Free Autodesk ACP-01101 Practice Exam with Questions & Answers | Set: 2

Box 1 : Batch plot

One of the topics covered in this course is Plotting Drawings2. In this topic, you can learn how to print multiple sheets or drawings to a plotter, printer, DWF file, or PDF file. The applicable command for this function is Batch plot (PUBLISH)2.

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Box 2: EtransmitOne of the topics covered in this course is Sharing Drawings2. In this topic, you can learn how to create a package of drawing files and their dependencies. The applicable command for this function is Etransmit (ETRANSMIT)2. https://www.autodesk.com/certification/learn/course/autocad-drawing-design-drafting-professional

Box3: ExportOne of the topics covered in this course is Exporting Drawings2. In this topic, you can learn how to save the objects in a current drawing to a different file format, such as SAT, STL, etc. The applicable command for this function is Export (EXPORT)2. https://www-int.autodesk.com/certification/learning-pathways/autocad-design-drafting

Understanding the Count Tool Alert:

In AutoCAD, the Count tool is used to quantify the number of block instances within a drawing.

A yellow error alert triangle next to the block count indicates an inconsistency or issue with the blocks in the drawing.

Common Reasons for Alert:

The block is on the wrong layer.

The block is exploded.

The block does not have its color assigned to BYLAYER.

The block has a different scale factor.

Identifying the Issue:

Option A: The block being on the wrong layer does not typically trigger a count alert.

Option C: The color assignment to BYLAYER does not affect the block count.

Option D: Different scale factors usually do not trigger a count alert unless the block definition is altered.

Option B: Exploded blocks result in losing the block definition, causing AutoCAD to alert the user of incomplete blocks, which matches the scenario depicted in the exhibit.

Conclusion:

The alert is due to the block being exploded, resulting in a mismatch between the expected block count and the actual block instances recognized by AutoCAD.

References:

AutoCAD Help Documentation on Block Counting and Alerts.

User manuals and community forums discussing common issues with block counts.

The UCS is a moveable Cartesian coordinate system that establishes the XY work plane, horizontal and vertical directions, axes of rotation, and other useful geometric references1. You can change the UCS origin and orientation for convenience as you specify points, enter coordinates, and work with drawing aids1.

The face option sets a new UCS based on a selected face of a 3D solid object2. This option will align the XY plane of the UCS with the selected face and show its correct size and shape2.

Set DVIEW Twist Angle:

Type DVIEW in the command line and press Enter.

Select the object (or type TW for Twist).

Enter 37 for the twist angle.

Set SNAPANG Value:

Type SNAPANG in the command line and press Enter.

Enter 37 for the snap angle.

Verify UCS Alignment:

Ensure the UCS icon is aligned parallel to the A-B rotation line.

Draw the building relative to the aligned UCS.

References:

AutoCAD Documentation on DVIEW and SNAPANG

Autodesk Knowledge Network: Setting Up the UCS in AutoCAD

When you encounter the error "Possible circular reference to current drawing" in AutoCAD while attaching an external reference (xref), it means that the drawing you are trying to reference has the same name as the current drawing. This creates a circular dependency which AutoCAD cannot resolve.

Check File Names: Verify that the file name of the drawing you are trying to reference does not match the name of the current drawing.

Rename if Necessary: If the names match, rename either the current drawing or the external reference file.

Steps to resolve:

Save the current drawing with a different name if necessary.

Ensure the external reference file has a unique name before attaching it.

This prevents the circular reference error and allows the xref to be attached properly.

Box 1 = ignore island detection

Box 2 = Outer island detection

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Identify the Open Gaps:

The error message indicates that there are gaps between the boundary objects.

Zoom into the area where the hatch is to be applied and inspect the boundary for any visible gaps or discontinuities.

Use the JOIN Command:

In AutoCAD, type JOIN in the command line and press Enter.

Select the boundary objects that define the area to be hatched.

The JOIN command will combine collinear segments and close any small gaps between the objects, creating a continuous boundary.

Reapply the Hatch:

After using the JOIN command, attempt to hatch the area again by typing HATCH in the command line and selecting the boundary.

The continuous boundary should now be recognized, allowing the hatch to be applied without errors.

References:

AutoCAD Documentation on the JOIN command: JOIN Command

Box 1 = ignore island detection

Box 2 = Outer island detection

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To ensure that the "Walls" layer is not visible while drafting, the appropriate property to set is "Layer Off." This will make the entire layer invisible in the drawing.

Layer Off:

Effect: Turns off the visibility of the layer in the drawing, making it not visible.

Usage: This is useful when you want to hide certain elements temporarily without affecting the actual data or properties of the elements on that layer.

Layer Freeze:

Effect: Similar to "Layer Off," but additionally, it removes the layer from memory, which can improve performance in large drawings. However, "Layer Freeze" is not the primary choice when only visibility control is needed.

Layer Lock:

Effect: Prevents editing of the layer's content but does not hide it from view.

Usage: Useful when you want to protect the layer's content from accidental modifications.

Layer Unlock:

Effect: Opposite of "Layer Lock," allows editing of the layer's content.

The type of object that is conventionally used for this purpose is D. A revision cloud123. A revision cloud is a way to highlight changes or revisions in a drawing by creating a cloud-shaped polyline around them12. You can create a revision cloud by moving the mouse or by converting existing objects2. You can also change the style, color, layer and properties of the revision cloud13.