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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.

         

       

     

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