Autodesk ACP-01101 Autodesk Certified Professional in AutoCAD for Design and Drafting Exam Practice Test

Enable Table Breaks:

Property Setting: Yes

Explanation: Enabling table breaks allows the table to be divided into multiple segments.

Direction:

Property Setting: Down

Explanation: The direction "Down" ensures that the table segments are arranged vertically one below the other.

Repeat Top Labels:

Property Setting: Yes

Explanation: This ensures that the header row (top labels) is repeated at the beginning of each segment of the table, providing clarity and consistency across the split sections.

Repeat Bottom Labels:

Property Setting: No

Explanation: Not repeating bottom labels ensures that only the top labels are repeated, which is generally sufficient for table readability and avoids redundancy.

Manual Positions:

Property Setting: No

Explanation: Not using manual positions lets AutoCAD automatically position the breaks, simplifying the process.

Manual Heights:

Property Setting: No

Explanation: Disabling manual heights allows AutoCAD to control the height of each segment automatically.

Break Height:

Property Setting: 2.7553

Explanation: This value controls the height of the table breaks, determining how much content fits into each segment.

Spacing:

Property Setting: 0.5000

Explanation: This value controls the spacing between the segments of the table, ensuring they are adequately separated for visual clarity.

By configuring these properties correctly, the CAD designer was able to split the window schedule table into two sections, maintaining readability and a clear structure as shown in the exhibits.

References:

AutoCAD Help Documentation on Table Breaks

AutoCAD User Manual on Managing and Formatting Tables

Open your drawing in AutoCAD that includes the data links to the Excel files.

Access ETRANSMIT:

Type ETRANSMIT in the command line and press Enter.

Set Up the ETRANSMIT Package:

In the Create Transmittal dialog box, click the "Transmittal Setups" button to create or modify a setup.

Ensure that "Include all files associated with the drawing" is checked. This includes all external references, images, and data links.

Choose the desired file format for the transmittal (e.g., ZIP file).

Include Data Link Files:

Make sure that the "Bind" option for external references is set to the required type (e.g., "Bind" or "Insert").

Click "OK" to close the Transmittal Setups dialog box.

Create Transmittal:

In the Create Transmittal dialog box, review the list of files to be included in the transmittal package.

Click "OK" to create the package.

Save the Transmittal:

Choose a location to save the transmittal package and provide a file name.

Click "Save".

References:

AutoCAD Documentation on ETRANSMIT

Autodesk Knowledge Network: Using ETRANSMIT in AutoCAD

When working with arcs in AutoCAD, you can use different methods to draw them. The given exhibit shows a dimensioned arc which looks to be defined by three points: the starting point, the center point, and the ending point. This is typically how the "Start, Center, End" method works.

Start Point: The initial point where the arc begins.

Center Point: The center of the circle from which the arc is a segment.

End Point: The final point where the arc ends.

This method is useful for accurately defining the curve and ensuring it passes through the desired points.

In AutoCAD, when managing sheets and layouts, different properties are used to control and organize sheet information.

Sheet Custom Property: This property allows you to define custom information specific to each sheet or layout. It is used for unique identifiers that are not globally applied to the entire sheet set but rather specific to individual sheets.

Setting the Property:

Open the Sheet Set Manager.

Right-click the sheet and select Properties.

Add a custom property for the sheet number based on discipline (e.g., C001).

Define the Custom Property:

In the Properties dialog, add a new property for the sheet number.

Enter the value (e.g., C001) for the specific sheet.

Using a Sheet Custom Property ensures that each sheet has a unique identifier that can be easily managed and referenced.

To assign the 22x34_PDF page setup to a layout, follow these steps in the Page Setup Manager:

Open the Page Setup Manager:

Type PAGESETUP in the command line and press Enter.

Locate the 22x34_PDF Page Setup:

In the Page Setup Manager, locate the 22x34_PDF page setup in the list of available setups.

Set as Current:

Right-click (Control-click on Mac) on the 22x34_PDF page setup.

Select Set Current from the context menu. This action will assign the selected page setup to the current layout.

Verify the Changes:

The current layout will now use the 22x34_PDF page setup. You can verify this by checking the plot settings in the layout tab.

rotate is a command that rotates selected objects around a base point to an absolute angle. You can specify the base point and the rotation angle by entering values or selecting points. You can also use the reference option to align objects with other objects.

