ENGT 122 – CAD I Title Blocks & Templates PLUS Chapter 7 – Controlling Drawing Display & Creating Text

ENGT 122 – CAD IENGT 122 – CAD I

Title Blocks & TemplatesTitle Blocks & TemplatesPLUSPLUS

Chapter 7 – Controlling Drawing Chapter 7 – Controlling Drawing Display & Creating TextDisplay & Creating Text

Title BlocksTitle Blocks

Assignment 9 requires you to Assignment 9 requires you to make make A-sizeA-size and and B-sizeB-size title title blocks.blocks. A-Size for A-size sheets A-Size for A-size sheets

(8½x11).(8½x11). B-Size for B-size sheets B-Size for B-size sheets

(11x17).(11x17). The dimensions for lines and text The dimensions for lines and text

should be as specified on the should be as specified on the handouts.handouts.

SCHOOL or CO. NAME

DRAWING TITLE

DR. BY:

APP'D BY:

DATE:

SCALE: SHEET

DWG NO.

SIZE

A-Size Sheet

SCHOOL or CO. NAME

DRAWING TITLE

DR. BY:

APP'D BY:

DATE:

SCALE: SHEET

DWG NO.

SIZE

B-Size Sheet Text style should use an Text style should use an

ArialArial font (you will soon font (you will soon learn what this means).learn what this means).

Title BlocksTitle Blocks The title block elements should be arranged on The title block elements should be arranged on

separate layers which can be identified as title block separate layers which can be identified as title block elements.elements.

Example: Example:

Layer Layer NameName

LinetypeLinetype Line Line ColorColor

Line Line WeightWeight

PlotPlot

TB-BorderTB-Border ContinuouContinuouss

whitewhite 0.7 mm0.7 mm yesyes

TB-TextTB-Text ContinuouContinuouss

whitewhite defaultdefault yesyes

TB-TB-ConstructConstruct

ContinuouContinuouss

graygray defaultdefault nono

B'HAM TECH COLLEGE

ASSIGNMENT #

DR. BY:

APP'D BY:

DATE:

SCALE: SHEET: 1 OF 1

DWG NO:

11.00

0.50 10.00

8.50

0.50

7.50

0.50

0.50

0.38

0.38

0.38

0.50

2.25

4.50

0.11

0.16

1.75 1.75

.25 HIGH LETTERING

.188 HIGH LETTERING

0.19

.156 HIGHLETTERING

2.00

SIZE: A

NON-PRINTING CONSTRUCTION LINES

A-Size Sheet

LINE WEIGHT = 0.7 MM

Title Blocks ElementsTitle Blocks Elements

Problem # Problem # or Exercise or Exercise # goes # goes here.here.

Sheet size (A, B, etc)Sheet size (A, B, etc)

Edge of Edge of Sheet Sheet

BorderBorder (.7 mm)(.7 mm)

*NOTE: All text *NOTE: All text should be should be capitalizedcapitalized Assignment Assignment

# goes # goes here.here.

Title Blocks & TemplatesTitle Blocks & Templates

You should save a copy of each title block in a safe You should save a copy of each title block in a safe place in your home folder.place in your home folder.

You can also create templates from copies of each You can also create templates from copies of each title block file.title block file.

When you need to create several drawings that use When you need to create several drawings that use the same conventions and default settings, you can the same conventions and default settings, you can save time by creating a template file instead of save time by creating a template file instead of specifying the conventions and default settings each specifying the conventions and default settings each time you start a new drawing. time you start a new drawing.

Read your text Chapter 30 (pp 30-1 thru 30-14) for Read your text Chapter 30 (pp 30-1 thru 30-14) for information on template file creation and use.information on template file creation and use.


Conventions & settings commonly stored in Conventions & settings commonly stored in template files :template files :

Unit type and precision Unit type and precision Title blocks, borders, and logos Title blocks, borders, and logos Layer definitions Layer definitions Snap, Grid, and Ortho settingsSnap, Grid, and Ortho settings Running OSNAP settingsRunning OSNAP settings Dimension styles Dimension styles Text styles Text styles Etc.Etc.


