AutoCAD LT ® 2009 Tutorial 1-1 Lesson 1 Geometric Construction Basics ? Create and Save …1-2 AutoCAD LT® 2009 Tutorial Introduction Learning to use a CAD system is similar to learning a new language. We need to begin with the basic alphabet and learn how to use the basic alphabet correctly and effectively through practice. This will require learning …? Create and Save AutoCAD Drawing Files ? Use the AutoCAD LT Visual Reference Commands ? Draw, Using the LINE and CIRCLE Commands ? Use the ERASE Command ? Define Positions Using the Basic Entry Methods ? Use the Pan Realtime Option…. Using the InfoCenter to Get More Information Prior to creating geometric objects, let’s examine the usage of the InfoCenter option to obtain some help on the subject. 1. Type Draw lines in the InfoCenter input box to search for any Draw related information. 2. Click Draw Geometric Objects in the AutoCAD LT Help list as shown. 3. In the AutoCAD LT 2009 User’s Guide, general information regarding the constructions of geometric objects are described. 4. Click Draw Linear Objects to get more information on how to construct Linear Objects. 5. On your own, click Draw Lines and then Line to view the description of the AutoCAD LT Line command. • On your own, read through the descriptions listed in Concepts. Procedure and Quick Reference. Drawing Lines with the Line Command 1. Move the graphics cursor to the first icon in the 2D Draw and modify panel. This icon is the Line icon. A help-tip box appears next to the cursor. 2. Select the icon by clicking once with the left- mouse-button, which will activate the Line command.
