Autocad Useful 2D - 3D Commands and Shortcut key

 

1. Ctrl + N - New Drawing:

   • Opens a new, blank drawing file.

2. Ctrl + O - Open Drawing:

   • Opens an existing drawing file.

3. Ctrl + S - Save Drawing:

   • Saves the current drawing.

4. Ctrl + P - Plot:

   • Opens the Plot dialog for printing or plotting the drawing.

5. Ctrl + Z - Undo:

   • Reverses the last command or action.

6. Ctrl + Y - Redo:

   • Reverses the Undo command.

7. Ctrl + C - Copy:

   • Copies selected objects to the clipboard.

8. Ctrl + X - Cut:

   • Cuts selected objects to the clipboard.

9. Ctrl + V - Paste:

   • Pastes the contents of the clipboard into the drawing.

10. Ctrl + A - Select All:

    • Selects all objects in the current drawing.

11. Ctrl + Shift + C - Copy with Base Point:

    • Copies selected objects with a specified base point.

12. Ctrl + Shift + V - Paste to Original Coordinates:

    • Pastes copied objects to their original coordinates.

13. Ctrl + Shift + K - Blocks Palette:

    • Opens the Blocks palette for inserting and managing blocks.

14. Ctrl + 1 - Properties Palette:

    • Opens the Properties palette for viewing and modifying object properties.

15. Ctrl + 2 - DesignCenter:

    • Opens the DesignCenter palette for accessing drawing content and resources.

16. Ctrl + 3 - Tool Palettes:

    • Opens the Tool Palettes palette for accessing and inserting tools and blocks.

17. Ctrl + 4 - Sheet Set Manager:

    • Opens the Sheet Set Manager for managing sheets and layouts.

18. Ctrl + 9 - Command Line:

    • Toggles the visibility of the command line.

19. Ctrl + W - Close:

    • Closes the current drawing.

20. Ctrl + Page Up / Page Down - Switch Layouts:

    • Switches between layout tabs in the current drawing.

21. F2 - Text Window:

    • Opens the text window to display and save text output from commands.

22. F3 - Object Snap:

    • Toggles object snap modes on and off.

23. F8 - Ortho Mode:

    • Toggles Ortho mode, restricting cursor movement to horizontal or vertical directions.

24. F10 - Polar Tracking:

    • Toggles Polar Tracking mode for drawing lines at specified angles.

25. F12 - Dynamic Input:

    • Toggles Dynamic Input mode, allowing you to input commands and values in a dynamic way.

    1. Line (L):

       • The Line command creates straight lines between two points.

       Example:

       • Type "L" and press Enter.
       • Specify the first point: (0,0)
       • Specify the second point: (2,2)

    2. Circle (C):

       • The Circle command creates circles by specifying the center and radius.

       Example:

       • Type "C" and press Enter.
       • Specify the center point: (3,3)
       • Specify the radius: 2

    3. Arc (A):

       • The Arc command creates arcs by specifying three points (start, end, and radius) or other methods.

       Example:

       • Type "A" and press Enter.
       • Specify the start point: (1,1)
       • Specify the endpoint: (3,1)
       • Specify the radius: 2

    4. Rectangle (REC):

       • The Rectangle command creates a rectangle by specifying two diagonal corners.

       Example:

       • Type "REC" and press Enter.
       • Specify the first corner: (1,1)
       • Specify the other corner: (4,3)

    5. Polygon (POL):

       • The Polygon command creates regular polygons by specifying the center, number of sides, and radius.

       Example:

       • Type "POL" and press Enter.
       • Specify the center: (2,2)
       • Specify the number of sides: 6
       • Specify the radius: 1

    6. Ellipse (EL):

       • The Ellipse command creates ellipses by specifying the endpoints of the major and minor axes.

       Example:

       • Type "EL" and press Enter.
       • Specify the start point of the major axis: (1,1)
       • Specify the endpoint of the major axis: (4,1)
       • Specify the endpoint of the minor axis: (2.5,2)

    7. Hatch (H):

       • The Hatch command fills an enclosed area with a pattern or gradient.

       Example:

       • Type "H" and press Enter.
       • Select the boundary to hatch.
       • Choose a hatch pattern and specify scale.

    8. Offset (O):

       • The Offset command creates a parallel copy of a selected object at a specified distance.

       Example:

       • Type "O" and press Enter.
       • Select the object to offset.
       • Specify the distance: 0.5

    9. Trim (TR):

       • The Trim command trims objects where they intersect with other objects.

       Example:

       • Type "TR" and press Enter.
       • Select the cutting edge.
       • Select the object to trim.

    10. Extend (EX):

        • The Extend command extends objects to meet another object.

        Example:

        • Type "EX" and press Enter.
        • Select the boundary.
        • Select the object to extend.

    11. Mirror (MI):

        • The Mirror command creates a mirrored copy of selected objects.

        Example:

        • Type "MI" and press Enter.
        • Select the objects to mirror.
        • Specify the mirror line.

    12. Rotate (RO):

        • The Rotate command rotates selected objects by a specified angle.

        Example:

        • Type "RO" and press Enter.
        • Select the objects to rotate.
        • Specify the base point.
        • Specify the rotation angle: 45

        1. Extrude:

           • The Extrude command is used to create 3D objects by extruding 2D shapes into the third dimension.
           • Example: Create a 3D cube from a 2D square:
             • Draw a square using the Rectangle or Polyline tool.
             • Type "EXTRUDE" in the command line and select the square.
             • Specify the height or extrusion distance.

