Class 1. Introduction

Topics

• Computer History
  http://www.cis.usouthal.edu/faculty/daigle/project1/timeline.htm

• System Hardware, Architecture and Software
• Windows and File Management

Assignments

• Technical Drawing, Read Chapter 2, pp. 15-41
• Technical Drawing, P. 41, Question #4, Problems 2.1 - 2.3
• Organizational Review
• Email me an introduction to your person. Include in the message: why you are taking this class, where you are employed professionally and what is your position, and what goal you expect to achieve by taking this class.

NOTE: TBG - Technical Drawing by Giesecke et al

Check out the Computer Automated Movie listed in the textbook

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Class 2. Environment

Topics

• Boot-up and Login
• Cartesian Coordinate Point System
• Draw Command - Lines
• Edit Command - Erase, Trim, Extend, Offset
• Save and Plot

Assignments

• Media - Paragraphs 3.58 to 3.62, pp 79-81
• Assignments: Layout "A" Size Media (USCS and METRIC). Use Figure III, Form 2, Title Block (inside back cover - Text)
• AI - Chapters 7, 8, 9, & 10 - pps. 85 - 144

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Class 3. Text Generation

Topics

• Text style (setting parameters)
• Text manipulation (placement/movement of text)
• Text modification (using "ddmodify" and "edit")

Assignments

• Technical Drawing - Read Chapter 4, pp 89 - 108
• AutoCAD Instructor - Read Chapter 19, pp 265 - 286
• Terms Handout

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Class 4. Test

Assignments

• Traditional CAD Article Review

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Class 5. Drawing and Editing Commands

Topics

• Project development
• Drawing Aids
• Object Snaps
• Inquiry
• Hatching

Assignments

• Technical Drawing - Read Paragraph 8.4, pp 239 - 242
• AutoCAD Instructor - Read Chapter 26, pp 395 - 414
• Rectangles
• Circles and Star

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Class 6. Circles and Arcs

Topics

• USCS and SI Drawing Set-Up
• Drawing Menu - Circles and Arcs
• Use of Grid and Snap

Assignments

• Arcs and Circles - Figure 3.74 (TBG), p. 86

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Class 7. Geometric Construction

Topics

• Use of Editing Commands

Assignments

• Special Cam - Figure 5.72 (TBG), p. 149
• Job Description
• Test Practice and Preparation
  • Rocker Arm - Figure 5.70 (TBG), p. 149
  • Shift Lever - Figure 5.75 (TBG), p. 150
  • Gear Arm - Figure 5.76 (TBG), p. 150

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Class 8. Test

Assignments

• Electronic CAD Article Review

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Class 9. Multiview Drawings

Topics

• Orthographics
• Layer Control

Assignments

• Wedge, Figure 7.52.6 (TBG), p. 220

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Class 10. Dimension Parameters

Topics

• Dimension Style
• Updating
• Editing

Assignments

• Bracket, Figure 7.52.8 (TBG), p. 220

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Class 11. Sections

Topics

• Types of Sections
• Cutting Plane
• Linetypes
• Materials - Hatch Patterns

Assignments

• Bearing, Figure 8.41 (TBG), p. 259
• Adjuster Base, Figure 8.57 (TBG), p. 262

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Class 12. Auxiliaries

Topics

• Projection Plane
• True Lengths
• True Views

Assignments

• Control Bracket, Figure 9.41 (TBG), p. 289

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Class 13. Insert

Topics

• Symbol Libray Development
• Blocks
• Insertion

Assignments

• Portfolio and Resume Submission
• Belt Tightener, Figure 15.58 (TBG), p. 501
  • Item 2 - Pulley
  • Item 7 - Bushing

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Class 14. Test