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    Two-Dimensional Drawing

    objectivesAfter completing this chapter, you should be able to

    Identify manual drafting tools used in drawing creation

    Apply the techniques of geometric construction in manualdrafting

    Utilize basic CAD system commands and processes in creat-ing a drawing

    Create a manually drafted or CAD-based orthographic pro-jection drawing

    Develop a section and auxiliary view drawing using CAD

    Identify several common issues that occur in CAD drafting

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    Two-dimensional (2-D) drawings have been the mainstay of graphical

    communication for mechanical, civil, and other engineering fields for cen-

    turies. Although the use of computer-based three-dimensional (solid mod-

    eling) is predominant in the United States and Western Europe, most of the world

    depends heavily on 2-D drawings for the transfer of engineering geometry infor-

    mation. Two-dimensional drawing, whether done by hand or with the assistance of

    a computer, will be around for a very long time. In some areas of the world, it is

    still the only way that engineering graphics are created and used. There is a

    tremendous amount of legacy data in 2-D format that must be edited using the

    same methods used to create the data. In some types of industries, 2-D drawing is

    still the only acceptable means of presenting engineering graphics.

    Two-dimensional drawings are still heavily utilized in some industries in the

    United States. The breakdown is in two areas: manually drawn 2-D drawings and

    2-D drawings developed through computer-aided design (CAD). Almost all 2-D

    drawings that are created today to build or manufacture objects are done using

    CAD tools; however, many basic skill sets can be replicated in both manual draw-

    ings and CAD drawings.

    22.01

    introduction

    Manual 2-D Drawings

    This section provides a glimpse into the skills needed to create drawings manually.Three components are required to create high-quality drawings. First, tools are neededto create neat drawings and lettering. Second, dexterity and drawing technique play apart in consistently developing quality work. Finally, practice and experience areneeded to create drawings in a timely and efficient manner.

    22.02.01 Manual Drawing ToolsThe process of creating a 2-D drawing manually is sometimes called drafting. The fol-

    lowing list and Figure 22.01 contain some of the basic tools used in the creation of2-D manual drawings. These tools are sometimes called drafting instrumentsbecause they are made with great precision and are used to create accurate graphics.

    Brushused to keep the drawing area clean by removing dry erase material, erasershavings, and other debris.

    Compassused to create accurate circles and arcs and used in the layout of geomet-ric shapes. To use a compass, open it to the desired radius using a scale as a guide.Carefully place the pointed (anchor) end of the compass through the paper into thedrafting table. For good compass technique, tilt the compass to one side and allowthe lead to follow the compass around the circle. The lead in the compass should besharpened often to ensure clean, even arcs. To darken an arc, make multiple passesinstead of pressing down on the compass.

    Dividersused to lay out and transfer distances. They can also be used to breaklonger object segments into equal distances. A scale can be used to help set divider

    measurements.Drafting Machinea tool clamped to a drafting table that holds two straightedges(used to draw and measure lines) usually at 90 degrees relative to each other. Thestraightedges can be rotated to any angle desired and moved about the table whilethe desired angle is maintained.

    Drafting Tablea large, rectangular, flat table with a smooth surface and straightsides. The sides of the table are parallel and perpendicular to each other to aid inthe drawing of horizontal and vertical lines with excellent precision.

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    Drafting Velluma high-quality paper that is abrasion-resistant and stable overlong periods of time. It allows errantly drawn items to be erased with little ghosting.

    Dry Erase Bagholds an inert powder that is layered on a drawing to preventsmudges. The bag is occasionally kneaded and tapped on the drawing so tools willglide over the surface.

    Eraserused to remove errant lead marks. Drafting erasers are usually not the com-mon pink rubber variety, but rather a soft white plastic type, which is less abrasiveto drawing surfaces.

    Eraser Shieldused to protect areas of a drawing while an eraser is being used.French Curveused to create smooth curves through a set of points by aligning thepart of the curve that best fits the points.

    Leadsthin rods of graphite bound in a clay base and sharpened for use in markinglines, text, and other art on a drawing. Drawing leads vary in darkness based on thegrading, as shown in Figure 22.02. The familiar #2 yellow pencil, which contains

    #2 grade graphite, draws a medium dark line. The higher the lead grade number, theharder the lead and the lighter the line produced. As the lead grade number decreases,the graphite composition gets softer, resulting in a darker line. Pencil lead grades andtheir equivalent drafting lead grades are shown in Figure 22.03.

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    FIGURE 22.01. Manualdrafting tools.

    FIGURE 22.02. Various shades of lead marks used in drafting.

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    Lead Holdersused to hold pieces of pencil lead, as shown in Figure 22.04, that aresharpened to provide the line width and darkness required for various features on thedrawing. Like a pencil, lines are drawn by moving the arm away from the body. Thistechnique provides the best consistency and prevents the hand from smudging linesthat have already been drawn. The lead holder can be slowly twirled about its lengthaxis while the line is created to maintain a uniform wear on the point of the lead. Todaymechanical lead holders are being replaced by mechanical pencils that have a standard-ized lead diameter (e.g., 0.5 mm, 0.7 mm, and 0.9 mm) and a specific lead hardness.

    Lettering Guidea template-like tool that helps create guidelines (like lines on note-book paper) to make it easier to create consistently sized lettering. The linear set ofholes on an Ames lettering guide, for example, is in increments of 1/16 of an inch.

    Protractorused to measure the angles between lines.

    Scalesused to measure distances on drawings. Like rulers, scales provide graduatedmarks that are used to determine the length of objects, as shown in Figure 22.05.Scales, which are most commonly triangular in cross section to create six differentsets of graduation marks, provide the necessary means for appropriate scaling ofthe entities to ensure that the drawing will fit on a standard-sized sheet of paper.This tool is not used to draw lines since the edge of a scale may have nicks createdby the graduation marks. Measurement marks on a drawing are usually made withsmall dots, and the entity is created with the proper drawing tool. For entity meas-urement, dividers can be set to the length of the entity for transfer to a scale.