Template Matrix :Template Matrix : It is common to have several template files for It is common to have several template files for

various purposes based on sheet size and units.various purposes based on sheet size and units. A typical matrix of templates could include;A typical matrix of templates could include;

A-size sheet with English unitsA-size sheet with English units A-size sheet with Metric unitsA-size sheet with Metric units B-size sheet with English unitsB-size sheet with English units B-size sheet with Metric unitsB-size sheet with Metric units

English vs. Metric Default SettingsEnglish vs. Metric Default Settings Different linetype file loaded (segment lengths Different linetype file loaded (segment lengths vary)vary) Different hatch pattern file loaded (hatch size Different hatch pattern file loaded (hatch size varies)varies) Different dimension style default valuesDifferent dimension style default values

Title blocks for Title blocks for English & Metric English & Metric drawings are drawings are identicalidentical

Title Blocks & TemplatesTitle Blocks & Templates By default, drawing template files are stored in the By default, drawing template files are stored in the

AutoCAD template folder, where they are easily AutoCAD template folder, where they are easily accessible.accessible.

Template files must have a Template files must have a .dwt.dwt extension. extension. To create a template file:To create a template file:

You can start with the file containing one of your title You can start with the file containing one of your title blocks. Then add standard layers, text styles, Osnap blocks. Then add standard layers, text styles, Osnap settings, etc. settings, etc. Save your file using Save your file using SAVEASSAVEAS, but first select , but first select AutoCAD Drawing AutoCAD Drawing TemplateTemplate from from File of File of TypeType box. box.The file will be saved as The file will be saved as a template file (.dwt) in a template file (.dwt) in the AutoCAD Template the AutoCAD Template folder.folder.

Select Select file file type .dwttype .dwt

Title Blocks & TemplatesTitle Blocks & Templates You can use the template file when you start a new You can use the template file when you start a new

drawing, and all the information stored in the file drawing, and all the information stored in the file (title, block, layers, etc.) will be available.(title, block, layers, etc.) will be available.

To use your drawing Template File;To use your drawing Template File; Start a new drawing using Start a new drawing using File File >> New New Select the Select the Use a TemplateUse a Template button to display the list button to display the list

of available templates.of available templates. Select your template file Select your template file

and click OK. The stored and click OK. The stored data will be in your data will be in your drawing.drawing.

Once you’ve completed Once you’ve completed your drawing, save it as your drawing, save it as a regular a regular .dwg.dwg file in file in your working folder.your working folder.

This buttonThis button

Title Block ScalingTitle Block Scaling

In previous assignments a rectangular border was In previous assignments a rectangular border was scaled up or down to determine the plot scale. Your scaled up or down to determine the plot scale. Your title block should be used in the same manner.title block should be used in the same manner.

For an A-size sheet, the A-size title block template For an A-size sheet, the A-size title block template should be used. For a B-size sheet, the B-size title should be used. For a B-size sheet, the B-size title block template should be used.block template should be used.

Use the Use the SCALESCALE command to scale your title block command to scale your title block (including border) by the inverse of the anticipated (including border) by the inverse of the anticipated plot scale factor.plot scale factor.

Examples:Examples: If an A-size sheet will be used and the plot If an A-size sheet will be used and the plot scale factor is 1:4, the title block should be scaled by scale factor is 1:4, the title block should be scaled by a factor of 4 prior to creating the drawing. Then when a factor of 4 prior to creating the drawing. Then when plotted at 1:4, the title block dimensions on paper will plotted at 1:4, the title block dimensions on paper will match those in your title block handouts and match those in your title block handouts and assignment sheet. assignment sheet.

Title Block ScalingTitle Block Scaling

Another example:Another example:

Examples:Examples: If a B-size sheet will be used and the plot If a B-size sheet will be used and the plot scale factor is 2:1, the title block should be scaled by scale factor is 2:1, the title block should be scaled by a factor of ½ prior to creating the drawing. Then a factor of ½ prior to creating the drawing. Then when plotted at 2:1, the title block dimensions on when plotted at 2:1, the title block dimensions on paper will match those in your title block handouts paper will match those in your title block handouts and assignment sheet.and assignment sheet.

If the scale factor is 1:1, the title block should not be If the scale factor is 1:1, the title block should not be scaled.scaled.

Alternative - Title BlocksAlternative - Title Blocks

The title blocks specified on the The title blocks specified on the assignment sheet are required. However, assignment sheet are required. However, you may create and use an alternative you may create and use an alternative title block similar to that shown which title block similar to that shown which provides more drawing area.provides more drawing area.

