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Introduction, Start AutoSketch, Use the Start Up Dialog Box to Create or Open a Drawing

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Introduction AutoSketch is a precision drawing tool for the Microsoft® Windows®XP and Windows®2000 operating systems. The emphasis in AutoSketch is on speed, power, and ease of use. AutoSketch features appear when you need them, and are kept out of the way when you don't. If you're already a Windows 2000 or Windows XP user, you'll find the menu system and much of the user interface familiar. If you're new to Windows, you'll find AutoSketch an easy place to work. In this chapter, you learn how to start AutoSketch and use the Start Up dialog box to create or open a drawing, and you get familiar with the user interface components. Start AutoSketch When you start AutoSketch, you can begin a new drawing, start with a template, or open existing drawings. Simply click a selection and begin. To start AutoSketch for the first time ■ On the Start menu (Windows), click All Programs (or Programs) ➤ Autodesk AutoSketch 9. The AutoSketch Start Up dialog box is displayed. Use the Start Up Dialog Box to Create or Open a Drawing The Start Up dialog box has three tabs with options for starting a drawing: ■ Wizard tab. Allows you to start a drawing immediately or choose one of the listed wizards. ■ Template tab. Allows you to base a drawing on a template, and to preview and organize the templates. ■ Open tab. Allows you to open a recently used file, browse for a file, and preview a selected file. 18 | Chapter 3 AutoSketch Basics

Section	Page
Contents	3
Chapter 1 - Installation	7
Contents of the AutoSketch Package	8
System Requirements	8
Install AutoSketch	9
Register AutoSketch	9
Add or Remove Features	10
Repair AutoSketch	11
Uninstall AutoSketch	11
Chapter 2 - Make the Transition from Paper to CAD	13
Draw to Scale	14
Organize Drawing Information	15
Draw Efficiently	16
Draw Accurately	17
View Your Drawing	18
Modify Your Drawing	19
Use Standard Symbols	20
Create Dimensions and Text	21
Chapter 3 - AutoSketch Basics	23
Introduction	24
Start AutoSketch	24
Use the Start Up Dialog Box to Create or Open a Drawing	24
Start a Drawing or Choose a Wizard (Wizard Tab)	25
Choose a Template (Template Tab)	27
Open an Existing Drawing (Open Tab)	28
Understand the User Interface	29
Drawing Window	29
All-In-One Toolbar	31
Communication Center	34
Content Librarian	34
Edit Bar	34
Menu Bar	35
Property Bar	35
Status Bar	35
Title Bar	36
Toolbars	36
Tooltips	36
Basic Features and Functionality	37
Entities	38
Properties	39
Scale	40
Coordinates	40
Drawing Origin	41
Reference Grid	42
Grid Origin	43
Snap	43
Lock Modifier	44
Tutorial 1 - Create and Trim Entities	45
Start AutoSketch	46
Create Simple Entities	47
Create Lines	47
Create Other Simple Entities	49
Trim an Entity	52
Tutorial 2 - Create a Birdhouse Drawing	57
Introduction	58
Set Up the Birdhouse Drawing	58
Create the Floor of the Birdhouse	60
Add Dimensions to the Floor of the Birdhouse	62
Add a Title to the Floor of the Birdhouse	65
Create the Back of the Birdhouse by Grouping and Rubber-Stamping	66
Add Dimensions to the Back	70
Add a Title to the Back	73
Print the Completed Birdhouse Drawing	74
Tutorial 3 - Create an Office Layout Drawing	77
Start a Drawing Using the Office Layout Wizard	78
Set Units, Reference Grid, and Scale	83
Create Office Partition Walls	85
Add Doors and Windows	87
Add Furniture	92
Create a Round Table and Chairs	94
Tutorial 4 - Advanced Exercises	99
Create 3D Effects	100
Use Web Tools	104
Use eTransmit	104
Create a Hyperlink	107
Use the Communication Center	110
Generate a Database Report	111
Appendix - Drawings Created with AutoSketch	115
Index	123
A	123
B	123
C	124
D	124
E	125
F	125
G	126
H	126
I	126
J	126
L	126
M	126
N	127
O	127
P	127
R	128
S	128
T	128
U	129
V	129
W	129
X	130