AutoCAD Vocabulary
CAD = Computer-Aided Design
CAD = Computer-Aided Design
CAM = Computer-Aided Manufacturing
CAM = Computer-Aided Manufacturing
CAD - Software used to DESIGN blueprints or 3D models (example AutoCAD)
CAM - Software used to OPERATE machines like 3D printers, lasers, and robotic arms
AutoCAD Workspace
AutoCAD Workspace
Ribbon - Tool icons at the top of screen.
Ribbon - Tool icons at the top of screen.
Origin - (0,0) Starting point for drawing.
Origin - (0,0) Starting point for drawing.
Layout Tabs - Switch between design and printing views.
Layout Tabs - Switch between design and printing views.
Command Bar - Shows active tool and tool options.
Command Bar - Shows active tool and tool options.
Status Bar - Turn features on and off
Status Bar - Turn features on and off
Mouse & Keyboard Shortcuts
Mouse & Keyboard Shortcuts
Hold Scroll Wheel & Move Mouse = Pan workspace moves side to side
Hold Scroll Wheel & Move Mouse = Pan workspace moves side to side
Roll Scroll Wheel = Zoom workspace moves in and out
Roll Scroll Wheel = Zoom workspace moves in and out
Spacebar Key = Repeat last command or END current command
Spacebar Key = Repeat last command or END current command
Enter Key = Repeat last command or END current command
Enter Key = Repeat last command or END current command
Double Press Scroll Wheel = Zoom Extents (zoom out to see all lines)
Double Press Scroll Wheel = Zoom Extents (zoom out to see all lines)
Commands
Commands
PROP = Properties panel (length, distance, area, etc... for selected lines)
PROP = Properties panel (length, distance, area, etc... for selected lines)
SAVE = Save file
SAVE = Save file
STATUS BAR
STATUS BAR
Restricts mouse to North, South, East, West
Selection
Selection
Selection Window (GREEN) =
Selection Window (GREEN) =
Selection Window (BLUE) =
Selection Window (BLUE) =
Lasso (Green) =
Lasso (Green) =
Lasso (Blue) =
Lasso (Blue) =
Remove from Selection =
Remove from Selection =
Deselect All =
Deselect All =