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2D CAD: Layers, Circles, and Arcs Guide

This document provides an overview of Module 3 which covers layers, circles, and arcs in AutoCAD. The module objectives are to describe AutoCAD's layering system, apply the layer, circle, and arc commands. It includes videos demonstrating these tools and functions. There are also two practice exercises to draw objects using layers, circles, and arcs based on given specifications and layering schemes.

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2D CAD: Layers, Circles, and Arcs Guide

This document provides an overview of Module 3 which covers layers, circles, and arcs in AutoCAD. The module objectives are to describe AutoCAD's layering system, apply the layer, circle, and arc commands. It includes videos demonstrating these tools and functions. There are also two practice exercises to draw objects using layers, circles, and arcs based on given specifications and layering schemes.

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2D Computer Aided Drafting

Module 3: Layers, Circles and Arcs

PREPARED BY

Curriculum development Unit


August 2015

Applied Technology High Schools, 2015


AEM 60 2D Computer Aided Drafting

Module 3: Layers, Circles and Arcs

Module Objectives

By the end of this module the student will be able to:

Describe AutoCADs Layering system


Apply the Layer command
Apply the Circle Command
Apply the Arc Command

Module Videos

3-1 Introducing Layer Concepts


3-2 Establishing the Current Layer (Practice Exercise 3.1)
3-3 Creating a New Layer (Practice Exercise 3.1)
3-4 Understanding the On and Off Layer (Practice Exercise 3.1)
States
3-5 Controlling the Layer Color (Practice Exercise 3.1)
3-6 Controlling the Linetype of a Layer (Practice Exercise 3.1)
3-7 Deleting a Layer (Practice Exercise 3.1)
3-8 Drawing Circles Using Radius and
Diameter
3-9 Drawing 2 Point and 3 Point Circles
3-10 Drawing Circles Using the TTR and (Practice Exercise 3.2)
TTT Options
3-11 Drawing Circles Using the Default
Method
3-12 Drawing Arcs
3-13 Drawing Arcs by Specifying 3 Points

Additional Resources Videos

3-14 Introducing the Layer Properties (Practice Exercise 3.1)


Manager Palette
AEM 60 2D Computer Aided Drafting

Practical Task 3-1 Time Allotted: 30 min.


Drawing Specifications
Name Template Units Text Style Font
AutoCAD 2D Task 03-1 Module Template A Inches N/A N/A
Note: Color, Linetype and Lineweight are all ByLayer unless otherwise instructed.

Layering Scheme

Objects on Layer Name Color Linetype Lineweight

All Lines Object Red Continuous Default

Instruction:
1. Setup the layers using the Layering Scheme above.
2. Draw the object shown below.

Hint: Draw the large circle first, the four lines, the arcs and
then the small circles.

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AEM 60 2D Computer Aided Drafting

Practical Task 3-2 Time Allotted: 30 min.


Drawing Specifications
Name Template Units Text Style Font
AutoCAD 2D Task 03-2 Module Template A4 Millimeters N/A N/A
Note: Color, Linetype and Lineweight are all ByLayer unless otherwise instructed.

Layering Scheme

Objects on Layer Name Color Linetype Lineweight

All Lines Object Red Continuous Default

Instruction:
1. Setup the layers using the Layering Scheme above.
2. Draw the object shown below.
3. Check your drawing with the key.
4. When drawing the 4-10 DIA, circles, study the module to see
how the @ is used to do this.

Hint: The circles located inside the arc are


drawn with the TTR option.

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