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

an annotative hatch is a hatch that automatically adjusts its scale and size to match the viewport scale. This means that the hatch pattern will look the same regardless of how you zoom in or out of the viewport.

To create an annotative hatch, you need to:

Set the annotation scale tool to 1:1

Create your hatch as usual

In the properties palette, make the hatch annotative

Add annotation scales to the hatch as needed

This will create a hatch that displays correctly at different viewport scales.

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Open your drawing in AutoCAD that includes the data links to the Excel files.

Access ETRANSMIT:

Type ETRANSMIT in the command line and press Enter.

Set Up the ETRANSMIT Package:

In the Create Transmittal dialog box, click the "Transmittal Setups" button to create or modify a setup.

Ensure that "Include all files associated with the drawing" is checked. This includes all external references, images, and data links.

Choose the desired file format for the transmittal (e.g., ZIP file).

Include Data Link Files:

Make sure that the "Bind" option for external references is set to the required type (e.g., "Bind" or "Insert").

Click "OK" to close the Transmittal Setups dialog box.

Create Transmittal:

In the Create Transmittal dialog box, review the list of files to be included in the transmittal package.

Click "OK" to create the package.

Save the Transmittal:

Choose a location to save the transmittal package and provide a file name.

Click "Save".

References:

AutoCAD Documentation on ETRANSMIT

Autodesk Knowledge Network: Using ETRANSMIT in AutoCAD

Box 1 = Turn on Associative Hatching

Box 2 = use the Recreate Boundary option from Hatch Editor

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According to the search results123, a rectangular array command creates copies of objects in a regularly spaced rectangular pattern. You can adjust the spacing and number of rows and columns by dragging the grips on the array preview or modifying values on the Array context ribbon.

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According to the AutoCAD for Design and Drafting documents, the CHAMFER command creates a beveled corner between two lines, while the FILLET command creates a rounded corner between two lines. Both commands can be used with the Polyline option to apply chamfers or fillets to all corners of a 2D polyline1. However, in this case, the lines are not polylines but separate line segments. Therefore, using the Polyline option will not work. Instead, you can use the Multiple option to chamfer or fillet multiple sets of lines without restarting the command2.

The Current prompt should be used to make sure that the edge of the top step is shown in a different linetype, as shown by the dashed line in the exhibit. This way, you can set a different linetype for your current layer before using the OFFSET command4.

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 match properties is a command that allows you to apply the properties of one object to another object. You can use this command to change the layer of an object by selecting an object on the desired layer as a source.

To use this command, you can either:

Click on the Match Properties icon in the Properties panel of the Home tab.

Type MATCHPROP at the command prompt and press Enter.

Then, you can follow these steps:

Select an object on the same layer as the circle as a source object and press Enter.

Select the polygon and the rectangle as destination objects and press Enter.

Now you have placed the polygon and the rectangle on the same layer as the circle.

ï‚· Open the Block Editor: Select the north arrow block and enter the Block Editor by typing BEDIT in the command line and pressing Enter.

ï‚· Replace Text with Field: Select the text object (1" = 20') and delete it. Then, use the MTEXT command to create a new text object.

ï‚· Insert Field: In the Mtext Editor, right-click and choose Insert Field. In the Field dialog box, select Object as the Field Category, and choose Viewport as the Field Names.

ï‚· Select the Viewport Scale: Choose the Standard Scale property and click OK. This will create a dynamic text that updates based on the viewport scale.

ï‚· Save and Close: Save the block changes and exit the Block Editor.

References:

AutoCAD Help Documentation on Using Fields in AutoCAD

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.

Understanding Annotative Objects:

Annotative objects in AutoCAD are designed to automatically adjust their size based on the viewport scale to ensure readability.

Issue with Custom Drawing Scale:

When a new custom scale (1:120) is applied, annotative objects disappear if they are not configured to support the new scale.

