → NAVSWHEEL / Displays a wheel that contains a collection of view navigation tools.
X
– X → EXPLODE / Breaks a compound object into its component objects.
– XA → XATTACH / Inserts a DWG file as an external reference (xref).
– XB → XBIND / Binds one or more definitions of named objects in an xref to the current drawing.
– XC → XCLIP / Crops the display of a selected external reference or block reference to a specified
boundary.
– XL → XLINE / Creates a line of infinite length.
– XR → XREF / Starts the EXTERNALREFERENCES command.
Z
– Z → ZOOM / Increases or decreases the magnification of the view in the current viewport.
– ZEBRA → ANALYSISZEBRA / Projects stripes onto a 3D model to analyze surface continuity.
– ZIP → ETRANSMIT / Creates a Self-Extracting or Zipped Transmittal Package.

References:
https://www.constructionplacements.com/autocad-shortcut-keys-autocad-commands-list/
#gsc.tab=0
http://www.thecadmasters.com/2017/09/11/useful-autocad-commands/
SELF-CHECK 2-2-3

AUTOCAD COMMANDS IN PREPARING PLANS

GENERAL INSTRUCTION:
1. Learner will answer the Self-Check 2-2-3.
2. Read and understand the instructions in each written test type.
3. This Written-test has two parts A and B.
4. Do not disturb your classmates while taking the test. When you need something
raise your right hand and your Trainer will try to help you.
5. When you need to go to the Comfort Room just Raise your Right Hand to signal
your trainer. Going to the Comfort Room is one by one.
6. RELAX. Do your best and God will do the rest.
7. Be true to yourself and everything will follow.

TIME ALOTMENT: 30 Minutes

A. FILL IN THE BLANK

INSTRUCTION: WRITE the correct answer on the space provided.
_____________________1. What command and short cut key helps you Snap the Object on
and off.

_______________________2. What MA stands for?

_______________________3. Aligns objects with other objects in 2D and 3D.
_______________________4. Measures and lists the distance from one point to another in the
command line.
_______________________5. Creates evenly spaced point objects or blocks along the length
or perimeter of an object.
_______________________6. Changes the order in which objects display when on top of each
other.
_______________________7. Places an arc of specified radius at the intersection or extended
intersection of two objects.
_______________________8. Creates concentric circles, parallel lines, and parallel curves.
_______________________9. Trims objects to meet the edges of other objects.
_______________________10. Displays the Layers Properties Manager.
 C. MATCHING TYPE
INSTRUCTION: READ letter C and choose the matching word/term in letter B.
WRITE your correct answer in the space provided in letter A

A C B
EXAMPLE: 1. Displays the Properties Palette.
OVERKILL
PR
2. Deletes overlapping duplicate objects
PR

3. Removes unused layers, blocks, styles, etc

RECOVERALL
4. Checks the current drawing for errors and
attempts to fix the errors. RECOVER

5. Repairs a damaged drawing file.

PURGE
6. Repairs a damaged drawing file along with all
attached xrefs. AUDIT

7. Select geometry and re-save out to a new file.

Ctrl+S
8. New Drawing
Ctrl+Tab

9. Save drawing
WBLOCK
10. Switch to next Ctrl+N
 ANSWER SHEET 2-2-3

AUTOCAD COMMANDS IN PREPARING PLANS

GENERAL INSTRUCTION: Learners will compare their answers with the answer sheet
2-2-3.

A. FILL IN THE BLANK B. MATCHING TYPE

1. F3 1. PR

2. Match Properties 2. OVERKILL

3. AL OR ALIGN 3. PURGE

4. DI OR DISTANCE 4. AUDIT

5. DIV OR DIVIDE 5. RECOVER

6. DR OR Draw 6. RECOVERALL

7. F OR FILLET 7. WBLOCK

8. O OR OFFSET 8. Ctrl+N

9. TR OR TRIM 9. Ctrl+S

10. LA OR Layers 10. Ctrl+Tab

TASK SHEET 2-2-1

 LET’S DO IT!