    T squareused (in the absence of a drafting machine) to draw horizontal lines. Thecross of the Tis placed against an edge of the drafting table to provide horizontalor vertical drawing edges across the table. Angled lines can be drawn by placing theappropriate triangle(s) against the edge of the T square.

    Templatesused to create common shapes such as small circles, ellipses, polygons,arcs, arrowheads, and other geometric entities. A template used to make text andnumbers is also called a lettering guide.

    Trianglesused to create the lines on a drawing. These are used in conjunction witha straightedge drafting board or a T square. Fixed triangles typically have angles of30-60-90 degrees (commonly called a 30-60 triangle) and 45-45-90 degrees (commonlycalled a 45 triangle). Adjustable triangles are also available to create lines atless common angles. By combining a 30-60 triangle and a 45 triangle, lines at othercommon angles can be drawn, as shown in Figure 22.06. Adjustable triangles,which can be set to any acute angle, are also available.

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    FIGURE 22.04. Drafting leads and a lead holder.

    FIGURE 22.05. Close-up view ofthe graduation marks on anengineering scale.

    #1 B

    #2

    #2-1/2

    #3

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    FIGURE 22.03. Equivalentmarking darkness of draftingleads and pencil grades.

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    22.02.02 Preparation for Manual Drawing

    Manual drafting tools aid in the creation of basic geometric elements such as lines,arcs, and curves at almost any size and orientation. Your instructor is the best sourcefor the details of how to use the tools properly to create a drawing. This section brieflydiscusses the basics of tool utilization and some best practices. The following stepsshould be used to prepare for the production of a manual drawing:

    1. Clean your tools before and after using them. Wash and dry them to keep yourtools, carrying case, and storage drawer free from graphite residue.

    2. When placing vellum on your drafting table, align the edge of the vellum with thestraight edges of the drafting machine or T square. Tape down the corners ofthe paper with drafting tape. When moving the T square or drafting machine, liftit slightly so you do not snag and tear the vellum.

    3. Use the dry erase bag to put a layer of a rubberlike powder on the vellum surface.This powder bonds with loose graphite particles to help keep your tools clean and

    eliminate smudges on your drawing. A small clean towel is also handy for keepingyour hands and tools clean.

    4. Decide how much space on the vellum is to be occupied by the views of the objectto be drawn, including sufficient space between the views for any dimensions thatare to be included.

    5. Select the best scale to use to produce the desired sizes of the views.

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    REFERENCE LINE REFERENCE LINE

    REFERENCE LINEREFERENCE LINE

    75 deg.

    165 deg.

    105 deg.

    15 deg.

    FIGURE 22.06. By placing the 30-60 and the 45 triangles in various orientations, lines at dif-ferent angles can be drawn.

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    6. Once the view placement has been determined, create the exterior shape of theobject views using projection rules and proper dimension scaling.

    7. Use triangles or a protractor to verify angles after they have been drawn.

    8. Sharpen your drawing leads often as the accuracy of your drawing may depend ona sharp lead.

    9. Place an additional piece of paper or vellum under your drawing hand to avoidsmudges. Try not to touch the surface of the drawing with your hand or put fin-gerprints on the drawing surface. Oils from your skin may be absorbed by the vel-lum and leave a stain.

    10. Use the eraser template when erasing. Lay the template on top of your drawing,exposing the area that needs to be erased through the proper-sized opening. Eraselightly through the opening to remove the errant line.

    11. Use a circle template for small circles and arcs as this is faster and easier thanusing a compass (assuming the proper size circle is available).

    12. Use a template when creating small polygons (e.g., for hex head bolts) and ellipses as thisis the fastest way to draw these objects (assuming the proper size object is available).

    13. Use special lettering templates, if necessary and if available, to assist in lettering.Lettering is only similar to printing. You can be a poor printer but still have good

    lettering.

    14. When finished with your drawing, lightly rub the drawing with your dry erase bagto pick up any loose graphite. Then clean your drawing using a brush to removeall of the dry erase powder.

    22.02.03 Making a Simple Manual DrawingNow that you have been introduced to the drawing preparation process and some ofthe basic geometry creation skills, this section walks you through a basic drawing of theflat gasket shown in Figure 22.07. Here is the equipment needed:

    T square or drafting machine

    Triangle

    Scale

    Circle template

    Eraser

    Eraser template

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    FIGURE 22.07. The goal is tore-create a drawing of thisflat gasket.

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    You will begin with the basic steps of drawing straight horizontal and vertical lineson a sheet of paper to outline the object. Use a lead grade that is harder than #4 (orharder than 2H). If erasing is needed, use a light touch to prevent smearing. You will goback over the final drawing with a softer lead grade to create the final darker image.Whether you are using a T square or a drafting machine, the general process is the

    same. If you are using a T square, make sure you hold the cross of the Tfirmly againstthe edge of the drafting table. Large errors can occur when you try to use one hand tohold a T square loosely in an approximate position while drawing lines with the otherhand. Align your T square or drafting machine and draw a horizontal line at least4 inches long. Use the scale to make very light marks to indicate a length of 4 inchesalong the line. These steps are shown in Figure 22.08.

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    4 inches

    FIGURE 22.08. Drawing andmarking a horizontal line,

    which will be the bottom edgeof the gasket.

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    Set the triangle firmly against the straight edge of the T square or drafting machine.To create the right edge of the gasket, place the perpendicular edge of the triangleon the right end of the 4-inch line mark. Draw a light vertical line at least 2 inches long.Use the scale to mark a 2-inch distance above the 4-inch line, as shown in Figure 22.09.Create the left edge of the gasket in a similar fashion, as shown in Figure 22.10.