If you choose to create an alternative style If you choose to create an alternative style as well, it should be laid out according to as well, it should be laid out according to the following files located in;the following files located in;

Outbox\1st Year Students\CAD I\Handouts\Outbox\1st Year Students\CAD I\Handouts\ Alt-A1-Construct.wmfAlt-A1-Construct.wmf Alt-B1-Construct.wmfAlt-B1-Construct.wmf

BELLINGHAM TECHNICAL COLLEGE TITLE: ASSIGNMENT # DWG NO: PROBLEM #

SHEET: 1 OF 1DR BY: YOUR NAMEDATE:SCALE: SIZE: A

End Lesson 24End Lesson 24

Chapter 7 – Controlling Drawing Chapter 7 – Controlling Drawing Display & Creating TextDisplay & Creating Text

Display CommandsDisplay Commands

Redraw CommandRedraw Command – redraws – redraws the screen and removes Blip the screen and removes Blip marks and other remnants marks and other remnants caused by modifying caused by modifying geometry.geometry. Command:Command: REDRAWREDRAW DDMenu:DDMenu: ViewView >> RedrawRedraw

Regen CommandRegen Command – redraws – redraws the screen like REDRAW, but the screen like REDRAW, but completely recalculates all completely recalculates all objects.objects. Command:Command: REGENALLREGENALL DDMenu:DDMenu: ViewView >> Regen Regen

AllAll

Creating TextCreating Text

Two primary commands for creating text:Two primary commands for creating text: Single Line TextSingle Line Text

Command:Command: TEXTTEXT Multi-Line TextMulti-Line Text

Command:Command: MTMTEXTEXT

Both text methods can also be Both text methods can also be

accessed through the accessed through the DRAWDRAW

drop down menu.drop down menu.

Single Line TextSingle Line Text

Single Line Text Single Line Text use use TEXTTEXT command. command. Single Line Text is a misnomer – allows multiple text Single Line Text is a misnomer – allows multiple text

lines with single command, but each line is a separate lines with single command, but each line is a separate object.object.

Requires the following inputs (but other options Requires the following inputs (but other options available);available); Start PointStart Point – this is the text insertion point. Pick a – this is the text insertion point. Pick a

location or enter coordinates from keyboard.location or enter coordinates from keyboard. Text HeightText Height – press – press [Enter][Enter] to accept default or give to accept default or give

height by entering a value or using mouse pick height by entering a value or using mouse pick (height defined by distance from start point to (height defined by distance from start point to height pick point).height pick point).

Rotation angleRotation angle – text can be angled. Enter an angle – text can be angled. Enter an angle value by entering a value (pos. = value by entering a value (pos. = from x-axis) or from x-axis) or using mouse pick (angle defined by line from start using mouse pick (angle defined by line from start point to pick point).point to pick point).

TextText - Enter text to display. - Enter text to display.

Single Line TextSingle Line Text Once Once Start PointStart Point, , Text HeightText Height, and , and Rotation AngleRotation Angle are are

input, a line symbol (input, a line symbol () and box will appear indicating ) and box will appear indicating the Start Point, Text Height, and Rotation Angle. the Start Point, Text Height, and Rotation Angle. If not what you expected, issue If not what you expected, issue [Esc][Esc] to exit to exit

command.command. Otherwise enter text and issue Otherwise enter text and issue [Enter][Enter]..

Command will remain active so additional lines of text Command will remain active so additional lines of text can be entered (can be entered (*Note – backspace will continue to *Note – backspace will continue to previous linesprevious lines).).

End command by pressing End command by pressing [Enter] [Enter] twice.twice.

DEMO 1:DEMO 1:

Show Show TEXTTEXT command. command.Identify Identify JustifyJustify and and StyleStyle

Options.Options.Methods for specifying height.Methods for specifying height.Methods for specifying Methods for specifying

rotation.rotation.Multiple line text.Multiple line text.

Exercise 1:Exercise 1:

Use the Use the TEXTTEXT command to create the following. command to create the following. All text having the same color should be made with a All text having the same color should be made with a

single single TEXTTEXT command. command. Text height: Text height: red text = 0.25red text = 0.25, , green text = use a pick green text = use a pick

point to define height about as shown.point to define height about as shown.


Justify Option:Justify Option: Text you just created was Text you just created was Left JustifiedLeft Justified (lower left (lower left

corner of text string was aligned with specified start corner of text string was aligned with specified start point).point).

