AutoCAD Donut Command

Instructor Introduction

• Instructor: Randy Dobson
• Location: Houston, Texas
• Context: Video lecture covering the donut command in AutoCAD

Donut Command Overview

• Purpose: Creates an object resembling a donut
• Joke: Common classroom joke about police and donuts

Steps to Use the Donut Command

1. Locate: Under the draw command menu in AutoCAD
2. Inputs Required:
   • Inside Diameter: Initial input (e.g., 1)
   • Outside Diameter: Subsequent input (e.g., 3)

Example Usage

• Example: Inside diameter = 1, Outside diameter = 3
• Visual demonstration of diameters:
  • Middle diameter was given as 2
  • Outside diameter given as 3

Adjusting Donut Width

• Change diameter to make the dark area thinner or thicker
• Example:
  • Inside diameter = 3
  • Outside diameter = 4

Practical Applications

• Useful for making dots at line intersections
• Inside diameter can be set to zero for creating solid dots

Continuous Drawing

• Continues drawing until escape is pressed
• Retains last used dimensions for subsequent uses unless changed

Use Cases

• Creating a simple visual element like a solid dot
• Drawing components like nuts, bolts, washers
• Drawing tires on automobiles

Key Points

• Requires two pieces of information: inside and outside diameter
• Diameter input only, no option for radius

Conclusion

• Command adds versatility to drawing tools in AutoCAD
• Useful for various drawing and design applications
• End of video presentation on the donut command