Autocad 2013 Begginer problems

[fredericofrg]

Hey guys can you help me i from Brazil and move to US a 4 months ago and learn english just for 5 months before move and start university in Technical Graphics i have some problems because i never use before Autocad, the professor use the Autocad 2013 and i need do this homework for tomorrow:
This is the book with the exercises:
http://books.google.com/books?id=wrT...eplate&f=false

The exercises to do is this:

1.1Baseplate
1.2Rectangular Bracket
1.11Bracket

1.3Site Boundary
1.4Filter Plate
1.5Gasket
1.6 Spacer
1.9 Dorm Room

Please help me i just really confused is very hard to me.

The Exercises can find in the book Tutorial Guide Autocad 2013
I try so much and nothing working i just really tired anyone can do some video tutorial teach how to do this? I dont want you make my homework i just want know how to do this and i do.

Thanks SO MUCH Guys.

[ReMark]

Just what do you find so confusing?


The baseplate could probably be done using the line or polyline command and direct distance entry (at the command line). Just make sure to toggle Orthomode "On".

Direct distance entry just requires the user to pick the first point then drag the mouse in the direction the line is going (horizontal or vertical) and type the distance in at the command line.

The rectangular bracket can also be created using a line or polyline and direct distance entry.

The bracket shown in exercise 1.11 is created using lines and circles (or arcs). I can see you also using the copy command and maybe trim and/or fillet. Are you familiar with any of these commands?

Have you done at least one drawing previous to being assigned these exercises?

[fredericofrg]

Hello.
I know just the command LINE
but the problem is i do the command line and put the first point in 0,0
but after i press TAB again dont go to the command window just to the specify new point and angles i show you where:


And i dont know what is orthomode.

[ReMark]

Haven't you had any classroom instruction? I would expect the teacher to have covered the use of lines, polylines (and their differences), circles, rectangles, erase, copy, trim, extend, mirror, move, stretch, the use of OSnaps, the function keys (F1, F2, etc.) and what they are used for, how to start a new drawing and how to set your units. Did you cover any of this in class?

The F8 key toggles Orthomode which when "on" limits the user to drawing lines horizontally or vertically but not at an angle.

You do not necessarily have to start a drawing at 0,0.

I'm not sure what your use of the TAB key is supposed to do. I use it to cycle through my OSnap settings. OSnaps settings are used for accuracy of making picks such as endpoint, midpoint, center, perpendicular, quadrant, etc.

If you want to enter a distance and an angle at the command line do it like this:

@120<0 or @210<90 or @50<45

[fredericofrg]

I post the image see.
I learn littl bit with circles and rectangles just click and pool copy to and erase and move the others no
and F12 and F7,F9.F8 not.
But i dont see how is the difference to use the F9 on and off ON i thing the line jump but what this means?

Thanks.

[ReMark]

You only know the Line command and you have no idea what Orthomode is. I see. In that case I would stop what you are doing. Upon returning to class ask the instructor to fully cover the basics of what you need to know prior to attempting the exercises. You seem to be totally unprepared to complete the work.

Did your instructor go over the layout of the drawing environment (model space) and cover such items as the command line, the Ribbon, the icons found in the Task Bar at the bottom of your screen, etc.?

[ReMark]

F9 = SNAP

This is commonly used with GRID which is toggled on/off with the F7 key. The snap increment can be set by the user via the SNAP command. The display of the GRID can be controlled via the GRID command. Both commands can be accessed via the Command line at the bottom of your screen.

Did your teacher assign you a book for the course?

[ReMark]

Do you know what any of those icons refer to in the Task Bar at the lower left-hand corner of your screen?

Do you know how to create a new layer?

Do you know how to set your UNITS and their Precision?

Do you know how to use the ARC command?

Do you know how to use the OFFSET command?

Do you know how to use Polar Tracking?

Personally I think you need a little more training before going any further. Please consider speaking with your instructor as soon as possible and maybe ask if he can find you a one-on-one tutor as well. You will benefit greatly.

[fredericofrg]

o you know what any of those icons refer to in the Task Bar at the lower left-hand corner of your screen? No all

Do you know how to create a new layer?No

Do you know how to set your UNITS and their Precision?Yes and no i know where go but i dont know how to modify and understand.

Do you know how to use the ARC command?No

Do you know how to use the OFFSET command?No

Do you know how to use Polar Tracking?No

Can you recommend some tutorials to do the first exercise?
or all ,thanks for your help.
I hope after this class done I be the Master ^^.
Just the beginning is hard after you learn is just very easy i know because i have so much experience in other softwares.

[JD Mather]

i have so much experience in other softwares.

Do you have experence with any other CAD software?