Justify option allows you to alter this alignment. The Justify option allows you to alter this alignment. The alignment determines alignment determines what part of the text aligns with what part of the text aligns with the start pointthe start point..

Command: Command: TextText

Current text style: "Standard" Text height: 1.2082Current text style: "Standard" Text height: 1.2082

Specify start point of text or [Justify/Style]: Specify start point of text or [Justify/Style]: JJ

Enter an optionEnter an option

[Align/Fit/Center/Middle/Right/TL/TC/TR/ML/MC/MR/BL/[Align/Fit/Center/Middle/Right/TL/TC/TR/ML/MC/MR/BL/BC/BR]: BC/BR]:

Justify Options


Justify Option:Justify Option: Alignment determines Alignment determines what part of the text aligns with what part of the text aligns with

the start pointthe start point. . Indicated points will correspond with Start Point when Indicated points will correspond with Start Point when

that option is selected.that option is selected.

Align/Fit/Align/Fit/CenterCenter//MiddleMiddle//RightRight//TLTL//TCTC//TRTR//MLML//MCMC//MRMR//BLBL//BCBC//BRBR


Justify Option:Justify Option:

Align/Fit/Align/Fit/CenterCenter//MiddleMiddle//RightRight//TLTL//TCTC//TRTR//MLML//MCMC//MRMR//BLBL//BCBC//BRBR

Examples:Examples:


Justify Option:Justify Option: The The AlignAlign & & FitFit options act different than other Justify options act different than other Justify

options.options. AlignAlign – text height and width are expanded to fill – text height and width are expanded to fill

between 2 selected points. Height and width remain between 2 selected points. Height and width remain proportional. No height specification required.proportional. No height specification required.

FitFit – similar to Align except Text Height is input. – similar to Align except Text Height is input. Height and width are not necessarily proportional.Height and width are not necessarily proportional.

AlignAlign//FitFit/Center/Middle/Right/TL/TC/TR/ML/MC/MR/BL//Center/Middle/Right/TL/TC/TR/ML/MC/MR/BL/BC/BR BC/BR Examples:

Align

Fit


Justify Option:Justify Option: A Justify option can be invoked without issuing A Justify option can be invoked without issuing

(J)ustify. Just enter specified (J)ustify. Just enter specified letter(s)letter(s) identifying identifying alignment type when alignment type when Start PointStart Point prompt appears.prompt appears.

AAlignlign//FFitit//CCenterenter//MMiddleiddle//RRightight//TLTL//TCTC//TRTR//MLML//MCMC//MRMR//BLBL//BCBC//BRBR

Example:Example:

Command: Command: TEXTTEXT


Specify start point of text or [Justify/Style]: Specify start point of text or [Justify/Style]: BCBC

Specify bottom-center point of text:Specify bottom-center point of text:

……..

DEMO 2:DEMO 2:

Load file Load file Demo2.dwgDemo2.dwgShow Show TEXTTEXT command command JustifyJustify Options. Options.

Justify – Center, Middle, etc.Justify – Center, Middle, etc.Justify - FitJustify - FitJustify - AlignJustify - Align


Create the colored Create the colored lines and lines and rectangles using rectangles using indicated indicated dimensions. dimensions.

Use Use OnlyOnly the the TEXTTEXT command to create command to create text with the text with the indicated height indicated height and position (No and position (No moving the text moving the text and no extra and no extra construction lines). construction lines).

8.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.5



Style Option:Style Option: You probably noticed the ugly, blocky text style You probably noticed the ugly, blocky text style

which AutoCAD creates…not to worry, we can change which AutoCAD creates…not to worry, we can change this.this.

The The StyleStyle option allows you to select another option allows you to select another ExistingExisting style (a style must first be created using the style (a style must first be created using the STSTYLEYLE command).command).

A new text style can be entered or a A new text style can be entered or a ?? will display the will display the available available ExistingExisting text styles. text styles.

Command: Command: TEXTTEXT


Specify start point of text or [Justify/Style]: Specify start point of text or [Justify/Style]: SS

Enter style name or [?] <Standard>: Enter style name or [?] <Standard>: Enter Name of Enter Name of new Stylenew Style

……

Text Style System Variable:Text Style System Variable: The default text style can be preset using system The default text style can be preset using system

variable variable TEXTSTYLETEXTSTYLE or through the or through the StylesStyles toolbar. toolbar.

