ENGT-1060

AutoCAD (Basic)

Jody S. Robinson, PE

Course Description:
                            This course develops the fundamental skills in drawing, presenting and interpreting ideas shapes and concepts using the graphic language of AutoCAD . This course provides practice in the use of Computer Aided Drafting a technology that has impacted the way many products are designed and produced. Students will explore all the necessary commands needed to produce orthographic drawings and construction type drawings using micro-computers. Software used for this course is AutoCAD 2015, the most popular CAD software for personal computers used in residential and manufacturing environment.

        Prerequisite or Corequisite:    None                 Lecture: 1 hours, Lab: 2 hours

This course assumes no previous experience using ACAD. This is a basic introductory ACAD course

Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Chapter 1 - AutoCAD Fundamentals

                        Save files with 3 attributes: your name, part name, and date.

                        Save files in a folder or subfolder of a folder called ENGT1060

                        This weeks files (7):    

                                                    Robinson_Smiley Face_2016_09_07

                                                    Robinson_C1-1 Angle Spacer_2016_09_07

                                                    Robinson_C1-2 Base Plate_2016_09_07

                                                    Robinson_C1-3 T Clip_2016_09_07

                                                    Robinson_C1-4 Channel Plate_2016_09_07

                                                    Robinson_C1-5 Slider Block_2016_09_07

                                                    Robinson_C1-6 Circular Spacer_2016_09_07

Homework:    Read Chapter 1. Answer the Review Questions, p 1-37. Submit by midnight Monday night.

Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Chapter 2 - Basic Object Construction and Dynamic Input (1)

    Work through the chapter, completing all the numbered steps. These steps will generate the RockerArm file.

                        Save files with 3 attributes: your name, part name, and date.

                        Save files in a folder or subfolder of a folder called ENGT1060

                        This weeks files (4):    

                                                    Robinson_C2-Exa RockerArm_2016_09_14

                                                    Robinson_C2-1 Adjustable Support_2016_09_14

                                                    Robinson_C2-2 V Slide Plate_2016_09_14

                                                    Robinson_C2-3 Swivel Base_2016_09_14

Homework:    Read Chapter 2. Answer the Review Questions, p 2-30. Submit by midnight Monday night.

Wednesday, September 21, 2016

Chapter 2 - Basic Object Construction and Dynamic Input (2)

                        Save files with 3 attributes: your name, part name, and date.

                        Save files in a folder or subfolder of a folder called ENGT1060

                        This weeks files (4):    

                                                    Robinson_C2-4 Sensor Mount_2016_09_21

                                                    Robinson_C2-5 Flat Hook_2016_09_21

                                                    Robinson_C2-6 Journal Bracket_2016_09_21

                                                    Robinson_C2-7 Support Base_2016_09_21

Extra credit

Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Chapter 3 - Geometric Construction and Editing Tools (1)

    Work through the chapter, completing all the numbered steps. These steps will generate the Gasket file.

                        Save files with 3 attributes: your name, part name, and date.

                        Save files in a folder or subfolder of a folder called ENGT1060

                        This weeks files (6):    

                                                    Robinson_C3-Gasket_2016_09_28

                                                    Robinson_C3-1 L and S Pattern_2016_09_28

                                                    Robinson_C3-2 Interlacement_2016_09_28

                                                    Robinson_C3-3 Positioning Spacer_2016_09_28

                                                    Robinson_LampHolder_2016_09_28

                                                    Robinson_Place Mat_2016_09_28

Homework:    Read Chapter 3. Answer the Review Questions, p 3-40. Submit by midnight Monday night.

Wednesday, October 5, 2016

Midterm Exam

Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Chapter 3 - Geometric Construction and Editing Tools (2)

                        Save files with 3 attributes: your name, part name, and date.

                        Save files in a folder or subfolder of a folder called ENGT1060

                        This weeks files (6):    

                                                    Robinson_C3-4 Indexing Base_2016_10_19

                                                    Robinson_C3-5 Guide Block_2016_10_19

                                                    Robinson_C3-6 Slider Guide_2016_10_19

                                                    Robinson_C3-7 Vent Cover_2016_10_19

                                                    Robinson_Polar Input Practice_2016_10_19

                                                    Robinson_Polar Puzzle_2016_10_19

Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Chapter 4 - Object Properties and Organization

    Work through the chapter, completing all the numbered steps. These steps will generate the floor plan example file.

                        Save files with 3 attributes: your name, part name, and date.

                        Save files in a folder or subfolder of a folder called ENGT1060

                        This weeks files (3):    

                                                    Robinson_C4-Floor Plan Example_2016_10_26 (include walls, bathroom, windows layers)

                                                    Robinson_C4-1 Floor Plan A_2016_10_26 (include walls, bathroom, windows, and doors layers) (must use multiline for walls)

                                                    Robinson_C4-2 Floor Plan B_2016_10_26 (include walls, stairwell, windows, and doors layers) (multiline for walls optional)

Homework:    Read Chapter 4. Answer the Review Questions, p 4-29. Submit by midnight Monday night.