As a CAD novice, it is very important to learn to master some commonly used shortcuts. The use of CAD shortcuts can greatly improve the efficiency and accuracy of drawing. In this article, we'll take a closer look at some of the shortcuts that CAD newbies must master, and explain what they're for and how to use them.
1. Common CAD shortcuts.
1.Create a new file: CTRL+N
Use the Ctrl+N shortcut to quickly create a new CAD file.
2.Open the file: Ctrl+O
The Ctrl+O shortcut can be used to easily open an existing CAD file.
3.Save the file: Ctrl+S
When editing a CAD file, use the Ctrl+S shortcut key to quickly save the current file.
4.To undo the operation, ctrl+z
If you accidentally perform a wrong operation, you can use the Ctrl+Z shortcut to undo the previous operation.
5.Redo the operation: CTRL+Y
After the operation is undone, if you need to resume the previous operation, you can use the Ctrl+Y shortcut key.
6.Copy: Ctrl+C
After selecting the object to be copied, press the Ctrl+C shortcut key to copy the object to the clipboard.
7.Paste: Ctrl+V
Press the Ctrl+V shortcut key at the position where you want to paste the object from the clipboard to the current location.
8.Cut: Ctrl+X
After selecting the object to be cut, press the Ctrl+X shortcut key to cut the object to the clipboard and delete the original object.
9.Zoom view: Ctrl+Scroll Wheel.
Use the Ctrl+Scroll wheel shortcut to easily zoom in and out of the CAD view.
10.Pan view: Ctrl+Space.
Press the CTRL+SPACE shortcut to pan the CAD view for easy viewing of the graph at different locations.
2. Advanced CAD shortcuts.
1.Draw a straight line: l
By pressing the L key and specifying the start and end points, you can draw a straight line.
2.Draw a circle: c
A circle can be drawn by pressing the C key and specifying the center and radius or diameter of the circle.
3.Draw a rectangle: rec
Enter the REC command and specify two points on the diagonal to draw a rectangle.
4.Draw a polygon: pol
Enter the pol command and specify the number of sides and the center point to draw a polygon.
5.Draw an arc: a
Press the A key and specify the start point, end point, and radius or angle to draw an arc.
6.Moving Object: m
After selecting the object to be moved, you can move the object to the specified location by entering the m command and specifying the target location for moving.
7.Rotate object: ro
After selecting the object to be rotated, you can rotate the object to the specified angle by entering the ro command and specifying the center point and angle of rotation.
8.Mirror object: mi
After selecting the object to be mirrored, enter the mi command and specify the mirror line to mirror the object.
9.Offset Object: o
After selecting the object to be offset, you can create an offset copy of the object by entering the o command and specifying the distance and direction of the offset.
10.Array object: ar
You can create an array copy of the object by entering the ar command and selecting the object to be arrayed.
3. Tips for using shortcut keys.
1.Familiarize yourself with shortcuts.
In the process of learning CAD shortcuts, the most important thing is to practice more and be familiar with the functions and usage methods of each shortcut.
2.Customize shortcuts.
CAD software allows users to customize shortcut keys, which can be set according to their own habits and needs to improve work efficiency.
3.Use a combination of shortcut keys.
Some complex operations may require a combination of multiple shortcut keys. Through learning and practice, you can master the skills of using these combination shortcuts, and further improve the efficiency of drawing.
In short, learning to master CAD shortcuts is very important for CAD novices. Through continuous practice and practice, you can gradually master the skills of using these shortcut keys and improve the efficiency and accuracy of drawing. I hope the CAD shortcuts introduced in this article can be helpful to you. ——Sharing from Tangxia Acorn Education Teacher!