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    FIGURE 22.09. Drawing and marking a vertical line, which will be the right edge of the gasket.

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    Using the T square or drafting machine, lightly draw the top edge of the gasket byconnecting the two vertical lines at their 2-inch marks using a horizontal line, as shownin Figure 22.11.

    The circle template will be used to create the rounded edges. Select the tem-plate circle with the diameter of the arc needed, which is 1 inch (to provide a radius

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    FIGURE 22.10. Drawing and marking another vertical line, which will be the left edge of the gasket.

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    of 0.5 inch at the corners of the gasket). Use the template to create a 0.5-inch radiusarc that is tangent to horizontal and vertical lines at each corner of the gasket, asshown in Figure 22.12.

    To locate the center hole of the gasket, use the scale to mark the center of the bot-tom horizontal line (i.e., 2 inches from the left mark on this line). Lightly draw a verti-cal line through the outline of the gasket at this 2-inch location. Then use the scale tomark the center of the right vertical line (i.e., 1 inch from the bottom horizontal line).

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    FIGURE 22.11. Drawing a horizontal line, which will be the top edge of the gasket, at the marks.

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    Lightly draw a horizontal line through the outline of the gasket at this 1-inch location,as shown in Figure 22.13. The center of the hole will be located at the intersection of

    the horizontal and vertical lines just drawn through the center of the gasket outline.The circle template will have centerlines on the edges of the 1-inch hole. Align

    these centerlines to the vertical and horizontal lines, locating the center of the circle,and draw the 1-inch circle as shown in Figure 22.14. Using the marks on the on the1" diameter circle template, again position the template so the marks line up onthe lightly created lines; then draw the circle.

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    diameter size

    FIGURE 22.12. Using a circle template to add the rounded corners.

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    Use the eraser and eraser template to remove the corners of the rectangle backto the radius locations, as shown in Figure 22.15. A softer lead is then used to trace overthe lightly created lines to complete the construction of the gasket.

    Finally, annotations are added. Annotations include the numbers, lines, and arrowsused to show the sizes of various features on the part. The numbers, or dimensions, areadded first, as shown in Figure 22.16. Lettering should be between 1/8 inch and 1/4 inchin height. If your lettering is neat, the numbers can be drawn freehand. Otherwise, a let-tering template should be used.

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    FIGURE 22.13. Locating and marking the center of the hole.

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    The extension lines and dimension lines are then added as shown in Figure 22.17with the assistance of the drafting machine or T square and triangle. Remember to

    leave a small space of about 1/16 inch between the extension lines and the features theydefine. This space helps distinguish between lines that are a part of the object and linesthat are a part of the annotation. This small amount of space between the dimensionlines and the extension lines allows neater arrowheads to be drawn, as shown inFigure 22.18. Arrowheads can be drawn freehand if it can be done neatly or drawn withthe assistance of an arrowhead template.

    Lines with arrowheads that point from a dimension directly to a feature, as shownfor the circle and arcs in Figure 22.19, are called leaders.

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    FIGURE 22.14. Aligning the circle template and making the center hole.

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    FIGURE 22.15. Erasing theconstruction lines and darkeningthe outline.

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    Two-Dimensional CAD Drawings

    Two-dimensional CAD drawings are similar to 2-D manually created drawings in thatboth are a collection of lines, arcs, circles, and other 2-D geometric elements that aregrouped to represent the image of an object. With 2-D CAD, however, the manual

    drawing tools are replaced by a computer, as shown in Figure 22.20, and the vellum isreplaced with a software file. This section of the chapter covers the basic practices ofcreating 2-D CAD-based drawings. Most 2-D CAD software uses similar features, com-mands, and geometry creation methods, although the precise terminology may vary.

    22.03.01 Basic Setup CommandsThe basic setup commands are used to prepare a drawing by specifying various userpreferences for parameters such as the overall size of the drawing area, units of meas-urement, sizes of fonts, formats of numbers, and special shortcuts and aids used tospeed up the process of creating drawings. Many companies have common settings forthese commands to make it easy for different people to work on the same drawing.Following are some common setup commands and their functions:

    Angle Controlhelps draw lines at specific angular orientations by forcing, or

    snapping, any line drawn near specified angular intervals to align to those intervals.This command setting aids in the drawing of angled lines by eliminating the need toenter the values of certain angles. Angle control, sometimes calledpolar tracking, is alsouseful for drawing horizontal and vertical lines. An example of a dialog box used tospecify angular increments for polar tracking is shown in Figure 22.21.

    Layermanages how objects or entities are grouped for convenience within thedrawing. Layers also control color, line type, and line weights and controlwhether the objects on the layer appear on a drawing when it is plotted. It iscommon, for example, for an annotation to be kept on a separate layer from thegeometry of the object. The annotation layer can then be temporarily turned offto reduce the complexity of the drawing when only the geometry needs to be

    viewed. An example of a dialog box used to control layer properties is shown inFigure 22.22.

    Limitsdefines the overall size of the drawing area, which is often determined by

    the size of the sheet when the drawing is printed at its full size.

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    FIGURE 22.20. CAD drawings require the use of a computer and software to create the graphics.

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    Object Snaphelps specify the exact locations of selection points by forcing anyselection point near certain types of geometry locations to become coincident withthose locations. This command setting aids in the accurate placement of entities orfinishing points. Typical selection point locations include the following:

    Center: locates to the centers of circles and arcs Midpoint: locates to the midpoint of lines and arcs

    Endpoint: locates the endpoints of lines and arcs

    Perpendicular: after the first endpoint of a line has been specified, locates thesecond endpoint to draw the line perpendicular to another line

    Intersection: locates the nearest intersection of two objects

    Apparent Intersection: locates the intersection of two entities that would meet ifthose entities were extended

    Parallel: after the first endpoint of a line has been specif ied, locates the secondendpoint to draw the line parallel to another line

    Quadrant: locates the 0, 90, 180, and 270 positions on a circle

    Tangent: locates the tangent positions of a line, an arc, or a circle with another

    arc or circleExamples of various symbols used to notify the user that an object snap point has

    been specified are shown in Figure 22.23.