1- Start the Rotate command, select the square, and press Enter

4- Specify the base point

5- Select the Reference option

3- Select the lower left corner and the lower right corner as the first and second points of the reference angle

2- Enter a value of 0 for the new angle and press Enter

Box 1 = annotative

an annotative dimension style is a dimension style that automatically adjusts the size of dimensions based on the viewport scale. An annotative dimension style has an icon next to its name in the Dimension Style Manager dialog box. The dimension style is annotative because the dimension text height is the same for both viewports in the layout, even though they have different viewport scales1.

Box 2 = associativeThe DIMASSOC is at its default value of 2, therefore the dimensions are associative because they are linked to and update with the measured geometry3.

 Access the Xref Manager: Type XREF in the command line and press Enter.

 Select the Xref: Choose the Xref you want to modify from the list.

 Modify the Path: Click on the Path Type and select Make Relative. This ensures that the references will correctly point to the ALT-1_Xrefs folder relative to the current drawing location.

References:

AutoCAD Help Documentation on Attach and Overlay External References

the mode that should be used if you want the default value of the attribute assigned upon insertion where the attribute value cannot be changed is Constant. This option sets the attribute value as constant and prevents it from being modified during a block insertion or later.

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According to the AutoCAD for Design and Drafting documents1, the command that should be typed at the command line in order to start creating a line for drawing reference that starts at a defined point and extends to infinity in the designated direction is XLINE2. This command creates a construction line, which is a type of reference line that can help you manage accurate parameters of your drawing2. You can also use point objects as nodes or reference geometry for object snaps and relative offsets3.

associative dimensions adjust to changes in the geometric objects they measure. Dimension associativity defines the relationship between geometric objects and the dimensions that give their distance and angles.

Based on 2 and 3, dimensions in a layout may be associated to objects in model space when the DIMASSOC system variable is set to 2.

Open your drawing in AutoCAD that includes the data links to the Excel files.

Access ETRANSMIT:

Type ETRANSMIT in the command line and press Enter.

Set Up the ETRANSMIT Package:

In the Create Transmittal dialog box, click the "Transmittal Setups" button to create or modify a setup.

Ensure that "Include all files associated with the drawing" is checked. This includes all external references, images, and data links.

Choose the desired file format for the transmittal (e.g., ZIP file).

Include Data Link Files:

Make sure that the "Bind" option for external references is set to the required type (e.g., "Bind" or "Insert").

Click "OK" to close the Transmittal Setups dialog box.

Create Transmittal:

In the Create Transmittal dialog box, review the list of files to be included in the transmittal package.

Click "OK" to create the package.

Save the Transmittal:

Choose a location to save the transmittal package and provide a file name.

Click "Save".

References:

AutoCAD Documentation on ETRANSMIT

Autodesk Knowledge Network: Using ETRANSMIT in AutoCAD

Understanding the Count Tool Alert:

In AutoCAD, the Count tool is used to quantify the number of block instances within a drawing.

A yellow error alert triangle next to the block count indicates an inconsistency or issue with the blocks in the drawing.

Common Reasons for Alert:

The block is on the wrong layer.

The block is exploded.

The block does not have its color assigned to BYLAYER.

The block has a different scale factor.

Identifying the Issue:

Option A: The block being on the wrong layer does not typically trigger a count alert.

Option C: The color assignment to BYLAYER does not affect the block count.

Option D: Different scale factors usually do not trigger a count alert unless the block definition is altered.

Option B: Exploded blocks result in losing the block definition, causing AutoCAD to alert the user of incomplete blocks, which matches the scenario depicted in the exhibit.

Conclusion:

The alert is due to the block being exploded, resulting in a mismatch between the expected block count and the actual block instances recognized by AutoCAD.

References:

AutoCAD Help Documentation on Block Counting and Alerts.

User manuals and community forums discussing common issues with block counts.

associative dimensions adjust to changes in the geometric objects they measure. Dimension associativity defines the relationship between geometric objects and the dimensions that give their distance and angles.

Based on 2 and 3, dimensions in a layout may be associated to objects in model space when the DIMASSOC system variable is set to 2.

Setting Up Polar Tracking:

Polar Tracking helps in creating lines at specific angles by snapping to predefined angle increments.

Required Angles in the Exhibit:

The exhibit shows angles of 45°, 60°, and 27°.

Increment Angle: Set to 60° to cover the major angle increments.

Additional Angle: Add 27° to cover the specific requirement in the drawing.

Steps to Set Drafting Settings:

Open the Drafting Settings dialog.

Go to the Polar Tracking tab.

Set the Increment Angle to 60°.

