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

According to the search results123, a rectangular array command creates copies of objects in a regularly spaced rectangular pattern. You can adjust the spacing and number of rows and columns by dragging the grips on the array preview or modifying values on the Array context ribbon.

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Issue with PDF Text Objects:

When importing a PDF into AutoCAD, text objects may be converted to polylines.

This happens because AutoCAD interprets the text as vector graphics rather than editable text.

Conversion Process:

Option A: The Combine Text tool (TXT2MTXT) is used to combine multiple text objects into a single multiline text object. It does not convert polylines back to text.

Option C: The Edit Polyline (PEDIT) command and Join option are used to join polylines, not convert them to text.

Option D: The JOIN command is similar to PEDIT and is used for joining polylines.

Correct Tool:

Option B: The Recognize SHX Text tool (PDFSHXTEXT) is specifically designed to recognize text that has been converted to polylines during PDF import. It converts these polylines back into text objects.

Conclusion:

Use the Recognize SHX Text tool to select all polyline text objects and convert them back to editable text.

References:

AutoCAD Knowledge Base on PDF Import and Text Recognition.

AutoCAD 2024 User Guide on PDF Import Tools.

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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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

FalseYou cannot convert an arc to a line by hovering over the center grip of the arc segment. You need to convert the arc to a polyline first, then use the FLATTEN command, and answer YES to remove hidden lines. Then you can explode the polyline to get line segments. https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/autocad-forum/autocad-is-it-possible-to-convert-an-arc-to-a-segemented-line/td-p/2933624

Falseyou can edit the polyline width by hovering over certain grips if they are vertex grips or midpoint grips. However, if they are arc segment grips, you cannot edit the width by hovering over them1. Therefore, the statement is false. https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad/learn-explore/caas/CloudHelp/cloudhelp/2015/ENU/AutoCAD-Core/files/GUID-2070C02C-E18A-4333-BDC4-240F49F1C102-htm.html

Falseyou can add a new vertex by hovering over certain grips if they are edge grips or midpoint grips. However, if they are vertex grips or arc segment grips, you cannot add a new vertex by hovering over them2. Therefore, the statement is false.

a block attribute is a tag or label that attaches data to a block. The data can be extracted and displayed in a table. Therefore, the entity in the drawing that is used to put the graphical representation of the room number in the Room No. column in the table is B. Attribute.

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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

Box 1 = Turn on Associative Hatching

Box 2 = use the Recreate Boundary option from Hatch Editor

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 Create or Modify Dimension Style: Type DIMSTYLE in the command line and press Enter. Create a new dimension style or modify an existing one.

 Set as Annotative: In the Dimension Style Manager, go to the Fit tab and check the Annotative option.

 Apply to Dimensions: Ensure that all dimensions in your drawing use this annotative dimension style.

 Set Annotation Scale: Set the annotation scale for each viewport so that the dimensions scale correctly in each one. Use the Properties palette to set the Annotation Scale for each viewport.

References:

AutoCAD Help Documentation on Using Annotative Dimensions

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.

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.

when you use the MOVE command on a set of entities that you have previously copied, you should use B. P (Previous) as the default option when prompted to select entities. This will select the last set of entities that you modified with any command.

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the command that should be used to create a new drawing file from selected objects is WBLOCK. This command allows you to export a group of objects as a drawing, which can be inserted into other drawings as a block2.

The object property that you should use when using the Insert Field command to generate the viewport scale, if the default scale list is being used, is the "Standard scale".

The "Standard scale" property is used to specify the standard scale factor for the viewports. It represents a value in the format of 1:n, where n is the scale factor. For example, if you set the standard scale to 1:50, the viewport will display objects at a scale of 50 units per drawing unit.

To use this property in the Insert Field command, you can select "Object" in the "Field category" dropdown and "Standard scale" from the "Field names" dropdown. This will insert a field code that will automatically update the viewport scale based on the properties of the viewport.

To ensure that the "Walls" layer is not visible while drafting, the appropriate property to set is "Layer Off." This will make the entire layer invisible in the drawing.

Layer Off:

Effect: Turns off the visibility of the layer in the drawing, making it not visible.

Usage: This is useful when you want to hide certain elements temporarily without affecting the actual data or properties of the elements on that layer.

Layer Freeze:

Effect: Similar to "Layer Off," but additionally, it removes the layer from memory, which can improve performance in large drawings. However, "Layer Freeze" is not the primary choice when only visibility control is needed.

Layer Lock:

Effect: Prevents editing of the layer's content but does not hide it from view.

Usage: Useful when you want to protect the layer's content from accidental modifications.