        2. Revolve:

           • The Revolve command creates 3D objects by revolving 2D profiles around an axis.
           • Example: Create a 3D vase from a 2D profile:
             • Draw a 2D profile of the vase's cross-section.
             • Type "REVOLVE" in the command line, select the profile, and specify the axis of revolution.

        3. Sweep:

           • The Sweep command generates 3D objects by sweeping a 2D profile along a path.
           • Example: Create a 3D pipe:
             • Draw a 2D circle for the pipe's cross-section.
             • Draw a 2D path for the pipe's route.
             • Type "SWEEP" in the command line, select the circle, and select the path.

        4. Loft:

           • The Loft command creates 3D objects by connecting two or more 2D profiles.
           • Example: Create a 3D bridge between two 2D profiles:
             • Draw two 2D profiles representing the bridge's cross-sections.
             • Type "LOFT" in the command line, select the profiles, and specify additional cross-sections if needed.

        5. Union:

           • The Union command combines multiple 3D objects into a single object.
           • Example: Combine two 3D cubes into one:
             • Create two 3D cubes.
             • Type "UNION" in the command line, select the cubes, and press Enter.

        6. Subtract:

           • The Subtract command subtracts one 3D object from another.
           • Example: Cut a hole in a 3D box using a smaller box:
             • Create a 3D box and a smaller 3D box.
             • Type "SUBTRACT" in the command line, select the larger box, and then select the smaller box.

        7. Intersect:

           • The Intersect command creates a new 3D object that is the intersection of two or more objects.
           • Example: Find the intersection of two 3D spheres:
             • Create two 3D spheres.
             • Type "INTERSECT" in the command line, select the spheres, and press Enter.

        8. Section:

           • The Section command generates a 2D cross-section view of a 3D object.
           • Example: Create a 2D cross-section of a 3D building:
             • Draw a line where you want the section cut.
             • Type "SECTION" in the command line, select the building, and specify the cutting plane.

        9. 3DORBIT:

           • The 3DORBIT command allows you to navigate and view your 3D model from different angles.
           • Example: Use 3DORBIT to rotate and view your 3D model from various perspectives.

        10. Presspull:

            • The Presspull command extrudes 2D regions and closed polylines to create 3D solids.
            • Example: Use Presspull to extrude a 2D floor plan to create a 3D building.

            1. LINE:

               • Creates a straight line segment between two points.
               • Example: Type "LINE," specify the first point, then specify the second point.

            2. CIRCLE:

               • Draws a circle based on a center point and radius.
               • Example: Type "CIRCLE," specify the center point, and then specify the radius.

            3. RECTANGLE:

               • Creates a rectangle by specifying two diagonal corners.
               • Example: Type "RECTANGLE," specify the first corner, and then specify the second corner.

            4. ARC:

               • Draws arcs based on a center point, start point, and angle.
               • Example: Type "ARC," specify the center point, start point, and included angle.

            5. POLYLINE:

               • Creates a series of connected line and arc segments.
               • Example: Type "POLYLINE," specify the vertices, and press Enter to complete the polyline.

            6. TRIM:

               • Trims objects to the edges of other objects.
               • Example: Type "TRIM," select the cutting edges, and then select the objects to trim.

            7. EXTEND:

               • Extends objects to meet the edges of other objects.
               • Example: Type "EXTEND," select the boundary edges, and then select the objects to extend.

            8. OFFSET:

               • Creates parallel copies of lines, polylines, or arcs at a specified distance.
               • Example: Type "OFFSET," specify the distance, and then select the objects to offset.

            9. MIRROR:

               • Mirrors objects about a specified axis.
               • Example: Type "MIRROR," select the objects to mirror, and specify the axis.

            10. ARRAY:

                • Creates copies of objects in a rectangular or polar array.
                • Example: Type "ARRAY," select the objects, and specify the array type and parameters.

            11. HATCH:

                • Fills enclosed areas with a hatch pattern.
                • Example: Type "HATCH," select the boundaries, and choose a hatch pattern.

            12. DIMENSION:

                • Adds dimensions to your drawing, such as linear dimensions, angular dimensions, and radial dimensions.
                • Example: Type "DIMENSION," select the objects to dimension, and place the dimension lines.

            13. TEXT:

                • Inserts text into your drawing.
                • Example: Type "TEXT," specify the insertion point, and enter the text content.

            14. LAYER:

                • Manages drawing layers and controls the visibility and properties of objects on different layers.
                • Example: Type "LAYER," create a new layer, and assign objects to it.

            15. BLOCK:

                • Creates and manages reusable block definitions.
                • Example: Type "BLOCK," select objects to include in the block, and define the block's name and insertion point.

            16. INSERT:

                • Inserts a block into the drawing at a specified location.
                • Example: Type "INSERT," select the block to insert, and specify the insertion point.

            17. ERASE:

                • Deletes selected objects from the drawing.
                • Example: Type "ERASE," select the objects to delete, and press Enter.

            18. SCALE:

                • Changes the size of selected objects uniformly or non-uniformly.
                • Example: Type "SCALE," select the objects, specify the base point, and enter the scale factor.

            19. MOVE:

                • Relocates selected objects from one location to another.
                • Example: Type "MOVE," select the objects, and specify the new location.

            20. EXPLODE:

                • Breaks down complex objects like blocks or polylines into their individual components.
                • Example: Type "EXPLODE," select the object to explode.