J/SHS

TLE/TVL – ICT (Technical

Drafting)
Activity Sheet Quarter 2 – Week
2
LO No.2

AutoCAD Working Environment

REGION VI – WESTERN VISAYAS

TLE/TVL – ICT (Technical Drafting)
Activity Sheet No. 2
First Edition, 2020

Published in the Philippines

By the Department of Education
Region 6 – Western Visayas

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Development Team of TLE/TVL ICT - (Technical Drafting) Activity Sheet

Writer: Dany G. Alera (Belison National School)

Reviewer/Content Validator: Edward E. Baña

Layout Artist:

Schools Division Quality Assurance Team:

Schubert Anthony C. Sialongo
Edward E. Baña
Allan B. Montenegto
Michelle P. Jordan
Division of Antique Management Team:
Felisa B. Beriong, CESO VI
Corazon C. Tingson
Gaudencio C. Riego, PhD
Schubert Anthony C. Sialongo
Edward E. Baña
Regional Management Team
Ma. Gemma M. Ledesma,
Dr. Josilyn S. Solana,
Dr. Elena P. Gonzaga,
Mr. Donald T. Genine,
April C. Velez
Abraham P. Imas
Introductory Message

Welcome to TLE/TVL 10/12 – ICT (Technical Drafting)!

The Learning Activity Sheet is a product of the collaborative efforts of the

Schools Division of Antique and DepEd Regional Office VI - Western Visayas
through the Curriculum and Learning Management Division (CLMD). This is
developed to guide the learning facilitators (teachers, parents and responsible
adults) in helping the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12 Basic Education
Curriculum.

The Learning Activity Sheet is self-directed instructional materials aimed to

guide the learners in accomplishing activities at their own pace and time using the
contextualized resources in the community. This will also assist the learners in
acquiring the lifelong learning skills, knowledge and attitudes for productivity and
employment.

For learning facilitator:

The TLE/TVL – ICT (Technical Drafting) Activity Sheet will help you
facilitate the leaching-learning activities specified in each Most Essential Learning
Competency (MELC) with minimal or no face-to-face encounter between you and
learner. This will be made available to the learners with the references/links to ease
the independent learning.

For the learner:

The TLE/TVL – ICT (Technical Drafting) Activity Sheet is developed to help

you continue learning even if you are not in school. This learning material provides
you with meaningful and engaging activities for independent learning. Being an
active learner, carefully read and understand the instructions then perform the
activities and answer the assessments. This will be returned to your facilitator on the
agreed schedule.
 Quarter 2 – Week 2

Learning Activity Sheets (LAS) No. 2

Name of Learner: _______________________________________________________

Grade and Section: ___________________________Date: ______________________

TLE/TVL – ICT (Technical Drafting) ACTIVITY SHEET

AutoCAD Working Environment

I. Learning Competency with Code

1. Explore CAD working environment -TLE_ICTTD9-12CA-Ic-j-2

II. Background Information for Learners

Introduction

Learning to use a CAD system is similar to learning a new language. It is

necessary to begin with the basic alphabet and learn how to use it correctly and
effectively through practice. This will require learning some new concepts and
skills as well as learning a different vocabulary. Today, the majority of the
Mechanical CAD systems are capable of creating three-dimensional solid
models. Nonetheless, all CAD systems create designs using basic geometric
entities and many of the constructions used in technical designs are based
upon two-dimensional planar geometry. The method and number of operations
that are required to accomplish the basic planar constructions are different from
one system to another.

Figure 1: AutoCAD 2017 Working Environment

 The AutoCAD Working Environment

A. MENU BROWSER

– is a client-software
that lets users read or
scan documents on
the World Wide Web.

B. QUICK ACCESS TOOLBAR

- is located along the top of the application window (above or below the ribbon) and
provides direct access to common or defined set of commands like New, Open,
Save, and Plot.
 C. FILE NAME

- The name of the current file you are working on.

D. MENU BAR

- is the horizontal strip across the top of an application’s window. Each word on the strip
has a context sensitive drop-down menu containing features and actions that are
available for the application in use.

E. SEARCH BOX

- is a tool that allows you to search for a particular data or document in a help file or to
web.

F. TOOLBARS / RIBBON

- provide a single, compact placement for operations/tools that are relevant to the current
workspace. By default (in its original setting), it contains the Standard, Layers,
Properties and Styles toolbars.

G. COMMAND LINE BAR

- is where you enter the commands from the keyboard and where the prompts are
displayed. It has a text area where all the previous commands are displayed.
 H. TRAY SETTINGS / INFO BAR

- quickly search for a variety of information sources, access product updates and
announcements, and save topics in the Info Center.

I. USER COORDINATE SYSTEM (UCS)

- is found at the bottom left hand corner of the AutoCAD drawing window. You will see a
symbol like the one shown on the right. This is called the UCS (User Coordinate System)
icon and it is there to remind you which is the X axis and which is the Y axis.

J. WORLD COORDINATE SYSTEM (WCS)

- By default when you start a new (blank) drawing you use the World Coordinate System
(WCS). This indicates your (0,0,0) point.

K. DRAW TOOLBAR

- Draw commands can be used to create new objects such as lines and circles. Most
AutoCAD drawings are composed purely and simply from these basic components.
 L. MODIFY TOOLBAR

- is used to modify the basic drawing objects in some way to suit the image you need.
AutoCAD provides a whole range of modify tools such as Move, Copy, Rotate and
Mirror.

M. MAIN WORK AREA / DRAWING AREA

- is the place where your drawings are displayed and modified.

N. CROSSHAIRS / CURSOR

- is a type of cursor consisting of two lines that intersect and are used to locate points
and selects objects in your drawing.

III. Accompanying DepEd Textbook and Educational Sites

Arriola, Cesar T. et. al (2013). Drafting Learning Module for Grade 10, OHSP
Modules. Department of Education.

IV. Activity Proper

Explore the AutoCAD by reading information about terms and definitions of the
different parts and tools of the AutoCAD working environments.

1. Exercises / Activities

Exercise No.1-Directions: Label the parts of the AutoCAD Working

Environment. Write your answers on the space provided below.
 1. ______________________________ 6.___________________________

2. ______________________________ 7. ___________________________

3. ______________________________ 8. ___________________________

4. ______________________________ 9. ___________________________

5. ______________________________ 10. __________________________

Exercise No.2 (Optional)

Directions: IF you have resources (smartphone, PC or laptop with internet connection),
please search in the YouTube about the AutoCAD Overview of the Working
Environment and jot down in your notebook the significant details on each parts of
AutoCAD working environment. In case you do not have the said resources, do not
worry, this activity is optional.

url: [Link]
Title: AutoCAD Overview of the Working Environment
Exercise No. 3. Essay – Directions: Please write your answer in separate sheet of
paper.

1. What do you think is/are the advantage/s of using Computer Aided Drawing
such as AutoCAD compared to using the manual way of drafting with the
use of pen and paper?

2. What do you think is/are the reason/s why Computer Aided Drawing (CAD)
softwares were invented?

3. What will be the situation of modern day architecture if ever this CAD
softwares were not invented?

V. Reflection. Please use separate sheet of paper.

This section provides you as learners the opportunity to write the lessons you
have learned after accomplishing your exercise/activities. This serves as a
simple learning journal for you to have the opportunity to express your thoughts
and revisit your learning journey and realize the importance of resourcefulness
and creativity. You can be allowed to express using Filipino, Mother tongue or
English language. Here are the guide questions:

a. What insights have you gained from your activity this week?
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b. What significant values have you developed while doing your activities?
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c. What difficulties did you encounter and how did you overcome them?
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