Chapter 4 Page 135-136

The steps on these pages and Figure 4.15(b) do not agree. The steps have been corrected below to match the figure.

This tutorial presents the steps for drawing an arc that begins at absolute coordinates 3,5 and ends at absolute coordinates 7,5 and has a radius of 2 units. Note: Arcs are drawn counter-clockwise.

Step 1. From the Draw panel of the ribbon, highlight the Arc icon and pick on the icon’s down arrow and pick the Start, End, Radius option.

Step 2. When prompted to Specify start point of arc or [Center], type 3,5 and press Enter. See Figure 4.51(b).

Step 3. When prompted to Specify end point of arc: type #7,5 (with dynamic input on) or 4,0 (with dynamic input off) and press Enter.

Step 4. When prompted to Specify radius of arc, type 2 and press Enter. See Figure 4.51(b).

Step 5. Draw another Start, End, Radius arc by typing 7,5 for the start and #3,5 (with dynamic input on) or -4,0 (with dynamic input off) for the end point and enter a radius of 2.

Chapter 12 Page 424

The height in Figure 12.32 should read 8’1 1/8”.

SDC Publications: Technical Drawing 101 with AutoCAD 2017 Book Errata

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Chapter 12 Page 424