Assignments For Week 1

Read Chapter 1
Complete Exercise 3, pg 1-27
Complete Problem-Solving Exercise 1, pg 1-50
Complete Problem-Solving Exercise 2, pg 1-51

Lab assignment: Complete D,V, X, Z from the handout sheet and print on a single page to hand in.

Tech 317 Study Guide for quiz.

• What are the four general goals of CAD that we discussed in class?
• Suggest typical problems that come up when more than one personÕs job is related to a particular technical document.
• What system is recommended for creating file names in an industrial setting?
• What are several pros and cons of CAD software as compared to other types of graphic programs such as illustration programs (as Adobe Illustrator) or image-editing programs (as Adobe PhotoShop)?

• What is the difference between Start from Scratch, Use a Template, and Use a Wizard?
• What are three ways you can initiate a command such as LINE, or CIRCLE?
• What are four ways you can select multiple objects when you are using a tool such as ERASE? (window, crossing window, all, and pick)
• How can you specify key points by using absolute, relative, and polar coordinates?
• Be able to create typical objects such as lines, arcs, circles by using absolute, relative, & polar coordinates.
• Be able to snap to endpoints, midpoints, centers, tangent points, and quadrants while creating new lines, arcs, and circles.
• Explain the Direct Distance Entry method of drawing a line.
• Be able to use the following characteristics to draw circles: three points, two points, endpoints, tangent points, center, radius, diameter.

Chapter 2 Topics for quiz.

• What is meant by "Open Read-Only" and "Partial Open"?
• What is meant by Zoom Window?
• What are Units, and what are two examples of when you would need to change them?
• What are AutoCAD "Limits"? Why would you want to change the Limits?
• What do the following options mean in the plotting dialog box? Plotter Name, Tray Number, Limits, Extents, Display, Window, Scaled to Fit, Full Preview.
• What are typical uses for "User Preferences" in the Options dialog box?
• What are typical uses for "Drafting" options in the Options dialog box?
• Explain how ACAD automatically creates a backup file.
• What does the F1 key do for you? The F2 key?

Assignments For Week 2

Read Ch 3, 4
Complete Exercise 4b, pg 3-7
Complete Exercise 8b, pg 3-22
Complete Exercise 16, pg 3-46
Complete Problem-Solving Exercise 1, pg 3-48
Complete Exercise 8, pg 4-51. Print twice, once with only the center line layer turned on.

Lab assignment: Only the layers (House with different style windows) lab this week.

• Using a variety of geometric specifications (radius, diameter, end points, tangent points, etc.) be able to explain and to draw arcs, rectangles, ellipses, regular polygons (circumscribed or inscribed), polylines of varying widths, circles using only polylines, and points. Be able to explain and create simple text elements.
  

Chapter 4 Topics for quiz:

• Be able to explain an use layers, including creating and naming, setting current, on/off, freeze, lock, linecolor and linetype.
• Be able to explain how layer 0 works and how to move objects from 0 to other layers.
• Be able to explain Layer States. Be able to explain an use the Object properties toolbar, the Properties command with the Properties dialog box.
• Be able to compute and use global linetype scaling by setting the LTSCALE variable.
• Be able to describe and use typical Object snaps, and set up a running object snap mode.
• Be able to explain the function of the AutoCAD Design Center, the Drafting Settings dialog box, and typical Drafting options in the Options dialog box.

Assignments For Week 7

Assignment: Individualized AutoCAD Project

• Due Date: In one week
• Drawing Type: Individualized by major
• Drawing Source: Flexible. Use other texts or sample drawings provided by instructor or advisor.
• Complexity Level: Drawing must be approved by instructor.
• Printing: If the drawing is large, it may be printed in two or more sections, but one complete print should be generated at an appropriate scale for the available printer paper size, with a suitable border.
  

This week your assignment is to complete an AutoCAD project directly related to your major program. For instance, if your major is Mechanical Engineering Technology or Manufacturing Technology, it is suggested you complete a realistic assembly drawing. If your major is Construction Technology, it is suggested you complete a plan view of a structure such as a floorplan, HVAC plan, or plumbing plan. Ask your advisor what would be the most beneficial for you. At your earliest convenience, please consult your major program advisor for directions.

Assignment For Non-Technology or Graphic Communications Majors: 3D surface modeling of an Airplane

See Chapters 22 and 23 for reference. Review the handouts including Assignment Details and AutoCAD 3D Tools.

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