of the pointing device, such as a mouse, controls the movement of the cursor.
You will use the cursor to locate points, make selections and draw objects.
The size can be changed using Options / Display tab / Crosshair Size.
INFOCENTER
The InfoCenter is a tool to search for information. It is located in the upper right corner of the screen.
Search Box
The InfoCenter allows you to search for information by typing key words or a question in the “Help Box”. After typing press <enter>
Search
Displays multiple search options.
Autodesk 360 Online Services
Sign in to Autodesk Online to access services that integrate with your desktop software.
Autodesk Exchange Apps
Displays the Autodesk Exchange window.
Help Menu
Displays the Help Window
VIEWCUBE and NAVIGATION BAR
The ViewCube and the Navigation Bar are used primarily in the 3D mode. They enable you to view and rotate the 3D Model.
We will not be using these tools in this Workbook. Refer to the “Advanced” workbook.
Since we are not using these tools you may choose to turn their display off. Follow the easy instructions below to turn the display off or on.
How to turn off the View cube and Navigation bar.
There are 2 methods:
Method 1
1.Type navbardisplay <enter>
2.Type 0 <enter> [0 = off 1 = on]
3.Type navvcubedisplay
4.Type 1 <enter>
Note: Navvcubedisplay has 4 settings:
0 = Not displayed in 2D or 3D
1 = Displayed in 3D only (Select this one for the workbook)
2 = Displayed in 2D only
3 = Displayed in both 2D and 3D
Method 2.
1.Select the View tab
2.Left click on the ViewCube and Navigation Bar buttons.
Note: The buttons will be a Neon Blue in color when switched on.
Basic Tooltip
When you hover your cursor over a tool an initial Tooltip will appear telling you the name of the tool with a brief description.
Extended Tooltip
If you hover just a little longer, a graphic display directly from the Help system, will appear.
How to turn off Tooltips
After you become familiar with AutoCAD you will want to turn these off. Or you may just want to delay the extended Tooltips.
1.Type options and press <enter>.
2.Select the Display tab
3.Uncheck boxes
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After completing this lesson, you will be able to:
1.Create and use a Template
2.Select a Command
3.Draw, Select and Erase objects
4.Start a New drawing
5.Open an Existing Drawing
6.Open Multiple Drawings
7.Save, Backup and Recover a drawing
8.Exit AutoCAD
The first item on the learning agenda is how to create a template file from a drawing file. This is important: You will need this template to complete Lessons 2 through 8.
First you need to download a drawing file.
A. Type the website address shown below into your web browser, then press <enter>
http://new.industrialpress.com/ext/downloads/acad/2015-workbook-helper.dwg
B. The 2015-workbook-helper file will download automatically.
C. Save the downloaded file to your desktop.
Now you will create a template. (This will be a very easy task.)
1.Start AutoCAD, if you haven’t