Options to Resolve the Issue:

Option A: Turning off the annotation monitor within the viewport does not resolve scale issues.

Option B: Moving objects to a new layer does not affect their annotative properties.

Option D: Setting multiple scale positions is a partial solution but does not directly address the missing scale.

Correct Solution:

Option C: Adding the 1:120 scale to the annotative objects in model space ensures that these objects recognize and adjust to the new scale within the viewport.

Steps to Add Scale:

Select annotative objects in model space.

Right-click and choose "Annotative Object Scale" from the context menu.

Add the new scale (1:120) to ensure objects appear correctly in the viewport.

References:

AutoCAD Help Documentation on Annotative Objects and Scaling.

AutoCAD 2024 User Guide on Managing Annotative Properties.

The type of object that is conventionally used for this purpose is D. A revision cloud123. A revision cloud is a way to highlight changes or revisions in a drawing by creating a cloud-shaped polyline around them12. You can create a revision cloud by moving the mouse or by converting existing objects2. You can also change the style, color, layer and properties of the revision cloud13.

Set DVIEW Twist Angle:

Type DVIEW in the command line and press Enter.

Select the object (or type TW for Twist).

Enter 37 for the twist angle.

Set SNAPANG Value:

Type SNAPANG in the command line and press Enter.

Enter 37 for the snap angle.

Verify UCS Alignment:

Ensure the UCS icon is aligned parallel to the A-B rotation line.

Draw the building relative to the aligned UCS.

References:

AutoCAD Documentation on DVIEW and SNAPANG

Autodesk Knowledge Network: Setting Up the UCS in AutoCAD

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

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.

The Current prompt should be used to make sure that the edge of the top step is shown in a different linetype, as shown by the dashed line in the exhibit. This way, you can set a different linetype for your current layer before using the OFFSET command4.

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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.

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.

From the Delta option of the Lengthen command, enter 50 units and then select the right end of the line. This way, you can increase the length of the line by 50 units from its current endpoint without changing its direction or position2

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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

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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FalseYou cannot convert an arc to a line by hovering over the center grip of the arc segment. You need to convert the arc to a polyline first, then use the FLATTEN command, and answer YES to remove hidden lines. Then you can explode the polyline to get line segments. https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/autocad-forum/autocad-is-it-possible-to-convert-an-arc-to-a-segemented-line/td-p/2933624

Falseyou can edit the polyline width by hovering over certain grips if they are vertex grips or midpoint grips. However, if they are arc segment grips, you cannot edit the width by hovering over them1. Therefore, the statement is false. https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad/learn-explore/caas/CloudHelp/cloudhelp/2015/ENU/AutoCAD-Core/files/GUID-2070C02C-E18A-4333-BDC4-240F49F1C102-htm.html

Falseyou can add a new vertex by hovering over certain grips if they are edge grips or midpoint grips. However, if they are vertex grips or arc segment grips, you cannot add a new vertex by hovering over them2. Therefore, the statement is false.

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

To ensure that all drawing information is visible when plotting from an ISO A3 layout to an ISO A4 sheet size, the correct plot settings need to be applied.

Open the Plot Dialog:

Type PLOT in the command line and press Enter.

Set Plot Area:

In the Plot dialog, set the "Plot Area" to Extents. This ensures that everything within the drawing extents will be included in the plot.

Adjust Plot Scale:

Set the "Plot Scale" to Fit to paper. This option will automatically scale the drawing to fit within the ISO A4 sheet size (297 mm x 210 mm).

Other Settings:

Ensure that the correct printer/plotter and paper size (ISO A4) are selected.

Optionally, check the "Center the plot" option to ensure the drawing is centered on the sheet.

Save Changes:

Click on the "Preview" button to check the output. If everything looks correct, click "OK" to plot the drawing.

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

ï‚· Open Transmittal Setup: Click on the Transmittal Setup button to modify the settings.

ï‚· 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.

ï‚· 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