AutoCAD Fillet Command Lecture Notes

Introduction

• Instructor: Randy Dobson
• Location: Houston, Texas
• Topic: Fillet command in AutoCAD
• Pronunciation Note: Often referred to as "fillet" by the instructor

Fillet Command Overview

• Creates a tangent arc between two lines
• Can trim or extend lines
• Shares command location with the Chamfer command

Steps to Use Fillet Command

1. Set Radius
   • Default radius often is zero
   • Must input desired radius before selecting lines
   • Example given with radius set to 2
2. Select Lines
   • Choose the lines to apply the fillet
   • Demonstrates with radius 2: lines are extended and rounded

Features and Settings

• Current Setting Mode: Trim
  • Default trims lines to meet at the arc
  • Can adjust to "No Trim" to leave lines extended
  • Setting remains until changed back
• Adjusting Radius
  • Change radius for different arc sizes
  • Does not erase previous settings automatically

Additional Tips

• Creating Perfect Corners
  • Use a radius of zero to create an absolute corner
  • Works similarly with Chamfer command

Key Characteristics of Fillet

• Tangent arc is always tangent to the selected lines
• Important Reminder: Input desired radius before selecting lines

Conclusion

• Emphasized the simplicity but powerful nature of the fillet command
• Encouraged referring to related videos, such as the circle video for tangent concepts
• End of session note on pronunciation and command name