ACP-01101 Autodesk Certified Professional in AutoCAD for Design and Drafting Questions and Answers

When creating a path array in AutoCAD, the objects being arrayed typically align with the direction of the path by default. To maintain the original orientation of the objects while following the curved path, you should turn off the "Align items" option.

Select the Object: Choose the object you want to array along the path.

Path Array Command: Use the ARRAYPATH command or go to the Array command and choose Path Array.

Select Path: Select the path (curved line or arc) along which the objects will be arrayed.

Turn Off Align Items: In the Array options, turn off the "Align items" checkbox to ensure that the objects maintain their original orientation.

This will keep the orientation of each object the same as the original, regardless of the curvature of the path.

The type of object that is conventionally used for this purpose is D. A revision cloud123. A revision cloud is a way to highlight changes or revisions in a drawing by creating a cloud-shaped polyline around them12. You can create a revision cloud by moving the mouse or by converting existing objects2. You can also change the style, color, layer and properties of the revision cloud13.

 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

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.

According to the AutoCAD for Design and Drafting documents1, the command that should be used to ensure that the dimension objects are placed accurately is Reassociate (DIMREASSOCIATE)2. This command associates or reassociates selected dimensions to objects or points on objects3. You can also control whether new dimensions are associative by checking the option Make New Dimensions Associative in the User Preferences tab4.

According to the AutoCAD for Design and Drafting documents1, the command that should be typed at the command line in order to start creating a line for drawing reference that starts at a defined point and extends to infinity in the designated direction is XLINE2. This command creates a construction line, which is a type of reference line that can help you manage accurate parameters of your drawing2. You can also use point objects as nodes or reference geometry for object snaps and relative offsets3.

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.

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 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.

associative dimensions adjust to changes in the geometric objects they measure. Dimension associativity defines the relationship between geometric objects and the dimensions that give their distance and angles.

Based on 2 and 3, dimensions in a layout may be associated to objects in model space when the DIMASSOC system variable is set to 2.

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.

You need to ignore layer object property to remove duplicates that have different layer names but are otherwise identical4. You also need to set a tolerance value that is larger than the offset distance between the objects5.

Understanding the Count Tool Alert:

In AutoCAD, the Count tool is used to quantify the number of block instances within a drawing.

A yellow error alert triangle next to the block count indicates an inconsistency or issue with the blocks in the drawing.

Common Reasons for Alert:

The block is on the wrong layer.

The block is exploded.

The block does not have its color assigned to BYLAYER.

The block has a different scale factor.

Identifying the Issue:

Option A: The block being on the wrong layer does not typically trigger a count alert.

Option C: The color assignment to BYLAYER does not affect the block count.

Option D: Different scale factors usually do not trigger a count alert unless the block definition is altered.

Option B: Exploded blocks result in losing the block definition, causing AutoCAD to alert the user of incomplete blocks, which matches the scenario depicted in the exhibit.

Conclusion:

The alert is due to the block being exploded, resulting in a mismatch between the expected block count and the actual block instances recognized by AutoCAD.

References:

AutoCAD Help Documentation on Block Counting and Alerts.

User manuals and community forums discussing common issues with block counts.

Access the Add Scale Dialog:

Open the 'Edit Drawing Scales' dialog by clicking on the scale list in the status bar or through the SCALELISTEDIT command.

Add a New Scale:

Click on the Add button to open the 'Add Scale' dialog.

In the 'Add Scale' dialog, you will need to specify the drawing units and paper units for the new scale.

Enter the Required Scale Values:

For a scale of 1" = 120', set the Drawing Units to 1 and the Paper Units to 120.

This configuration means that 1 unit in the drawing will represent 120 units on paper, matching the desired scale.

Save the New Scale:

Click OK to save the new scale to the scale list.

The new scale of 1" = 120' will now be available for use in the drawing.

References:

AutoCAD Documentation on adding scales: Adding Scales

Inspect the Dimension Properties:

Double-click on the first dimension to open the text editor. Notice the dark solid color background behind the dimension text.

This indicates that a background mask is enabled for this dimension.

Check the Background Mask Settings:

Select the dimension and go to the Properties palette.

Under the 'Text' section, find the 'Fill Color' or 'Background Mask' setting. Ensure it is set to an appropriate color (e.g., the same as the background).

