3.06-3.08 POLYLINES

What is the key difference between polylines and regular lines in AutoCAD?

• Polylines can only be straight, while lines can be curved.

• Polylines are continuous and connected, while lines are separate and individual segments.

• Polylines are limited to 2D drawings, while lines can be used in both 2D and 3D.

• Polylines can only be edited using the PEDIT command, while lines can be edited directly.

​ ​ ​ ​ (a)   can be used with polylines to add colors, patterns, or shading to connected shapes?

• LINE
• HATCH
• CIRCLE
• SPLINE
• ERASE

What aspect of the lesson or activity helped you the most in understanding polylines?

What is the shortcut command for creating a polyline in AutoCAD?

• P

• PL

• POL

• PLY

Place the following steps in the correct order for creating a polyline:

• Specify next point

  (repeat as needed)

• End or Close Polyline

• Type "L" for line or "A" for Arc and press Enter

• Start by setting the first point

The ______ is the distance from the center of an arc to any point on its circumference.

Match each case study with its description:

• Used polylines to create an iconic archi

• Wave of the Future" by Rafael Lozano-Hemmer

• Crafted interactive digital sculptures

• Sydney Opera House

• Used polylines in character animation.

• Pixar Animation Studios

What aspect of the lesson or activity presented the greatest challenge or confusion regarding polylines in AutoCAD?

• None; I found the lesson/activity clear and straightforward

• Connecting and closing polylines

• Applying polylines to real-world scenarios

• Understanding polyline modifiers

What command would you use to close a polyline?

• LINE

• CLOSE

• WIDTH

• ARC

• END

Explain in your own words what a polyline is in AutoCAD.