TITLE: APPLYING AUTOCAD COMMANDS IN PREPARING PLANS

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE: Given the access to the computer and AutoCAD Software, you should be
able to Apply AutoCAD Commands in preparing plans following steps and
task procedures below.

GENERAL INSTRUCTION:
 This activity will measure your knowledge and skills on Applying AutoCAD Commands in preparing
plans.
 You will be provided with Table 1 as your drawing reference
 Follow the detailed steps/procedures below and if you have questions ask your trainer for
clarification. Do not disturb your classmates while doing this task and Goodluck!
 After accomplishing the drawing plate, send your output at you trainer’s email address at
[email protected]
SUPPLIES/MATERIALS: AutoCAD Software, Flash drive and AutoCAD Drawing Reference Table 1

EQUIPMENT: Computer Desktop Set/Laptop

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS/COMPUTER AND YOUR HEALTH:

 Stand up and walk around every 30 minutes or so for you to do a little stretch to avoid muscle
stiffness.
 Keep the screen clean and use a desk lamp for clearer vision.
 Ensure the screen colors are easy to look at, and that the characters are sharp and legible.
 Look away from the screen into the distance for a few moments to relax your eyes. Use the 20-20-
20 rule for this: focus on something 20 meters away for 20 seconds every 20 minutes.
 Do not eat or drink in front of Desktop Computers to avoid the ants evading the computer hardware.
TIME ALLOTMENT: 1 Hour

TASK STEPS/PROCEDURE:
1. Receive the AutoCAD Drawing Reference Table 1.
2. Set-up your laptop/desktop computer
3. Open an AutoCAD New File.
4. Click the line command to begin a drawing.
5. Choose point anywhere in the drawing area then click to establish origin.
6. Follow measurement and angle per drawing from the origin until the end of the first chosen
part.
7. Continue doing the drawing following the Table 1 until accomplished using the given
measurements.
8. Indicate Dimension of your drawing using “DIM” Command.
9. Save your Output in your Flash Drive with the file name: your family name + prepplans
10. Send your Output to [email protected]
ASSESSMENT METHOD:
 Demonstration with observation
 Written test

AUTOCAD DRAWING REFERENCE FOR TASK SHEET 2-2-1

GENERAL INSTRUCTION: Learners will practice the topic AutoCAD Commands in preparing
plans following the Task sheet 2-2-1.

TABLE 1

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA CHECKLIST 2-2-1

GENERAL INSTRUCTION: Learners will compare their performance using the performance
criteria check list 2-2-1.

CRITERIA
YES NO
Did you….
1. Receive the AutoCAD Drawing Reference?
2. Set-up your laptop/desktop computer?
3. Open an AutoCAD New File?

4. Click the line command to begin a drawing?

5. Choose point anywhere in the drawing area then click to

establish origin?

6. Follow measurement and angle per drawing from the origin

until the end of the first chosen part?

7. Continue doing the drawing following the table 1 until

accomplished using the given measurements?

8. Indicate Dimension of your drawing using “DIM”

Command?

9. Save your Output in your Flash Drive with the file name:
your family name + prepplans?

10. Send your Output to [email protected]?

Comments and Suggestions:

__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
_____________________

Trainer: _________________________ Date: __________________

INFORMATION SHEET 2-2-4

 TYPES OF TOOLS IN PREPARING PLANS USING
AUTOCAD

LEARNING OBJECTIVES :
After reading this INFORMATION SHEET, YOU MUST be able to:
1. Familiarize the AutoCAD types of Tools in preparing plans using AutoCAD
2. Appreciate the principles in AutoCAD types of Tools in preparing plans using AutoCAD.
3. Learn the AutoCAD Tools Applications.

