ACP-01101 Practice Exam Questions with Answers Autodesk Certified Professional in AutoCAD for Design and Drafting Certification

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.

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1. According to the AutoCAD for Design and Drafting documents1, a polyline is a connected sequence of line segments created as a single object. You can create straight line segments, arc segments, or a combination of the two2341. Therefore, the correct answer is True. A polyline can include both straight line segments and arc segments.

2. False.According to the AutoCAD for Design and Drafting documents1, a spline is a smooth curve that passes through or near a set of fit points, or that is defined by the vertices in a control frame. A spline does not have a constant radius, but rather a local radius at each point on the curve2. Therefore, AutoCAD cannot directly dimension or display a radius of a spline curve23. You can use some workarounds such as exploding the curve to arc segments with the FLATTEN command2, or creating a polyline over the top with arc active3, but these may not be accurate or desirable. Therefore, the correct answer is False. The radius on a spline cannot be found in AutoCAD properties.3. TrueAccording to the AutoCAD for Design and Drafting documents1, a 2D polyline is a connected sequence of line segments created as a single object. You can specify an elevation for a 2D polyline using the Edit Polyline Elevations command2. However, this command will assign the same elevation to all vertices of the polyline2. Therefore, you cannot assign different elevations to different segments or points of a 2D polyline. Therefore, the correct answer is True. You can assign only one elevation to a 2D polyline.

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.

a block attribute is a tag or label that attaches data to a block. The data can be extracted and displayed in a table. Therefore, the entity in the drawing that is used to put the graphical representation of the room number in the Room No. column in the table is B. Attribute.

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FalseYou cannot convert an arc to a line by hovering over the center grip of the arc segment. You need to convert the arc to a polyline first, then use the FLATTEN command, and answer YES to remove hidden lines. Then you can explode the polyline to get line segments. https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/autocad-forum/autocad-is-it-possible-to-convert-an-arc-to-a-segemented-line/td-p/2933624

Falseyou can edit the polyline width by hovering over certain grips if they are vertex grips or midpoint grips. However, if they are arc segment grips, you cannot edit the width by hovering over them1. Therefore, the statement is false. https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad/learn-explore/caas/CloudHelp/cloudhelp/2015/ENU/AutoCAD-Core/files/GUID-2070C02C-E18A-4333-BDC4-240F49F1C102-htm.html

Falseyou can add a new vertex by hovering over certain grips if they are edge grips or midpoint grips. However, if they are vertex grips or arc segment grips, you cannot add a new vertex by hovering over them2. Therefore, the statement is false.

 match properties is a command that allows you to apply the properties of one object to another object. You can use this command to change the layer of an object by selecting an object on the desired layer as a source.

To use this command, you can either:

Click on the Match Properties icon in the Properties panel of the Home tab.

Type MATCHPROP at the command prompt and press Enter.

Then, you can follow these steps:

Select an object on the same layer as the circle as a source object and press Enter.

Select the polygon and the rectangle as destination objects and press Enter.

Now you have placed the polygon and the rectangle on the same layer as the circle.

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

Access the Add Scale Dialog:

Open the 'Edit Drawing Scales' dialog by clicking on the scale list in the status bar or through the SCALELISTEDIT command.

Add a New Scale:

Click on the Add button to open the 'Add Scale' dialog.

In the 'Add Scale' dialog, you will need to specify the drawing units and paper units for the new scale.

Enter the Required Scale Values:

For a scale of 1" = 120', set the Drawing Units to 1 and the Paper Units to 120.

This configuration means that 1 unit in the drawing will represent 120 units on paper, matching the desired scale.

Save the New Scale:

Click OK to save the new scale to the scale list.

The new scale of 1" = 120' will now be available for use in the drawing.

References:

AutoCAD Documentation on adding scales: Adding Scales

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.

? Open Customize User Interface (CUI): Type CUI in the command line and press Enter.

? Locate the AUDIT Command: In the CUI dialog box, under the Customize tab, expand the Ribbon node and then expand the Panels node.

? Add to Quick Access Toolbar: Drag the AUDIT command from the Panels list and drop it onto the Quick Access Toolbar in the Customize list.

? Save Changes: Click Apply and OK to save the changes. The AUDIT tool will now be available in the Quick Access Toolbar for continuous display.

References:

AutoCAD Help Documentation on Customizing the Quick Access Toolbar

BOX 1 = WIPEOUT command with the Polyline option2.BOX2 = DRAWORDER command23

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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.

Access the Add Scale Dialog:

Open the 'Edit Drawing Scales' dialog by clicking on the scale list in the status bar or through the SCALELISTEDIT command.

Add a New Scale:

Click on the Add button to open the 'Add Scale' dialog.

In the 'Add Scale' dialog, you will need to specify the drawing units and paper units for the new scale.

