Activity 4 - Using "Object Snap" with the Mouse

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Getting familiar with AutoCAD by using your mouse!


If you have completed Activity #1 correctly, 
  then open Activity #1 and choose "Save as..."
  and save the file as "Activity-4.dwg" 

If you did NOT complete Activity #1 correctly (or you are not sure)   
  then download and open the file "title-block.dwg"  ------------->

Important!

Change the text so it says the correct name, date and
Activity #4
Object Snap

  
title-block.dwg
File Size: 54 kb
File Type: dwg
Download File

BEFORE YOU START
 - Turn on "Object Snap"

"Object Snap" is the ability to draw shapes by 'snapping' to various parts of another object.

By default, AutoCAD only has a few "Object Snaps" turned on.

We want to turn them all on, so click on the "Object Snap Tracking" button. 






The "Drafting Settings" window should now appear, and the "Object Snap" tab will already be selected.

Click the "Select All" button.
Click "OK".

Instructions

  1. Have your file open
    (see instructions above)
  2. Make sure that your OBJECT SNAP selections all have check marks.
  3. Use the Rectangle tool
  4. Type in "10,10"
  5. Type in "70,55"
  6. All other lines are made using the "Line" button and using the snap commands.
  7. The last step is to draw a circle.
  8. Select the Circle Tool and make sure "Snap to Intersection" is checked.
  9. Snap where the centerlines intersect and click once.
  10. Type in "10" for the radius of the circle.
Save your work!
  • In your folder called "AutoCAD".  

  • Save this drawing as "Activity-4.dwg".
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

ActivityNameArea of Learning
Activity 1Title BlockAbsolute Coordinates
Activity 2ArrowRelative Coordinates
Activity 3Speaker SymbolPolar Coordinates
Activity 4Lines & CircleObject Snaps
Activity 5aTrim, Extend, OffsetUse Trim, Extend, Offset
Activity 5b & 5cSelect from 5aMulti-Select with Mouse
Activity 6Razor BladeMirrors, Snap to Quadrant, Snap to Center
Activity 7GearPolar Array
Activity 8Olympic RingsCircles, Trim
Activity 9Stop SignOffset, Polar Coordinates
Activity 10House #1Dimensions, Coordinates
Activity 11DartboardCircles, Trim, Text
Activity 12Canada FlagPolar Coordinates, Offset, Trim, Extend, Dimensions