Activity No.
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COORDINATE SYSTEM
Course Code: CE 403A Program:
Course Title: COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING Date Performed:
Section: Date Submitted:
Name : Instructor: Engr. John Paulo Fernando
1. Objective(s):
The activity aims to create an object using different coordinate system. This experiment also provides
students’ knowledge and skills on command manipulation using different coordinate system and input
techniques.
2. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs):
The students shall be able to:
2.1 Create an electronic drawing template.
2.2 Design an object using different AutoCAD input techniques.
3. Discussion:
Limits – an AutoCAD command that will allow the user to set a limitation of what will be there prescribe
paper reference. As shown in Figure 1.1 after the execution of the command the AutoCAD feedback will
ask the user on what will be the lower left corner and the upper right corner set-up.
Fig. 1.1 Command bar for setting the lower left corner
Units – it is an AutoCAD command that will allow the user to change the length type, precision (number of
decimal point), Angle references and the most important measurement setting. Figure 1.2 shows the actual
drawing units window for user reference.
Fig. 1.2 Drawing Units properties
Grids and Snap Spacing – An AutoCAD command that will set the distance of the grid and snap spacing.
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This command is useful in case that the object is having a uniform distance. Figure 1.3 shows the image
that will be seen at the model are and the icon counterpart.
Figure 1.3
Coordinate system – it is an AutoCAD setting on how the user will do their inputs upon creating a certain
object. Table 1-1 shows the different coordinate system that AutoCAD implement.
Table 1-1. AutoCAD Coordinate System
Coordinate Description Command Format
System
Absolute Focuses in x,y values for 2D objects. x,y (values)
Coordinates
Relative An AutoCAD input focus on the
Coordinate different quadrant signs. This input
technique uses a “@” symbol that will
reset the point of origin after the @x,y (values)
execution. The recent coordinate value
will be the new point of origin upon the
next point of input.
Polar The same as the relative coordinate but
Coordinate with this command the focus of the user @distance<angle (values)
will be much more for the distance and
angle.
Direct Distance Entry - it is an AutoCAD input technique that mouse direction is needed.
Dynamic Input - it is an AutoCAD input technique that seems to be like the polar coordinate input but the
format of having “<” symbol will be replaced by “TAB” key.
4. Materials and Equipment:
1. Computer
2. CAD Software
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5. Procedure:
1. Determine the equivalent values in millimeter using the given formula.
� = . � ; � =
a. 8 in
b. 11 in
c. 14 in
d. 8.5x11 in
e. 11x17 in
f. 8.5x14 in
2. Write the answer at Table 1-2.
3. Create a new folder at the desktop then rename it as CAD_Activities_<Section>_<Lastname>.
4. Run the AutoCAD software
5. Select Metric as the unit of measurement at the start-up window.
6. Create Figure 1.4
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Figure 1.4 Letter E coordinates
7. Determine the equivalent values and directions at Table 1-3.
8. Save as Activity_1_Lastname.
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6. Data and Results:
Table 1-2 Computation Answer and Solution
Given Answer Solution
a. 8 in Mm
b. 11 in Mm
c. 14 in Mm
d. 8.5x11 in Mm
e. 11x17 in Mm
f. 8.5x14 in Mm
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Table 1-3 Coordinate System Conversion
Coordinate System
Dynamic
Absolute Relative Polar Direct Distance Entry
Command Input
Coordinate Coordinate Coordinate
x y x Y Distance Angle Direction Distance Distance Angle
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7. Data Analysis:
8. Supplemental Activities:
Create Figure 1-5 and save it as Supplemental_Activity1_Lastname
9. Assessment Rubric:
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