Enter the Required Scale Values:

For a scale of 1" = 120', set the Drawing Units to 1 and the Paper Units to 120.

This configuration means that 1 unit in the drawing will represent 120 units on paper, matching the desired scale.

Save the New Scale:

Click OK to save the new scale to the scale list.

The new scale of 1" = 120' will now be available for use in the drawing.

References:

AutoCAD Documentation on adding scales: Adding Scales

You need to ignore layer object property to remove duplicates that have different layer names but are otherwise identical4. You also need to set a tolerance value that is larger than the offset distance between the objects5.

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

To ensure that the "Walls" layer is not visible while drafting, the appropriate property to set is "Layer Off." This will make the entire layer invisible in the drawing.

Layer Off:

Effect: Turns off the visibility of the layer in the drawing, making it not visible.

Usage: This is useful when you want to hide certain elements temporarily without affecting the actual data or properties of the elements on that layer.

Layer Freeze:

Effect: Similar to "Layer Off," but additionally, it removes the layer from memory, which can improve performance in large drawings. However, "Layer Freeze" is not the primary choice when only visibility control is needed.

Layer Lock:

Effect: Prevents editing of the layer's content but does not hide it from view.

Usage: Useful when you want to protect the layer's content from accidental modifications.

Layer Unlock:

Effect: Opposite of "Layer Lock," allows editing of the layer's content.

Check the Active Space:

The Annotation Scale tool is only visible when the user is in model space.

Ensure that you are currently working in model space by checking the status bar or the workspace tab.

Switch to Model Space:

If you are in paper space (layout view), switch to model space by double-clicking inside a viewport or selecting the 'Model' tab at the bottom of the drawing area.

Verify the Annotation Scale Tool:

The Annotation Scale tool should now be visible in the status bar.

If it is still not visible, right-click on the status bar, go to 'Customization,' and ensure 'Annotation Scale' is checked.

References:

AutoCAD Documentation on Annotation Scale: Annotation Scale

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Open the Sheet Set Manager:

Access the Sheet Set Manager from the 'View' tab on the ribbon or type SHEETSET in the command line.

Navigate to the Desired Project:

Ensure that the current project (sheet set) is selected in the Sheet Set Manager.

Import a New Layout:

Right-click on the sheet set or the appropriate subset (group) where you want to add the new sheet.

Select Import Layout as Sheet from the context menu.

Select the Source Drawing:

In the 'Select Drawing' dialog, navigate to the project drawing that contains the layout you want to import.

Select the layout(s) you wish to import and click Open.

Confirm the Import:

The imported layout(s) will now appear in the sheet set, retaining the original layout settings.

References:

AutoCAD Documentation on the Sheet Set Manager: Sheet Set Manager

a layout viewport is a window that displays a view of model space on a layout tab. You can create multiple layout viewports to display different views of your model at different scales.

To create the viewports in a layout tab, you can use three methods:

From the Viewports dialog box: select a viewport configuration

Create individual viewports by using the MVIEW command

From the View Manager dialog box, generate named views and add them as layout viewpoints

These methods will allow you to create and arrange viewports on your layout tab.

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? 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

Understanding Polar Tracking:

Polar Tracking in AutoCAD helps users draw lines at specific angles by snapping to predefined increments.

This feature is useful for creating lines at consistent angles without manually entering angle values each time.

Steps to Set Increment Angle:

Go to the Drafting Settings dialog box.

Select the Polar Tracking tab.

Check the box to enable Polar Tracking.

In the Increment Angle dropdown, set the desired increment angle (in this case, 17 degrees).

Enabling and Using Polar Tracking:

Once enabled, you can draw lines that snap to the set angle increments, simplifying the process of creating precise angled lines.

Conclusion:

To create lines at consistent 17-degree increments, the Polar Tracking setting should be edited.

References:

AutoCAD User Guide on Polar Tracking.

AutoCAD Help Documentation on Drafting Settings.

To ensure that all drawing information is visible when plotting from an ISO A3 layout to an ISO A4 sheet size, the correct plot settings need to be applied.

Open the Plot Dialog:

Type PLOT in the command line and press Enter.

Set Plot Area:

In the Plot dialog, set the "Plot Area" to Extents. This ensures that everything within the drawing extents will be included in the plot.

Adjust Plot Scale:

Set the "Plot Scale" to Fit to paper. This option will automatically scale the drawing to fit within the ISO A4 sheet size (297 mm x 210 mm).

Other Settings:

Ensure that the correct printer/plotter and paper size (ISO A4) are selected.

Optionally, check the "Center the plot" option to ensure the drawing is centered on the sheet.

Save Changes:

Click on the "Preview" button to check the output. If everything looks correct, click "OK" to plot the drawing.