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LibreCAD Commands

LibreCAD is a free, open-source 2D CAD application for creating and editing technical drawings. It supports a variety of commands for drafting and editing. Below is a list of key LibreCAD commands categorized by functionality:

 


1. Drawing Commands

Command Description Shortcut
Line Draws a straight line segment.
li
or
l
Polyline Creates connected line segments.
pl
Rectangle Draws a rectangle using two diagonal corners.
rec
Circle Draws a circle (various methods available).
ci
Arc Draws an arc (various methods available).
ar
Ellipse Draws an ellipse.
el
Spline Creates a smooth curve through points.
sp
Text Adds text to the drawing.
txt
Hatch Creates a hatched or filled area.
ha

2. Editing Commands

Command Description Shortcut
Move Moves selected objects to a new location.
mv
Rotate Rotates selected objects around a base point.
ro
Scale Scales selected objects by a factor.
sc
Mirror Creates a mirrored copy of selected objects.
mi
Trim Trims objects to a boundary.
tr
Extend Extends objects to a boundary.
ex
Stretch Stretches objects using a selection window.
st
Offset Creates a parallel object at a specified distance.
os
Delete Deletes selected objects.
del
Explode Breaks complex objects into simpler elements.
ex

3. Snap Commands

Command Description Shortcut
Snap to Endpoints Snaps to the endpoints of lines and arcs.
se
Snap to Middle Snaps to the midpoint of a line or arc.
sm
Snap to Center Snaps to the center of circles and arcs.
sc
Snap to Grid Snaps to the nearest grid point.
sg
Snap to Intersection Snaps to the intersection of objects.
si

4. Layer and Property Commands

Command Description Shortcut
Add Layer Creates a new layer in the drawing.
la
Toggle Layer Turns a layer on or off. -
Set Layer Color Changes the color of a layer. -
Properties Modifies the properties of selected objects.
pr

5. Dimensioning Commands

Command Description Shortcut
Linear Dimension Creates a linear dimension.
ld
Aligned Dimension Creates an aligned dimension.
ad
Angular Dimension Measures and displays an angle.
angd
Diameter Dimension Measures and displays a circle's diameter.
dd
Radius Dimension Measures and displays a circle's radius.
rd

6. Miscellaneous Commands

Command Description Shortcut
Undo Reverts the last action.
u
Redo Re-applies the last undone action.
r
Zoom Extents Fits the entire drawing within the viewport.
ze
Zoom In/Out Magnifies or reduces the view.
zi
/
zo
Pan Moves the view without altering the drawing.
p
Grid Toggle Toggles the display of the grid. -
Measure Measures distance, angle, or area.
me

Command Line Tips

  • To activate the command line, press
    :
    or use the Command Line at the bottom of the interface.
  • Type the shortcut or full name of the command, then follow prompts for parameters (e.g., start point, radius).

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