Command: Command: TEXTSTYLETEXTSTYLE

Enter new value for TEXTSTYLE <"Standard">: Enter new value for TEXTSTYLE <"Standard">: Provide a Style NameProvide a Style Name

Styles ToolbarStyles Toolbar


Styles ToolbarStyles Toolbar


Style Command:Style Command: Before the Before the StyleStyle option can be used, a new text style option can be used, a new text style

must be created.must be created.

Command:Command: STSTYLEYLE

DDMenu:DDMenu: Format > Text Style…Format > Text Style… Both methods bring up the Text Style dialog box.Both methods bring up the Text Style dialog box.

DEMO 3A:DEMO 3A:

Show how to create a new text style.Show how to create a new text style.Command:Command: STYLESTYLEDDMenu:DDMenu: Format > Text Style…Format > Text Style…Create a new styleCreate a new styleShow Style option in TEXT command.Show Style option in TEXT command.

Exercise 3:Exercise 3: Create the text table shown as follows:Create the text table shown as follows:

Create the first line of text (green) using a style , Create the first line of text (green) using a style , font, and height of your choice.font, and height of your choice.

Then create 2 additional text styles (shown in red Then create 2 additional text styles (shown in red and yellow) as defined in lines 2 and 3. (keep and yellow) as defined in lines 2 and 3. (keep Height = 0.0 when you create the new styles)Height = 0.0 when you create the new styles)

Create the text in lines 2 and 3 using the text Create the text in lines 2 and 3 using the text height and style indicated.height and style indicated.

Text Style Font Height

Exercise Arial 0.200


STYLE Command:STYLE Command:Important points about the STYLE command:Important points about the STYLE command: The default height is set to 0.00. If you change this The default height is set to 0.00. If you change this

value, you will value, you will notnot be prompted for height when be prompted for height when TEXTTEXT is issued.is issued.

More flexible to leave height set to default 0.00.More flexible to leave height set to default 0.00.

Text Height:Text Height: Standards for text height are based on Standards for text height are based on plotted sizeplotted size = =

0.125”0.125”.. Plotted text height is affected by the plot scale factor.Plotted text height is affected by the plot scale factor. To achieve the correct plotted text size, use a text To achieve the correct plotted text size, use a text

height equal to the desired plotted height multiplied height equal to the desired plotted height multiplied by the inverse of the plot scale factor.by the inverse of the plot scale factor.

Example:Example: To achieve 1/8” plotted text for a plot To achieve 1/8” plotted text for a plot scaled at 1:4. the text height in AutoCAD should be scaled at 1:4. the text height in AutoCAD should be 1/2”.1/2”.


Text Scaling:Text Scaling: Many times you will need to change the text height Many times you will need to change the text height

before plotting to get the correct plotted text height. before plotting to get the correct plotted text height. The The SCALETEXTSCALETEXT command accomplishes this. command accomplishes this.

Command: Command: SCALETEXTSCALETEXT

Select objects: Select objects: Select desired textSelect desired text

Enter a base point option for scalingEnter a base point option for scaling

[Existing/Left/Center/Middle/Right/TL/TC/TR/ML/MC/[Existing/Left/Center/Middle/Right/TL/TC/TR/ML/MC/MR/BL/BC/BR] <Existing>: MR/BL/BC/BR] <Existing>: Existing Start point or Existing Start point or select otherselect other

Specify new height or [Match object/Scale factor] Specify new height or [Match object/Scale factor] <0.2000>: <0.2000>: Enter height or option.Enter height or option.

DEMO 3B:DEMO 3B:

Load demo file Load demo file Demo3B.dwgDemo3B.dwg..Check existing text height using Check existing text height using

PROPERTIES.PROPERTIES.Find scale factor using border scaling.Find scale factor using border scaling.Show use of Show use of SCALETEXTSCALETEXT vs vs SCALESCALE

command for scaling text.command for scaling text.


Special Characters:Special Characters: Some common drafting symbols require special Some common drafting symbols require special

characters. characters. Examples:Examples: Diameter symbolDiameter symbol Ø5.5Ø5.5 %%c%%c Degrees symbolDegrees symbol 35º35º %%d%%d Plus/MinusPlus/Minus ±2.21±2.21 %%p%%p UnderscoreUnderscore UnderscoreUnderscore %%u%%u

Type the control characters as specified to get the indicated Type the control characters as specified to get the indicated symbol. symbol.

