Basic Flashcards

In AutoCAD, which setting controls how far cursor movement snaps when Grid Snap is enabled?

Answer: Snap spacing

Snap spacing defines the incremental distance the cursor jumps to when snap mode (F9) is active, independent of grid display.

Which Autodesk AutoCAD feature allows you to create geometry that automatically updates when a referenced dimension or parameter changes?

Answer: Parametric constraints

Parametric constraints (geometric and dimensional) drive drawing geometry so shapes update automatically when parameter values change.

What does the FLATTEN command do to 3D objects in AutoCAD?

Answer: Projects objects onto the XY plane by setting all Z values to zero

FLATTEN collapses all geometry to the XY plane (Z=0), converting 3D objects into 2D equivalents.

In Autodesk software, a 'template file' typically uses which file extension?

Answer: .DWT

DWT is the Drawing Template format in AutoCAD, used to store default settings, styles, and layouts for new drawings.

Which AutoCAD command allows you to extract attribute data from blocks into an external file or table?

Answer: EATTEXT

EATTEXT (Enhanced Attribute Extraction) extracts block attribute data and exports it to a table, CSV, or XLS file.

What is the primary purpose of the OFFSET command in AutoCAD?

Answer: Creates a parallel copy of an object at a specified distance

OFFSET creates a new object parallel to and equidistant from the selected object at the distance you specify.

In AutoCAD, which visual style displays a 3D model with edges visible but faces shaded?

Answer: Shaded with Edges

The 'Shaded with Edges' visual style renders faces with smooth shading while still displaying all visible edges.