While Starting
AutoCAD, we have to follow some preliminary settings or
steps before start to working in the AutoCAD. Before starting to work in the
AutoCAD we have to do some work like opening up new file, defining the units to
work in AutoCAD, controlling the work space. We will see step by step what are
the primary steps to follow before Starting AutoCAD.
(1) First step [opening new file]: when we
Starting AutoCAD, by default new page is already open with a default template
named as [ACAD.dwt]. You can also open a new file by
using shortcut [ctrl+n] or by selecting new menu
from the Application Menu or new file from the Quick
Access Bar.
Let’s try
short cut [CTRL+N]
When we press
shortcut [CTRL+N] this window appears
when this window appears select the default template and click open new window will appear with blank black screen with ribbon. same will happen with other methods.
(2) Second Step[setting units]: After successfully opening new file while Starting AutoCAD, we have to set the units in which we have to work. this can be done by command [units + Enter] Or [UN+enter].
This window will appear after [UN+enter].
When this window appears select the type length we have four options
Architectural, Decimal , Engineering, Fractional, Scientific these length type will be used with the combination of Insertion scale . Insertion scale is the type of physical quantity such as mm, cm, km, yards.
some common combinations are Decimal with mm for Mechanical Engineers,Architectural with Inches for Architectures, Engineering with inches for Civil Engineers.
Angle type are of two types Decimal degrees and Radians Decimal degrees are commonly used.There is a box clockwise asking to check below angle type . only condition to check this box if you want to give angles in clockwise directions.
NOTE: AutoCAD by Default measures angle in anticlockwise directions from 3 o'clock.
Precision defines how accurately you want to put the dimensions in the AutoCAD. and also allow you to insert definite number of values after decimal.
after looking through these setting just press OK to apply settings.
(3) Third step [setting up Drawing Canvas size]: Last and final step while Starting AutoCAD is to give the size to drawing canvas. To do this use the command [LIMITS+Enter] .
After that it will ask you to give lower left corner coordinate give <0,0> Enter
after that It will ask you to give Upper right corner coordinate give <420,210> Enter.
These are the primary steps to follow . After that you are ready for Starting AutoCAD.