The underscore symbol The underscore symbol %%u%%u acts as a toggle. Place before acts as a toggle. Place before and after the characters to be underscored.and after the characters to be underscored.

AutoCAD Control Characters

DEMO 4:DEMO 4:

Show use of special characters in Single Line Text.Show use of special characters in Single Line Text. Diameter symbolDiameter symbol Ø5.5Ø5.5 %%c%%c Degrees symbolDegrees symbol 35º35º %%d%%d Plus/MinusPlus/Minus ±2.21±2.21 %%p%%p UnderscoreUnderscore UnderscoreUnderscore %%u%%u PercentPercent signsign %% %%%%%%


Create the following text which includes special Create the following text which includes special characters. Use the height and angle specified if characters. Use the height and angle specified if indicated. indicated. For Reference Only:For Reference Only:Ø5.5Ø5.5 %%c%%c35º35º %%d%%d±2.21±2.21 %%%p%pUnderscoreUnderscore %%u%%u%% %%%%%%


Multiline TextMultiline Text

Multi-Line Text -Multi-Line Text - MTEXTMTEXT command:command: Multi-Line Text should actually be called paragraph Multi-Line Text should actually be called paragraph

text.text.

Many of the same functions as Many of the same functions as TEXTTEXT command, command, just implemented in a different way.just implemented in a different way.

The text object created by The text object created by MTEXTMTEXT is a single object is a single object regardless of the number of text lines. For single regardless of the number of text lines. For single line text (line text (TEXTTEXT), each line is a separate object.), each line is a separate object.

Allows more formatting options than for Allows more formatting options than for TEXTTEXT..


Creating Multiline TextCreating Multiline Text Command:Command: MTMTEXTEXT DrawDraw Toolbar Menu: Toolbar Menu: DDMenu:DDMenu: Draw Draw >> Text Text >> Multiline Text Multiline Text

All methods activate the Multiline Text All methods activate the Multiline Text Editor.Editor.

Multiline TextMultiline Text Multiline Text Editor Consists of 2 Parts:Multiline Text Editor Consists of 2 Parts:

Text Formatting BoxText Formatting Box Sets the general text style.Sets the general text style. Sets the font for individual letters or words.Sets the font for individual letters or words. Sets general text height.Sets general text height. Allows formatting and color changes. Allows formatting and color changes.

Text BoxText Box Width of ruler Width of ruler

indicates location for indicates location for text wrap.text wrap.

DEMO 5:DEMO 5:

Load file Load file Demo 5.dwgDemo 5.dwg..Show MTEXT Command.Show MTEXT Command.

Text StyleText StyleSeparate FontsSeparate FontsText HeightText HeightColorColorTabs and Paragraph FormatTabs and Paragraph FormatExpanding width (drag ruler)Expanding width (drag ruler)

Exercise 5:Exercise 5: Create a new text style called Create a new text style called Ex5Ex5 using the using the

font and a default text height of zero font and a default text height of zero (0).(0).

Use Use MTEXTMTEXT and type the entire text using text style and type the entire text using text style Ex5Ex5..

Then apply text formatting to modify the text Then apply text formatting to modify the text EXACTLYEXACTLY as shown. The “wrap” location and paragraph as shown. The “wrap” location and paragraph formatting can be applied when you are nearly formatting can be applied when you are nearly finished.finished.

T his text uses papyrus font


Multiline Text - Additional ItemsMultiline Text - Additional Items Stacked CharactersStacked Characters – for some special effects – for some special effects

StackedStacked CharactersCharacters are required. are required. Text is separated by a special character and Text is separated by a special character and

converted to stacked characters using the converted to stacked characters using the STACKSTACK button. button.

Stacked Character:Character Input Example Output Example Description

Slash ( / ) 1/64 164 Stacks text vertically

Pound ( # ) Yin#Yang YinYang Stacks text diagonally

Caret ( ^ ) 5.125^5.120 5.1255.120 Tolerance format

DEMO 6:DEMO 6:

Demonstrate Stacked Demonstrate Stacked characters.characters.

Show PROPERTIES for stacked Show PROPERTIES for stacked characters.characters.

