Practice Using Shortcuts and Aliases - 8.1.4 | Module 8: Customization and Automation | AutoCAD Basics
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Using Shortcuts and Aliases

8.1.4 - Using Shortcuts and Aliases

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the shortcut for saving a file in AutoCAD?

💡 Hint: Think about the first letter of 'save'.

Question 2 Easy

What is an alias for the LINE command in AutoCAD?

💡 Hint: Consider the first letter of the command.

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Question 1

What does ‘Ctrl+S’ do in AutoCAD?

Opens a new file
Saves the current drawing
Closes AutoCAD

💡 Hint: Think about what you do frequently when working on a project.

Question 2

True or False: Aliases can only be used for commands that are already available in AutoCAD.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the purpose of an alias.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Create a set of at least five custom aliases for common AutoCAD commands you frequently use, explaining why each was chosen.

💡 Hint: Look at the commands you repeat most often.

Challenge 2 Hard

Demonstrate how you could create a tutorial for new users on the importance of using shortcuts and aliases in AutoCAD, including examples.

💡 Hint: Consider what would help you learn faster when you started.

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