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ENGR 1204 Engineering Graphics
Lecture 1Introduction to AutoCAD
Dr. Joseph KamtoHCCS
Department of EngineeringEmail: joseph.kamto@hccs.edu
Dr Kamto 1Pictures are from AutoCad and its
Applications Basic, 2015- 22nd edition. ENGR 1204
AutoCAD
CADD : computer aide design and drafting
A process using computer and CADD software to design, draw and model according to industry standards
Computer aid design CAD
Computer aid drafting CAD
AutoCAD system, a CADD software
Dr Kamto 2Pictures are from AutoCad and its
Applications Basic, 2015- 22nd edition. ENGR 1204
AutoCAD A universal CADD software program applicable to any design
and drafting in any engineering field; document and design parts in: Mechanic Structure Civil Electrical
Use to draw objects of any size and shape Two dimension 2D (length, width) or (length, height) or (width, height)
on a flat form. Three dimension 3D (length, width, width) solid models, on a flat form Animations
Dr Kamto 3Pictures are from AutoCad and its
Applications Basic, 2015- 22nd edition. ENGR 1204
Before you begin Three effective methods for managing the work
Plan the drawing session and organize your thoughts Think about the project content, objects, symbols and standards,
units, layers, styles, number of views. Create a planning sheet (see planning sheet of Resources tab in
companion website) Learn industry, classroom or office standards
ASME, ANSI, ISO NCS, AWS
Save the work often Avoid lost of work due to software error, power failure Manual Save every 10-15 min Automatic save (Chapter 2)
Dr Kamto 4Pictures are from AutoCad and its
Applications Basic, 2015- 22nd edition. ENGR 1204
Starting AutoCAD
Windows desktop: Double-click on icon on desktop
Start screen: Pick AutoCAD 2015 tile Search for AutoCAD 2015 with search function
Start menu: Start button,
All programs, Autodesk,
AutoCAD 2015
Dr Kamto 5Pictures are from AutoCad and its
Applications Basic, 2015- 22nd edition. ENGR 1204
Exiting AutoCADEnd AutoCAD session: Close button at upper right
corner of AutoCAD window
Application Menu at upper left corner of window Select Exit AutoCAD 2015 button
Type Exit or Quit and press [Enter] in an open file Dynamic Input or in the command line
Dr Kamto 6Pictures are from AutoCad and its
Applications Basic, 2015- 22nd edition. ENGR 1204
AutoCAD Interfaces
Devices to input data (keyboards, mouse) and to view the output data (monitor, printer)
Graphic User Interface (GUI) with: Application Menu (access to application files related commands
and setting) AutoCAD specifics items New Tab
Get Started (New files) - Saved Files Recent Documents (recently opened files) Connect to online services
Workspaces
Dr Kamto 7Pictures are from AutoCad and its
Applications Basic, 2015- 22nd edition. ENGR 1204
AutoCAD Interfaces
3 Workspaces (Use the Workspace Switching button in the Status Bar to switch between different workspaces) Annotation/Drafting windows (Drawing window, 2D commands) 3D Basic (commands for 3D drawing) 3D Modeling (commands for 3D modeling)
Crosshair (to point and select object) Cursor (outside of the drawing window) Tooltips (display when hover over a tool) Status bar (drawing aids and commands) Command line (enter, search commands) Ribbon (convenient location for commands and options) Palettes (dialog boxes) : palette button in Palettes panel of View ribbon Dialog box Shortcut Menus (cursor menus): right-click in the drawing window Controlling Windows (minimize, maximize, close, restore) button upper right corner Quick Assess Toolbar
Dr Kamto 8Pictures are from AutoCad and its
Applications Basic, 2015- 22nd edition. ENGR 1204
Accessing Commands Directly from
Ribbon Application Menu Quick Access (see page 33) Palettes (see page 35) Status bar
Command Line Type or select a command and values in the Command Line (AutoComplete, AutoCorrect
Dynamic Input Type or select a command and values from temporary area near crosshair
Input Search Tools Type to search the command in the Command Line Type to search the command in the Dynamic Input
Keyboard Shortcuts To perform AutoCAD quickly [Esc], [enter], Up, Down arrows Function Keys (instant access to commands), check in the tooltip or shortcut menu(see Shortcut Keys of Resources tab in companion website)
Dr Kamto 9Pictures are from AutoCad and its
Applications Basic, 2015- 22nd edition. ENGR 1204
Dr KamtoPictures are from AutoCad and its
Applications Basic, 2015- 22nd edition. ENGR 1204
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Accessing Commands
Getting Help LEARN page of New Tab Help windows (see page 48)
Command Line Search in Help tool
Click on Help icon at upper right corner
Function button [F1] Shortcut Menus Download and install help
system for Autodesk to view Help window offline
InfoCenter (at right side of title bar) search for help topics without displaying the Help window
Dr Kamto 11Pictures are from AutoCad and its
Applications Basic, 2015- 22nd edition. ENGR 1204
Welcome to AutoCAD
Dr KamtoPictures are from AutoCad and its
Applications Basic, 2015- 22nd edition. ENGR 1204
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Homework
Provide the answer to the following exercises from your text book:
1, 3, 4, 9, 11, 12, 14, 20, 24, 28, 30
Dr KamtoPictures are from AutoCad and its
Applications Basic, 2015- 22nd edition. ENGR 1204
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ENGR 1204 Engineering Graphics Lecture 1 Introduction to AutoCADAutoCADAutoCAD Before you beginStarting AutoCADExiting AutoCADAutoCAD InterfacesAutoCAD InterfacesAccessing CommandsAccessing CommandsGetting HelpWelcome to AutoCADHomework