XLINE – The command that creates an infinite line

MLINE/MULTILINE – Draws parallel lines at set distances with pre-defined properties

BLUE PRINT – Reproduction of a technical drawing, plan layout or engineering drawing

CODE – System of accepted law

NATIONAL BUILDING CODE – Formulate policies, plans, standards and guidelines on building design

ELEVATION DRAWING/PLAN – Perpendicular or upright projection from the floor plan

FLOOR PLAN – Orthographic projection of the floor of the building

– A scale diagram of the arrangement of rooms in one story of a building

PERSPECTIVE – Drawing angle from which an object or structure view

– A technique to create the linear illusion of depth

PLAN – Diagram on horizontal plane

REUNION – Act of changing

ROOF PLAN – A two-dimensional drawing that shows the shape, size and design of a roof and is used as a construction
guide

SCALING – Enlarging and reducing the drawing

SECTIONS – A drawing that shows the vertical cut transecting a building

SITE – Area of land available for construction

SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN – The location of the building with property line

WORKING DRAWING – Finish plan drawing containing complete information

BALUSTER – Handrail post

STAIR– Other term for riser

HANDRAIL – Inclined in baluster

FOUNDATION PLAN – A drawing that shows the layout, dimensions, and details of the foundation of a building.

GIRDER – Large horizontal beam and acts a primary support for a building
STAIRS – A structure designed to bridge a large vertical distance between lower and higher levels by dividing it into
smaller vertical distances.

RISER – Vertical part of the stair

FLOOR JOIST – A horizontal structural beam that supports the weight of a floor and everything in a room, such as
furniture, appliances and people.

BEAM – A horizontal or sloping structural component that transfers loads to other parts of a structure, such as columns,
walls, or foundations.

TRUSS – A framework, typically consisting of rafters, posts, and struts, supporting a roof, bridge or other structure “roof
trusses”

FOOTING – structural element that supports a column by distributing its load to the ground to prevent settlement and
ensure stability

TIE BEAM or FOOTING TIE BEAM (FTB) – Connects two or more column together for stability
PAN – Allows you to quickly move around the drawing area at the same magnification your currently have set

TECHNICAL PENS – Specialized instrument used by engineers, architects or drafters to make lines of constant width
for technical drawings. A refillable ink reservoir.

ERASING SHIELD – A thin, flexible template or mask with holes that allows an eraser to be used to erase lines and text
without removing nearby lines.

PROTRACTOR – Used for setting a line with degree angles

TRIANGULAR SCALE – Reduce or enlarge measurement

FRENCH CURVE – Plastic or wooden templates having an edge composed of several different curves.
COMPASS – Drawing tool that can be used to draw circles or arcs, parts of circles.

DUSTING BRUSH – For cleaning your drawing

TEMPLATES – A piece of plastic with standard symbols

TAPE RULER – Long, flexible ruler to measure length or distance

LEROY LETTERING – Mechanical lettering, traces letter off the template. Pantograph

T-SQUARE – Used by draftsmen primarily as a guide for drawing horizontal lines on a drafting table

TRIANGLE RULERS 30x60 AND 45x90 – Commonly used to draw isometric drawings and angled lines and straight
lines.
TRACING PAPER – Transparent paper

DRAWING BOARD/TABLE – Flat board looks like a desk used to create technical drawings or plans.

CAD– 2D and 3D Computer Aided Designs developed by Autodesk

ROOF FRAMING PLAN – A scaled layout or a diagram of a proposed roof development, including the dimensions of
the entire structure, measurements, shape, design and placement of all the materials, wires, drainage, ventilation,
slopes and more.

CONSTRUCTION NOTES – Detail the work an workmanship required for each construction project/

GENERAL NOTES – Specifications and legends of the structural feature presented in the plan

PLUMBING PLAN – Water supply lines, drains, vent pipes, valves and fixtures such as toilets and sinks.

WATER SYSTEM PLAN – Drawing of flow water in the house

SEWAGE SYSTEM PLAN – Waste water from the house to main canal

CELLAR – A room or set of rooms below the ground floor of a building

– Building between floor and ceiling

SOFFIT – The underside of a beam or roof overhang, eave or arch

EAVE – The part of a roof that meets or over hangs the walls of a building

– The horizontal edge or overhang of a roof that extends beyond a building’s

exterior walls
SLAB – A flat, horizontal structural element made of concrete that’s used to create floors, ceilings and roofs.

