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INTRODUCTION TO DRAFTING AND AUTOCAD 2D

CONTENTS

Part 7

Module 33: Blocks

 Learning Outcomes

When you have completed this module, you will be able to:

1. Describe a block and explain how blocks are stored and inserted in a
drawing file.

2. Describe
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4. Explain the importance of layer 0 when blocks are created.

Blocks

WORK ALONG: Creating and Inserting Blocks

Key Principles

Key Principles in Module 33

1. A block is a collection of objects that acts as one object. Regardless of the

number of times the block has been inserted into the drawing, it will not
significantly change the size of the drawing’s database.

2. The only way to remove a block from the block definition table is to
purge it with the PURGE command.

3. Layer 0 (zero), assigned the color black/white, is a special layer and

color for blocks. A block that was created using objects drawn on layer 0
will reside on and take the properties of the layer it is inserted on.

Lab Exercise 33-1

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Lab Exercise 33-2

Time allowed: 30 minutes.

Drawing Name Template Units

AutoCAD 2D Lab 33-2 2D Layout English Inches

Step 1

Open the Drafting Setting dialogue box. Set the grid and snap spacing to 0.05 units
and any other settings to match the figure. Ensure that you disable the Adaptive
grid and the Display grid beyond Limits box. (Figure step 1)
 Figure Step 1

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Step 2

With the grid and snap enabled, draw the five symbols shown below anywhere in
model pace. Draw them on layer 0. You will have zoom in close to draw the sym-
bols. (Figure Step 2)

Step 2

AUTHOR’S COMMENTS: Ensure that you draw each symbol by

snapping to grid points as shown below. Notice how each of the
connecting points of the symbols are located on a grid point.
Step 3

Make a block of each symbol. Name them with the name shown below the draw-
ing. Set the Block units to Inches. Delete the objects when you the block is created.

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Step 4

Set the grid to 0.1 and the snap to 0.05. (Figure Step 4)

Figure Step 4

AUTHOR’S COMMENTS: To draw the solid areas of the symbols, first

draw the outside shape with polylines or circles and then hatch them
with a solid pattern..
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Step 5

On layer: Object, draw the lines and the terminating circles for the schematic dia-
gram. Draw it by eye but do your best to match the figure. Ensure that you snap to
grid point for the endpoints of all lines. (Figure Step 5)

Figure Step 5
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Step 6

On layer: Symbols, insert the blocks and trim the lines. (Figure Step 6)

Figure Step 6
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Step 7

On layer: Viewport, create viewport setting the scale to 1.25:1 and lock the display.
(Figure Step 7)

Figure Step 7
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Step 8

In Paper space, on layer: Text, add the text as shown in the figure. Pick your own
font and text height. Fill in the titleblock and turn layer: Viewport off to complete
the drawing. (Figure step 8)
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