AutoCAD Basics
When are AutoCAD Basics Covered?
The basic AutoCAD commands are introduced in ENGR111 during Class 2.1*
AutoCAD basics are learned through application of orthographic and pictorial drawings. AutoCAD commands to construct these drawings are introduced in Classes 3.2 and 8.2*.
*Explaination of Class numbering System
Objectives
| Class 2.1: |
AutoCAD Basics |
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Understand why engineers use computer aided drafting |
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Learn basic AutoCAD commands for drawing, editing and general concepts |
| Class 3.2: |
Orthographics in AutoCAD |
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Name to three principle projection planes and the dimensions that each one shows |
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Use AutoCAD to create orthographic views of objects |
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Know the correct line weights for printing drawings from AutoCAD |
| Class 8.2: |
Pictorials in AutoCAD |
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Use AutoCAD to draw an oblique of an object given orthographic views of the object |
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Select the best orientation of an object in pictorial |
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Define what makes a drawing a: cavalier, oblique, cabinet oblique, general oblique, isometric, axonometric, perspective, or orthographic views |
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Use AutoCAD to generate Isometric Drawings of objects given the orthographic views |
Class Agenda
| Class 2.1: |
AutoCAD Basics |
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Explaination for using AutoCAD |
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Lecture material on basic AutoCAD commands for drawing objects, text and layers |
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Pair exercise - 15 min |
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Lecture material on printing in AutoCAD |
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HW assignment |
| Class 3.2: |
Orthographics in AutoCAD |
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RAT - quiz |
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Review of orthographic drawings |
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RAT - quiz |
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Team and Pair exercises |
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Lecture material on drawing orthographics |
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Paired exercise - 15 min |
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HW assignment |
| Class 8.2: |
Pictorials in AutoCAD |
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Lecture material on types of pictorials: obliques and isometric |
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Lecture material on new AutoCAD commands |
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Example of oblique pictorial |
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Lecture material on drawing obliques in AutoCAD |
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Exercise for drawing an oblique from orthographic projections |
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Lecture material on drawing isometrics in AutoCAD |
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Pair exercise |
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Think-Pair-Share |
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HW assignment |
Why are AutoCAD Basics Important?
Engineers use AutoCAD and many other computer aided drafting tools to produce more accurate and efficient descriptions of working design drawings.
AutoCAD basics are important because they lay the foundation for future use of AutoCAD in upper-level engineering courses. These basics also familarize the user with computer aided dra
- Class 2.1 Powerpoint
- Class 3.2 Powerpoint
- Class 8.2 Powerpoint
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