Starting AutoCAD 2006 AutoCAD 2006 Window Usage of AutoCAD
OBJECTIVES:
• Explain the applications, jobs, and possible professions in AutoCAD
• Discuss the AutoCAD environment.
• Compare the manual from electronic drafting.
• Appreciate the usefulness of CAD in the industry.
GUIDE QUESTIONS:
What is Technical drafting?
What is the function of CADD
software in the production of
technical drawing?
Describe the work of the drafters.
What are the skills and
qualifications needed to be a
drafter?
GUIDE QUESTIONS:
What are the examples of Industry Careers
for CAD operator?
How much salary do they received?
How important is your knowledge of the
technical drawing in the industry?
What are the safety guidelines for CAD
operators?
What are the workstation Safety Tips?
Essential Question
• Why is the physical
proportion of human
figures an important
aspect in architectural
drafting and design?
Technical Drafting using
CAD Software
Technical Drafting
• is the process of accurately
creating a visual
representation of a design to
serve as reference for
construction or manufacture.
Usage of AutoCAD
• AutoCAD is a computer- aided design and drafting program which runs on a wide range of standard desktop computers, bringing the benefits of high performance CAD system within the reach of even the smallest organization.
Advantage of using AutoCAD
The use of CAD software
allows for the production
of technical drawings in a
more sophisticated
manner.
Advantage of using AutoCAD
• AutoCAD can easily finish a week program of manual drafting in just a day. Productively, competitively, and conveniently wise, AutoCAD is the most preferred program for today’s Modern Construction Firms and most Overseas Companies use the proficiency of AutoCAD.
SALARY PACKAGE
• Locally, the typical monthly
salary range for CAD
Operators starts at a minimum
of P12,00.00 for fresh
graduates and employees with
less than a year of work
experience.
References:
http://myjobstreet.jobstreet.com
SALARY PACKAGE
• For employees with more than
five years of experience or at a
supervisory level, the
maximum monthly salary
would begin at P24,000 and
above.
References:
http://myjobstreet.jobstreet.com
SALARY PACKAGE
• Overseas opportunities for
CAD Operators are abundant
owing to the higher salary
rates offered. The salary range
offered in foreign parts start at
P60,000 up to P100,000
monthly.
References:
http://myjobstreet.jobstreet.com
SAFETY GUIDELINES for CAD Operators
• Keyboard position: Maintain a relaxed seated position with elbows bent at approximately a 90-degree angle and fingers positioned at the home row keys.
SAFETY GUIDELINES for CAD Operators
• Input devices (mouse): It is common for CAD drafters to carry out work using only one arm for long periods of time. Forearm support can be provided by the use of desks or chairs with adjustable armrests.
SAFETY GUIDELINES for CAD Operators
• Monitor Position: The placement of the monitor is set at about an arm’s length or approximately 20” to 24” on the desk. The top of the monitor screen should be at the user’s eye level or slightly below it.
SAFETY GUIDELINES for CAD Operators
• Proper Lighting: Task Lighting is ideal for CAD operator workstations. General lighting may offer too much light that causes glare and lead to eyestrain and headache while working.
• Remember to take regular breaks from using the computer.
AUTOCAD 2006 Window
AUTOCAD 2006 Window
2. Menu bar
3. Standard toolbar
4.Crosshair
5. Model and Layout tabs
6. Command window
7. Drawing area
8. Status bar
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AUTOCAD 2006 Window
• 1. Layer toolbar -
2. Menu bar
3. Standard toolbar
4.Crosshair
5. Model and Layout tabs
6. Command window
7. Drawing area
8. Status bar
AUTOCAD 2006 Window
2. Menu bar - is designed
as an interactive software,
wherein the user gives
instructions by means of
commands.
2. Menu bar
3. Standard toolbar
4.Crosshair
5. Model and Layout tabs
6. Command window
7. Drawing area
8. Status bar
AUTOCAD 2006 Window
3. Standard toolbar
- contains frequently used
commands.
2. Menu bar
3. Standard toolbar
4.Crosshair
5. Model and Layout tabs
6. Command window
7. Drawing area
8. Status bar
AUTOCAD 2006 Window
• 4. Crosshair
- It serves as the
mouse/cursor in the
working area.
2. Menu bar
3. Standard toolbar
4.Crosshair
5. Model and Layout tabs
6. Command window
7. Drawing area
8. Status bar
AUTOCAD 2006 Window
5. Model and Layout tabs There are two distinct working environments, or
“spaces,” in which you can create objects in a
drawing.
• Typically, a model composed of geometric objects
is created in a three-dimensional space called
model space.
• A final layout of specific views and annotations of
this model is created in a two-dimensional space
called paper space. These spaces are accessible
on two or more tabs near the bottom of the
drawing area:
the Model tab and one or more layout tabs.
2. Menu bar
3. Standard toolbar
4.Crosshair
5. Model and Layout tabs
6. Command window
7. Drawing area
8. Status bar
AUTOCAD 2006 Window
6. Command window
- or command line is located at the bottom of the screen, between the drawing area and the status bar. It displays prompts and messages.
2. Menu bar
3. Standard toolbar
4.Crosshair
5. Model and Layout tabs
6. Command window
7. Drawing area
8. Status bar
AUTOCAD 2006 Window
7. Drawing area
-This part of AutoCAD window displays your drawing and it is where drawing and editing activities take place. You can create 2 and 3 dimensional drawings in the drawing area.
2. Menu bar
3. Standard toolbar
4.Crosshair
5. Model and Layout tabs
6. Command window
7. Drawing area
8. Status bar
AUTOCAD 2006 Window
• 8. Status bar
- The status bar is located at the bottom of
AutoCAD* window and it consists of the followings
items:
• - Coordinate readout area, Drafting Setting
2. Menu bar
3. Standard toolbar
4.Crosshair
5. Model and Layout tabs
6. Command window
7. Drawing area
8. Status bar
AUTOCAD 2006 Window
• 8. Status bar Drafting settings
• To activate right click object snap
below the screen.
2. Menu bar
3. Standard toolbar
4.Crosshair
5. Model and Layout tabs
6. Command window
7. Drawing area
8. Status bar
The Parts and Its Context
5- Status Bar: The status bar is located at
the bottom of AutoCAD window and it consists of the followings items: - Coordinate readout area. - Drafting Setting
AUTOCAD 2006 Window
UCS
TECHNICAL DRAFTING
• Video film source:
• Discovery channel
www.google.com
AutoCAD 2006