Autodesk ACP-01101 Autodesk Certified Professional in AutoCAD for Design and Drafting Exam Practice Test

an annotative hatch is a hatch that automatically adjusts its scale and size to match the viewport scale. This means that the hatch pattern will look the same regardless of how you zoom in or out of the viewport.

To create an annotative hatch, you need to:

Set the annotation scale tool to 1:1

Create your hatch as usual

In the properties palette, make the hatch annotative

Add annotation scales to the hatch as needed

This will create a hatch that displays correctly at different viewport scales.

Identify the Current UCS:

Before changing the view, ensure that the UCS (User Coordinate System) is correctly oriented with the angled geometry.

If necessary, use the UCS command to align the UCS with the angled building addition.

Use the PLAN Command:

Type PLAN in the command line and press Enter.

When prompted, choose the Current UCS option. This option adjusts the view so that it becomes orthogonal (aligned) to the current UCS.

Result:

The drawing will now be oriented orthogonally on the screen, as shown in the exhibit on the right, without rotating any actual geometry.

References:

AutoCAD Documentation on the PLAN command: PLAN Command

 match properties is a command that allows you to apply the properties of one object to another object. You can use this command to change the layer of an object by selecting an object on the desired layer as a source.

To use this command, you can either:

Click on the Match Properties icon in the Properties panel of the Home tab.

Type MATCHPROP at the command prompt and press Enter.

Then, you can follow these steps:

Select an object on the same layer as the circle as a source object and press Enter.

Select the polygon and the rectangle as destination objects and press Enter.

Now you have placed the polygon and the rectangle on the same layer as the circle.

 Open ETRANSMIT Command: Type ETRANSMIT in the command line and press Enter to open the Create Transmittal dialog box.

 Open Transmittal Setup: Click on the Transmittal Setup button to modify the settings.

 Modify Transmittal Setup: In the Transmittal Setup dialog box, make sure to select the option Include fonts to ensure SHX files (fonts) are included in the transmittal package.

 Save Changes: Click OK to save the settings and then create the transmittal package. This will ensure that all necessary SHX files are included with the drawings sent to the client.

References:

AutoCAD Help Documentation on ETRANSMIT Command

 Access the Xref Manager: Type XREF in the command line and press Enter.

 Select the Xref: Choose the Xref you want to modify from the list.

 Modify the Path: Click on the Path Type and select Make Relative. This ensures that the references will correctly point to the ALT-1_Xrefs folder relative to the current drawing location.

References:

AutoCAD Help Documentation on Attach and Overlay External References

the command that should be used to create a new drawing file from selected objects is WBLOCK. This command allows you to export a group of objects as a drawing, which can be inserted into other drawings as a block2.

When you hover over the arc (1), you will see a radius dimension type preview.

When you hover over the circle (2), you will see a diameter dimension type preview.

When you hover over the horizontal line (3), you will see a horizontal linear dimension type preview.

When you hover over the angled line (4), you will see an angular dimension type preview.

Identify the Open Gaps:

The error message indicates that there are gaps between the boundary objects.

Zoom into the area where the hatch is to be applied and inspect the boundary for any visible gaps or discontinuities.

Use the JOIN Command:

In AutoCAD, type JOIN in the command line and press Enter.

Select the boundary objects that define the area to be hatched.

The JOIN command will combine collinear segments and close any small gaps between the objects, creating a continuous boundary.

Reapply the Hatch:

After using the JOIN command, attempt to hatch the area again by typing HATCH in the command line and selecting the boundary.

The continuous boundary should now be recognized, allowing the hatch to be applied without errors.

References:

AutoCAD Documentation on the JOIN command: JOIN Command

According to the search results123, a rectangular array command creates copies of objects in a regularly spaced rectangular pattern. You can adjust the spacing and number of rows and columns by dragging the grips on the array preview or modifying values on the Array context ribbon.

Set DVIEW Twist Angle:

Type DVIEW in the command line and press Enter.

Select the object (or type TW for Twist).

Enter 37 for the twist angle.

Set SNAPANG Value:

Type SNAPANG in the command line and press Enter.

Enter 37 for the snap angle.

Verify UCS Alignment:

Ensure the UCS icon is aligned parallel to the A-B rotation line.

Draw the building relative to the aligned UCS.