MEZZANINE FLOOR – is a partial or intermediate floor between the main floors of a building, and it typically occupies
not more than half of the area of the floor below.

VALLEY – Is the internal angle formed where two sloping roof surfaces meet.

SPAN – is the distance between two structural supports.

RIDGE – is the top edge of the roof where the rafters meet.

HIP ROOF – has four sloping sides

FRAMING – refers to the wood (or sometimes metal) skeleton of a building.

CONCRETE – is a mixture of cement, water, aggregates, and sometimes lime and other approved materials.

JACK RAFTER – is the short rafter used in hip roofs.

F-C (Footing Column)

FTB – Footing Tie Beam
WF – Wall Footing
 FULL FORM COMMAND DESCRIPTION

Audit AUDIT Checks and removes errors from your work.

BEdit BE Opens the block definition in the Block Editor.

BClose BC Closes the Block Editor.

CloseAll CLOSEALL Closes all the open windows in AutoCAD.

CloseAllOther CLOSEALLOTHER Closes all open windows, except for the one you are currently working on.

Copy CO Copies objects or text.

Color COL Sets the color of new objects.

Distance DI Finds the distance between two points in a drawing.

Erase E Removes or erases objects from a drawing.

ETransmit ZIP Creates a Self-Extracting or Zipped file.

Insert I Inserts (an existing block or drawing as a block).

List LI Accesses the properties of different objects within a drawing.

Matlib MATLIB Imports or exports materials from a library.

Multiple MULTIPLE Repeats any command without having to press Enter each time (press the Esc key to cancel this command).

Oops OOPS Restores the last object you deleted.

Options OP Opens the options window (contains the settings for AutoCAD).

PasteClip PASTECLIP Pastes copied objects from the clipboard into your work.

Preview PRE This shows how your work will be presented when printed.

QSave QSAVE Autosaves the file you’re working on.

RecoverAll RECOVERALL Recovers and repairs a corrupted or damaged drawing.

Rotate RO Rotates an object.

SaveAll SAVEALL Saves all the open drawings in AutoCAD.

Spell SP Performs a spell check on selected text.

DDStyle ST Opens the text style window.

Time TIME Accesses information such as the date you created a certain piece of work or time spent editing a drawing.

Block Save BS Helps reusing a complex object or a group of objects in a drawing.

Attribute Edit ATE Helps edit custom information associated with specific blocks.

Text DT Allows inserting text strings at specified locations to provide additional information.

Set Var SET Allows modifying the values of system variables.

Quick Save QSAVE Saves the current drawing.

Quick Calc QC Opens QuickCalc to perform calculations.

Import IMP Helps in inserting a file (any format) into the drawing.

Command Line Interface CLI Shows the command line in every drawing.

Check Standards CHK Performs a check in the drawing to identify violations of standards.

DRM Drawing Recovery Manager DRM Displays previous unsaved ongoing drawings that were not saved due to system failure.
JPEG Output JPGOUT Saves drawings in .jpeg format.

It is used to draw a straight line between two points. Simply type “LINE” into the command line and select the starting point. Then, select the
Line L endpoint. You can also specify the length and angle of the line by typing in specific values.

It draws a circle or an arc. To use this command, type “CIRCLE” into the command line and specify the center point and radius. You can also
Circle C create an arc by specifying the start and end angles.

It draws an arc of a circle. To use this command, type “ARC” into the command line. Then, specify the center point, radius, and start and end
Arc A angles.

This creates a parallel line or curve at a specific distance from an existing line or curve. To use this command, type “OFFSET” into the command
Offset O line and select the object you want to offset. Lastly, specify the distance.

The TRIM command trims off parts of an object that extend beyond another object. To use this command, type “TRIM” into the command line
Trim TR and select the objects you want to trim. Then, select the object that will be used as the cutting edge.

The EXTEND command extends an object to meet another object. To use this command, type “EXTEND” into the command line and select the
Extend EX object you want to extend. Then, select the object that will be used as the boundary edge.

The FILLET command rounds off the corners of two intersecting objects. To use this command, type “FILLET” into the command line, select the
Fillet F first object, and select the second object. Then, specify the radius of the fillet.