Add 27° to the Additional Angles list.

Conclusion:

To draw the exhibit using Polar Tracking, set the Increment angle to 60° and add 27° as an additional angle.

References:

AutoCAD User Guide on Polar Tracking.

AutoCAD Help Documentation on Setting Increment and Additional Angles.

Inspect the Dimension Properties:

Double-click on the first dimension to open the text editor. Notice the dark solid color background behind the dimension text.

This indicates that a background mask is enabled for this dimension.

Check the Background Mask Settings:

Select the dimension and go to the Properties palette.

Under the 'Text' section, find the 'Fill Color' or 'Background Mask' setting. Ensure it is set to an appropriate color (e.g., the same as the background).

Compare with the Second Dimension:

Double-click on the second dimension and observe the absence of a background color during editing.

In the Properties palette, confirm that the 'Background Mask' is either disabled or set to 'None.'

Adjust Settings if Needed:

If you want both dimensions to have a background mask, enable the 'Background Mask' for the second dimension and choose the desired color.

References:

AutoCAD Documentation on dimension styles and background masks: Dimension Styles

According to the AutoCAD for Design and Drafting documents1, the command that should be used to ensure that the dimension objects are placed accurately is Reassociate (DIMREASSOCIATE)2. This command associates or reassociates selected dimensions to objects or points on objects3. You can also control whether new dimensions are associative by checking the option Make New Dimensions Associative in the User Preferences tab4.

According to the AutoCAD for Design and Drafting documents, the CHAMFER command creates a beveled corner between two lines, while the FILLET command creates a rounded corner between two lines. Both commands can be used with the Polyline option to apply chamfers or fillets to all corners of a 2D polyline1. However, in this case, the lines are not polylines but separate line segments. Therefore, using the Polyline option will not work. Instead, you can use the Multiple option to chamfer or fillet multiple sets of lines without restarting the command2.

Removes the xref drawing from the host drawing permanently and erases all instances of the xref drawing. = Detach

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Retrieves the xref drawing and displays the most recently saved version of the drawing. = Reload

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Converts the xref drawing into a block, making the drawing a permanent part of the host drawing. = Bind

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To assign the 22x34_PDF page setup to a layout, follow these steps in the Page Setup Manager:

Open the Page Setup Manager:

Type PAGESETUP in the command line and press Enter.

Locate the 22x34_PDF Page Setup:

In the Page Setup Manager, locate the 22x34_PDF page setup in the list of available setups.

Set as Current:

Right-click (Control-click on Mac) on the 22x34_PDF page setup.

Select Set Current from the context menu. This action will assign the selected page setup to the current layout.

Verify the Changes:

The current layout will now use the 22x34_PDF page setup. You can verify this by checking the plot settings in the layout tab.

 Open ETRANSMIT Command: Type ETRANSMIT in the command line and press Enter to open the Create Transmittal dialog box.

 Open Transmittal Setup: Click on the Transmittal Setup button to modify the settings.

 Modify Transmittal Setup: In the Transmittal Setup dialog box, make sure to select the option Include fonts to ensure SHX files (fonts) are included in the transmittal package.

 Save Changes: Click OK to save the settings and then create the transmittal package. This will ensure that all necessary SHX files are included with the drawings sent to the client.

References:

AutoCAD Help Documentation on ETRANSMIT Command

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Open Table Style Manager: Type TABLESTYLE in the command line and press Enter to open the Table Style Manager.

Create New Table Style: Click on New to create a new table style, or modify an existing one if preferred.

Define Cell Style: In the Table Style dialog box, go to the Cell Styles tab and create a new cell style for the total cells.

Format Cell Style: Set the desired formatting for the cell style, such as background color (blue), text formatting, etc.

Apply Cell Style to Tables: Apply this custom cell style to the total cells in both the existing and any new schedules created in the project.

References:

AutoCAD Help Documentation on Using and Creating Table Styles

Understanding Annotative Objects:

Annotative objects in AutoCAD are designed to automatically adjust their size based on the viewport scale to ensure readability.

Issue with Custom Drawing Scale:

When a new custom scale (1:120) is applied, annotative objects disappear if they are not configured to support the new scale.

Options to Resolve the Issue:

Option A: Turning off the annotation monitor within the viewport does not resolve scale issues.

Option B: Moving objects to a new layer does not affect their annotative properties.

Option D: Setting multiple scale positions is a partial solution but does not directly address the missing scale.

