AutoCAD Flashcards

Which AutoCAD command is used to control the visibility of specific attributes within a block without editing the block definition?

Answer: ATTDISP

ATTDISP globally controls attribute visibility: Normal, On (all visible), or Off (all hidden) across all block insertions.

In AutoCAD, what is the effect of setting MIRRTEXE to 1?

Answer: Text is mirrored along with other geometry

MIRRTEXT=1 causes text to be mirrored (flipped) just like other geometry; MIRRTEXT=0 keeps text readable.

Which command in AutoCAD extracts attribute data from blocks and exports it to an external file?

Answer: DATAEXTRACT

DATAEXTRACT (Data Extraction wizard) extracts block attribute and property data and outputs it to a table or external file.

In AutoCAD's dynamic block editor, what does an 'Alignment' parameter do?

Answer: Allows the block to rotate automatically to align with nearby objects

An Alignment parameter allows a dynamic block to automatically rotate and align itself perpendicular or tangent to another object when inserted near it.

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

Answer: Clips an external reference to a defined boundary

XCLIP defines a clipping boundary for an xref (or block), hiding portions outside the boundary without deleting them.

When you type a coordinate as @5<45 in AutoCAD, what does this represent?

Answer: Relative polar: 5 units at 45 degrees from the last point

The @ symbol makes the coordinate relative to the last point; the < symbol denotes a polar angle, so @5<45 means 5 units at 45° from the last point.

Which AutoCAD feature allows multiple users to simultaneously work on different portions of a large drawing?

Answer: External References (Xrefs)

Xrefs allow a team to split a project into separate DWG files that are referenced into an assembly drawing, enabling concurrent editing.