GENERAL INSTRUCTION: Learners will read the given Information sheet 2-2-4 on identifying
types of Tools in preparing plans using AutoCAD

TIME ALLOTMENT: 30 MINUTES

Various components of the basic

AutoCAD screen are the menu bar,
drawing area, several toolbars,
command window, model and layout
tabs and status bar. The title bar has
an AutoCAD symbol, and the current
drawing name is displayed on top of the
screen. The various AutoCAD tools
present to assist in drawing a certain
part/component, the most basic types
used are:

Line- You can invoke the LINE

command by choosing the LINE tool from the Draw panel, or you can also invoke the LINE tool
by entering LINE or L at the Command Prompt. You will have to specify the starting point of the
line by clicking the mouse then you will be prompted to specify the second point. You can
terminate the LINE command by pressing ENTER, ESC or SPACEBAR.
Circle- A circle is drawn by using the CIRCLE command. You can draw a circle by using six
different tools, i.e., by specifying center and radius, by specifying center and diameter, by
specifying two diametrical ends, by specifying three points on a circle, tangent to two objects,
tangent to three objects.
Rectangle- You can draw rectangles by specifying two opposite corners of the rectangle,
specifying the area and the size of one of the sides, or specifying the rectangle’s dimensions.
Polyline- Polylines means many lines. To draw a polyline, you need to invoke the PLINE
command. After invoking the PLINE command and specifying the start point, the following
prompt is displayed:
Specify start point: specify the starting point or enter its coordinates
Current line width is: nn.nnnn(00.0000)
Specify next point or [Arc/Halfwidth/Length/Undo/Width]: specify the endpoint of the first polyline
segment.
Specify next point or [Arc/Close/Halfwidth/Length/Undo/Width]: specify the endpoint of the
second polyline segment or press ENTER to exit the command.
Trim- When creating a design, you may need to remove the unwanted and extending edge. In
such cases, you can use the Trim tool. On invoking the Trim tool, you will be prompted to select
the cutting edges. These edges can be lines, polylines, circles, arcs, ellipses, rays, splines, text,
blocks, xlines or even viewports. After the cutting edge/edges are selected, you must select
each object to be trimmed.
Extend-The Extend tool may be considered as the opposite of the Trim tool. You can extend
lines, polylines, rays, and arcs to meet the other objects using the Extend tool. You can use this
option whenever you want to extend the objects that do not actually intersect the boundary edge
but would intersect its edge if the boundary edges were extended.
Copy- This tool is used to make the copies of the selected objects and place them at the
specified location. On invoking this tool, you need to select the objects and then specify the
base point. Next, you need to specify the second point where the copied objects have to be
placed. You can continue specifying the second point for creating multiple copies of the selected
entities.
Mirror- This tool is used to create a mirror copy of the selected objects. The objects can be
mirrored at any angle. This tool is helpful in drawing symmetrical figures. On invoking this tool,
you will be prompted to select objects. On selecting objects to be mirrored, you will be prompted
to enter the first point of the mirror line and the second point of the mirror line. A mirror line is an
imaginary line about which the objects are mirrored.
Rotate- On invoking this tool, you will be prompted to select the objects and the base point
about which the selected objects will be rotated. By default, a positive angle results in
counterclockwise rotation, whereas a negative angle results in a clockwise rotation. The Rotate
tool can also be invoked from the shortcut menu by selecting an object and right-clicking in the
drawing area, and choosing Rotate from the shortcut menu.
Erase- Sometimes, you need to erase the unwanted objects from the objects drawn. To erase
an object, choose Erase tool from the Modify panel. To invoke the Modify toolbar, choose
View>Windows>Toolbars>AutoCAD>Modify from the ribbon. A small box, known as a pick box,
replaces the screen cursor on invoking the Erase tool. To erase the object, select it by using the
pick box; the selected object will be displayed in dashed lines, and the Select objects prompt will
be displayed again. You can either continue selecting the objects or press ENTER to terminate
the object selection process and erase the selected objects.
Offset- You can use the Offset tool to draw parallel lines, polylines, concentric circles, arcs,
curves, etc., While offsetting an object, you need to specify the offset distance and the side to
offset.
Move- The Move Tool is used to move one or more objects from their current location to a new
location without changing their size or orientation.
Array- You may need to create an object multiple times in a rectangular or circular arrangement
in some cases. This type of arrangement can be obtained by creating an array of objects. In
Rectangular Array, you need to mention the number of rows and columns along with the Row
offset distance and Column offset distance. Whereas in Polar Array, you need to specify the
Center point around which you need the number of objects.
Scale- Sometimes you need to change the size of objects in a drawing. For this purpose, the
Scale tool comes in handy.
Fillet- The edges in a model are generally filleted to reduce the area of stress concentration.
The fillet tool helps form round corners between any two entities that form a sharp vertex.
Explode- This tool is useful when you have inserted an entire drawing, and you need to alter a
small detail. After you invoke the Explode tool, you are prompted to select the objects you want
to explode. After selecting the objects, press ENTER or right-click to explode the selected
objects and then end the command.

