SAULT STE. MARIE, ON SAULT COLLEGE OF APPLIED ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY COURSE OUfLINE COURSE TITLE: INTRODUCTION TO AUTOCAD CODE NO : CAD 120 SEMESTER: I PROGRAM: ARCHITECTURAL TECHNICIAN INSTRUCTOR: H. PIETRZAKOWSKI APPROVED: 9'1 - c, f' -,;; Y DATE I ~~@~~[Q) DEC 1 5 1994 SAUL: __ ._ _ _~ ,,;RY SAULT STE. MAFiIE
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COURSE OUfLINE COURSE TITLE: INTRODUCTION TO AUTOCAD · INTRODUCTION TO AUTOCAD COURSE NAME III. TOPICS TO BE COVERED CAD 120 CODE NO. 1. Introduction to Cad 2. Starting Autocad 3.
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This course will introduce the student to the fundamentals of computer assisteddrafting using Autocad. Practical exercises will help the student develop a basicknowledge of Autocad. The student will understand the fundamental concepts ofcomputer applications related to drafting and engineering drawing.
II. STUDENT PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES (OUTCOMES)
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Introduction to CadIdentify computer equipment
. Use computer lab methods and procedures
. Use drawing planning procedures and system management
. Know and follow the rules of hygiene in computer labs2. Starting Autocad
Define MS-DOSStart the Autocad program and getting HELPUse the screen layout and menu structureIdentify and operate input devicesFormat a floppy disk
3. Drawing Set-upUse the main menuBegin a new drawingSet limits and units
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4. Drawing and Drawing AidsSet grid and snapUse ortho commandAccess drawings aids through settings menuUse the line and dline commandEstablish a prototype drawing
5. Saving WorkUse the save, end and quit commandsUse the cancel commandUse the status command
6. Drawing and Erasing LinesDefine absolute, relative and polar coordinatesUtilize ortho mode and turn on coordinate displayDistinguish and use line and pline commandsUse the erase, fill and redraw commands
7. Drawing Basic ShapesIdentify dragmodeDraw arcs and circlesUse the @ symbol functionUse the polygon and multiple commands
8. Basic Editing CommandsUse the move and copy, and multiple copy commandsUse the mirror commandUse the chamfer and fillet commandsUse the break, extend, trim and change commandsUse the scale, stretch, rotate and align commands
9. Drawing ToolsUse the OSNAP commands
. Use the override function
. Using offset and other drawing tools10. Automatic Editing using Grips
. Use the GRIP command
. Use the ARRAY command11. Display Options
Create VIEWSUse zoom all, extents and previousUse the zoom dynamic commandTransparent use of commands
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12. Text Options. Distinguish and use DTEXT and QTEXT. Use style and underscore commands. Use special symbols and pull down menus to create and edit text
13. Layer DesignUnderstand and use the layer commandAssign layer names, line types and colour by layerTurn layers on and offUse the freeze/thaw commands
14. DimensioningPlace horizontal and vertical dimension on a drawingUse the continuous dimensioning functionUse the base and leader line functionsManipulate various dimensioning features.Utilize tolerance dimensioning.Use radius, angular and rotated dimensioning.Manipulate text position, extension and dimension lines.
15. Graphic PatternUse the Hatch and Solid commandsKnow how to set hatch patterns
16. Blocks and AttributesKnow how to use BLOCK and WBLOCK commandsDefine ATTRIBUTESSetup XREF drawings
17. Printing and PlottingPlot to a printerPlot to plotting devices
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III. TOPICS TO BE COVERED
CAD 120CODE NO.
1. Introduction to Cad2. Starting Autocad3. Drawing Set-up4. Drawing and Drawing Aids5. Saving Work6. Drawing and Erasing Lines7. Drawing Basic Shapes8. Basic Editing Commands9. Drawing Tools10. Automatic Editing using Grips11. Display Options12. Text Options13. Layer Design14. Dimensioning15. Graphic Pattern16. Blocks and Attributes17. Printing and Plotting
IV. LEARNING ACTIVITIES/REQUIRED RESOURCES
1 INTRODUCTION
Learning Activities:Attend lecture and practical demonstrationTake notes
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Lear~ing Activities:Attend lecture and practical demonstrationTake notesComplete practical exercises
Resources:Chapter #6 and #16, overheadsPractical demonstration, assignment #3