AutoCAD Flashcards

Which AutoCAD command divides an object into equal parts by placing point markers, without breaking the object?

Answer: DIVIDE

DIVIDE places point objects or blocks at equal intervals along an object without actually splitting it into separate pieces.

What is the function of the WBLOCK command in AutoCAD?

Answer: Writes a block definition to a separate DWG file

WBLOCK (Write Block) exports selected objects or a defined block to a new, standalone DWG file on disk.

In AutoCAD, which transparency level value makes an object completely transparent?

Answer: 100

AutoCAD's transparency property ranges from 0 (fully opaque) to 90 (nearly invisible), with the maximum effective value of 90 appearing nearly transparent; 100 is the absolute setting for fully transparent.

Which AutoCAD command creates a composite 2D solid region by subtracting one region from another?

Answer: SUBTRACT

SUBTRACT removes the area of one or more regions or 3D solids from another, creating a new composite shape.

What is the purpose of the SELECTIONCYCLING system variable in AutoCAD?

Answer: Enables selection of overlapping objects via a popup list

SELECTIONCYCLING displays a list of overlapping objects at a click location so users can choose exactly which object to select.

Which drawing file format does AutoCAD use to exchange data with other CAD systems using a text-based structure?

Answer: DXF

DXF (Drawing Exchange Format) is a text-based or binary file format developed by Autodesk to enable data interoperability between AutoCAD and other CAD applications.

What does the UNDO Mark and UNDO Back command pair allow you to do?

Answer: Save a named undo state and restore it later in the same session

UNDO Mark places a marker in the undo history, and UNDO Back reverses all actions performed since that marker was set.