ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

MERLIMAU POLYTECHNIC
COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN (EC202)
PRACTICAL WORK

: 04

TOPIC

: TEXT, DTEXT, TEXTSTYLES AND DIMENSION

OBJECTIVES

: Students will be able to:-

1. Use TEXT and DTEXT commands.

2. Change the properties of text styles.
3. Set the dimension style by referring to icon format.
4. Set a suitable scale for geometry, format and annotation from Dimension style..
5. Draw accurately the objects given..
LIST OF EQUIPMENT :
1. Desktop computer/ laptop
2. AutoCAD software
PROCEDURES

1. Draw a frame with scale 100X100.

2. Draw the object by referring to the scale given.
3. Use suitable command such as:
a. Circle
b. Offset
c. Fillet
d. Trim
e. Dimension
4. Make sure suitable Object Snap is always used.
5. From VIEW>TOOLBARS, select the dimension option.
6. Set a suitable scale for geometry, format and annotation

Q1. Draw the figure below and label the dimension with suitable properties.

Q2. What is the function of DIMENSION? (1 mark)

Q3. Explain the step to show the DIMENSION types. (2 marks)
Q4. Explain the function for GEOMETRY and FORMAT from the dimension styles. (2 marks)
Discussion :

Conclusion :

RUBRIC FOR PRACTICAL WORK 04

CLO
CITERIA/MARKS
DICIPLINE
(5%)
PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION (5%)
Q&A
(5%)
CLO 2
( 35%)
DISCUSSION (10%)

10-8

7-6

4-2

TOTAL

CONCLUSION (10%)
TOTAL MARK CLO2

CLO 3
(65%)

35-26

25-16

15-8

8-4

3-1

15-13

12-10

9-7

6-4

3-1

SHAPE DESCRIPTION (35%)

SIZE DESCRIPTION
SET-UP

(15%)
(15%)

TOTAL MARK CLO3

100%
TOTAL MARK (CLO2 + CLO3)
Note: do refer main rubrics while marking or giving marks on laboratories.