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    Engineering Graphics and CAD: Topics To Be Covered Today

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    The document discusses the topics of Engineering Graphics and CAD. It provides an overview of AutoCAD including its learning objectives such as familiarizing with the interface and using basic drawing and editing tools. It outlines the laboratory schedule which will focus on learning basics, creating architectural floorplans, and developing 3D models. It also provides information on accessing AutoCAD software on campus and downloading an educational license. Basic concepts about the AutoCAD interface and workspace are defined including the ribbon tabs, drawing area, and command line. 2D drawing in AutoCAD is briefly covered by referring to additional learning resources.

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    The document discusses the topics of Engineering Graphics and CAD. It provides an overview of AutoCAD including its learning objectives such as familiarizing with the interface and using basic drawing and editing tools. It outlines the laboratory schedule which will focus on learning basics, creating architectural floorplans, and developing 3D models. It also provides information on accessing AutoCAD software on campus and downloading an educational license. Basic concepts about the AutoCAD interface and workspace are defined including the ribbon tabs, drawing area, and command line. 2D drawing in AutoCAD is briefly covered by referring to additional learning resources.

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    The document discusses the topics of Engineering Graphics and CAD. It provides an overview of AutoCAD including its learning objectives such as familiarizing with the interface and using basic drawing and editing tools. It outlines the laboratory schedule which will focus on learning basics, creating architectural floorplans, and developing 3D models. It also provides information on accessing AutoCAD software on campus and downloading an educational license. Basic concepts about the AutoCAD interface and workspace are defined including the ribbon tabs, drawing area, and command line. 2D drawing in AutoCAD is briefly covered by referring to additional learning resources.

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    Engineering Graphics and CAD: Topics To Be Covered Today

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    Engineering Graphics and CAD

    Topics to be covered today:


    1. AutoCAD: Learning Objectives
    2. Laboratory Schedule for AutoCAD
    3. AutoCAD Designs in Labs
    4. Accessing AutoCAD
    5. Basics of AutoCAD
    1. AutoCAD: LEARNING OBJECTIVES

    What is AutoCAD?
    AutoCAD is a computer-aided design (CAD) program used for 2-D and 3-D design and
    drafting. AutoCAD is developed and marketed by Autodesk Inc.
    AutoCAD allows you to visually design and explore your
    conceptual design ideas, modify your designs using 3D free-
    form design tools, generate intelligent model documentation,
    transform your designs into 3D renderings, and turn them into
    cinematic-quality animated presentations.
    AutoCAD is the most popular drafting software used by
    architects & engineers (Civil, Electrical & Mechanical &
    manufacturing). AutoCAD is primarily a drafting software with
    3D modelling functionalities.

    Learning Objectives in 1E9


     To familiarise with the AutoCAD workspace and user interface
     Using basic drawing, editing, and viewing tools.
     Organizing drawing objects on layers.
     Inserting reusable symbols (blocks).
     Preparing a layout to be plotted.
     Adding text, hatching, and dimensions.
     Creating multi-view projections using AutoCAD
     Creating isometric views using AutoCAD
     Basic 3D rendering using AutoCAD
     Development of basic floorplan using AutoCAD

    2. AutoCAD DESIGNS IN LABS

    The three labs on AutoCAD will focus on:


    1 Learning the basics such as drawing, modifying, using layers etc. in first lab
    2 Learning to draw an architectural floorplan using AutoCAD in second lab
    3 Learning to develop 3D models of simple machine tools

    Lab Schedule
    No changes or swaps are possible to this schedule. You may bring your own laptop and
    work on the freely downloadable AutoCAD software.
    3. ACCESSING AutoCAD

    AutoCAD 2015 can be used in Civil Engineering CAD lab. The labs are open for students
    between 9am-5pm and can be used for accessing AutoCAD.
    Apart from this, AutoCAD 2019 is available on the Public Access Computer rooms in the
    Hamilton area, Ham1, 3 and 4.
    For home use or personal use, an educational license of AutoCAD 2017 or later versions
    can be downloaded for free from
    http://www.autodesk.com/education/free-software/autocad
    4. BASICS OF AUTOCAD

    Welcome Screen
    The welcome screen provides two space options: Learn & Create. Learn
    shows help files, videos and any new additional features.
    The ‘Getting Started’ videos on the welcome screen on the Learn space is
    really useful to understand the basics of 2D drafting.

    Create tab is for creating new drawing. Start with start drawing for this module.
    Workspace
    1. Quick Access Toolbar: New, Open, Save, Save All, Plot, Undo and Redo.  
    2. Ribbon Tabs: Below QAT you will find all Ribbon Tabs available in this WorkSpace. Different Ribbon tabs offers different Ribbon panels
    depending on your work.
    3. Search: You can search any commands or information by entering any Keywords or Phrase.
    4. External Links: Facebook, twitter etc.
    5. Help: This tab may be visible by clicking the double-arrow at the end of external link bar.
    6. Title Bar: Here you will see your Drawing file name which is open currently.
    7. Application Menu Button (AutoCAD Logo): This AutoCAD application menu offers different options along with Default QAT options.
    8. Ribbons: The main Toolbar area where you will find all Tabs in panel format arranged as per their use. Ribbon consists of panels such as
    draw, modify, layers, annotation etc.
    9. File Tabs: New drawing files can be added by pressing [+] icon.
    10. Viewport Controls: This is on Screen View port controls form where you can change AutoCAD views and Visual Styles.        
    11. View Cube: Through ViewCube a Drawing can be seen from different directions and angles. With ViewCube, you can switch between
    standard and isometric views.
    12. WCS: World Coordinate System
    13. Navigation Bar: The Navigation Bar contains navigation tools such as Steering wheel, Pan, Zoom, Orbit, and ShowMotion.
    14. Drawing Area/ Graphics Area: This is the main area of Model where new Drawings are created. This is an infinite space area.
    15. Command Line: For typing AutoCAD commands from keyboard
    16. Model and Layout Tabs:
     Status Bars:
    17.  Drawing Settings: This is application status bar which consist of different settings such as grid on, snap on etc.
    18. Additional Settings: This contains annotation and some additional settings, such as scale, workspace switch etc.
    19. Drawing Coordinates: This shows current location of cursor in Drawing coordinates.
    20. Coordinates
    There are 3 workspaces available in AutoCAD: Drafting & Annotation, 3D Basics, and 3D Modelling. By default, the Drafting & Annotation
    workspace is activated. 2D drawings can be created in this workspace. You can also activate other workspaces by using the Workspace drop-
    down menu or Workspace switching menu.
    You may use the video tutorial Tour the User Interface from the software.
    2D Drawing in AutoCAD
    Please refer to the pdf document ACAD Quick Ref for detailed steps on how to create a drawing in AutoCAD. You may also use the
    video tutorials available at the learn section of AutoCAD in this purpose.
    The following are the key panel and functionalities in AutoCAD which are needed for drafting.

     Draw
     Modify
     Layer
     Annotation & Dimensioning

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