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    FIGURE 22.21. A dialog box used to set up angular control in the user interface ofa 2-D CAD software product.

    FIGURE 22.22. A dialog box used to set up layer control in the user interface of a2-D CAD software product.

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    Circlecreates a circle.

    Dimensioncreates the wide variety of dimensions that are used to specify the exactsizes and locations of points, lines, and arcs. The common types of dimensions thatcan be created are as follows:

    Angularspecifies the angle between two lines.Alignedspecifies the shortest distance between two points regardless of angularorientation.

    Baselinespecifies sizes and locations from a common extension line.

    Leadercreates annotations that are directed to a specific feature.

    Linearspecifies sizes and locations in horizontal and vertical directions.

    Ordinatespecifies sizes and locations from a newly defined coordinate system.

    Radial/Diameterspecifies the diameters of circles and the radii of arcs.

    Fillet (or Round)replaces the intersection of two entities with an arc of a speci-fied radius.

    Hatchfills the area inside a closed loop with a specified pattern, color, or shade.

    Linecreates straight lines at any orientation. Examples of lines created by keyboardentries on the drawing screen are shown in Figure 22.25. Note that decimal inchunits are used in one case and fractional inch units are used in the other case.

    Pointcreates a point at a specified location.

    Textcreates letters, numbers, and symbols.

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    pointing device

    Value entered

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    FIGURE 22.25. The creation of lines with polar coordinates entered from the keyboard.Decimal units (engineering) are used in (a). Fractional units (architectural) are used in (b).

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    22.03.03 Basic Editing CommandsThe basic editing commands are used to modify entities that have already been cre-ated. As with the creation commands, the procedures for using editing commands areslightly different for each software tool, but the overall utilization concept is the same.

    Typically, these commands can be initiated by entering a key word or a letter from thekeyboard or by selecting a shortcut icon on the screen menu of the program.

    Copyis similar to the Move command except that this tool creates new objects atthe second location and keeps the original objects in the original location.

    Divideplaces points at equally spaced intervals along a selected object.

    Eraseremoves the selected objects from the drawing.

    Extendlengthens an object until it intersects a selected boundary object.

    Moverelocates the selected entities from one location in a drawing to anotherlocation within the same drawing.

    Offsetcreates a new object that is placed at a constant prespecified distance fromthe original object. This command is commonly used to create parallel lines andconcentric circles.

    Pattern (or array)copies selected objects and creates a circular group of them

    around a selected point or creates a rectangular group of them extending from aselected point.

    Rotatechanges the orientation angle of selected objects about a selected rotation center.

    Scalechanges the overall size of selected objects. A new scale number above thevalue of 1.00 will increase the size of the objects. A new scale number below 1.00will decrease the size of the objects.

    Trimremoves that part of a selected object that extends beyond its intersectionwith a selected boundary object.

    22.03.04 Making a Simple 2-D CAD DrawingThe use of the setup, creation, and editing commands to make a simple 2-D CAD draw-ing is now demonstrated through the creation of a drawing of the gasket shown in

    Figure 22.26, which was created earlier using manual techniques. First, the setup com-mands are specified, as shown next.

    Angle controlspecify a snap to every 90.

    Layerspecify a single layer.

    Limitsspecify a letter-sized (8.5" 11") drawing limit with landscape orientation(i.e., a size A drawing).

    Object snapsnap to endpoints, midpoints, and intersections.

    Precisionspecify accuracy to two decimal places.

    Text formatspecify a drafting font that is 0.25 inch in height.

    Unitsspecify decimal inches.

    If this setup will often beused for future drawings, it would be wise to save thedrawingas a template. Template files can then be used to create drawings with the desired setup com-

    mandspecificationsalready inplaceso thespecifications do not need tobe entered again.

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    4.7521 >0 degFIGURE 22.26. The 2-DCADdrawing of the gasket begins witha horizontal line. The placementand length are not important aslong as the line is horizontal andlonger than 4 inches.

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    Create a horizontal line using the Line command as shown in Figure 22.26. The lineshould be at least 4 inches long and snap to the horizontal position. Next, create a verticalline from the right end of the horizontal line as shown in Figure 22.27. The vertical lineshould be at least 2 inches long.

    Specifying an offset value of 4 inches, use the Offset command to create a copy

    of the vertical line to the left of the original vertical line as shown in Figure 22.28.Use the Offset command again, this time specifying an offset value of 2 inches, tocreate a copy of the horizontal line above the original horizontal line as shown inFigure 22.29.

    Use the Fillet command to round the corners of the enclosed rectangle as shown inFigure 22.30. The radius of the fillet should be specified as 0.5 inch. Select the edges ofthe rectangle that are to be trimmed to create the fillet. Do this for all four corners of theenclosed rectangle.

    OFFSET, 4 inchesFIGURE 22.29. The vertical lineis offset by 4 inches in thedirection shown.

    FIGURE 22.28. The horizontalline is offset by 2 inches in the

    direction shown.

    FIGURE 22.27. A vertical line isadded at one endpoint. Thelength is not important as longas the line is vertical and longerthan 2 inches.

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    The center of the 1-inch circle is located using construction lines, which will laterbe erased. Using the Line command, create a (vertical) line connecting the midpoints ofhorizontal lines. Then use the Line command to create a (horizontal) line connectingthe midpoints of the vertical lines. This construction is shown in Figure 22.31.