Correct Solution:

Option C: Adding the 1:120 scale to the annotative objects in model space ensures that these objects recognize and adjust to the new scale within the viewport.

Steps to Add Scale:

Select annotative objects in model space.

Right-click and choose "Annotative Object Scale" from the context menu.

Add the new scale (1:120) to ensure objects appear correctly in the viewport.

References:

AutoCAD Help Documentation on Annotative Objects and Scaling.

AutoCAD 2024 User Guide on Managing Annotative Properties.

The type of object that is conventionally used for this purpose is D. A revision cloud123. A revision cloud is a way to highlight changes or revisions in a drawing by creating a cloud-shaped polyline around them12. You can create a revision cloud by moving the mouse or by converting existing objects2. You can also change the style, color, layer and properties of the revision cloud13.

To join multiple polylines into a single polyline, use the PEDIT command with the Multiple and Join options.

Initiate the PEDIT command:

Type PEDIT in the command line and press Enter.

Select Multiple option:

When prompted to select a polyline, type M for Multiple and press Enter.

Select all polylines:

Select all the polylines that need to be joined.

Use the Join option:

After selecting the polylines, type J for Join and press Enter.

AutoCAD will prompt for the fuzz distance. Press Enter to accept the default, which will join the polylines if their endpoints are within a small distance of each other.

Convert if necessary:

If the selected objects include lines or arcs that are not polylines, AutoCAD will ask if you want to convert them to polylines. Select Yes to convert and join them.

False: You cannot create a new clipping boundary without removing the existing clipping boundary. If you want to change the clipping boundary, you have to select the PDF underlay, right-click and choose Remove Clipping Boundary first, and then use the Clip PDF command again with a different option12.

True: To access the Underlay Layers dialog box, you have to select a PDF underlay, right-click and choose PDF Layers2. In the Underlay Layers dialog box, you can click the light bulb icon for the layer name that you want to turn on or off2.

True: To use the Align command, you have to select a polyline, right-click and choose Align3. Then you have to specify two source points on the polyline and two destination points on the PDF underlay that correspond to each other3. You can also specify a third pair of points if needed3. Finally, you have to press Enter twice to confirm the alignment3. The statement "You can use the grips on the polyline to align to the edges and corners of the PDF underlay" is true. When you place a rectangular polyline over a PDF underlay and use it as a clipping boundary, the polyline's grips can be used to adjust its size and position so that it aligns with the edges and corners of the underlay.

By hovering the cursor over a grip, you can see its tooltip display the name of the grip and its function. If you then click and drag the grip, you can move it along its corresponding axis to resize the boundary. This allows you to adjust the clipping boundary to fit exactly over the content you want to display.

Inspect the Dimension Properties:

Double-click on the first dimension to open the text editor. Notice the dark solid color background behind the dimension text.

This indicates that a background mask is enabled for this dimension.

Check the Background Mask Settings:

Select the dimension and go to the Properties palette.

Under the 'Text' section, find the 'Fill Color' or 'Background Mask' setting. Ensure it is set to an appropriate color (e.g., the same as the background).

Compare with the Second Dimension:

Double-click on the second dimension and observe the absence of a background color during editing.

In the Properties palette, confirm that the 'Background Mask' is either disabled or set to 'None.'

Adjust Settings if Needed:

If you want both dimensions to have a background mask, enable the 'Background Mask' for the second dimension and choose the desired color.

References:

AutoCAD Documentation on dimension styles and background masks: Dimension Styles

 object snaps are modes that allow you to snap to specific points on objects. To snap to the centroid of a closed polyline, you should use the Geometric Center object snap mode. This mode will display an asterisk (*) marker when you move the cursor over the geometric center of a closed polyline or spline.

To use this mode, you can either:

Click on the Object Snap icon in the Status bar and select Geometric Center from the menu.

Type GCE at the command prompt or when prompted for a point and press Enter.

Now you can snap to the centroid of a closed polyline by using Geometric Center object snap.

When creating a path array in AutoCAD, the objects being arrayed typically align with the direction of the path by default. To maintain the original orientation of the objects while following the curved path, you should turn off the "Align items" option.

Select the Object: Choose the object you want to array along the path.

Path Array Command: Use the ARRAYPATH command or go to the Array command and choose Path Array.

Select Path: Select the path (curved line or arc) along which the objects will be arrayed.

Turn Off Align Items: In the Array options, turn off the "Align items" checkbox to ensure that the objects maintain their original orientation.

This will keep the orientation of each object the same as the original, regardless of the curvature of the path.