Practice Plot Settings (14.9.1) - Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) in Civil Engineering
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Practice - Plot Settings

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What are two common paper sizes used in CAD?

💡 Hint: Think about common printing sizes.

Question 2 Easy

What does the term 'plot area' refer to?

💡 Hint: What part of your drawing do you want to print?

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Question 1

What is the purpose of selecting a paper size when preparing a CAD drawing?

To ensure all details fit on the page
To select the color scheme
To set the scale

💡 Hint: Think about how size relates to fitting details.

Question 2

True or False: Plot scales indicate how dimensions translate from the CAD drawing to actual size.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall what scale means in relation to measurement.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

You have to prepare a set of architectural drawings for a large project. What are the steps you take to ensure the plot settings are accurate and effective for presenting to stakeholders?

💡 Hint: Think about the audience's needs and what helps them understand your drawings.

Challenge 2 Hard

Describe a scenario where using the wrong plot scale might impact the construction of a building. What might occur?

💡 Hint: Consider the real-world implications of accurate versus inaccurate measurements in engineering.

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