    Use the Circle command to draw a 1-inch diameter circle as shown in Figure 22.32.Snap the center of the circle to the intersection of the two lines just drawn. Specify thediameter of the circle as 1 inch (or the radius as 0.5 inch). After the circle is created,the two lines used to locate its center are erased.

    The dimensions are added as shown in Figure 22.33. Use the Linear Dimensioncommand, selecting the two vertical lines, to label the width of the gasket. Use the LinearDimension command again, selecting the two horizontal lines, to label the height of thegasket. Use the Diameter Dimension command, selecting the circle, to label the size ofthe center hole. Use the Radius Dimension command, selecting one of the corner fillets,to label the radius of the corners. If a Smart Dimension command is available, it can beused to label all of the previous features.

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    (a)

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    FIGURE 22.30. The corners are filleted by specifying the entities to be modified (a) andthe radius (b).

    FIGURE 22.31. The center of the circle is located with construction lines drawn from themidpoints of the sides.

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    22.03.05 Manually Drawn versus 2-D CAD Drawn

    The current trend is toward increased usage and dependence on 2-D CAD-based toolsfor creating and editing all types and styles of technical drawings. Manually createddrawings have the advantage of requiring simpler and less expensive tools than 2-DCAD-created drawings. Manual drawing tools are also simpler and easier to use. Two-dimensional CAD-created drawings require the use of a computer and the appropriatesoftware. Mastering the use of the software typically requires longer and more sophisti-cated training than mastering the use of manual drawing instruments. However, oncemastered, 2-D CAD-based drawings have many advantages over manually createddrawings. Two-dimensional CAD-created drawings typically can be produced morequickly than manually created drawings. Manually created drawings are prone to inac-curacies caused by errors in tool placement, measurement, and imperfect drawing tech-nique. Two-dimensional CAD-created drawings are easier to edit compared to erasingentities on a manually created drawing, which is a time-consuming process. Finally,because 2-D CAD-created drawings can be saved as computer files, they require lessstorage space and can be reproduced and transmitted quickly and easily.

    Making a Typical 2-D CAD Drawing

    A more sophisticated drawing is shown in Figure 22.34, which shows the front andright-side views of a flange. The right-side view is presented as a half section. The stepsin the creation of a 2-D CAD-based drawing of this flange are detailed to demonstratehow additional 2-D CAD settings and commands can be used.

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    1-inch diameter

    FIGURE 22.32. The center of the circle snaps to the intersection of the construction lines.The diameter is specified. The construction lines can then be erased.

    4.00

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    FIGURE 22.33. The dimensions are added. Adding dimensions to circles and radii usuallyinserts their centerlines.

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    First, the setup commands are specified as shown below. This setup is the same asthat used in the previous example except for the additional layers and object snaps. Ifthe setup used in the previous example was saved as a template, that template could berecalled, modified, and reused for this example.

    Angle controlspecify a snap to every 90.

    Layerspecify five layers.

    Limitsspecify a letter-sized (8.5" 11") drawing limit with landscape orientation(i.e., a size A drawing).

    Object snapsnap to endpoints, midpoints, intersections, and tangents.

    Precisionspecify accuracy to two decimal places.

    Text formatspecify a drafting font that is 0.25 inch in height.

    Unitsspecify decimal inches.

    The five layers shown in the example dialog box in Figure 22.35 are used to organ-ize different aspects of the drawing. Entities used to create the dimensions are groupedinto a layer named 0, the centerlines in a layer named center, the hidden lines in alayer named hidden, the outline of the object in a layer called object, and the sec-tion lines in a layer called section. The advantage of using five separate layers is thatdifferent line styles and colors may be assigned to each layer, as in the case of the f langedrawing. For example, an entity created on the center layer will appear as a sequence ofshort and long dashes, whereas an entity created on the object layer will appear unbro-ken. An entity on the hidden layer will appear with dashed lines. In addition, the objectlines and section lines should be slightly thicker than the default line type. The colorand line style of every entity in a layer can be changed, if needed, in a single operation bychanging the default settings in that layer.

    Once the setup is complete, the front and right-side views can be created. The cen-ter layer is activated, and the Line command is used to draw intersecting horizontal and

    vertical lines as shown in Figure 22.36. These lines automatically appear as centerlinesbecause they have been drawn on the center layer. These lines will be used to locate thelarge hole on the front view. Next, use the Offset command to create a copy of the hor-izontal line 1.49 inches above the original line; then use Offset again to create a copy1.49 inches below the original line. The intersection of the vertical line with the twonew horizontal lines will be used to locate the centers of the two smaller holes on thefront view.

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    FIGURE 22.34. The front andright-side views of a flange. Theright-side view is presented as ahalf section.

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    In creating the outline of the part, the object layer is activated. The holes are cre-ated with the Circle command. When this command is selected, the center of the cir-cle being drawn should snap to the intersections of the lines. A 1.25-inch diametercircle is created with its center at the middle intersection of the lines. A 0.5-inchdiameter circle is created at each of the upper- and lower-intersections of the lines.In addition, a 1.56-inch circle, representing the outer surface of the cylindrical partof the flange, and a 2.25-inch diameter circle, representing the large round at thebase of the flange, are created with their centers at the middle intersection of thelines. Also, 1.25-inch diameter circles, representing the smaller round at the base ofthe flange, are created at the upper- and lower-intersections of the lines. These cir-

    cles, which appear unbroken because they are located on the object layer, are shownin Figure 22.37.Using the Line command, the straight edges of the base are created with tangent

    lines, which are drawn between each of the circle edges as shown in Figure 22.38. Theendpoints of each line will snap to the nearest tangent point of each circle. The Trimcommand is used to remove the unneeded arc segments to complete the front view,which is shown in Figure 22.39.

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    FIGURE 22.35. An example of adialog box used to specify thenames, the line types, the col-ors, and other informationabout the layers on the drawing.

