An Introduction to Auto CAD:

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An Introduction to Auto CAD

• Mrs. Middleton

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Advantages of Auto CAD

• Auto CAD increases productivity.
• Improves the quality of design work.
• Auto CAD can be customized to suit the
  individuals needs (i.e. The toolbars)
• Teaches a marketable skill.

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The Auto CAD Screen
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The X, Y What?
X,Y COORDINATES
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The X,Y Coordinate System?

• Every object is located in relation to the
  origin.
• Positive Negative X Axis.
• Positive Negative Y Axis.

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For Example

• If you had a point that is located at (2,-3).
• Where would (-2,2) be located?

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Lets Play a Game
Cowboy, Ninja, Gorilla!