For example if some objects in a drawing are not wanted then the ERASE command will be used, for which it is necessary to select those objects that should be removed from the drawing. Many commands prompt the user to select objects. To access these options, type any letter(s) that are shown in capitals e.g. Many commands also present options, for example the text justification options presented with the HEAVY command. When the appropriate command is selected a second press of ENTER automatically selects the standard default value. In the example below, the start point for the text is required by default.
Many of the commands have a default response. You will probably find that you use a combination of all methods of command selection as you become familiar with the system. Many commands have a predefined shorthand version, which can be added to or customised. The third alternative for command selection is to type in the appropriate word on the keyboard and then ENTER. Picking the icon buttons on the Toolbars will produce the same result. Pressing ENTER or the PICK button on the cursor selects the item which is highlighted. Moving the crosshairs, to the pull-down menus along the top of the screen results in menus items being highlighted. See 3.1.2 The GRID Drawing Aid Used for Sign Design and 3.1.3 The SNAP Drawing Aid Used for Sign Design for more information. It is recommended that the functions should remain switched on to assist with the layout of sign elements as they great help with the positioning of parts of the sign design. KeySIGN makes use of ‘SNAP’ and ‘GRID’ functionality which assists with the spacing and alignment of sign elements. 2.4 Basic AutoCAD Commands and Functions 2.4.1 Grid & Snap Drawing Aid