    Horizontal line

    Vertical line

    Offset by 1.49 inches

    Offset by 1.49 inches

    FIGURE 22.36. Start the frontview of the flange by creatingintersecting horizontal and ver-tical centerlines on the centerlayer. Offset the horizontallines to locate the centers of thetwo holes.

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    1.25-inch diameter0.5-inch diameter

    1.25-inch diameter

    1.56-inch diameter

    2.25-inch diameter

    FIGURE 22.37. After the switchis made to the object layer,circles are drawn to representthe holes, outer diameter, androunds on the flange.

    Tangent

    Tangent

    Tangent

    Tangent

    FIGURE 22.38. Tangent lines

    are drawn to the outer circles tocreate the outer edges.

    Trimmed

    Trimmed

    FIGURE 22.39. The outercircles are trimmed to thetangent lines to create theouter edges of the part.

    In creating the right-side view, new horizontal centerlines, created in the centerlayer, are attached to the ends of the existing horizontal centerlines and extendedinto the right-side view. These new centerlines will be used to help locate the flange

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    holes in the right-side view. The object layer is then activated, and a vertical line iscreated to represent the back surface (shown as an edge) of the base on the flange.The front surface of the base can be located by using the Offset command to create acopy of the back edge (the vertical line just created) at a distance of 0.3 inch to the leftof the back edge. The front surface of the flange can be located by using the Offset

    command to create a copy of the back edge at a distance of 1.75 inches to the left ofthe back edge. Key points can then be projected from the front view to the right-side

    view to locate other key locations on that view. On some software, this projectionmay require construction of temporary geometry (that will be erased later). OnFigure 22.40, for example, a horizontal construction line is created through the inter-section of the vertical centerline and the outer cylindrical surface on the front view.This construction line can be used to locate the outer cylindrical surface on the right-side view. The limits of the base on the flange and the limits of the holes can belocated with this method. After the needed lines are trimmed, the right-side view willappear as shown in Figure 22.41.

    The right-side view is to be presented as a half section. Therefore, the internal fea-tures of the flange will be shown with section lines on half of the view, and the otherhalf will be shown with hidden lines. The hidden lines are created by selecting theinterior lines on the lower half of the right-side view, as shown in Figure 22.42, andreassigning them to the hidden layer. This action will convert these solid lines intodashed lines.

    Section lines are created on the upper half of the right-side view by using theHatch command. By default, this command usually fills a selected closed area withuniformly spaced lines at a 45 angle. The pattern can be easily edited to adjust theline spacing, density, or pattern. The areas that have been hypothetically cut shouldbe selected on the upper half of the right-side view of the flange. The result is shownin Figure 22.43.

    Now the cutting plane line and arrow are fabricated. If the 2-D CAD software beingused does not have a tool for creating a cutting plane line, the line can be fabricatedwith a leader line and a standard line. Adjust the line properties to produce a thickdashed line as shown in Figure 22.44.

    After the dimension layer is activated, dimensions can be placed on both views asshown in Figure 22.45. Arcs that are less than 180 are typically labeled as radii insteadof diameters.

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    Edges located by projection

    from the front view

    Back

    Top

    0.375-inch offset

    1.625-inch offset

    FIGURE 22.40. The right-sideview is drawn by using horizon-tal lines to project key pointsfrom the front view.

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    FIGURE 22.41. The outline ofthe right-side view is completed.

    Assigned to hidden layer

    FIGURE 22.42. The internalfeatures are added. Lines becomedashed when they are reassignedto the hidden layer. Lines that areto be centerlines should beassigned to the center layer.

    Trimmed

    Section lines are added

    to the closed-loop areas

    formed by areas that have

    been cut

    FIGURE 22.43. The externaledges are trimmed on the sectionview, and section lines are addedto the areas that have been cut.

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    Creating Auxiliary Views Using 2-D CAD

    Auxiliary views are commonly used to show the true shape of an inclined surface on anobject. The object shown in Figure 22.46, for example, is presented in front, right-side,and auxiliary views. The creation of the auxiliary view requires the creation of lines thatare parallel or perpendicular to the inclined edge in the front view. When such a con-struction is presented, two popular methods can be used to create lines with the neces-sary orientation in the auxiliary view. One method entails using the Offset, Parallel,and Perpendicular tools; the other method focuses on changing the orientation of the

    xy coordinate system. Both work well.

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    Cutting plane line

    constructed from

    dashed line and leader

    FIGURE 22.44. The cuttingplane line can be constructedusing a combination of a contin-uous line, a dashed line, and aleader.

    2X .50

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    FIGURE 22.45. Dimensions andother annotations are added onthe dimension layer.

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    22.05.02 Rotating the Coordinate SystemIn the default xy coordinate system on most 2-D CAD software, the positive x-axispoints to the right (horizontal) and the positive y-axis points up (vertical). The coordi-nate system can be reoriented so that the x-axis or y-axis points in any desired direction.In the construction of an auxiliary view, the goal is to create lines that are either paral-lel or perpendicular to the inclined edge in an existing view. For this purpose, it is use-ful to reorient the coordinate axis such that the x-axis points in the same direction asthe inclined edge, which automatically forces the y-axis to point in a direction perpen-dicular to this edge. This reorientation is shown in Figure 22.49.

    With the coordinate system in this orientation, any line that is created as horizontalwill be parallel to the inclined edge. Any line that is created as vertical will be perpen-

    dicular to the inclined edge. Creating the auxiliary view, as shown in Figure 22.50 andFigure 22.51, is simplified because the inclination angles need not be measured orcalculated.

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    Offset the Depth

    FIGURE 22.48. Locate the back of the object on the auxiliary view by offsetting the edge by

    the depth of the object as seen in the side view.