Compare with the Second Dimension:

Double-click on the second dimension and observe the absence of a background color during editing.

In the Properties palette, confirm that the 'Background Mask' is either disabled or set to 'None.'

Adjust Settings if Needed:

If you want both dimensions to have a background mask, enable the 'Background Mask' for the second dimension and choose the desired color.

References:

AutoCAD Documentation on dimension styles and background masks: Dimension Styles

polyline is a connected sequence of line segments created as a single object that can contain a width. You can change the width of a polyline by using the PEDIT command.

Based on 3 and 4, LWEIGHT is a command that sets the current lineweight, which is used for new objects and affects objects in the current space only. PLINEWID is a system variable that sets a default polyline width for new polylines. PLINEGEN is a system variable that controls how linetype patterns are generated around vertices.

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associative dimensions adjust to changes in the geometric objects they measure. Dimension associativity defines the relationship between geometric objects and the dimensions that give their distance and angles.

Based on 2 and 3, dimensions in a layout may be associated to objects in model space when the DIMASSOC system variable is set to 2.

Understanding Polar Tracking:

Polar Tracking in AutoCAD helps users draw lines at specific angles by snapping to predefined increments.

This feature is useful for creating lines at consistent angles without manually entering angle values each time.

Steps to Set Increment Angle:

Go to the Drafting Settings dialog box.

Select the Polar Tracking tab.

Check the box to enable Polar Tracking.

In the Increment Angle dropdown, set the desired increment angle (in this case, 17 degrees).

Enabling and Using Polar Tracking:

Once enabled, you can draw lines that snap to the set angle increments, simplifying the process of creating precise angled lines.

Conclusion:

To create lines at consistent 17-degree increments, the Polar Tracking setting should be edited.

References:

AutoCAD User Guide on Polar Tracking.

AutoCAD Help Documentation on Drafting Settings.

To assign the 22x34_PDF page setup to a layout, follow these steps in the Page Setup Manager:

Open the Page Setup Manager:

Type PAGESETUP in the command line and press Enter.

Locate the 22x34_PDF Page Setup:

In the Page Setup Manager, locate the 22x34_PDF page setup in the list of available setups.

Set as Current:

Right-click (Control-click on Mac) on the 22x34_PDF page setup.

Select Set Current from the context menu. This action will assign the selected page setup to the current layout.

Verify the Changes:

The current layout will now use the 22x34_PDF page setup. You can verify this by checking the plot settings in the layout tab.

According to the AutoCAD for Design and Drafting documents1, the EXTEND command allows you to extend objects to meet the edges of other objects. To trim objects instead of extending them, you can hold down the Shift key while selecting the objects1. This will invoke the TRIM command within the EXTEND command.

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Box 1 = ignore island detection

Box 2 = Outer island detection

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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

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.

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When you encounter the error "Possible circular reference to current drawing" in AutoCAD while attaching an external reference (xref), it means that the drawing you are trying to reference has the same name as the current drawing. This creates a circular dependency which AutoCAD cannot resolve.

Check File Names: Verify that the file name of the drawing you are trying to reference does not match the name of the current drawing.

Rename if Necessary: If the names match, rename either the current drawing or the external reference file.

Steps to resolve:

Save the current drawing with a different name if necessary.

Ensure the external reference file has a unique name before attaching it.

This prevents the circular reference error and allows the xref to be attached properly.

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.

Open your drawing in AutoCAD that includes the data links to the Excel files.

Access ETRANSMIT:

Type ETRANSMIT in the command line and press Enter.

Set Up the ETRANSMIT Package:

In the Create Transmittal dialog box, click the "Transmittal Setups" button to create or modify a setup.

Ensure that "Include all files associated with the drawing" is checked. This includes all external references, images, and data links.

Choose the desired file format for the transmittal (e.g., ZIP file).

Include Data Link Files:

Make sure that the "Bind" option for external references is set to the required type (e.g., "Bind" or "Insert").

Click "OK" to close the Transmittal Setups dialog box.

Create Transmittal:

In the Create Transmittal dialog box, review the list of files to be included in the transmittal package.

Click "OK" to create the package.

Save the Transmittal:

Choose a location to save the transmittal package and provide a file name.

Click "Save".

References:

AutoCAD Documentation on ETRANSMIT

Autodesk Knowledge Network: Using ETRANSMIT in AutoCAD