How to Draw Arrow in AutoCAD 2007

Understanding Arrow Drawing in AutoCAD 2025

Drawing a Basic Arrow

Creating arrows in AutoCAD is a straightforward process. Follow these steps to draw a basic arrow:

1. Open a New Drawing: Launch AutoCAD and create a new drawing file.
2. Select the Line Tool: Navigate to the toolbar and choose the Line tool or type LINE in the command line.
3. Draw the Arrow Shaft: Click on your drawing area to start the line. Move your cursor to the desired ending point and click again to finish the line segment. This will form the shaft of your arrow.
4. Creating the Arrowhead: To make the arrowhead, you can either manually draw it using three connected line segments or use the PLINE (Polyline) command for a smoother shape. Type PLINE, click to start, and create a triangle shape at the end of the arrow shaft.

Adding Arrowheads to Lines

For adding arrowheads to your existing lines:

1. Access Dimension Styles: Go to the Format menu and select Dimension Style or access it through the command line by typing DIMSTY.
2. Modify Arrowheads: In the Dimension Style Manager, navigate to the Symbols and Arrows tab. Here, you can select different arrowhead styles from the First and Second Arrowhead options.
3. Apply Changes: After selecting your preferred styles, click OK to apply these changes and exit the dialog box.

Creating a Leader Line with an Arrow

If you need to create a leader line that includes text and an arrow:

1. Select the Leader Tool: Navigate to the Annotate tab, find the Leader tool, or type LEADER in the command line.
2. Specify Start Point: Click on the drawing area where you want the arrow to start.
3. Draw the Leader Line: Move your cursor to draw the path of the leader line. Click to place segment points if you need bends in the leader line.
4. Position Your Text: After the last click, drag your cursor to where the text should be placed, and click again to finalize the text position. Enter your text and press Enter to complete.

Customizing Arrow Appearance

To change the size and type of your arrows:

1. Open the Dimension Style Manager: Enter the Dimension Style Manager through the Format menu or command.
2. Modify Current Style: Select your current style and click Modify.
3. Adjust Arrowhead Size: On the Symbols and Arrows tab, you can modify the size of the arrowheads by selecting a new size from the options provided.
4. Save Changes: Click OK to save your modifications and close the dialog.

Drawing Polylines with Arrows

Polylines are useful for creating arrows with smooth curves:

1. Activate the Polyline Tool: Select the Polyline tool or type PLINE in the command line.
2. Draw the Arrow Shape: Click to establish points that encompass the shape of an arrow, finishing with a triangular head.
3. Close the Polyline: Make sure to close the shape to finish the arrow. Utilize the C option to join the end of the polyline back to the starting point.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I annotate arrows in AutoCAD?
To annotate arrows, use the Annotate tab’s Text (Straight Leader) tool. This allows you to specify your starting point and draw your annotation leader.

Can I change the color of arrows in AutoCAD?
Yes, select the arrow object, right-click to open the Properties palette, find the Color option, and choose your desired color from the dropdown list.

How can I create a North Arrow in AutoCAD?
To create a North Arrow, switch to paper space, access the Layout Tools tab, select North Arrow, choose a style, and place it in your drawing as needed.