AutoCAD 2013 and AutoCAD LT 2013: No Experience Required

CHAPTER 5

Developing Drawing Strategies: Part 2

The preceding chapter emphasized using existing geometry (or objects) in a drawing to create new geometry. In this chapter, you'll look at new tools for forming an efficient drawing strategy. Before getting back to the cabin, I'll give you a brief overview of the tools available for starting and running commands.

In this chapter, you will learn to

• Use running object snaps
• Use Polar Tracking
• Use the STRETCH command
• Use point filters
• Zoom and pan with the Realtime commands
• Copy and move objects
• Use direct entry for distances
• Create circles and ellipses
• Draw using parametric constraints

Starting and Running Commands

Developing a drawing strategy begins with determining the best way to start a command ...