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ОглавлениеLEARNING OBJECTIVES
After completing this lesson, you will be able to:
1. Open multiple Drawings.
2. Easily switch from one open drawing to another.
3. Test your current AutoCAD skills.
4. Plot from Model Space.
Note :
This lesson should be used to determine whether or not you are ready for this level of instruction. If you have difficulty creating Exercises 1A, 1B and 1C you should consider reviewing the Beginning AutoCAD® 2018 Exercise Workbook before going on to Lesson 2.
The File Tabs tool allows you to have multiple drawings open at the same time. If the File Tabs tool is switched on (on by default), you can open existing saved drawings or create new ones.
The File Tabs tool is located on the Interface Panel of the View Tab, and is a Neon Blue color when switched on.
How to open an existing saved drawing from the File Tabs
1. Right mouse click on the “+” icon.
2. Select Open from the menu.
3. Locate the Directory and Folder for the previously saved file.
4. Select the File you wish to open.
5. Select the Open button.
How to open a new drawing from the Files Tab.
1. Right mouse click on any File Tab and select New from the menu.
2. Select Drawing Template (*.dwt) from the Files of type drop-down list.
3. Select the Template you require.
4. Select the Open button.
Note:
If you right mouse click on any File Tab a menu appears with various options, including closing all open drawing Tabs except the one you just clicked on.
You can also start a new drawing using the default template by left clicking on the “+” icon.
The File Tabs drawing previews allow you to quickly change between open drawings. If you hover your mouse over any open File Tab, a preview of the Model and the Layout Tabs are displayed. You can click on any of the previews to take you to that particular open drawing or view, as shown in the example below.
If an asterisk is displayed on a File Tab it means that particular drawing has not been saved since it was last modified. The asterisk (*) will disappear when the drawing has been saved. An example of having two separate drawings open that have not been saved is shown below.
These two drawings are showing the asterisk and have not been saved.
The following drawings have been included for two purposes:
First purpose: To make sure you remember the commands taught in the Beginning AutoCAD® 2018 Exercise Workbook and to get you prepared for the new commands in this Advanced AutoCAD® 2018 Exercise Workbook.
Second purpose: To confirm that you are ready for this level of instruction.
IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING:
This Workbook assumes you already have enough basic AutoCAD® knowledge to easily complete Exercises 1A, 1B and 1C. If you have difficulty with these exercises, you should consider reviewing the Beginning AutoCAD ® 2018 Exercise Workbook . If you try to continue without this knowledge you will probably get confused and frustrated. It is better to have a good solid understanding of the basics before going on to Lesson 2.
PRINTING
Exercises 1A, 1B and 1C should be printed from Model Space on any Letter or A4 size paper. Instructions are on page 1-9.
Instructions:
1. Start a New file using either the inch-helper.dwt or the metric-helper.dwt (Refer to Intro-1.)
2. Draw the objects below using layers Object Line and Centerline.
3. Do not dimension.
4. Save as Ex1A
5. Plot using the instructions on page 1-9.
Exercise 1B
Instructions:
1. Start a New file using either the inch-helper.dwt or the metric-helper.dwt
2. Draw the objects below using layers Object Line.
3. Do not dimension.
4. Save as Ex1B
5. Plot using the instructions on page 1-9.
Exercise 1C
Instructions:
1. Start a New file using either the inch-helper.dwt or the metric-helper.dwt
2. Draw the objects below using layers Object Line and Centerline.
3. Do not dimension.
4. Save as Ex1C
5. Plot using the instructions on page 1-9.
1. Important: Open the drawing you want to plot.
2. Select: Zoom / All to center the drawing within the plot area.
3. Select the Plot command using one of the following;
The Plot –Model dialog box will appear.
4. Select the “More Options” button to expand the dialog box.
5. Select your printer from the drop down list or "Default Windows System Printer.pc3” Note: If your printer is not shown in the list you should configure your printer within AutoCAD. This is not difficult. Refer to Appendix-A for step-by-step instructions.
6. Select the Paper size: Letter for inch users or A4 for metric users.
7. Select the Plot Area: Extents
8. Select the Plot Offset: Center the plot
9. Uncheck the Fit to paper box and select Plot Scale: 1:1
10. Select inches for inch users, or select mm for metric users.
11. Select the Plot Style table: monochrome.ctb (for all black) acad.ctb (for color).
12. If the following dialog box appears, select Yes.
13. Select the Preview button.
Does your display appear as shown below?
If yes, press <enter> and proceed to Step 14. If not, recheck Step 1 through Step 12.
14. Select the Apply to Layout button.
15. Select the OK button to send the drawing to the printer or select Cancel if you do not want to print the drawing at this time. The Page Setup will still be saved.
16. Save the entire drawing again. The Plot settings will be saved to the drawing.
