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The document outlines key features and commands in AutoCAD relevant to Engineering Graphics and Solid Modeling I. It details the Application Menu for file management, explains important commands like Dynamic Input Display, User Coordinate System, and the LIMITS command, and provides step-by-step instructions for setting up AutoCAD and using the FILLET command. This information is essential for students preparing for the 2023/2024 Rain Semester Examination.

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The document outlines key features and commands in AutoCAD relevant to Engineering Graphics and Solid Modeling I. It details the Application Menu for file management, explains important commands like Dynamic Input Display, User Coordinate System, and the LIMITS command, and provides step-by-step instructions for setting up AutoCAD and using the FILLET command. This information is essential for students preparing for the 2023/2024 Rain Semester Examination.

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GET 102: Engineering Graphics and Solid Modeling I

2023/2024 Rain Semester Examination - Question 1 Answers

Question 1 a)

The Application Menu in AutoCAD is accessed by clicking the red 'A' icon at the top-left corner of the screen. It provides

access to file-related commands such as:

- New: Create a new drawing.

- Open: Open an existing drawing.

- Save / Save As: Save the current drawing.

- Print / Export / Publish: Output drawing files in various formats.

- Drawing Utilities: Access settings, unit conversions, etc.

Capabilities include:

- Managing file operations efficiently.

- Quick access to recent documents.

- Organizing file management in a structured menu.

- Access to drawing settings and utilities.

Question 1 b)

i. DID (Dynamic Input Display): Displays command prompts and measurement values near the cursor, allowing you to

input dimensions directly on the screen.

ii. UCS (User Coordinate System): Defines the user's working coordinate system. It allows defining a custom orientation

for drawing, different from the default World Coordinate System (WCS).

iii. OOPS: Restores the last deleted object(s) without affecting any new objects created after the deletion.

iv. Limits: The LIMITS command is used to set the drawing area of the workspace, helping define the printable or

modeling area.
GET 102: Engineering Graphics and Solid Modeling I

2023/2024 Rain Semester Examination - Question 1 Answers

Question 1 c)

Steps for setting up AutoCAD for GET 102 modelling:

1. Launch AutoCAD.

2. Click 'Start Drawing'.

3. Set drawing area:

- Type LIMITS -> Enter lower-left (0,0) and upper-right (e.g., 420,297).

- Type ZOOM -> Enter -> type A (All).

4. Set units:

- Type UNITS -> Choose Decimal and mm or inches.

5. Optional: Turn on Grid and Snap from the status bar.

Question 1 d)

Steps to implement the FILLET command in AutoCAD:

1. Type FILLET and press Enter.

2. Type R (for Radius) -> Press Enter.

3. Enter the desired radius (e.g., 10).

4. Select the first object.

5. Select the second object.

6. A smooth arc (fillet) is created between the two objects.

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