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We probably don’t have to tell you that AutoCAD is one of the leading CAD programs
available on the market today. Whether computer aided design is in your life as a
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business or a hobby, it’s likely you rank this particular software fairly highly (if not top) in
terms of its design capabilities.
If you’ve taken the plunge and purchased it for yourself, you’ll soon ind that it takes
time to get to grips with everything AutoCAD has to offer. The sophistication of the
technology, advanced user interface and sheer range of available tools can,
understandably, be a little overwhelming at irst.
For this article we’re going to assume that you’ve had the opportunity to play around
with AutoCAD, get comfortable with the interface and establish which tools will be
most useful for your particular line of work.
Got the basics irmly under your belt? Great! Now it’s time to take advantage of the
AutoCAD commands. Yes, the folks behind the software know that there’s a lot to take
in, so they created handy shortcuts that enable you to navigate the controls with ease.
Once a few of these commands become second nature, you’ll be producing work in the
most e icient way possible.
About AutoCAD
What are AutoCAD commands?
AutoCAD commands: The essentials
Basic actions
Drawing
Modifying
3D
AutoCAD commands: Final thoughts
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About AutoCAD
Today, AutoCAD is considered to be one of the leading design programs available and
has grown to be the most widely used CAD software out there. With new applications
facilitating mobile-friendly options and use of cloud storage services, the software
continues to evolve by integrating technological advancements.
At the bottom of the drawing screen in AutoCAD, you’ll ind the command window.
Trust us: this handy little box is a lifesaver when you have lots of work to do and you’re
up against a deadline.
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In the most basic terms, commands and shortcuts are words or letters that you type
into the command window to produce an action. For example, if you wish to draw an
arc, rather than searching for an arc among the tools, you could just use a command. In
this case, type ‘ARC‘ or even ‘A‘ into the command window, press Enter, and an arc will
appear.
Some commands come with shortcuts (a single letter alternative), while actions that
are a little less common tend to require a command that is 3 or more letters long.
AutoCAD recognizes hundreds of commands and, once you get more advanced, you
can even customize the toolbar—adding or prioritizing the commands you ind to be
the most useful.
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As you can imagine, given the vast capabilities of AutoCAD, there are a lot of
commands available. Whether you’re sketching designs, drawing up blueprints, or
producing 3D models, there will be commands available to make the job easier. In the
interest of saving time and space, this guide includes the ones that we deem to be the
most useful. So, let’s get started!
Basic actions
Before getting into the nitty gritty of drawing and modifying commands, it’s important
to get to grips with basic actions you require from most computer software. From
pasting to spell check, here’s a selection of commonly required instructions:
SHORTCUT/ DESCRIPTION
COMMAND
CLOSEALLOTHER Close all open windows except for the one you are
currently working on
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OP/ OPTIONS Open the options window (contains the settings for
AutoCAD)
Drawing
This software is speci ically designed with technical drawing in mind, so you’ll ind a
wide range of geometric shapes and sketching capabilities at your disposal when
working in AutoCAD. To save yourself the time of scrolling through the library every
time you need a particular line or solid, learn some of these commands:
SHORTCUT/ DESCRIPTION
COMMAND
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ISOLATE Hide all objects in a drawing except the one you have
selected
Modifying
Your irst draft is complete—now it’s time to play around with the properties and tweak
your designs where necessary. For this stage, the following commands are sure to
come in handy:
SHORTCUT/ DESCRIPTION
COMMAND
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TEXTFIT Alter the size of a piece of text so that it its into the
required space
3D
Fear not—the commands are not exclusive to 2D work! If you’re taking your AutoCAD
project to another dimension, there are plenty of commands that can speed up the
process. Here’s a brief taster:
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SHORTCUT/ DESCRIPTION
COMMAND
There you have it—an introduction to some of the most useful AutoCAD commands.
They really can transform your experience of working with this software and improve
overall productivity signi icantly. Plus, if you reach the level where you’re able to
customize the quick access toolbar, you’ll end up with a program tailored to your
particular style of work. Mastering the commands is therefore one of the best ways to
get the most out of your investment in AutoCAD.
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While our list is fairly comprehensive, should you wish to ind more, Autodesk include
a full guide to shortcuts on their website.
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