    (a) (b)X

    Y

    X

    Y

    FIGURE 22.49. Realignment of the original drawing coordinate system (a) to be parallel andperpendicular to the inclined edge (b).

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    22.05.03 Projecting Features from Auxiliary ViewsAuxiliary views are most often used to show inclined surfaces or features on inclinedsurfaces in their true shape and size. Consequently, features on inclined planes aremost easily created in the auxiliary view because their distortion need not be consid-

    ered. However, such features, when projected onto one of the standard views, dobecome distorted; and this distortion should be presented. Consider the hole in theobject shown in Figure 22.52.

    In the right-side view, the hole becomes elliptical. Four points, which are the end-points of the major and minor axes of the ellipse, are needed to define its shape.

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    Y

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    Y

    "Vertical" line

    "Horizontal" line

    FIGURE 22.50. In the realignedcoordinate system, verticallines will automatically becreated perpendicular to theinclined edge (a) and horizontal

    lines will automatically be createdparallel to the inclined edge (b).

    X

    Y

    "Vertical" line

    Offset depth

    FIGURE 22.51. The limits ofthe inclined plane in theauxiliary view are drawn withvertical lines and offsethorizontal lines.

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    The vertical location of the ellipse can be found by projecting the center locationfrom the front view. The horizontal location of the ellipse can be found by measuringits location from the front edge of the inclined surface as seen in the auxiliary view. Theminor axes can be found by projecting the limits of the circle from the auxiliary view tothe front view and then into the right-side view, as shown in Figure 22.53.

    The length of the major axis of the ellipse is the same as the diameter of the hole.Thus, with the length of the major and minor axes defined and the location of the cen-ter known, an ellipse can be drawn using the Ellipse command found in most 2-D CADsoftware, as shown in Figure 22.54.

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    FIGURE 22.52. The hole, seen in its true shape in the auxiliary view, should be projected intothe side view.

    Center

    location

    Centerlocation

    FIGURE 22.53. The location of the center and limits of the minor axis are projected from theauxiliary view to the inclined surface in the front view, then into the side view.

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    Useful 2-D CAD Tricks

    Following are some hints, options, and settings that will make 2-D CAD faster andmore accurate, with fewer resultant errors. Depending on the specific software you areusing, some of these settings may not be available.

    When drawing horizontal and vertical lines, activate the Angular Control optionand set it to align to these positions. Unless this option is properly set and active,horizontal and vertical lines will not be exactly horizontal or vertical, no matterhow good they look.

    When entities need to be connected, activate the Object Snap option and set it tosnap to endpoints. Unless this option is properly set and active, different entitieswill not be connected, no matter how good they look.

    When starting a new drawing, adjust the size of the viewing screen (using theZoom command) so that the drawing limits fill the entire screen. This preparationwill help you draw your first entities to approximately the correct size by allowingthe size of the drawing area to be used as a visual reference.

    Placing the endpoints of lines in their correct relative positions is usually quickerand easier to do when using construction lines, offsets, and trims than whendetermining the Cartesian coordinates of their endpoints and entering thesecoordinates from a keyboard.

    If single-letter keyboard shortcuts are available for activating commands, memorizethem. These are usually much faster to use than selecting an icon from the screen.

    The buttons on a pointing device such as a mouse can usually be customized tospeed up command entries. For example, the right button can usually be cus-tomized to act as the Enter key, which is usually used to complete commands.

    A sharp corner between two intersecting entities can usually be created using the

    Fillet command with a zero radius. Tangent snaps are sometimes difficult to place when the circle quadrant and

    intersection snaps also are active. If you have difficulty making an entity tangentto a circle or an arc, activate the tangent snap only.

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    Circlediameter

    Circlediameter

    FIGURE 22.54. The ellipsedrawn in the side view, with themajor axis equal to the diameterof the circle.

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    Hatch patterns require enclosed boundaries for the design to be generated. If anopen boundary error occurs, closely examine corners and tangents to see if thereis a gap. It is sometimes easier to redraw the boundary than to find a gap.

    For complex drawings, place the object views, dimensions, and other annotationson different layers. Dimensions and annotations can then be easily hidden, if

    needed, to clarify the views of the object. For assembly drawing, place each part on a different layer. Different parts can then

    be easily hidden, if needed, to clarify the views of the remaining parts.

    Make the default line colors different for each layer. This way, it becomes easyto see whether you are using the intended layer.

    Inexperienced engineers, designers, and drafters can unwittingly introduce errors intotheir drawings with poor drawing techniques. The following sections, a compilation ofthe most common beginner errors, discuss how to avoid or fix them.

    Nonconnecting Entities

    One of the most common errors made in 2-D CAD is the nonconnection of entities. The

    example in Figure 22.55 shows lines that appear to be connected. However, a magnificationof the figure shows that the connection is not made. This error is typically discovered whenthe wrong dimension appears when dimensions are added to the drawing or when anoperation requiring a closed boundary, such as section lines being added to an area, is used.This error usually results when the Object Snap option has not been activated. To avoid thisproblem, make sure the Object Snap option is active whenever entities are to be connected.

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    NO!

    FIGURE 22.55. Entities that appear connected may, under magnification, not actuallybe connected.

    CAUTION

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    Overlapping Entities

    Similar to the problem of nonconnected entities is the problem of overlapping entities.The example in Figure 22.56 shows lines that appear to be connected at their endpoints.However, a magnification of the figure shows that the lines overlap. This error is typically

    discovered when the wrong dimension appears when dimensions are added to thedrawing. This error usually results when the Object Snap option has not been activated. Toavoid this problem, make sure the Object Snap option is active whenever entities areto be connected.