Reference:

https://www.educba.com/autocad-tools/?source=left
SELF-CHECK 2-2-4

TYPES OF TOOLS IN PREPARING PLANS USING

AUTOCAD

GENERAL INSTRUCTION:
a. Learner will answer the Self-Check 2-2-4.
b. Read and understand the instructions in each written test type.
c. Do not disturb your classmates while taking the test. When you need
something raise your right hand and your Trainer will try to help you.
d. When you need to go to the Comfort Room just Raise your Right Hand to
signal your trainer. Going to the Comfort Room is one by one.
e. RELA. Do your best and God will do the rest.
f. Be true to yourself and everything will follow.

TIME ALOTMENT: 30 Minutes

FILL IN THE BLANK

INSTRUCTION: WRITE the correct answer on the space provided.
_____________________1. When creating a design, you may need to remove the unwanted
and extending edge.
_______________________2. You may need to create an object multiple times in a rectangular
or circular arrangement in some cases.
_______________________3. Sometimes you need to change the size of objects in a drawing.
_______________________4. Sometimes, you need to erase the unwanted objects from the
objects drawn.
_______________________5. Various components of the basic AutoCAD screen give at least
four.
_______________________6. Various components of the basic AutoCAD screen give at least
four.
_______________________7. Various components of the basic AutoCAD screen give at least
four.
_______________________8. Various components of the basic AutoCAD screen give at least
four.

_______________________9. This tool is useful when you have inserted an entire drawing,
and you need to alter a small detail.
_______________________10. On invoking this tool, you will be prompted to select the objects
and the base point about which the selected objects will be rotated.
ANSWER SHEET 2-2-4

TYPES OF TOOLS IN PREPARING PLANS USING

AUTOCAD

GENERAL INSTRUCTION: Learners will compare their answers with the answer sheet 2-2-4.

FILL IN THE BLANK

1. Trim

2. Array

3. Scale.

4. Erase

5. Menu bar, drawing area or several

toolbars, command window, model
and layout tabs and status bar
6. Menu bar, drawing area or several
toolbars, command window, model
and layout tabs and status bar
7. Menu bar, drawing area or several
toolbars, command window, model
and layout tabs and status bar
8. Menu bar, drawing area or several
toolbars, command window, model
and layout tabs and status bar
9. Explode

10. Rotate
ACTIVITY SHEET 2-2-1

LET’S DO REPORTING!

TITLE: TYPES OF TOOLS IN PREPARING PLANS USING AUTOCAD

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE: Given the conditions/resources Manila Paper, Marker, Crayons, Drawing
Tools, Desktop computer, DLP Projector and White Board your Group is
expected to prepare and report the Sub-topics about Identifying Types of
Tools in Preparing Plans using AutoCAD following the Activity procedures.
GENERAL INSTRUCTION:
 Learners will be group into five (5) and each group will be having an assigned Team Leader to facilitate the
activity.
 The Team Leader will assign tasks on each Group Members.
 Learners will receive the Activity Sheet 2-2-1 on identifying types of Tools in preparing plans using AutoCAD.
 Sub-topics to be discussed are as follows:
THE MOST ESSENTIAL TOOLS IN PREPARING PLANS USING AUTOCAD
THE ADVATAGES OF USING AUTOCAD TOOLS IN PREPARING PLANS
THE DISADVATAGES OF USING AUTOCAD TOOLS IN PREPARING PLANS
REAL LIFE COMPUTER ISSUES WHEN DEALING WITH AUTOCAD TOOLS IN PREPARING PLANS.
HOW TO DEAL WITH COMPUTER ISSUES ABOUT AUTOCAD TOOLS IN PREPARING PLANS.
 Learners will prepare and report the topic identifying types of Tools in preparing plans using AutoCAD
following the Activity sheet 2-2-1.
 Learners must participate in preparing and reporting the topic that will be assign to your group.
 Each Group is given 30 Minutes to prepare the Reporting Materials.
 The actual reporting allotted time for each group is 6 Minutes.
 This activity will enhance your presentation skills. Do your Best and Goodluck!
SUPPLIES/MATERIALS: Manila Paper, Marker, Crayons, Drawing Tools, and White Board