It creates a beveled edge between two intersecting objects. To use this command, type “CHAMFER” into the command line, select the first
Chamfer CHA object, and select the second object. Then, specify the distance and angle of the chamfer.

This command is used to create a mirror image of an object. To use this command, type “MIRROR” into the command line and select the object
Mirror MI you want to mirror. Finally, select the mirror line.

The ARRAY command creates a pattern of multiple objects. To use this command, type “ARRAY” into the command line, select the object you
Array AR want to duplicate, and specify the number of rows and columns. Lastly, specify the spacing between the objects.

The RECTANGLE command draws rectangles. To use this command, type “RECTANGLE” in the command line. Specify the first corner point and
Rectangle REC then specify the opposite corner point.

The POLYLINE command draws a series of connected lines and arcs. To use this command, type “POLYLINE” in the command line and specify the
Polyline PL first point.

The HATCH command fills an enclosed area with a pattern. To use this command, type “HATCH” in the command line and select the area to be
Hatch BH/H hatched. Then, specify the hatch pattern and scale.

The DIMENSION command adds dimensions to your drawing. To use this command, type “DIMENSION” in the command line and select the
Dimension DIMENSION objects to be dimensioned. Then, specify the location and type of dimension.

The MTEXT command adds multiline text to your drawing. To use this command, type “MTEXT” in the command line and specify the insertion
Mtext MT point. Then, enter your text.

Append AP Appends one object to another by combining them. To use this command, type ”AP” in the command line and specify the two objects.

Layout LO Creates and modifies various drawing layout tabs.

Multiple Lines ML Draws multiple parallel lines.

Polygon POL Constructs a polygon. To use this command, type “POL” and specify the number of edges and the center.

Ray RA Draws a ray from a particular point.

Stretch ST Stretches an object up to a specified point. To use this command, type “ST” and specify the point you want to stretch the object to.

Table TB Inserts a table in the drawing. To use this command, type “TB” and specify the number of rows and columns you want in your table.

Extended Line XL Creates a line. To use this command, type “XL” and specify the length of the line you want to draw.

This command allows you to insert or manage content, such as blocks, hatch patterns, and xrefs. You can access the content from a single dialog
Adcenter ADC box, making it easier to find and use.

This command allows you to align objects with other objects in 2D and 3D. You can align them based on different criteria, such as endpoints,
Align AL centers, and edges.

Base BASE This command allows you to alter the base point of a drawing without changing its origin. You can move the base point to a different location.

B Parameter PARAM This command allows you to add a parameter with grips to a dynamic block definition. You can use this command to make a block more flexible.

This command allows you to create a break (or gaps) in objects at one or two points. You can use this command to break up a line or object into
Break BR smaller parts.
Bsave BS This command allows you to save the current block definition.

This command allows you to explode a block but retain its attribute settings and layer definition. You can use this command to convert a block
Burst BURST back into individual objects.

Copybase COPYBASE This command allows you to copy an object according to a base point. You can use this command to make a copy of an object.

Divide DIV This command allows you to divide objects into multiple equal parts. You can use this command to create evenly-spaced points or lines.

Layers LA This command allows you to open the Layer Properties Manager Palette.

Match
properties MA This command allows you to copy the properties of one object onto another.

Mocoro MOCORO This command allows you to move, copy, rotate, and scale an object in one command.

Overkill OVERKILL This command allows you to remove overlapping or unnecessary objects from your work.

Purge PU This command allows you to remove unused objects from a drawing.

Scale SC This command allows you to change the scale of an object. You can use this command to resize an object without changing its proportions.

Scaletext SCALETEXT This command allows you to change the scale of the text. You can use it to resize text to fit a specific space.

Textfit TEXTFIT This command allows you to alter the size of a piece of text. You can use it to resize text to fit a specific area.

Texttofront TEXTTOFRONT Brings annotations to the front.

Torient TORIENT Changes the orientation of the text.

Trim TR Trims a shape or line.

Units UN Alters the unit settings of your drawing.

Explode X Breaks up an object into its individual components; for example, a polyline into simple lines.

Xbind XB Binds the definitions of named objects in an xref.

Delete DL Deletes a particular object from the drawing.

Gradient Fill GD Fills a specific area with a gradient effect.

Group G Groups multiple objects into a single one.

Move M Moves an object to another location after selecting the object and specifying the new location.

Join J Creates a new object by joining or overlapping the existing objects.

