Practice How to Customize Aliases - 8.1.4.1 | Module 8: Customization and Automation | AutoCAD Basics
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How to Customize Aliases

8.1.4.1 - How to Customize Aliases

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is an alias in AutoCAD?

💡 Hint: Remember it's to simplify your typing!

Question 2 Easy

Which file do you need to modify to change command aliases?

💡 Hint: Think about where AutoCAD stores command settings.

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Question 1

What does the acronym PGP stand for in the context of aliases?

Path to Get to the PGP
Prepare Graphics Package
Primary Graphics Protocol

💡 Hint: Think about file paths!

Question 2

True or False: You must restart AutoCAD for aliases changes to take effect.

True
False

💡 Hint: Remember what we discussed about applying changes.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Create three different aliases for three frequently used commands in your AutoCAD tasks. Explain your choices.

💡 Hint: Choose commands that you use regularly!

Challenge 2 Hard

Debug an issue where an alias for 'Rectangle' isn't working in AutoCAD. What steps would you take?

💡 Hint: Look for typographical errors!

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