Category Archives: AUTOCAD 2D

How to control color in AutoCAD drawing

In this series, you will introduced tutorials how to control color in AutoCAD drawing. it very simple. Each layer has a color associated with it. Using different colors for different layers helps you visually distinguish different information in the drawing. An object’s color also may control which pens are used during plotting. There are two different ways of… Read More »

How to calculate an area in AutoCAD

In some case, you have complex layout shape. How to calculate area in AutoCAD drawing? AREA command Type AREA at the command prompt Command: AREA Pick points for area calculation              Specify first corner point or [Object/Add area/Subtract area] <Object>: Pick              Specify next point or [Arc/Length/Undo]: Pick              Specify next point or [Arc/Length/Undo/Total] <Total>: Pick Press ENTER… Read More »

AutoCAD 2013 tutorial book pdf-4

AutoCAD 2013 tutorial book – Randy H. Shih (Oregon Institute of Technolog) OVERVIEW Learning to use a AutoCAD system is similar to learning a new language. It is necessary to begin with the basic alphabet and learn how to use it correctly and effectively through practice. This will require learning some new concepts and skills as well as… Read More »