Business Ethics and Social Responsibility 3

LESSON OBJECTIVES
• Name and describe the types of dimensions.
• Modify dimensions Customize dimensions by
changing units, font, arrowheads and size.
• Apply dimensioning rules & techniques in
AutoCAD
• Apply dimensions and variables to objects in
accordance with the engineering standards
• Correctly measure the locations and properly
place dimensions on a drawing or sketch.
TERMINOLOGIES
DIMENSION LINE EXTENSION LINE
3.00 ARROWHEAD
1.80
EXTENSION LINE:
.80
.90 EXTENSION
1.00 GAP
LEADER

2.00

1.20
1.00
DIMENSIONING
IN AUTOCAD
AUTOCAD 2021
LINEAR DIMENSION
RADICAL DIMENSION
ANGULAR DIMENSION
ORDINATE DIMENSION
ARC LENGTH DIMENSION
CHAINEDDIMENSION
BASELINE DIMENSION
MODIFYING
DIMENSIONS
DIMENSION VARIABLES
dimasz
dimtix
3.00

1.80
dimtxt dimexe
.80
.90
1.00

dimgap

2.00

1.00
1.20 dimdec
DIMENSION VARIABLES
Variable Default Description
dimaso on All parts of the dimension are one entity.

dimscale 1.00 Changes sizes of text arrows.

dimasz .18 Sets arrowhead length.

dimexe .18 Extension beyond dimension line.

dimtad off Places text above the dimension line.

dimtxt .18 Sets height of text.

dimtix off Forces text inside of extension lines.

dimdec ?? Sets number of decimal places of dimension

dimcen ?? Sets center tick mark size

LESSON OBJECTIVES
•Identify the Layer Properties
•Define layers and its function
•Organize drawing using Layers
•Apply layer properties in AutoCAD
drawings
•Format layers using line types and layer
properties
• Describe what
you see in the
picture.
LAYERS USED IN A CAD SYSTEM
A CAD drawing can be built
up in several layers (like clear
film overlays) which can be
switched on and off to make
the drawing easier to
understand. Each floor of a
building can be on its own
layer.
LAYER COMMAND
• Use layers to control the visibility of objects and to
assign properties such as color and linetype.
• Objects on a layer normally assume the properties of
that layer. However, you can override any layer
property of an object.
• For example, if an object’s color property is set to
BYLAYER, the object displays the color of that layer. If
the object’s color is set to Red, the object displays as
red, regardless of the color assigned to that layer.
ADDING LAYERS
LAYER
PROPERTIES
LAYER PROPERTIES
Layers in this
example have
been set up to
show external
walls, doors,
windows,
dimensions and
text all on
separate layers .
The colour of
each layer can
also be changed.
LAYER PROPERTIES
• New Layer
• Creates a layer with a default name that you can immediately
change. The new layer inherits the properties of the currently
selected layer in the layer list.

• New Layer Frozen VP In All Viewports

• Creates a layer and freezes it in all existing layout viewports.
This button is accessible from the Model tab or layout tabs.
LAYER PROPERTIES
• Delete Layer
• Deletes selected layers. The following layers cannot be deleted:
❑ Layers 0 and Defpoints
❑ Layers containing objects, including objects in block
definitions
❑ The current layer
❑ Layers used in an external reference
❑ Layers in a partially opened drawing
LAYER PROPERTIES

• Set Current
• Sets the selected layer as the current layer. New
objects are automatically created on the current
layer.
LAYER PROPERTIES
• Turns the selected layers on and
off. When a layer is on, it is
visible and available for
plotting. When a layer is off, it
is invisible and not plotted, even
if the setting in the Plot column
is turned on.
LAYER PROPERTIES
• Freezes the selected layers. You
can freeze layers to improve
performance and reduce
regeneration time in complex
drawings. Objects on frozen
layers are not displayed,
plotted, or regenerated.
LAYER PROPERTIES
• Locks and unlocks the selected
layers. Objects on a locked layer
cannot be modified. Objects on
locked layers appear faded and a
small lock icon is displayed when
you hover over the object.
LAYER PROPERTIES
• COLOR
• Displays the Select Color dialog box,
where you can specify a color for the
selected layers.
• LINE TYPE
• Displays the Select Linetype dialog box, where you
can specify a linetype for the selected layers.
LAYER PROPERTIES
• LINE WEIGHT
• Displays the Line weight dialog box, where you can specify a
line weight for the selected layers.

• TRANSPARENCY
• Displays the Transparency dialog box, where you can specify a
transparency for the selected layers. Valid values are from 0 to
90. The higher the value, the more transparent the objects appear.
LAYER PROPERTIES

• PLOT STYLE
• Displays the Select Plot Style dialog box where you can change
the plot style for the selected layers. For color-dependent plot
styles (the PSTYLEPOLICY system variable is set to 1), you
cannot change the plot style associated with a layer.
CREATING LAYER
CREATING LAYER
Select Layers Property Manager

Select New Layer Button

NOTE: Give layers logical names

NOTE: After you have entered a layer

name you can press the Enter Key
twice to keep entering layers
MANAGING LAYERS

Turns layer on or
off Layer Name

Freeze or Thaw- Lock/Unlock- gives Layer Color-

Increases computer level of protection over 13 million
performance when from accidentally colors to
zooming in and out. deleting objects choose from
Here's what the
Layer Properties
Manager displays in
this drawing.
APPLICATION
House plan,
ground floor, with
walls, windows,
and doors.
(black layer)
APPLICATION
House plan, ground
floor, with foundations
(red layer), interior
fittings & text (blue
layer) now made
visible along with walls
(black layer).
Plumbing services, gas
installation, heating
systems, electrical
wiring & lighting can
all be drawn on
separate layers
improving clarity for
each trade contractor.