Introduction to 2D Command in AutoCAD
• AutoCAD is 2d and 3d computer-aided designing software,
which Autodesk developed. We have different types of 2d
and 3d commands in AutoCAD to make our drawing work
easy. Today we will discuss one of the 2d commands and
learn how to add patterns on a particular object of our
drawing for identity that objects as different from another
object. Here in this article, we will understand this topic by
using the 2d Command command of auto cad command
and analyze its different parameters for learning about it.
So let us start our learning about this command.
• To execute an AutoCAD command, type the command (or quick-
key) in the command line. The command line is located at the
bottom of the drawing area. Some commands require additional
steps, or subcommands, the next step for the command will be
displayed in the command line.
• LINE and POLYLINE – The LINE (L) and POLYLINE (PL) commands are some of the most
used commands in AutoCAD; however, each command is uniquely different than the
other. For instance, the LINE command will only draw a series of line segments. Once
the command has been completed, each segment is its own object. POLYLINES, on the
other hand, can be lines or curves. And when the command has been completed all
segments are joined together. In Microvellum, polylines are used for a variety of
commands and options. It is a good practice to use the POLYLINE command versus the
LINE command.
• ARC – The ARC (A) command will allow you to create an arc by selecting a start point,
second point, and endpoint. You can also specify a start point, center point, and
endpoint. Or, you can specify the start point and endpoint and then enter a radius.
• RECTANGLE – The RECTANGLE (REC) command requires you to pick a base point and
then pick the opposite corner. There is an option to enter the dimensions of the
rectangle as well. If entering dimensions, a third click is required to “lock” the
placement of the rectangle as it will rotate around the base point.
• CIRCLE – The CIRCLE (C) command requires you to pick the center point and then
specify a radius (or diameter).
• DIMLINEAR – The DIMLINEAR (DD) command will create a linear dimension either
horizontally or vertically. It requires a start point, endpoint, and a point away from the
baseline for spacing the dimension. Note: DD will change the layer to the 2D_DIM layer.
Line Command
Creates single straight line segments
1. Choose Draw, Line.
or
2. Click the Line icon.
or
3. Type LINE from the command prompt
Command: LINE or L
4. Press ENTER
5. Pick From point: (point)
6. Pick Specify next point or [Close/Undo]:(point)
7. Pick Specify next point or [Close/Undo]:(point)
8. Press ENTER to end line sequence
or
9. Type U to undo the last segment
To point: U (undo)
or
10. Type C to create a closed polygon
To point : C (close)
Circle, Center Radius
Circles
Circle Command
1. Choose Draw, Circle.
or
2. Click the Circle icon.
or
3. Type CIRCLE at the command prompt. Circle, Center Diameter
Command: CIRCLE
4. Type One of the following options:
3P/2P/TTR/<<center point>>:
or
5. Pick A center point.
6. Type A radius or diameter.
or Circle, Tangent, Tangent Radius
7. Pick A radius or diameter
Diameter/<<radius>>:
Arc Command
1. Choose Draw, Arc.
or
2. Click the Arc icon.
or
3. Type ARC at the command prompt
Command: ARC
4. Draw One of the arcs.
Arc Examples
3 point arc start, center, end Start, end, radius Start , center, included angle
Start ,center, chord length
Orthogonal Lines
Controls lines from being drawn at various angles to straight lines. When
the snap grid is rotated, ortho mode rotates accordingly.
1. Press Function Key F8.
or
2. Double Click ORTHO from the Status Bar.
or
3. Press CTRL + L.
Line drawn
with
ORTHO ON
Line drawn Line drawn
with with
ORTHO ON ORTHO