Exercise 6:Exercise 6: Recreate the table below using Recreate the table below using MTEXTMTEXT and stacked and stacked

characters.characters. Tab inserts may be useful.Tab inserts may be useful. Use the following data:Use the following data:

Font = Arial Font = Arial Text height = 0.125”Text height = 0.125”

Input Example Output Example

1/64 164

Yin#Yang YinYang

5.125^5.120 5.1255.120



Additional Additional ItemsItems

Right clicking in the Right clicking in the text box displays a text box displays a shortcut menu with shortcut menu with several additional several additional useful optionsuseful options

DEMO 7:DEMO 7:

Demonstrate Shortcut Menu.Demonstrate Shortcut Menu.Copy & PasteCopy & PasteChange CaseChange CaseSymbolSymbol

Must have Cap Locks and Must have Cap Locks and AutoCaps offAutoCaps off

Import Text (Import Text (Demo7.txtDemo7.txt))

Editing TextEditing Text

Many Methods to Edit Text:Many Methods to Edit Text: DDEDITDDEDIT command command

Select a text object as directed.Select a text object as directed. Text dialog box used to create the text will Text dialog box used to create the text will

appear.appear. Make necessary changes and click OK.Make necessary changes and click OK. Select next text to edit, etc.Select next text to edit, etc.

Double Click on textDouble Click on text Performs the same way as Performs the same way as DDEDITDDEDIT, but each item , but each item

must be double clicked with mouse to activate.must be double clicked with mouse to activate. PROPERTIESPROPERTIES Command Command

Use Use Properties Properties dialog box to make changes.dialog box to make changes.

DEMO 8:DEMO 8:

Load file Load file Demo 8.dwgDemo 8.dwgDemonstrate text edit using DDEDITDemonstrate text edit using DDEDITDemonstrate text edit by double click.Demonstrate text edit by double click.

Editing TextEditing Text

Edit Text using PROPERTIES Edit Text using PROPERTIES Command:Command:

Command:Command: PROPERTIES PROPERTIES Or activate Properties by shortcut Or activate Properties by shortcut

menu. Highlight text and right menu. Highlight text and right mouse click.mouse click.

Both methods activate Both methods activate PropertiesProperties dialog box.dialog box.

Use Use [Esc][Esc] to unhighlight text and to unhighlight text and activate a new text object for activate a new text object for editing.editing.

If multiple items are selected, If multiple items are selected, common properties can be common properties can be modified for all items modified for all items simultaneously (i.e. text color or simultaneously (i.e. text color or size).size).

DEMO 9:DEMO 9:

Load file Load file Demo 8.dwgDemo 8.dwgDemonstrate text edit using Demonstrate text edit using

PROPERTIESPROPERTIES


The End!The End!

RETIRED RETIRED MATERIALMATERIAL


Zoom CommandZoom Command – we have looked at several zoom – we have looked at several zoom options, now for the rest.options, now for the rest.

WindowWindow

ExtentsExtents

PreviousPrevious

AllAllZooms to Zooms to drawing drawing Limits or Limits or Extents Extents (which ever (which ever is greater).is greater).

CenterCenterZooms to Zooms to

specified center specified center point and point and

specified height.specified height.

DynamiDynamicc

ScaleScaleZooms by Zooms by

specified scale specified scale factor using factor using

several options.several options.

ZOOMZOOM


ZOOM CommandZOOM Command

Command:Command: ZOOMZOOM

Specify corner of window, enter a scale factor (nX or Specify corner of window, enter a scale factor (nX or nXP), ornXP), or

[All/Center/Dynamic/Extents/Previous/Scale/Window] [All/Center/Dynamic/Extents/Previous/Scale/Window] <real time>:<real time>:

ALLALL – Type – Type AA [Enter][Enter] – zooms to drawing limits or – zooms to drawing limits or extents (all drawn objects zoomed to fit screen), extents (all drawn objects zoomed to fit screen), which ever is larger.which ever is larger.

CenterCenter – Type – Type CC [Enter][Enter] – enter center of area to – enter center of area to zoom, then provide an absolute height value by zoom, then provide an absolute height value by point picks or entering value for height.point picks or entering value for height.

