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Interview Questions on AutoCAD<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

 What is AutoCAD?<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

          \u00b7       <\/span><\/span>AutoCAD is a Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Drafting software application. Developedand marketed by Autodesk.<\/span><\/p>\n

          \u00b7        <\/span><\/span>AutoCAD was first released in December 1982 as a desktop app running on microcomputers with internal graphic controllers.<\/span><\/p>


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   <\/b><\/span> What are the fields where you see maximum use of AutoCAD?<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

          \u00b7        <\/span><\/span>Real-world applications of AutoCAD include architecture, sculpting, house design, electrical engineering, interior design, civil                      engineering, industrial plants, mechanical engineering, art, and set design.<\/span><\/p>


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 <\/span>  What are the file formats used in AutoCAD?<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

           \u00b7        <\/span><\/span>Drawing File (.dwg)<\/span><\/p>\n

           \u00b7        <\/span><\/span>Template File (.dwt)<\/span><\/p>\n

           \u00b7        <\/span><\/span>Standard File (.dws)<\/span><\/p>\n

           \u00b7        <\/span><\/span>Exchange Format (.dxf)<\/span><\/p>


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 <\/span>How many types of Co-ordinate system commonly used in AutoCAD?<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

          \u00b7        <\/span><\/span>Absolute (x,y)<\/span><\/p>\n

          \u00b7         <\/span><\/span>Relative (@x,y)<\/span><\/p>\n

          \u00b7        <\/span><\/span>Polar (@D<A)<\/span><\/p>


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 <\/span>What is the paper size of A0, A1, A2, A3 and A4 according to ISO?<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

          \u00b7        <\/span><\/span>A0 = 841×1189<\/span><\/p>\n

          \u00b7        <\/span><\/span>A1 = 594×841<\/span><\/p>\n

          \u00b7        <\/span><\/span>A2 = 420×594<\/span><\/p>\n

          \u00b7        <\/span><\/span>A3 = 297×420<\/span><\/p>\n

          \u00b7        <\/span><\/span>A4 = 297×210<\/span><\/p>\n

(all units are used in mm)<\/span><\/p>\n

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What are the uses of Function Key in AutoCAD?<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

         \u00b7        <\/span><\/span>F1 = Help<\/span><\/p>\n

         \u00b7        <\/span><\/span>F2 = Expanded history<\/span><\/p>\n

         \u00b7        <\/span><\/span>F3 = Object snap<\/span><\/p>\n

         \u00b7        <\/span><\/span>F4 = 3D object snap<\/span><\/p>\n

         \u00b7        <\/span><\/span>F5 = Isoplane<\/span><\/p>\n

         \u00b7        <\/span><\/span>F6 = Dynamic UCS (AutoCAD only)<\/span><\/p>\n

         \u00b7        <\/span><\/span>F7 = Grid Display<\/span><\/p>\n

         \u00b7        <\/span><\/span>F8 = Ortho<\/span><\/p>\n

         \u00b7        <\/span><\/span>F9 = Grid snap<\/span><\/p>\n

         \u00b7        <\/span><\/span>F10 = Polar tracking<\/span><\/p>\n

         \u00b7        <\/span><\/span>F11 = Object snap tracking<\/span><\/p>\n

         \u00b7        <\/span><\/span>F12 = Dynamic input<\/span><\/p>\n

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Which Command having two shortcuts in AutoCAD<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

   <\/b><\/font><\/span>\u00b7     <\/span><\/span>Copy Command (CO & CP)<\/span><\/p>\n

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What are Grips?<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

   <\/b><\/font><\/span>\u00b7    <\/span><\/span>Grips are small boxes that appear on the objects you select. You can move or edit an object by dragging a Grip.<\/span><\/p>


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 <\/span>What do you understand by Hatch Patterns?<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

    \u00b7    <\/span><\/span>A pattern of lines, dots, and other shapes that fill in a closed area is called Hatch Patterns.<\/span><\/p>


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 <\/span>What is the difference between Drawing, Design and Drafting?<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

    \u00b7       <\/span><\/span>Drawing \u2013 The art or technique of representing an object or outlining a figure, plan, or sketch by means of lines.<\/span><\/p>\n

    \u00b7<\/span>       <\/span><\/span>Design \u2013 Presentation of views (2D & 3D) without any dimensions.<\/span><\/p>\n

    \u00b7       <\/span><\/span>Drafting – 2D presentation of 3D object with proper dimensions and GD&T symbols.<\/span><\/p>


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 <\/span>What is Tolerance in Engineering?<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

         \u00b7        <\/span><\/span>In Engineering, Tolerance is the permissible limits of variation in physical measurement.<\/span><\/p>


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 <\/span>What is the Shortcut command to change UNIT in AutoCAD?<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

         \u00b7      <\/span><\/span>UN-Enter<\/span><\/p>


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 <\/span>Which type of line having infinity length?<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

        \u00b7        <\/span><\/span>Construction Line<\/span><\/p>


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 <\/span>What is the Difference between Mirror and Copy Command?<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

        \u00b7        <\/span><\/span>Copy = Same Image<\/span><\/p>\n

        \u00b7        <\/span><\/span>Mirror = Opposite Image<\/span><\/p>\n

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