AutoCad Chapter 11
What is the purpose of the Method option of the CHAMFER command?
It is used to set the Distance or Angle chamfering option current.
What two requirements must be met before you can join two arcs?
The arcs must share the same center point and radius.
List locations drafters normally choose as the base point when using the STRETCH command.
A point on an object, the corner of a view, or the center of a circle.
Identify the LENGTHEN command option that corresponds to each of the following descriptions:
A. Allows a positive or negative change in length from the endpoint: DElta B. Changes a length or an arc angle by a percentage of the total: Percent C. Sets the total length or angle to the value specified: Total D. Drags the endpoint of the object to the desired length or angle: Dynamic
Which command allows you to create an irregular curve to fill a break between nonintersecting objects when the curve data is unknown?
BLEND
In what direction should you pick points to break a portion out of a circle or arc?
Counterclockwise
Which option of the CHAMFER command would you use to specify a .125 × .125 chamfer?
Distance
Which command removes all width characteristics and tangency information from a polyline?
EXPLODE
Name the command associated with boundary edges.
EXTEND
Explain how to set the radius of a fillet to .50.
Enter the FILLET tool, enter the Radius option, and enter .50
What command can you use to combine two collinear lines into a single line object?
JOIN
What command would you use to reduce the size of an entire drawing by one-half?
SCALE
Name the command that trims an object to a cutting edge.
TRIM
Which command performs the opposite function of the EXTEND command?
TRIM
Name the TRIM and EXTEND command option that allows you to trim or extend to an implied intersection.
The Extend function of the Edge option.
Define the term displacement as it relates to the STRETCH command.
The movement from the original position to the new position.
How can you split an object in two without removing a portion?
Use the BREAK tool and specify the same point for both the first and second break points. This can be accomplished by entering @ when prompted for the second break point.
How do you specify the size of a fillet?
With a radius dimension
Describe the difference between the Trim and No trim options of the CHAMFER and FILLET commands.
With the Trim mode active, the selected lines are trimmed away from the chamfered or filleted corner. With the No trim option active, the selected lines are not trimmed, and the chamfer or fillet line is only added.