Top 7 AutoCAD commands that are frequently used and save time Basic commands, faster operation Beginner - Intermediate

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1. Basic commands used for drawing and creating objects (Drawing Commands)

These commands are the backbone of all 2D modeling, so practice using their aliases to save time.

number	Command	Abbreviation (Alias)	Duties and time savings
1	LINE	L	It is used to create straight lines, which is the basis of all drafting. Using L + Enter is much faster than clicking the icon.
2	POLYLINE	PL	It is used to create continuous lines that are considered as a single object. It is useful for creating boundaries or shapes that need to be edited/managed simultaneously.
3	CIRCLE	C	Use to create circles, with multiple options (e.g. Center, Radius / Center, Diameter).
4	RECTANGLE	REC	Use it to quickly create rectangles (no need to use the LINE command four times). It's great for building plans or rectangular elements.

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2. Most frequently used object modification commands (Modification Commands)

These commands are the "tools" used to modify, copy, move, and manipulate created objects, which is the most time-consuming step in drafting.

number	Command	Abbreviation (Alias)	Duties and time savings
5	COPY	CO or CP	Use it to copy objects without having to redraw them. Using shortcut keys allows you to quickly duplicate elements (e.g. copy a column, door, window).
6	MOVE	M	Use it to move objects. Moving is always faster than erasing and redrawing.
7	TRIM	TR	Use TR + Enter twice (in some versions) to do a Quick Trim, which eliminates the need to select cutting edges.
8	OFFSET	THE	Use it to quickly create parallel lines or copies of lines that are equally spaced. It is very important for drawing walls, roads, or other parallel lines.
9	EXTEND	EX	Used to join a line to a target object. This command works in conjunction with TRIM and reduces the time it takes to redraw a line.

Note: Although the topic says "Top 7," there are often more than seven core commands needed to perform tasks quickly, and most include the above commands.

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3. Faster Operation Techniques

In addition to direct commands, intermediate users should practice these techniques:

• Shortcuts & Settings:

  • Learning aliases is the key to increasing speed.

  • Use the Spacebar or Enter to repeat the last command.

• Selection Methods:

  • Dragging a Window (from left to right) : Selects only objects that are inside the entire frame.

  • Crossing (right to left) : Selects all objects within the frame and that are touched by the crossing line.

• Precision Drawing:

  • Ortho Mode (F8): Lock drawing to portrait/landscape only.

  • Object Snap (Osnap - F3): Captures key points of an object (e.g., center point, end point, intersection point) for precise and fast drawing.

  • Object Snap Tracking (Otrack - F11): Draw a guide line from different Osnap points to find the desired position.

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Figure 1: Using Basic Drawing Commands This image shows the AutoCAD screen drawing basic objects such as LINE, RECTANGLE, CIRCLE, with emphasis on pressing keyboard shortcuts (L, REC, C) and seeing the objects being created quickly, conveying the beginning of efficient drawing. `

Figure 2: Using Modification Commands This image shows the AutoCAD screen modifying objects using the COPY, MOVE, TRIM, and OFFSET commands. Arrows or dashed lines may indicate movement, copying, trimming, and offset operations to convey quick and precise modifications. `

Figure 3: Selection & Shortcuts Techniques. This image emphasizes the use of the mouse and keyboard, perhaps showing a cursor dragging an object in Window (left to right) and Crossing (right to left), along with a hand pressing a keyboard shortcut (such as Spacebar/Enter for repeating a command) and Ortho/Osnap/Otrack icons to convey the importance of these techniques in working quickly. `

Figure 4: Time Saving & Efficiency Results A graphical representation of a clock or time icon that is decreasing, or a symbol indicating increased speed and efficiency (e.g., a user is working quickly and smiling), with the text "Save Time" and "Work Faster" prominently displayed, conveys the main benefits of learning these commands. `