Display CommandsDisplay CommandsZOOM CommandZOOM Command

Command:Command: ZOOMZOOM

Specify corner of window, enter a scale factor (nX or Specify corner of window, enter a scale factor (nX or nXP), ornXP), or

[All/Center/Dynamic/Extents/Previous/Scale/Window] [All/Center/Dynamic/Extents/Previous/Scale/Window] <real time>: <real time>: SS

Enter a scale factor (nX or nXP):Enter a scale factor (nX or nXP): ScaleScale – Type – Type SS [Enter][Enter]

Default option - input a scale factor. Scales display Default option - input a scale factor. Scales display with respect to limits setting. If (value=1), zooms with respect to limits setting. If (value=1), zooms to size of limits , but not necessarily centered. to size of limits , but not necessarily centered. Smaller value reduces scale and shows object as Smaller value reduces scale and shows object as smaller.smaller.

Scale Relative to Current Display – enter a value Scale Relative to Current Display – enter a value followed by followed by XX (i.e. (i.e. 2X 2X ). Display will be zoomed 2 ). Display will be zoomed 2 times current value for this example. times current value for this example. 0.5X0.5X will will zoom to half current size.zoom to half current size.


Create circles and lines approximately as shown.Create circles and lines approximately as shown. Use the typed Zoom command with options as directed:Use the typed Zoom command with options as directed:

Set your limits to 12 x 9. Display all geometry – ALL Set your limits to 12 x 9. Display all geometry – ALL optionoption

Reset your limits to 24 x 18 and turn on GridReset your limits to 24 x 18 and turn on Grid Use Zoom with ALL option again to see the effect.Use Zoom with ALL option again to see the effect. Display only red circle – Center opt. & point picks for Display only red circle – Center opt. & point picks for

height.height. Display all geometry – Scale option (default input).Display all geometry – Scale option (default input). Use the Scale option using Use the Scale option using

#X#X input format to input format to incrementally zoom out incrementally zoom out (0.75X) and then (0.75X) and then incrementally zoom back in incrementally zoom back in (1.25X).(1.25X).


Multi-Line Text -Multi-Line Text - MTEXTMTEXT command.command.The text object created by The text object created by MTEXTMTEXT is a single is a single

entity regardless of the number of text lines. entity regardless of the number of text lines. For single line text (For single line text (TEXTTEXT), each line is a ), each line is a separate entity.separate entity.

Allows more formatting options than for Allows more formatting options than for TEXT command.TEXT command.Individual characters can be formatted Individual characters can be formatted

separately.separately.Additional symbols can be added easily.Additional symbols can be added easily.Paragraph can be formatted for line Paragraph can be formatted for line

spacing, tab control, and line return width.spacing, tab control, and line return width.

Exercise 5:Exercise 5: Create a new text style called Create a new text style called Ex5Ex5 using the using the

font and a default text height of zero font and a default text height of zero (0).(0).

Use Use MTEXTMTEXT and type the entire text using text style and type the entire text using text style Ex5Ex5..

Then apply text formatting to modify the text Then apply text formatting to modify the text EXACTLYEXACTLY as shown. The “wrap” location and paragraph as shown. The “wrap” location and paragraph formatting can be applied when you are nearly formatting can be applied when you are nearly finished.finished.

T his text uses the papyrus font

Exercise 6:Exercise 6: Recreate the table below using Recreate the table below using MTEXTMTEXT and stacked and stacked

characters.characters. Tab inserts may be useful.Tab inserts may be useful. Use the following data:Use the following data:

Font = ArialFont = Arial Yellow text height = 0.3”Yellow text height = 0.3” Red text height = 0.2”Red text height = 0.2” Blue text height = 0.2”Blue text height = 0.2”

Stacked Character:Character Input Example Output Example Description

Slash ( / ) 1/64 164 Stacks text vertically

Pound ( # ) Yin#Yang YinYang Stacks text diagonally

Caret ( ^ ) 5.125^5.120 5.1255.120 Tolerance format


Create a text file using Notepad and type the Create a text file using Notepad and type the following then save the file as following then save the file as Exerc8.txtExerc8.txt where where you can find it.you can find it.Entry# Length(inches) Angle(degrees) Tolerance1 2.35 45 182 1.54 30 153 4.78 15 12

Use MTEXT to import the text. Then use the Use MTEXT to import the text. Then use the shortcut menu to edit the text as shown below. Use shortcut menu to edit the text as shown below. Use the tab/indent, special symbols, and any other the tab/indent, special symbols, and any other required editing options.required editing options.

For Drawing ? 6 ? sheet 3 (special symbols above found in arial font)

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Documents

ENGT 122 – CAD I Title Blocks & Templates PLUS Chapter 7 – Controlling Drawing Display & Creating Text