ECM415

ENGINEERING DRAWING
TOPIC 3
AUTOCAD SOFTWARE
APPLICATION

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Learning Outcomes

At the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. Describe methods and procedures used in CAD.

(CO1 – PO5)

2. Describe the AutoCAD screen layout and user

interface. (CO1 – PO5)

3. Identify the function of the AutoCAD Design

Center and the Properties window. (CO1 – PO5)

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INTRODUCTION……
AN OVERVIEW OF AUTOCAD

WHY & WHERE WE NEED TO USE IT?

IS IT CUMPULSORY?
WHAT IS AUTOCAD?
 OBJECTIVES
- Describe methods and procedures used in CAD.
- Explain the value of planning your work and
system management.
- Describe the appropriate locations for saving
drawing files.
- Load AutoCAD from the Windows Desktop
- Describe the AutoCAD screen layout and user
interface.
- Describe the functions of dialog boxes 4
 OBJECTIVES
- Use the keyboard and an input device
to select commands, enter text and
pick locations on the screen
- Identify the function of the AutoCAD
Design Center and the Properties
window.
- Review Help.
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- Define function, control and shortcut keys
 THE TOOLS OF
CAD
- Computer

- Software

- These components together make up

a system referred to as CAD
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…. USERS OF CAD

• CAD is used by:

• Drafters
• Designers
• Engineers
• Architects
• They develop designs and drawings;
and plot them on paper 7
 CAD POWER
CAD is extremely powerful.
• Because of its speed, power,
accuracy and flexibility it has
surpassed manual drafting

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 CAD LIMITATIONS
• CAD does have limitations:
• CAD files are only electrical
impulses
• Computers cause repetitive
strain injury
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THE APPLICATIONS OF AUTOCAD

- We will learn how to construct,

layout, dimension and annotate
two-dimensional drawings.
- Advanced AutoCAD classes will
study three-dimensional drawing

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 THE APPLICATIONS OF AUTOCAD

- A drawing can have hundreds of colors and layers

which contain different kinds of information.

- The drawing objects can have “intelligence” in the

form of attributes.

- 3D models can be constructed, and rendered.

- Animation can be used to rotate models so they

can be viewed from any direction
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THE APPLICATIONS OF AUTOCAD

- The entire project must be

considered when developing a
drawing plan.
- A detailed knowledge of AutoCAD
and its tools will assist you .

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 THE APPLICATIONS OF AUTOCAD
Learn the X,Y,Z Coordinate System
 Drawings are constructed using the Cartesian coordinate
system X-Y-Z
 Origin = (0,0)
 Rectangular coordinates
 X = horizontal
 Y = vertical
 Z = third dimension
 Distance measure horizontally is an X value
 Distance measured vertically is a Y value.
 Add the Z, creates 3D drawing

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PLANNING YOUR DRAWING

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 PLANNING YOUR DRAWING

 Set a plan prior to working.

 Determine drawings to be
created
 Determine how they will be
titled and numbered
 PLANNING YOUR DRAWING
 Use Drawing Standards
Standards are guidelines for operating
procedures, drawing techniques, and
record keeping.
Most companies and schools have
established standards.
It is important that standards exist and
are used uniformly by all CAD personnel
 PLANNING YOUR DRAWING
 Standards may include
 Methods of file storage; Location and name

 Dimensioning techniques

 File naming conventions

 Text styles

 Drawing sheet sizes and title blocks to be used

 Linetypes

 Drawing symbols

 Color schemes for plotting

 File backup methods and times of backup

 The most important aspect of standards is that

they are used.
VARIABLES CUSTOMIZE AUTOCAD

Learn the Function of Variables

AutoCAD uses variables to customize how

it functions for each user.

Most variables can be changed by typing

the name of the variable at the Command:
prompt and changing a value.

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VARIABLES CUSTOMIZE AUTOCAD
One variable is SAVETIME.
◦ SAVETIME saves your work at a
user-defined time period.

Use SAVETIME variable to

regularly save your work.

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VARIABLES CUSTOMIZE AUTOCAD
Drawing Planning Sheets
◦ These tools help in the following ways:
 Determines the drawing layout.
 Sets the overall size of the drawing by
laying out the views and required free space
 Confirms the drawing units based on the
dimensions provided
 Predetermines the point entry system and
locates the points
 Establishes the GRID and SNAP settings

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VARIABLES CUSTOMIZE AUTOCAD
Drawing Planning Sheets
◦ These tools help in the following ways:
 Presets some of the drawing variables such
as LINETYPE, FILL and polyline width.
 Establishes how and when various activities
are to be performed.
 Determines the best use of AutoCAD
 Results in an even workload
 Provides maximum use of equipment

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 STARTING AUTOCAD
O AutoCAD operates with
O Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, XP.
O Windows versions are almost identical with
regard to functionality.
O When AutoCAD is installed, Windows
places a Program Icon on the desktop.
O AutoCAD can be started from the Start
Menu or from the Program Icon

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 STARTING AUTOCAD
O To start AutoCAD
O 1. Double-click the AutoCAD 2007 icon
on the desktop
O or
O 2. Select
O “Start”
O “Programs”
O “AutoCAD 2000” Folder
O “AutoCAD 2000” 23
 STARTING AUTOCAD
O We will learn today
O Beam
O Slab
O Foundation
O Earthwork
O Drainage
O Sewerage
O Water Supply

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THANK YOU
for listening &
kind cooperation

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