Technical Drawing Tools

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A T-square is a tool used in technical drawing, primarily as a guide for drawing straight horizontal
lines on a drafting table. It can also be used in conjunction with a set square to draw vertical and
angled lines. Its name is derived from its resemblance to the letter 'T'.

The 45-degree set square also has a 90-degree angle. This can be used for drawing vertical lines.

The 30/60 degree set square also has a 90 degree angle. This set square can be used to draw 30, 60,
or 90 degree angles.

The word compass literally means "encircle" which in other words is also called "to go around". A
compass is an instrument that is usually a metal or plastic V-shaped drawing tool. It majorly consists
of two movable arms, which are hinged together. It is used to draw circles, or the parts of circles
called arcs.
A ruler can be defined as a tool or device used to measure length and draw straight lines. A ruler is
used to measure the length in both metric and customary units.

What Is AutoCAD?

AutoCAD is Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software used to create 2D and 3D models more
efficiently and precisely than anything drafted by hand.

What Does AutoCAD Stand For?

AutoCAD belongs to a category of software whose purpose is a computer-aided design (CAD). It's
the flagship software of a design software company named Autodesk, which is where the "Auto"
comes from.