Layer Unlock:

Effect: Opposite of "Layer Lock," allows editing of the layer's content.

The command that you should use is B. Collect Leader1. The collect leader option groups multiple leaders into one multileader object with a common landing line1. This option is useful when you want to create a single label or callout for multiple objects2.

To use this option, you need to select the MLEADER command and then select Collect Leader from the Options menu. Then you can select two or more existing multileaders that have similar properties and press Enter. The selected multileaders will be collected into one multileader object with a common landing line1.

 Access the Xref Manager: Type XREF in the command line and press Enter.

 Select the Xref: Choose the Xref you want to modify from the list.

 Modify the Path: Click on the Path Type and select Make Relative. This ensures that the references will correctly point to the ALT-1_Xrefs folder relative to the current drawing location.

References:

AutoCAD Help Documentation on Attach and Overlay External References

a baseline dimension is a linear, angular, or ordinate dimension that is measured from the baseline of a previous or selected dimension. The spacing between baseline dimensions can be set from the Dimension Style Manager, Lines tab, Baseline Spacing (DIMDLI system variable).

The most efficient method to avoid the problem of dimensions being too close together in the future is to use Dimension Style Manager. This will allow you to change the default spacing for all baseline dimensions in your drawing.

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 Open Customize User Interface (CUI): Type CUI in the command line and press Enter.

 Locate the AUDIT Command: In the CUI dialog box, under the Customize tab, expand the Ribbon node and then expand the Panels node.

 Add to Quick Access Toolbar: Drag the AUDIT command from the Panels list and drop it onto the Quick Access Toolbar in the Customize list.

 Save Changes: Click Apply and OK to save the changes. The AUDIT tool will now be available in the Quick Access Toolbar for continuous display.

References:

AutoCAD Help Documentation on Customizing the Quick Access Toolbar

Understanding External References:

External references (Xrefs) allow you to attach drawing files within your current drawing, enabling collaborative work and data sharing.

Xrefs can be attached as Overlay or Attachment. Overlays do not include nested Xrefs, while Attachments do.

Identifying the Problem:

The exhibit shows that the Buildings drawing is nested within the Contours Xref.

To remove the Buildings drawing from the C-3 drawing, it must be detached from the Xref hierarchy.

Steps to Detach Xref:

Right-click (Control-click) the Buildings reference in the Xref Manager.

Select the Detach option. This will remove the Buildings reference from the drawing.

Conclusion:

To remove the Buildings drawing from the C-3 drawing, detach the Buildings reference directly from the Xref Manager.

References:

AutoCAD User Guide on Managing Xrefs.

AutoCAD Help Documentation on Detaching Xrefs.

a layout viewport is a window that displays a view of model space on a layout tab. You can create multiple layout viewports to display different views of your model at different scales.

To create the viewports in a layout tab, you can use three methods:

From the Viewports dialog box: select a viewport configuration

Create individual viewports by using the MVIEW command

From the View Manager dialog box, generate named views and add them as layout viewpoints

These methods will allow you to create and arrange viewports on your layout tab.

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To ensure that all drawing information is visible when plotting from an ISO A3 layout to an ISO A4 sheet size, the correct plot settings need to be applied.

Open the Plot Dialog:

Type PLOT in the command line and press Enter.

Set Plot Area:

In the Plot dialog, set the "Plot Area" to Extents. This ensures that everything within the drawing extents will be included in the plot.

Adjust Plot Scale:

Set the "Plot Scale" to Fit to paper. This option will automatically scale the drawing to fit within the ISO A4 sheet size (297 mm x 210 mm).

Other Settings:

Ensure that the correct printer/plotter and paper size (ISO A4) are selected.

Optionally, check the "Center the plot" option to ensure the drawing is centered on the sheet.

Save Changes:

Click on the "Preview" button to check the output. If everything looks correct, click "OK" to plot the drawing.

Understanding Traces:

Traces in AutoCAD allow multiple users to collaborate on a drawing by adding comments and updates.

Each Trace keeps a history of contributions and modifications made by different users.

Adding Information to Existing Trace:

When a CAD designer updates a drawing by adding a new hole, this action is recorded in the existing Trace.

The Trace palette will show contributors and modifications, maintaining a detailed record.

Expected Result:

After adding the new hole, the existing Trace will be updated to show another contributor.

This helps in tracking changes and identifying who made specific updates.

Conclusion:

The Traces palette will display another contributor in the existing Trace after the update.

References:

AutoCAD User Guide on Using Traces.

AutoCAD Help Documentation on Collaboration Tools.

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.