Lab – Computer Aided Design and Drafting

Lab code – MEP 106

Software to – AutoCAD
Link to download software - https://www.autodesk.com/education/edu-
software/overview?sorting=featured&page=1

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS

Experiment 1 : Introduction to AutoCAD and its interface with some practice

drawings.

Experiment 2 : Working with coordinates, Drawing of line, circle, arc, polygon and
creating sketches

Experiment 3 : Editing of drawing by using editing Tools and Power tools

Experiment 4 : Creating of advanced feature like fillet, chamfer, hatch and using of
block

Experiment 5 : Representing text and dimensioning in AutoCAD

Experiment 6 : Drawing plan and elevation of various buildings in AutoCAD.

Experiment 7 : Creating the drawing of Faucet in AutoCAD

Experiment 8 : Creating the drawings of mechanical component by using AutoCAD

features.

Experiment 9 : Creating electrical circuit drawing by using AutoCAD

Experiment 10 : Creating of orthographic projections from a pictorial view

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 Experiment No: 1

Aim: To study the interface of AutoCAD and its features.

Theory: -
CAD means Computer Aided Design or Drafting. Auto cad is most widely used software developed by
auto desk. Auto cad is a drafting package in almost all engineering branches. There are drafting packages
like cad are DIAP, CAMD, and Delights. Auto cad is one of the most popular cad packages. It is a general
purpose computer aided design. We can draw geometrical entries like plan, section and elevation of a
building.

Advantages: -
• We can make accurate and precise drawings like plan, section and elevation of a
building.
• Improved engineering productively.
• Reduced engineering personal requirement.
• Drawing modification or eraser to intake.
• Drawings prepared in the software can be stored safely.

Requirements: -
• Auto CAD Software
• Microsoft® Windows® 10 (desktop OS)/ Microsoft Windows 8.1 with Update
KB2919355/ Microsoft Windows 7 SP1
• 1 Gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
• 2 GB RAM (minimum)
• Installation 4.0 GB free disk space
• 1360x768 VGA with true color (minimum)
• Mouse or other pointing device
• CD-ROM drive
• Windows Internet Explorer® 9.0 (or later)

Applications of CAD: -
• Preparation of Mechanical component drawing
• Preparation of Architectural drawings in the Auto CAD
• Preparation of maps of an area
• Preparation of Building drawings
• Preparation of circuit layouts for water distribution

Result: -
Studying of AutoCAD, its applications and its advantages is done.

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 Experiment No: 2

Practice Exercises on Auto CAD Software

Aim: - To study and practice basic draw commands exist in the Auto CAD.
Requirements: -
• Auto CAD Software
• Computer Hardware
Commands: -
• Line
• Rectangle
• Circle
• Polygon
• Poly line
• Arc
Theory: - (stepwise process in software)
Line
Command: LINE
Specify first point:
Specify next point or [Undo]:
Specify next point or [Undo]:
Specify next point or [Close/Undo]:

Rectangle
Command: RECTANGLE
Specify first corner point. Specify the coordinate location
Enter “d” to select the Dimensions option.
Enter a numeric value to specify the length for the rectangle. This value becomes the X direction value.
Enter a numeric value to specify the width for the rectangle. This value becomes the Y direction value.
Pick a point that defines the direction of the other (diagonal) corner point to place the rectangle and
complete the command.

Circle:
Command: CIRCLE
Specify center point for circle or [3P/2P/Ttr (tan tan radius)]: Specify a point or enter an option
In AutoCAD, circle can be created by the following options.
1. Defining center point and radius
2. Defining center point and diameter
3. 2Point method - Define the circle with points on either end of the circle diameter.
4. 3Point method - Define the circle with 3 non-collinear points.
5. Tangent, Tangent and Radius - define the circle by specifying two other objects that are tangent to
the circle and the radius of the circle.

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Polygon:
It is used to draw a closed polygon with 3 to 1024 sides by specifying a circle inscribed or circumscribed
with definite radius or by entering side length of the polygon.
Command: POLYGON
Enter the number of sides <4> Type and Press Enter
Specify the center of the polygon:
Enter an option: I (for inscribed) and C (for Circumscribed).
Specify the Radius of the circle

Arc:
It is used to draw arc by the following methods in AutoCAD
1. Specifying 3 points on the arc
2. Specifying starting point, center and end point
3. Specifying starting point, center and included angle
4. Specifying starting point, center and length of the cord
5. Specifying starting point, end point and radius
6. Specifying starting point, end point and included angle and
7. Specifying starting point, end point and direction of start

Result: Studying and practicing of all basic draw commands is done in the AutoCAD.

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 Experiment No: 3

Practice Exercises on Auto CAD Software

Aim: To study and practice basic modifying commands exist in the Auto CAD.
Theory:

ERASE
To erase an object, use the ERASE command. You can enter E in the Command window, or click the
Erase tool. When you see the cursor change to a square pick box, click each object that you want to erase,
and then press Enter or the Spacebar.
Command: ERASE
Select objects: (pick an object to erase)
Select objects:

OFFSET
The Offset command creates a new object parallel to or concentric with a selected object. The new object
is drawn at a user defined distance (the offset) from the original and in a direction chosen by the user with
a pick point. You can offset lines, arcs, circles, ellipses, 2D polylines, xlines, rays and planar splines.
Command: OFFSET
Specify offset distance or [Through] <1.0000>: 10 (specify distance)
Select object to offset or <exit>: (select object, P1)
Specify point on side to offset: (pick direction, P2)
Select object to offset or <exit>:

TRIM
The Trim command is used to cut/trim a part of an object. In order to trim an object it is essential to draw
a second object which forms the "cutting edge" or intersecting edge to the entity to remove.
Command: TRIM
Current settings: Projection=UCS Edge=None
Select cutting edges...
Select objects: (select the cutting edge first)
Select objects: (to end cutting edge selection)
Select object to trim or shift-select to extend or [Project/Edge/Undo]: (pick the part of the square which
you want to trim, P2)
Select object to trim or shift-select to extend or [Project/Edge/Undo]: (pick the circle, P3)
Select object to trim or shift-select to extend or [Project/Edge/Undo]: (to end)

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COPY
The Copy command can be used to create one or more duplicates of any drawing object or objects which
is previously created.
Command: COPY
Select objects: (pick object to copy, P1)
Select objects: (to end selection)
Specify base point or displacement, or [Multiple]: (pick P2 or M for multiple copies)
Specify second point of displacement or <use first point as displacement>: (pick P3)
To end a multiple copy, just hit the key.
MOVE
The Move command works in a similar way to the Copy command except that no copy is made, the
selected object(s) is simply moved from one location to another.
Command: MOVE
Select objects: (pick object to move, P1)
Select objects: (to end selection)
Specify base point or displacement: (pick P2)
Specify second point of displacement or <use first point as displacement>: (pick P3)

MIRROR
The Mirror command allows to create inverted or reflection entity of the existing entity through selected
object as mirror or defining the position of an imaginary mirror line using two points.
Command: MIRROR
Select objects: (pick object to mirror, P1)
Select objects: (to end selection)
Specify first point of mirror line: (pick P2)
Specify second point of mirror line: (pick P3)
Delete source objects? [Yes/No] <N>: (for No to keep the original object)

NOTE:- In the command sequence above, pressing the key when asked whether to "Delete source
objects?" resulted in a "No"

Result: Studying and practicing of all basic editing commands is done in the AutoCAD.

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 Experiment No: 4

Aim: To draw the given 2D figures using AutoCAD.

Procedure:
The following commands are used to create the given diagrams.
• Line
• Circle
• Trim
• Fillet: It helps convert sharp edges to round edges.
Command: FILLET
Current settings: Mode = TRIM, Radius = 0.0000
Select first object or [Undo/Polyline/Radius/Trim/Multiple]: R [type the letter R (r) to run the
Subcommand Radius]
Specify fillet radius <0.0000>: 30 [type of value of the radius]
Select first object or [Undo/Polyline/Radius/Trim/Multiple]: [select the first line]
Select second object or shift-select to apply corner: [select second-line]
• Chamfer:
Command: CHAMFER
(TRIM mode) Current chamfer Dist1 = 0.0000, Dist2 = 0.0000
Select first line or [Polyline/Distance/Angle/Trim/Method]: D <ENTER>
Specify first chamfer distance <0.5000>: .375 <ENTER>
Specify second chamfer distance <0.3750> :< ENTER>
Select first line or [Undo/Polyline/Distance/Angle/Trim/Multiple] : <select one side of the figure>
Select second line :< select other side of the figure>
• Hatch: Fills an enclosed area or selected objects with a hatch pattern, solid fill, or gradient fill.

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Result: Drawing of given drawings are done in the AutoCAD.

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 Experiment No: 5

Aim: To create a 2D residential plan using Auto CAD.

Procedure:
1. Draw the boundary of plan using RECTANGLE command with 22’ X 22’.
2. Use EXPLOSE command to convert rectangular polyline to lines.
3. Apply OFFSET to create the inner wall of outer boundary, kitchen, toilet and bed room
respectively.
4. Use TRIM command to remove the unnecessary portions of the entities.
5. FILLET command can be used to join the walls when required.
6. Open at door positions using TRIM command and draw type of the door
7. Draw the sunshades all-around the windows by LINE command.

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Result: Drawing of 2D residential plan is done in the AutoCAD.

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 Experiment No: 6

Aim: To create a drawing and apply text and dimensions to it using Auto CAD.
Procedure:
MULTILINE text will be used to write the text in the drawing.
Several types of dimensions can be used as follows:-
• Linear
• Aligned
• Angular
• Radial
• Diameter
• Baseline
• Continue

Result: Text and dimension is done in AutoCAD.

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 Experiment No: 7

Aim: To create a 2D view of the faucet using Auto CAD.

Procedure:
The following commands can be used.
• Take LINE command to draw the horizontal and vertical center lines.
• Use OFFSET command to create parallel of the above lines
• Apply FILLET command to make the corner round
• Apply TRIM command to remove the unnecessary portions from the drawing.

Result: Drawing of the faucet is done in the AutoCAD.

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 Experiment No: 8

Aim: To draw the gear diagram using Auto CAD.

Procedure:
The following commands are used to create the gear drawing
• Use CIRCLE command (Center and Diameter) to draw the circles of ⌀19 and ⌀9.
• Draw LINE command horizontally and vertically from quadrant to quadrant of the circle of ⌀19.
• Use CIRCLE command (Center and Diameter) to draw one teeth at top quadrant.
• Use TRIM command to remove the unnecessary portions.
• Apply POLAR ARRAY command to create 12 copies of objects around the the circle of ⌀19

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Result: Drawing of the mechanical components are done in the AutoCAD.

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 Experiment No: 9

Aim: To create circuit diagram using Auto CAD.

Procedure:
The following commands are used to create the gear drawing
• Line
• Offset
• Trim
• Block (Insert from Design center library)

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Result: Drawing of the electrical circuit is done in the AutoCAD.

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 Experiment No: 10

Aim: To draw orthographic projections of the given picture by 3rd angle projection.
Procedure:
The following commands are used to create the gear drawing
• Construction Line
• Line
• Offset
• Trim
• Move
• Copy

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Result: Drawing of the orthographic views are done in the AutoCAD.

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