Transcript Introduction to AutoCAD

Computer Aided Design
and Drafting
Introduction
Objectives
Upon completion of this lesson you will be
able to:
Identify and Describe a Technological System
Identify and Describe components of a computer
system
Describe CAD
Identify and Describe capabilities of a CAD system
Identify and Describe basic functions of CAD
software
Technological System
Inputs
Processes
Feedback
Output
Components of a
Computer System
Hardware
Software
Hardware
Physical components of a computer
system
Examples: Monitor, Keyboard,
Mouse, Hard drive, Motherboard,
DVD drive, CD Rom, Flash drive,
Memory, Video Card
Software
Application Program
Tools that help you accomplish your
work:
(designing, drafting, rendering, word
processing, Ex: AutoCAD LT 2005,
Microsoft Word)
System Software (Operating System)
Platform to run application programs:
(Windows XP,Vista, MAC OS X)
What is CAD?
An electronic tool that enables you to
make quick and accurate drawings
with the use of the computer.
CAD is an acronym for:
-Computer Aided Drafting
-Computer Aided Design
-Computer Aided Drafting and Design
(CADD)
Capabilities of a CAD
system
Flexibility of editing- ability to make quick
alterations to a drawing
Units and Accuracy levels- ability to
change and work with different units and
create highly accurate drawings
Storage and Access for drawings- save
space, quick access, more organized
Capabilities (continued)
Sharing CADD drawings- electronic
files can be transferred easily and
quickly from any location
Design- Allows you to quickly
change current designs with
accuracy
Main functions of all CAD
systems
Drawadd geometry to drawing (lines, arcs,
circles, ellipses, text)
Editchange elements of drawings (erase,
move, array, copy, offset)
Data Outputview/display functions, printing (zoom,
pan, scale, colors)
Functions (continued)
System ControlSetting drawing environment (layers,
line types, styles, drawing space,
drawing aids)
Data Storage and ManagementFiling, Saving drawings (open, saving,
copying, deleting files)
The End