Activity 2 - Arrow (using "Relative Coordinates")Getting familiar with AutoCAD.
Remember to Turn OFF the Dynamic Input button
If you have completed Activity #1 correctly, then choose "Save as..." and save the file as "Activity-2.dwg" If you did NOT complete Activity #1 correctly (or you are not sure) then download and open the file "title-block.dwg" -------------> Important!
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"Relative Coordinates"With Activity #2, we will be using "Relative Coordinates".
Check this chart to see the differences between "Absolute Coordinates" and "Relative Coordinates". |
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Wow! That's really different. But Relative Coordinates are great when we don't care where we are on the drawing, but we know the X and Y distances from the last point.
Draw Arrow
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Save your work!
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Credits: These activities were created by David Haney and/or created/modified by Brian Wilkins before being modified by Graham Rich. Many thanks to both David and Brian for sharing this work with us!
All AutoCAD Activities
Activity | Name | Area of Learning |
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Activity 1 | Title Block | Absolute Coordinates |
Activity 2 | Arrow | Relative Coordinates |
Activity 3 | Speaker Symbol | Polar Coordinates |
Activity 4 | Lines & Circle | Object Snaps |
Activity 5a | Trim, Extend, Offset | Use Trim, Extend, Offset |
Activity 5b & 5c | Select from 5a | Multi-Select with Mouse |
Activity 6 | Razor Blade | Mirrors, Snap to Quadrant, Snap to Center |
Activity 7 | Gear | Polar Array |
Activity 8 | Olympic Rings | Circles, Trim |
Activity 9 | Stop Sign | Offset, Polar Coordinates |
Activity 10 | House #1 | Dimensions, Coordinates |
Activity 11 | Dartboard | Circles, Trim, Text |
Activity 12 | Canada Flag | Polar Coordinates, Offset, Trim, Extend, Dimensions |