EQUIPMENT: Desktop computer, DLP/LCD Projector

SAFETY HEALTH PRECAUTIONS:

 Practice health and hand hygiene before going inside the classroom
 Clean and disinfect the classroom before and after the class

TIME ALLOTMENT: 1 Hour

ACTIVITY PROCEDURES:
1. Identify team leader of the group.
2. Team leader shall assign team members their sub-topics through draw lots.
3. Team members shall research on the topics assigned to them.
4. Team members shall do brainstorming with groupmates on what strategies and how to report the
Group’s assigned topic
5. Team members shall prepare the result of the research in a power point presentation
6. Team Leaders will present the report in class and shall be graded following the rubrics prepared.
ASSESSMENT METHOD:
 Demonstration with observation
 Written test

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA CHECKLIST 2-2-2

GENERAL INSTRUCTION: Learners will compare their performance using the performance
criteria check list 2-2-2.

CRITERIA
YES NO
Did you….
1. Identify team leader of the group?

2. Participate in the draw lots facilitated by the team leader to

assign the sub-topics on Identifying Types of Tools in
Preparing Plans using AutoCAD?

3. Brainstorm with your groupmates on what strategies and how

to report you Group’s assigned topic?

4. Research on the topics assigned to you?

5. Prepare the result of the research in a power point

presentation?
6. Present the report in class?

Scoring Rubric for Group Presentation on Activity Sheet 2-2-1

Category Scoring Criteria Total Score
Points
The type of presentation is 5
appropriate for the topic and
Organization audience.
Information is presented in a logical 5
(15 points) sequence.
Presentation appropriately cites 5
requisite number of references.

Introduction is attention-getting, lays 5

out the problem well, and
establishes a framework for the rest
of the presentation.
Technical terms are well-defined in 5
language appropriate for
Content the target audience.
Presentation contains accurate 10
(45 points) information.
Material included is relevant to the 10
overall message/purpose.
Appropriate amount of material is 10
prepared, and points made
reflect well their relative importance.
There is an obvious conclusion 5
summarizing the presentation.
 Speaker maintains good eye 5
contact with the audience and is
appropriately animated (e.g.,
gestures, moving around, etc.).
Speaker uses a clear, audible 5
voice.
Presentation Delivery is poised, controlled, and 5
smooth.
(40 points) Good language skills and 5
pronunciation are used.
Visual aids are well prepared, 5
informative, effective, and not
distracting.
Length of presentation is within the 5
assigned time limits.
Information was well 10
communicated.
Score Total Points 100
Comments and Suggestions:
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
_____________________

Trainer: _________________________ Date: __________________

TASK SHEET 2-2-2
LET’S DO IT!
TITLE: EDITING OBJECTS USING CAD FEATURES
PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE: Given the access to the Desktop Computer, AutoCAD Drawing
Reference about Editing Objects using CAD Table 2 features and AutoCAD Software you should be able
to Edit an Object using CAD Features following the Task procedures.

GENERAL INSTRUCTION:
 This activity will measure your knowledge and skills on Editing Objects using CAD features.
 You will be provided with Table 2 as your drawing reference
 Follow the detailed steps/procedures below and if you have questions ask your trainer for
clarification. Do not disturb your classmates while doing this task.
 After accomplishing the drawing plate, send your output at you trainer’s email address at
[email protected]

SUPPLIES/MATERIALS: AutoCAD Software, Flash drive and AutoCAD Drawing reference Table 2

EQUIPMENT: Desktop Computer Set/Laptop

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS/COMPUTER AND YOUR HEALTH:

 Stand up and walk around every 30 minutes or so for you to do a little stretch to avoid muscle
stiffness.
 Keep the screen clean and use a desk lamp for clearer vision.
 Ensure the screen colors are easy to look at, and that the characters are sharp and legible.
 Look away from the screen into the distance for a few moments to relax your eyes. Use the 20-20-
20 rule for this: focus on something 20 meters away for 20 seconds every 20 minutes.
 Do not eat or drink in front of Desktop Computers to avoid the ants evading the computer hardware.

