What is the function key in AutoCAD?

The function key is one of the most important keys in AutoCAD. It has many functions that are used to create, edit and delete objects and manage drawing sheets. There are three types of function keys: Standard Function Keys: These are the F1-F12 keys, which can perform different tasks depending on what you are doing in AutoCAD. Special Function Keys: These are F13-F24, which work with specific commands like Zoom, Pan and Rotate. They can also be used to change drawing modes or set drawing parameters like linetype or layer state. Shortcut Function Keys: These are F25-F36,

When should I use Function in AutoCAD?

The following is a list of situations where the use of a function can be beneficial: When you need to create something that is not possible with basic commands When you want to create a complex shape that would take hours to draw manually When you want to make changes to an existing drawing without having to redraw it from scratch When you need to change the size of an object, but don't know how many units your current scale is set at #BBD0E0 »

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The function key is one of the most important keys in AutoCAD. It has many functions that are used to create, edit and delete objects and manage drawing sheets.

There are three types of function keys:

Standard Function Keys: These are the F1-F12 keys, which can perform different tasks depending on what you are doing in AutoCAD.
Special Function Keys: These are F13-F24, which work with specific commands like Zoom, Pan and Rotate. They can also be used to change drawing modes or set drawing parameters like linetype or layer state.
Shortcut Function Keys: These are F25-F36,

The ortho key is a command in AutoCAD that locks the cursor to the x or y axis. This allows the user to draw straight lines and shapes.

The Function key is located at the top left corner of a keyboard, and it is used to execute commands. The Ortho key is located on the bottom left side of a keyboard and it is used for typing words in an English language.

The following is a list of situations where the use of a function can be beneficial:

When you need to create something that is not possible with basic commands
When you want to create a complex shape that would take hours to draw manually
When you want to make changes to an existing drawing without having to redraw it from scratch
When you need to change the size of an object, but don't know how many units your current scale is set at

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The Ortho Key is used in AutoCAD when you want to create construction lines that are parallel to a specific line, plane, or axis.

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Introduction to Autocad

How to use LearnVern

Change Workspace

Set Units in Drawing

Using Zoom & Pan

Draw a Line

Draw a Line using Coordinate System

Draw a Rectangle

Draw a Circle

Draw an Ellipse

Draw a Polygon

Draw an Arc

Draw Revision Cloud

Draw a Spline

Draw Polyline

Draw Construction Lines, Rays & Multiple Points

Select Drawing And Types Of Selection

Using Move Command

Using Copy Command to Copy any Object

Using Stretch Command

Using Scale Command

Using Rotate Command

Using Mirror Command

Using Offset Command

Rectangular Array

Polar & Path Array

Using Fillet Command

Using Chamfer Command

Using Trim Command

Using Extend Command

Break, Join, Erase, Oops, Undo & Redo.

Using Solid, Donut, Fill & Fill Mode Command

Using Lengthen Command

Using Multiline & Style

Using Divide & Measure Command

Using Function & Ortho Key

Using Osnap Function

Using Grid & Snap Command

Using Polar, Otrack & Dynamic Input

Draw Isometric Drawing

Hatches

Different Boundaries & Types Of Hatches

Measure Object using Inquiry Command

Creating Dimensions using Dimension Tools

Modify Dimensions

Dimension Styles

Multileader & Multileader Styles

Creating Text Using Single & Multiline Text

Creating New Text Style And Edit An Old One

Creating Table & New Table Style

Edit & Import a Table From Excel

Changing Object Colour, Linetype & Linetype Scale

Creating Layers

Using Layer Drop Down Menu

Importing & Exporting Layer Files Using Layer States Manager