References:

AutoCAD Documentation on DVIEW and SNAPANG

Autodesk Knowledge Network: Setting Up the UCS in AutoCAD

To ensure that all drawing information is visible when plotting from an ISO A3 layout to an ISO A4 sheet size, the correct plot settings need to be applied.

Open the Plot Dialog:

Type PLOT in the command line and press Enter.

Set Plot Area:

In the Plot dialog, set the "Plot Area" to Extents. This ensures that everything within the drawing extents will be included in the plot.

Adjust Plot Scale:

Set the "Plot Scale" to Fit to paper. This option will automatically scale the drawing to fit within the ISO A4 sheet size (297 mm x 210 mm).

Other Settings:

Ensure that the correct printer/plotter and paper size (ISO A4) are selected.

Optionally, check the "Center the plot" option to ensure the drawing is centered on the sheet.

Save Changes:

Click on the "Preview" button to check the output. If everything looks correct, click "OK" to plot the drawing.

The object property that you should use when using the Insert Field command to generate the viewport scale, if the default scale list is being used, is the "Standard scale".

The "Standard scale" property is used to specify the standard scale factor for the viewports. It represents a value in the format of 1:n, where n is the scale factor. For example, if you set the standard scale to 1:50, the viewport will display objects at a scale of 50 units per drawing unit.

To use this property in the Insert Field command, you can select "Object" in the "Field category" dropdown and "Standard scale" from the "Field names" dropdown. This will insert a field code that will automatically update the viewport scale based on the properties of the viewport.

Box 1 = Turn on Associative Hatching

Box 2 = use the Recreate Boundary option from Hatch Editor

a block attribute is a tag or label that attaches data to a block. The data can be extracted and displayed in a table. Therefore, the entity in the drawing that is used to put the graphical representation of the room number in the Room No. column in the table is B. Attribute.

BOX 1 = WIPEOUT command with the Polyline option2.BOX2 = DRAWORDER command23

Understanding Annotative Objects:

Annotative objects in AutoCAD are designed to automatically adjust their size based on the viewport scale to ensure readability.

Issue with Custom Drawing Scale:

When a new custom scale (1:120) is applied, annotative objects disappear if they are not configured to support the new scale.

Options to Resolve the Issue:

Option A: Turning off the annotation monitor within the viewport does not resolve scale issues.

Option B: Moving objects to a new layer does not affect their annotative properties.

Option D: Setting multiple scale positions is a partial solution but does not directly address the missing scale.

Correct Solution:

Option C: Adding the 1:120 scale to the annotative objects in model space ensures that these objects recognize and adjust to the new scale within the viewport.

Steps to Add Scale:

Select annotative objects in model space.

Right-click and choose "Annotative Object Scale" from the context menu.

Add the new scale (1:120) to ensure objects appear correctly in the viewport.

References:

AutoCAD Help Documentation on Annotative Objects and Scaling.

AutoCAD 2024 User Guide on Managing Annotative Properties.

 object snaps are modes that allow you to snap to specific points on objects. To snap to the centroid of a closed polyline, you should use the Geometric Center object snap mode. This mode will display an asterisk (*) marker when you move the cursor over the geometric center of a closed polyline or spline.

To use this mode, you can either:

Click on the Object Snap icon in the Status bar and select Geometric Center from the menu.

Type GCE at the command prompt or when prompted for a point and press Enter.

Now you can snap to the centroid of a closed polyline by using Geometric Center object snap.

To determine the most current file in the Drawing Recovery Manager, you should review the last saved date and time for each file in the Details panel. This ensures you are selecting the most recent version of the drawing.

Select each file name:

Procedure: Click on each file name in the Drawing Recovery Manager.

Review the Details panel:

Information: The Details panel provides the last saved date and time for each file.

Purpose: Helps you identify which backup file is the most recent and thus the best candidate for recovery.

rotate is a command that rotates selected objects around a base point to an absolute angle. You can specify the base point and the rotation angle by entering values or selecting points. You can also use the reference option to align objects with other objects.

1- Start the Rotate command, select the square, and press Enter

4- Specify the base point

5- Select the Reference option

3- Select the lower left corner and the lower right corner as the first and second points of the reference angle

2- Enter a value of 0 for the new angle and press Enter

Box 1 : Batch plot

One of the topics covered in this course is Plotting Drawings2. In this topic, you can learn how to print multiple sheets or drawings to a plotter, printer, DWF file, or PDF file. The applicable command for this function is Batch plot (PUBLISH)2.