TIME ALLOTMENT: 2 Hours

TASK STEPS/PROCEDURE:
1. Receive the AutoCAD Drawing Reference Table 2.
2. Set-up your laptop/desktop computer
3. Open an AutoCAD New File.
4. Click the Manage tab Style & Display panel Member Shape.
5. In the right pane of the Insert Member Shapes worksheet, select a custom member shape.
6. Click three of the Shape Geometry check boxes.
7. Choose three shapes that is relatively close to the drawing reference Table 2. The geometry for each
selected shape designation is highlighted in the viewer then, Click Insert.
8. Specify an insertion point for each of the selected shape designations in the drawing area then click.
9. Edit the geometric shapes to define the display representation of the drawing reference in Table 2.
10. Continue editing the shapes until all of them will look like the reference in Table 2.
11. Label your drawing with the Object’s name and perspective follow the label in Table 2.
12. Save your Output in your Flash Drive with the file name: your family name + prepplans
13. Send your Output to [email protected]

ASSESSMENT METHOD:
 Demonstration with observation
 Written test
AUTOCAD DRAWING REFERENCE FOR TASK SHEET 2-2-2
GENERAL INSTRUCTION: Learners will practice edit an object using cad features

TABLE 2

LAVATORY
(TOP VIEW)

DOOR AND WINDOW

(TOPVIEW AND
ELEVATION VIEW

TOILET BOWL
(TOP VIEW)
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA CHECKLIST 2-2-3

GENERAL INSTRUCTION: Learners will compare their performance using the

performance criteria check list 2-2-3.

CRITERIA
YES NO
Did you….
1. Receive the AutoCAD Drawing Reference Table 2?
2. Set-up your laptop/desktop computer?
3. Open an AutoCAD New File?

4. Click the Manage tab Style & Display panel Member

Shape?

5. In the right pane of the Insert Member Shapes worksheet, select a

custom member shape?

6. Click three of the Shape Geometry check boxes?

7. Choose three shapes that is relatively close to the drawing
reference Table 2. The geometry for each selected shape
designation is highlighted in the viewer then, Click Insert?
8. Specify an insertion point for each of the selected shape
designations in the drawing area then click?
9. Edit the geometric shapes to define the display representation of
the drawing reference in Table 2?
10. Continue editing the shapes until all of them will look like the
reference in Table 2?
11. Save your Output in your Flash Drive with the file name: your family
name + prepplans?
12. Send your Output to [email protected]?

Comments and Suggestions:

__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
_____________________

Trainer: ______________________ Date: __________________

TASK SHEET 2-2-3
LET’S DO IT!
TITLE: LOT PLOTTING IN PREPARING AUTOCAD BUILDING PLANS
PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE: Given the access to the Desktop Computer, AutoCAD Drawing
Reference Table 3 and AutoCAD Software you should be able to plot a lot in preparing AutoCAD Building
Plans following the Task Procedures.
GENERAL INSTRUCTION:
 This activity will measure your knowledge and skills on lot plotting in preparing AutoCAD Building
Plans.
 You will be given Table 3 as your drawing reference.
 Follow the detailed steps/procedures below and if you have questions ask your trainer for
clarification. Do not disturb your classmates while doing this task and
 After accomplishing the drawing plate, send your output at you trainer’s email address at
[email protected]. Goodluck!
SUPPLIES/MATERIALS: AutoCAD Software, Flash drive, and AutoCAD Drawing reference Table 3

EQUIPMENT: Desktop Computer Set/Laptop

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS/COMPUTER AND YOUR HEALTH:

