Chapter 1. Introducing the AutoCAD User Interface

Chapter Objectives

Describe the AutoCAD user interface and begin using parts of the screen.

Modify and save a workspace.

Introduction

Before you start using the exercises in this book, you need to understand their structure and purpose. Throughout the exercises in this book:

• Numbered steps provide instructions.

Prompt and Response columns within the numbered steps provide step-by-step instructions for starting and completing a command.

• The Prompt column text repeats the AutoCAD prompt that appears in the command line area of the AutoCAD screen.

• The Response column text shows your response to the AutoCAD prompt.

• Command grids in the margins and menu screens show you how to locate ...

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