Box 2: EtransmitOne of the topics covered in this course is Sharing Drawings2. In this topic, you can learn how to create a package of drawing files and their dependencies. The applicable command for this function is Etransmit (ETRANSMIT)2.

Box3: ExportOne of the topics covered in this course is Exporting Drawings2. In this topic, you can learn how to save the objects in a current drawing to a different file format, such as SAT, STL, etc. The applicable command for this function is Export (EXPORT)2.

When working with arcs in AutoCAD, you can use different methods to draw them. The given exhibit shows a dimensioned arc which looks to be defined by three points: the starting point, the center point, and the ending point. This is typically how the "Start, Center, End" method works.

Start Point: The initial point where the arc begins.

Center Point: The center of the circle from which the arc is a segment.

End Point: The final point where the arc ends.

This method is useful for accurately defining the curve and ensuring it passes through the desired points.

In AutoCAD, when managing sheets and layouts, different properties are used to control and organize sheet information.

Sheet Custom Property: This property allows you to define custom information specific to each sheet or layout. It is used for unique identifiers that are not globally applied to the entire sheet set but rather specific to individual sheets.

Setting the Property:

Open the Sheet Set Manager.

Right-click the sheet and select Properties.

Add a custom property for the sheet number based on discipline (e.g., C001).

Define the Custom Property:

In the Properties dialog, add a new property for the sheet number.

Enter the value (e.g., C001) for the specific sheet.

Using a Sheet Custom Property ensures that each sheet has a unique identifier that can be easily managed and referenced.

 Identify the Data Link: Select the table cell that shows the chain link with a padlock icon. This indicates it is linked to an external data source.

 Locate the Data Link: Right-click the table and choose Data Links. Note the file path of the linked data file.

 Open the Data Link File: Open the linked data file (e.g., an Excel spreadsheet) in its respective application.

 Edit the Cell: Make the necessary changes to the cell in the external data file and save the changes.

 Update in AutoCAD: Return to AutoCAD and the table should automatically update to reflect the changes made in the external file.

References:

AutoCAD Help Documentation on Data Linking in Tables

The column you should use in the Layer Properties Manager to prevent a layer from being displayed in the active viewport only is "VP Freeze". The VP Freeze column allows you to control the visibility of layers in specific viewports. When you freeze a layer in the VP Freeze column, it is only hidden in the active viewport and remains visible in other viewports. On the other hand, when you freeze a layer with the Freeze column, it becomes hidden in all viewports. Therefore, VP Freeze is the column you should use to hide a layer in a specific viewport only.

The function that needs to be enabled to display the dimension input box while drawing a line is "Dynamic Input." This feature provides a command interface near the cursor, allowing you to input dimensions and commands directly where you are drawing.

Dynamic Input:

Effect: Displays input boxes for dimensions and commands near the cursor.

Usage: Facilitates real-time input of lengths, angles, and other parameters directly while drawing.

How to Enable:

Command: DYNMODE

Toggle: You can toggle Dynamic Input on or off using the F12 key or by typing DYNMODE and setting it to 1.

array items are contained in a single array object, similar to a block. You can change the number of these items and their spacing in an associative array.

Based on 2, you can move an item in an associative array by pressing and holding the Ctrl key, and then selecting the items you want to move.

since explode is the command that separates objects into individual objects. Disassociate, ungroup and break are not valid commands for associative arrays.

The Current prompt should be used to make sure that the edge of the top step is shown in a different linetype, as shown by the dashed line in the exhibit. This way, you can set a different linetype for your current layer before using the OFFSET command4.

The function that needs to be enabled to display the dimension input box while drawing a line is "Dynamic Input." This feature provides a command interface near the cursor, allowing you to input dimensions and commands directly where you are drawing.

Dynamic Input:

Effect: Displays input boxes for dimensions and commands near the cursor.

Usage: Facilitates real-time input of lengths, angles, and other parameters directly while drawing.

How to Enable:

Command: DYNMODE

Toggle: You can toggle Dynamic Input on or off using the F12 key or by typing DYNMODE and setting it to 1.