 Stand up and walk around every 30 minutes or so for you to do a little stretch to avoid muscle
stiffness.
 Keep the screen clean and use a desk lamp for clearer vision.
 Ensure the screen colors are easy to look at, and that the characters are sharp and legible.
 Look away from the screen into the distance for a few moments to relax your eyes. Use the 20-20-
20 rule for this: focus on something 20 meters away for 20 seconds every 20 minutes.
 Do not eat or drink in front of Desktop Computers to avoid the ants evading the computer hardware.
TIME ALLOTMENT: 1 Hour

TASK STEPS/PROCEDURE:
1. Receive the AutoCAD Drawing Reference Table 3.
2. Set-up laptop/desktop computer ready for use
3. Open a new AutoCAD File.
4. Type in the POLYLINE (PL) at the command panel then click anywhere on the drawing space.
5. Start plotting the lot:
From point 1-2 type the COORDINATES GIVEN at the command panel then hit enter.
where in:
COORDINATES:
1798.0230,664.4057
1728.147,565.7506
1911.5003,379.9710
1999.3330,474.7826
6. Repeat the command for the remaining points; 2-3, 3-4 & 4-1 until it will close, follow your lot bearing
accordingly.
7. Close the gap if there’s any, use “Line” command. Type “line and hit Enter to start closing the gap.
8. Identify the area using Area Command
9. Save your Output in your Flash Drive with the file name: your family name + preplot
10. Send your Output to [email protected]
ASSESSMENT METHOD:
 Demonstration with observation
 Written test
AUTOCAD DRAWING REFERENCE FOR LOT PLOTTING IN PREPARING
AUTOCAD BUILDING PLANS TASK SHEET 2-2-3
GENERAL INSTRUCTION: Learners will practice lot plotting in preparing AutoCAD
Building Plans following the Task sheet 2-2-3.

TABLE 3

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA CHECKLIST 2-2-4

GENERAL INSTRUCTION: Learners will compare their performance using the performance
criteria check list 2-2-4.
 CRITERIA
YES NO
Did you….
1. Receive the AutoCAD Drawing Reference Table 2?

2. Set-up your laptop/desktop computer?

3. Open a new AutoCAD File.
4. Type in the POLYLINE (PL) at the command panel then click
anywhere on the drawing space?

5. Start plotting the lot?

From point 1-2 type the COORDINATES GIVEN at the command
panel then hit enter.
where in:
COORDINATES:
1798.0230,664.4057
1728.147,565.7506
1911.5003,379.9710
1999.3330,474.7826

6. Repeat the command for the remaining points; 2-3, 3-4 & 4-1 until it
will close, follow your lot bearing accordingly?

7. Close the gap if there’s any, use “Line” command. Type “line and hit
Enter to start closing the gap?

8. Save your Output in your Flash Drive with the file name: your family
name + preplot?
9. Send your Output to [email protected]?

Comments and Suggestions:

__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
_____________________

Trainer: _________________________ Date: __________________

TASK SHEET 2-2-4
LET’S DO IT!
TITLE: MODIFYING AUTOCAD DRAWING
PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE: Given the access to the Desktop Computer, AutoCAD.dwg file, Table 4, your
output in Task Sheet 2-2-3, and AutoCAD Software you should be able to modify an AutoCAD Drawing following the
Task procedures.

GENERAL INSTRUCTION:
 This activity will measure your knowledge and skills in modifying an AutoCAD Drawing.
 You will be given AutoCAD.dwg file to modify.
 You will be given Table 4 as your reference.
 Follow the detailed steps/procedures below and if you have questions ask your trainer for clarification. Do not
disturb your classmates while doing this task.
 After accomplishing the drawing plate, send your output at you trainer’s email address at
[email protected]. Goodluck!
SUPPLIES/MATERIALS: AutoCAD Software, Flash drive, and AutoCAD Drawing File for modification,
AutoCAD Drawing Reference about modifying AutoCAD Drawing

EQUIPMENT: Desktop Computer Set/Laptop

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS/COMPUTER AND YOUR HEALTH:

 Stand up and walk around every 30 minutes or so for you to do a little stretch to avoid muscle stiffness.
 Keep the screen clean and use a desk lamp for clearer vision.
 Ensure the screen colors are easy to look at, and that the characters are sharp and legible.
 Look away from the screen into the distance for a few moments to relax your eyes. Use the 20-20-20 rule for this: focus
on something 20 meters away for 20 seconds every 20 minutes.
 Do not eat or drink in front of Desktop Computers to avoid the ants evading the computer hardware.

