How do you use Quick Calc in AutoCAD?
To start QickCalc calculator (I will call it calculator from now on for sake of simplicity) Right click in the drawing area and select QuickCalc from the contextual menu, you can also use its command equivalent QUICKCALC. This calculator can be launched from contextual menu even if you are in the middle of a command.
What is ALT F4 in AutoCAD?
ALT+F4. Closes the application window. ALT+F8. Displays the Macros dialog box (AutoCAD only)
What are the shortcut keys in AutoCAD?
Shortcut Keys Reference
Shortcut Key | Description |
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ALT+F11 | Displays the Visual Basic Editor (AutoCAD only) |
CTRL+F2 | Displays the Text window |
CTRL+F4 | Closes the current drawing |
CTRL+F6 | Moves to the next file tab |
What does Dist command do?
Description. The dist command provides an interface for redistributing existing messages to a new list of addresses. By default, the dist command copies the current message in the current folder to the UserMHDirectory/draft file and starts an editor.
How do I open AutoCAD calculator?
Start the line command then type ‘qc (to start the transparent Quickcalc command). This will open the calculator.
What does F3 do in AutoCAD?
F3. This command automatically activates the O snap feature of AutoCAD. O Snap feature of this software helps to draw your drawing accurately. This will allow you to snap at the specific location of your object while you are picking any point.
What is the shortcut key for rectangle command in AutoCAD?
Detailed Solution
Command Name | Shortcut Key |
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Rectangle or Square | REC Enter |
Line | L Enter |
Circle | C Enter |
Ellipse | EL Enter |
How do I change the quick key in AutoCAD?
In the Properties pane, click in the Key(s) box, and then click the […] button to open the Shortcut Keys dialog box. In the Shortcut Keys dialog box, hold down the modifier key Ctrl with a combination of Shift, Alt, or Shift and Alt along with the desired letter, number, function, or virtual key such as F1 or Insert.
What is the shortcut key of distance command?
One-key shortcuts
Q | QSAVE / Saves the current drawing. |
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M | MOVE / Moves objects a specified distance in a specified direction. |
N | NEW / Create a new drawing. |
I | INSERT / Inserts a block or drawing into the current drawing. |
O | OFFSET / Creates concentric circles, parallel lines, and parallel curves. |
What is the command for area in AutoCAD?
Invoke the ‘Area’ command by typing “AREA” in the command bar or select it from the “Measure” drop-down menu from the ‘Utilities’ panel in the ‘Home’ tab.
What is the shortcut key for polygon command?
The polygon command is used to create polygons in AutoCAD. We need to specify the number of sides to create a polygon. The shortcut command to create a polygon is ‘pol’.