Lwpolylineedit LWE Edits a lightweight polyline by adding or removing vertex points.

Regen RE Regenerates the drawing while taking into consideration the existing updates.

Rename REN Renames the layers and blocks inside the drawing.

Undo U Undoes the previous command.

3D Move 3DMOVE Moves objects along a specified axis or plane in 3D space.

3D Align 3DALIGN Aligns objects in 3D space using specified points.

3D Array 3DARRAY Creates a 3D array of objects in a specified pattern.

3D Config 3D CONFIG Opens the 3D Configuration Manager to adjust settings for working in 3D.

3D Distance 3D DISTANCE Measures the distance between two points in 3D space.

3D Poly 3DPOLY Creates a 3D polyline by specifying vertices in 3D space.

Box BOX Creates a 3D solid box with specified dimensions.

Cylinder CYL Creates a 3D solid cylinder with specified dimensions.

Extrude EXT Extrudes 2D objects or shapes into 3D solids.

Loft LO Creates a 3D solid or surface by lofting between specified shapes or objects.

Revolve REV Creates a 3D solid or surface by revolving a 2D object or shape around an axis.

Section SEC Creates a section view of a 3D object or surface.

Solid edit SOLIDEDIT Edits the properties of 3D solids, such as their faces or edges.

Sphere SPHERE Creates a 3D solid sphere with specified dimensions.

Subtract SU Subtracts one 3D solid from another to create a new solid.

Union UNI Combines two or more 3D solids into a single solid.

View V Creates and saves different views of a 3D object or surface.

Visual styles VSM Adjusts the visual style settings for working in 3D.

Wcs WCS Switches between working in world coordinates and object coordinates.

Zoom 3D ZOOM3D Zooms in or out on a 3D object or surface.

Orbit O Rotates the view of a 3D object or surface around a specified axis.

Pan P Moves the view of a 3D object or surface in a specified direction.

Render RR Creates a photorealistic rendering of a 3D object or surface.

Materials MAT Applies materials to 3D objects or surfaces to create a realistic appearance.

Light LIGHT Adds lights to a 3D scene to create a realistic lighting environment.

Intersect IN Allows the user to create a new 3D object at the intersection of two or more objects.

Sweep SW Allows the user to create a 3D object by sweeping a 2D object or sub-object along a specified path.

Slice SL Divides a 3D surface using a cutting plane.

Trim 3D TRi Trims a 3D surface based on another object (2D or 3D).

Select S It allows the user to select objects for editing or modification.

Window W It allows the user to select objects within a specified rectangular area called the selection window.

Crossing C It allows the user to select objects crossed by the selection rectangle or crossing area.

Quick Select QSELECT It allows the automatic selection of objects based on specified criteria like color, object types, etc.

Filter FI With this command, the user can define a criteria and create a filter that displays objects meeting this criteria.

Previous PRE This command allows the user to reselect a group of objects previously worked on.

Dimstyle D It allows the creation and modification of dimension styles.

Dimradius DRA It enables adding radius dimensions (distance from the center of a circle or arc to the circumference).

Dimangular DAN It allows adding angular dimensions to your drawings. The measurements are added in degrees, minutes, and seconds.

Dimdiameter DDI It allows adding diameter dimensions to circles or arcs.

Dimordinate DOR It allows defining a base point, which can be used to measure perpendicular distances of other points from the baseline.

Dimbaseline DBA It enables the user to define a baseline dimension.

Qleader LE It allows the user to add annotation leaders with text to drawings. It is useful in providing extra information.

Measure ME It measures the dimension of an object.

Layer LA It allows the user to define different attribute.s of layers like names, line types, colors, etc.

Layiso LI It allows the user to isolate a selected layer and temporarily hide the others.

Layer Previous LAYERP With this, the user can revert to a previously saved layer configuration.
Layer Freeze LAYFRZ It freezes specific layers and their objects are not displayed or regenerated.

Layer Thaw LAYTHW It unfreezes previously frozen layers and restores their visibility.

Layer Off LAYOFF It can turn off specific layers permanently and hide their objects from view.

Plot P It allows the user to configure plot settings like plot scale, paper size, plot style, plot area, etc.

Page Setup PAGESETUP It allows the user to customize the layout settings for plotting.

Publish PUBLISH It publishes drawings to design web format (DWF), DWFx, PDF files, printers, or plotters.