TIME ALLOTMENT: 2 Hours

STEPS/PROCEDURE:
1. Receive the AutoCAD Drawing Reference Table 4 and AutoCAD.dwg file.
2. Set-up laptop/desktop computer ready for use
3. Open the AutoCAD.dwg file
4. Open your previous output in Task sheet 2-2-3 then select the objects (Toilet Bowl, Door, and Lavatory) by click and
drag make sure to select all objects. Type “Copy” and hit enter then drag it to AutoCAD.dwg file.
5. Paste the objects by clicking anywhere in the AutoCAD.dwg file drawing space. Press ESC ready for new command.
6. Observe and analyze then, strategize what area you want to modify and object you want to insert in an empty
Commercial Comfort Room Floor Plan with the Objects (Toilet Bowl, Door, and Lavatory).

7. Click Home tab > Modify panel > Copy. Find

8. Select the objects to copy and press Enter.
9. Specify a base point for the copy.
10. Specify a second point. The objects you selected are copied to a new location determined by the distance and direction
between the first and second points.
11. Now, you have inserted the object in the area you want to modify. Use the rotate command to fix the position of the of the
object. Type “Rotate” hit enter and click the object to specify a point then fix the position.
12. Continue modifying the given floor plan following the Table 4 until accomplished using the instructions from task
procedure 8-12.
13. Indicate Dimension of your drawing using “DIM” Command.
14. Save your Output in your Flash Drive with the file name: your family name + modifpln
15. Send your Output to [email protected]
ASSESSMENT METHOD:
 Demonstration with observation
 Written test

AUTOCAD DRAWING REFERENCE AND AUTOCAD.DWG FILE FOR TASK SHEET 2-2-4
GENERAL INSTRUCTION: Learners will practice modifying AutoCAD Drawing

TABLE 4

AutoCAD.dwg file that your’e going to modify Your plate should look like this when you
Inserted the objects you made from your
Task sheet 2-2-3

Your Guide

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA CHECKLIST 2-2-5

GENERAL INSTRUCTION: Learners will compare their performance using the
performance criteria check list 2-2-5.

CRITERIA
YES NO
Did you….
1. Receive the AutoCAD Drawing Reference Table 4 and
AutoCAD.dwg file?
2. Set-up laptop/desktop computer ready for use?

3. Open the AutoCAD.dwg file?

4. Open your previous output in Task sheet 2-2-3 then select the
objects (Toilet Bowl, Door, and Lavatory) by click and drag make
sure to select all objects. Type “Copy” and hit enter then drag it to
AutoCAD.dwg file?

5. Paste the objects by clicking anywhere in the AutoCAD.dwg file

drawing space. Press ESC ready for new command?
6. Observe and analyze then, strategize what area you want to modify and
object you want to insert in an empty Commercial Comfort Room Floor
Plan with the Objects (Toilet Bowl, Door, and Lavatory)?

7. Click Home tab > Modify panel > Copy. Find ?

8. Select the objects to copy and press Enter?
9. Specify a base point for the copy?

10. Specify a second point. The objects you selected are copied to a
new location determined by the distance and direction between the
first and second points?
11. Inserted the object in the area you want to modify. Use the rotate
command to fix the position of the of the object. Type “Rotate” hit
enter and click the object to specify a point then fix the position?
12. Continue modifying the given floor plan following the Table 4 until
accomplished using the instructions from task procedure 8-12?
13. Indicate Dimension of your drawing using “DIM” Command?
14. Save your Output in your Flash Drive with the file name: your family
name + modifpln?
15. Send your Output to [email protected]?

Comments and Suggestions:

__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________

Trainer: _________________________ Date: __________________