CD121 Cad Methods/Richard Pardys

CD 121 Drafting and CAD Methods
December 2, 2008 – Class #1
Richard Pardys, Instructor, Phone - 215-763-0842, rpardys@itt-tech.edu

About the Intro to AutoCAD Class

In this class, we will learn the basics of the world’s most frequently used computer drafting program, AutoCAD. The book that we will use will be An Introduction to AutoCAD 2008, A Modern Perspective, by Paul Richard and Jim Fitzgerald. You will get lots of opportunity to learn between the in-class labs, and homework assignments. There will also be a mid term, a final exam, and a class project.


Grading for the Class
Mid term 15%
In-Class labs 15%
Homework 15%
Project 15%
Participation 15%
Final Exam 25%

Homework for next week

Read Chapter 1 in your book

Do the multiple choice questions on pages 48 and 49.

Do the true/false questions on page 50.



Chapter 1 Introduction to AutoCAD

What is CAD?

Advantages of CAD over hand drafting

Fundamental CAD concepts
Drawing Size
Cartesian Coordinate System
Units
Angles
Scale Factor
Object Properties
Layers
Colors
Linetypes
Lineweights
Model Space and Paper Space

Naming Drawings

Drawing Extensions

Three Ways to enter commands in AutoCAD
Typing Commands
Toolbars
Pull-down menus





Component of the AutoCAD Screen
Drawing Window
Mouse Crosshairs
Command Line
Typed Commands
Four Basic Commands
LINE – L
CIRCLE – C
ERASE – E
UNDO – U
Command Aliases, page 889
Escape Key
Command History
Menu Bar
Cascading Menus
Toolbars
Hanging out over the toolbar gives its name
Floating and Docking
Model Space and Layout Tabs
Coordinate Display
Drafting Aid Buttons
Grid
Ortho
Dynamic
Status Tray
Communication Center
Scroll Bars
UCS Icon
Saving

Function Keys and Control Keys

Help