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Exam Preparation – Your Key to Success Recommended Experience Levels for Exam Objectives
Autodesk highly recommends using a variety AutoCAD 2010 Certification Exams Review the exam objectives to see the complete
of resources to prepare for certification exams. Actual hands-on experience is a critical listing of topics for the exam. Use this as your
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AutoCAD 2010 ®
The Autodesk Official Training Guide for this exam is Learning AutoCAD 2010. You can purchase this guide at store.autodesk.com or from your local
ATC. Schools can also purchase from an Autodesk Academic Value Added Reseller at autodesk.com/education and select “locate a reseller”.
Creating Drawings 4 - Use running object snaps and object snap overrides to Chapter 2: Creating Basic Drawings
select snap points in the drawing.
- Use Polar Tracking and PolarSnap efficiently and effectively.
- Use object snap tracking to position geometry.
- Use the Units command to set drawing units.
Manipulating Objects 7 - Select objects for grip editing and identify the type of Chapter 3: Manipulating Objects
editing that can be done using grips.
- Use several different selection methods to select objects.
- Move objects in the drawing using object snaps, object
tracking, and coordinate entry, for precise placement.
- Use grips or the Copy command to copy objects in
the drawing.
- Use grips or the Rotate command to rotate objects
in the drawing.
- Use grips or the Mirror command to mirror objects
in the drawing.
- Use the Array command to pattern objects in the drawing.
Drawing 3 - Access the Layer Properties Manager and use other Chapter 4: Drawing Organization and
Organization and commands to manage layers. Inquiry Commands
Inquiry Commands - Use the Match Properties command to apply the properties
from a source object to destination objects.
- Use the Inquiry commands (Distance, Radius, Angle, Area, List,
and ID) to obtain geometric information from the drawing.
Altering Objects 2 - Use the Join command to combine multiple objects Chapter 5: Altering Objects
into a single object.
- Apply a radius corner to two objects in the drawing.
Working with Layouts 2 - Create a new layout. Chapter 6: Working with Layouts
- Create and manipulate viewports.
Annotating the 2 - Use the Multiline Text command to create and format Chapter 7: Annotating the Drawing
Drawing paragraphs of text.
- Create and use text styles.
Hatching Objects 1 - Create hatch patterns and fills. Chapter 9: Hatching Objects
Working with 2 - Use the Block command to create a block definition. Chapter 10: Working with Reusable
Reusable Content - Use the Insert command to insert a block reference in a drawing Content
Creating Additional 2 - Use the Pline command to create polylines. Chapter 11: Creating Additional
Drawing Objects - Use the Pedit command to edit polylines. Drawing Objects
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The Autodesk Official Training Guide for this exam is Learning You can purchase this guide at store.autodesk.com or from your local ATC. Schools can
also purchase from an Autodesk Academic Value Added Reseller at autodesk.com/education and select “locate a reseller”.
Manipulating Objects 5 - Use grips and the Move command to move objects using Chapter 3: Manipulating Objects
object snaps, coordinate entry, and object snap tracking.
- Use grips or the Copy command to copy objects in the drawing.
- Use grips or the Rotate command to rotate objects
in the drawing.
- Use grips or the Mirror command to mirror objects
in the drawing.
- Use the Array command to pattern objects in the drawing.
Altering Objects 3 - Use the Offset command to create parallel and offset geometry. Chapter 5: Altering Objects
- Use the Stretch command to stretch objects.
- Use the Join command to join similar objects.
Working with Layouts 1 - Move, copy, resize, and delete viewports. Chapter 6: Working with Layouts
Annotating the 3 - Use the Multiline Text command to create and format Chapter 7: Annotating the Drawing
Drawing paragraphs of text.
- Use the Text command to create single line text.
Make single line text associative.
- Edit text using a variety of commands and methods.
Hatching Objects 1 - Create hatch patterns and fills. Chapter 9: Hatching Objects
Working with 1 - Use the Insert command to insert a block reference Chapter 10: Working with Reusable Content
Reusable Content in a drawing.
Creating Additional 2 - Use the Pedit command to edit polylines. Chapter 1 1: Creating Additional
Drawing Objects - Create tables and enter values in the table cells. Drawing Objects
Plotting Your Drawing 1 - Plot drawings from model space or from a layout. Chapter 12: Plotting Your Drawings
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