    Not Really Tangent

    The example in Figure 22.57 shows a line that is apparently tangent to an arc. However,a closer look shows that the line is not attached to the arc at its tangent point, butrather at one of the quadrant points. This error usually occurs when the Object Snapoption is active and is set to snap to the quadrant point and tangent points. When thisis the case, the attaching entity attaches to the closest acceptable option, which maynot be the intended point. To avoid this error, whenever multiple acceptable snappossibilities exist, make sure you activate only the Snap option you want.

    Improper ScalingIn an attempt to fit and print a drawing on a particular sized sheet, inexperienced 2-D CADusers sometimes decrease (or increase) the size of all of the entities on the drawingusing a Scale command. This operation does change the size of the entities; it alsochanges the dimensions attached to those entities, yielding undesired dimension

    values as shown in Figure 22.58. To avoid this error, create all entities on a drawing totheir correct size and print on the desired sheet size by adjusting the scale of theprinting, not the scale of the drawing.

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    FIGURE 22.56. Entities that appear connected may, under magnification, actually overlap.

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    FIGURE 22.57. Lines are sometimes inadvertently attached to quadrant points when tangentpoints are desired.

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    YesFIGURE 22.58. When the size of a drawing is changed, scaling the object changes itsdimensions. Dimensions can be maintained by changing the size of the sheet.

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    Attaching Dimensions to the Wrong Entity

    The example shown in Figure 22.59 shows a drawing that, at first glance, is correctlydimensioned. However, one dimension seems odd because its value is not a nice roundnumber like the other dimensions. Upon closer inspection, it can be seen that this

    dimension accidentally specified the distance to the end of the extension line ofanother dimension instead of the distance to the edge of the object. This type of erroris difficult to spot; to a fabricator, the dimension looks correct, but it will result in thepart being produced with an incorrect size. To avoid this error, when adding dimen-sions to a drawing, make sure you select the correct points on the object, not points onextension lines or another annotation.

    Overreliance on Grids

    In the 1980s, rectangular arrays of points, called grids, were commonly used to promoteaccuracy in a drawing. All drawing entities (such as the endpoints of lines and arcs andthe centers of circles) would be connected to dots on the grid in some way, as shown inFigure 22.60. The user counted the dots on the screen or set up the pointer to jumpfrom dot to dot to make counting the distance easier. If the desired location did notmatch the grid spacing, the grid spacing could be changed. Today, however, the counting

    of dots and adjusting of grid spacing is considerably less efficient than using thecreation and editing commands described earlier. Today grids are still used, but onlyfor a small percentage of simple objects that have feature sizes and locations thatcorrespond precisely to the spacing of a grid. Grids are also useful for creating celloutlines for text tables and drawing borders. Otherwise, grids unnecessarily limit thepossible sizes and locations of features on an object.

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    FIGURE 22.59. Dimensions are sometimes inadvertently attached to other dimensionsinstead of to the object.

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    Grid Accidentally Turned On

    When a grid option is available, it can be inadvertently activated even if the grid is notvisible. When this happens, entities can snap to the grid points in the same manner

    they snap to objects. Errors occur when a user, in an attempt to snap to an entity, acci-dentally snaps to a point on the grid. To avoid these errors, make sure the grid is inac-tive if it is not needed.

    Chapter Summary

    This chapter presented the basics of 2-D drawing. It was not intended to be a compre-hensive tutor on this topic. Instead, only the basic information needed to understandthe process of creating a 2-D drawing was presented. The instruments used for manualdrawing creation were shown and described, with a quick example of how they are used.Different types of geometry require the use of different instruments. These instru-ments must be used properly if accuracy and precision are to be maintained. Manualdrawing creation is prone to errors in precision because their creation is dependent onthe skill of the person making the drawing. The use of CAD improves the efficiency

    with which drawings can be created, and also dramatically improves their accuracy andprecision because these are much less dependent on the skill of the operator. However,the basic CAD commands and their proper use must be mastered. In this chapter, thebasic commands found in most 2-D CAD software were described, with examples ofhow they are typically used. Most CAD software includes many more commands inaddition to these basic commands. Mastery of specific software comes only with its useand practice.

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    FIGURE 22.60. Grids are handy for creating data and information tables, but they canunnecessarily limit creativity and optimal sizes for a design.

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    2-D CAD: Two-dimensional computer aided design.Computer software used for the creation of two-dimensional art and text in engineering drawings.

    creation commands: User input in 2-D CAD softwarethat creates annotations and entities used on a drawing.

    dimensions: Annotations that indicate the size, loca-tion, or orientation of the features on an object; they areused for fabrication of the object. The process of addingnotation to indicate the size, location, or orientation offeatures on an object.

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    drafting: The process of creating an engineering draw-

    ing using manual techniques and tools.drafting instruments: Tools such as triangles, pencils,T squares, erasers, and compasses used to aid users increating drawings.

    drawings: Collections of images and annotations con-taining sufficient information for places and things to bere-created. The process of creating an engineering drawing.

    editing commands: User input in 2-D CAD software

    that edits annotations and entities used on a drawing.setup commands: User input in 2-D CAD softwarethat helps create the overall process and interfaceenvironment.

    snapping: Forcing the location of a point to particularlocation on a grid or an entity as that point approachesthe location.

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    1. What is the purpose of different lead hardnesses inthe creation of manual drawings?

    2. How can 30-60 and 45 triangles be used to createangles other than 30, 45, 60, and 90?

    3. How is the circle template used to create roundededges?

    4. When should a circle instead of a compass be used tocreate a circle?

    5. What is the purpose of the eraser shield?

    6. What are some similarities between manual draftingand 2-D CAD?

    7. What are some difference between manual draftingand 2-D CAD?

    8. In the creation of drawings, what are some advan-tages of drawing them manually compared to using2-D CAD software?

    9. In the creation of drawings, what are some advan-tages of drawing them manually compared to using2-D CAD software?

    10. What is the purpose of the Object Snap command in2-D CAD?

    11. How are layers used in 2-D CAD?

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