Are you looking to draw a rectangle within a rectangle in AutoCAD? This can be a useful technique when creating complex drawings or designs. In this tutorial, we will walk through the steps to achieve this in AutoCAD.
Step 1: Open AutoCAD
First, open AutoCAD on your computer. If you don’t have it installed, you can download a trial version from the Autodesk website.
Step 2: Create a New Drawing
Once AutoCAD is open, create a new drawing by clicking on the “New” button or selecting “New” from the File menu.
Step 3: Set up the Drawing Area
Before we start drawing, let’s set up the drawing area. Click on the “Layout” tab at the bottom of the screen to switch to paper space. Then, click on the “Page Setup Manager” button to open the Page Setup Manager dialog box.
In the Page Setup Manager dialog box, select your desired paper size and orientation. You can also adjust other settings such as plotting scale and plot style table. Once you’re done, click “OK” to apply the changes.
Step 4: Draw an Outer Rectangle
Now we’re ready to start drawing our rectangles. First, let’s draw an outer rectangle by using the RECTANGLE command. Type “RECTANGLE” in the command line and press Enter.
Next, specify two opposite corners of your rectangle by clicking two points on the screen. Alternatively, you can enter precise coordinates in the command line.
Step 5: Draw an Inner Rectangle
To draw an inner rectangle within our outer rectangle, we will use another RECTANGLE command but with different options. Type “RECTANGLE” again in the command line and press Enter.
This time, when prompted for specifying two opposite corners of your rectangle, type “I” and press Enter. This will activate the “Inscribed” option, which allows you to draw a rectangle within another rectangle.
Specify the first corner of your inner rectangle by clicking on the screen or entering coordinates. Then, specify the second corner in a similar way.
Step 6: Adjust the Inner Rectangle
By default, the inner rectangle will be centered within the outer rectangle. If you want to move or resize it, you can use AutoCAD’s editing tools.
To move the inner rectangle, use the MOVE command. Type “MOVE” in the command line and press Enter. Then, select the inner rectangle by clicking on it and specify a base point and a destination point.
To resize the inner rectangle, use the STRETCH command. Type “STRETCH” in the command line and press Enter. Select the inner rectangle and specify one or more crossing selection windows to stretch it.
Step 7: Finalize Your Drawing
Once you’re satisfied with your rectangles, you can add any additional elements or annotations to complete your drawing. AutoCAD provides various tools for creating lines, arcs, text, dimensions, and more.
When you’re done with your drawing, don’t forget to save your work by clicking on the “Save” button or selecting “Save” from the File menu.
Congratulations! You have successfully drawn a rectangle within a rectangle in AutoCAD. This technique can be applied to various design projects where nested rectangles are required.
Tips:
- To draw rectangles with specific dimensions or angles, you can use additional options available in AutoCAD’s RECTANGLE command.
- AutoCAD offers various snap options such as endpoint snap, midpoint snap, and intersection snap that can help you accurately place your rectangles.
Summary:
Drawing a rectangle within a rectangle in AutoCAD is a useful technique for creating complex designs. By using the RECTANGLE command and adjusting the settings, you can easily achieve this in your drawings. Remember to save your work and explore additional tools in AutoCAD for adding further details to your design.