CAD 202 Syllabus

SYLLABUS
CAD 202 Computer Aided Drafting and Design 2
Division: Business and Engineering Technologies Summer Semester
CURRICULUM IN WHICH COURSE IS TAUGHT: Drafting and Design
Credit Hours: 4 HOURS/WEEK LECTURE: 2 HOURS/WEEK LAB: 5
I. COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Teaches advanced computer-aided drafting concepts and equipment designed to develop a
general understanding of components of a typical CAD system and its operation.
II. RELATIONSHIP OF THE COURSE TO CURRICULA OBJECTIVES IN WHICH IT IS TAUGHT:

This course is designed to enhance the computer knowledge the student already has and
make the student capable of creating, editing and plotting quality CAD drawings.
III. REQUIRED BACKGROUND AND PREREQUISITES: CAD 201 and CAD 233
It is recommended that the student have basic computer skills, drafting and blueprint reading
experience, elementary machine shop, and engineering technical mathematics. The student
should have an understanding of orthographic projection, sectioning, dimensioning, isometric
drawing, intersections and developments, and Cartesian coordinates. Students must also have
2 dimensional AutoCAD drawing skills Solidworks experience.
IV. COURSE CONTENT:

Students will draw in two CAD programs during this course.
CAD Hardware and configuration

Using the main menu, Screen Menus
Setting up a drawing:
Units/Limits
Altering Options
Save, Quit and End commands
Basic drawing commands:
Line/Point/Circle/Arc/Trace/Text/Dtext/Redraw/Zoom
Pan/Ortho/Coordinates/Grid/Snap/Ellipse/Polygon
Editing Drawings:
Select/Erase/Oops/Move/Copy/Break/Fillet/Measure
Divide/Explode/Undo/Redo/Trim/Extend/Rotate/Scale
Offset/Mirror/Stretch/Chamfer/Array
Inquiry Commands:
ID/List/DBlist/Status/Time/Color/Area/Files
Intermediate Drawing Commands:
Layers/Change/Rege/Fill/Solid/Hatch/Block/Insert
/WBlock
Dimensioning
Associative, Base-line, Linear, Angular, Center
Mark, Diameter, Leader, Radius
Setting Dimensioning Variables
Text Fonts and Styles
Advanced Drafting Commands:
Pline/Pedit/Spline/Fit/Osnap
3-Dimensioning Drafting
Iso commands, 3D Shapes, User Coordinate System,
Elevation, Thickness, Viewpoint, Viewports,
3D Polylines, 3D Face, 3D Surfaces of Revolution,
World Coordinate System, X/Y/Z Filters
Plotter Hardware and Plotting Exercises
Advanced Display Modes:
AutoCAD Rendering and Material Attachment
V. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES ADDRESSED IN THIS COURSE
Communication - Students will read critically, write in an organized manner, listen objectively,
and speak effectively.
Learning Skills - Students will recognize the need for lifelong learning. Students will
demonstrate skills to locate and utilize information resources. Students will draw from
knowledge of appropriate disciplines, identify problems, analyze alternate solutions, and make
decisions.
Critical Thinking - Students will develop critical thinking skills including analysis, evaluation,
synthesis, and reflection. Students will demonstrate the ability to function in an independent, self-
directed manner.
Interpersonal Skills and Human Relations - Students will recognize effective interpersonal
skills. Students will recognize the need for value judgments and will display a concern for ethics
and social responsibility.
Computational and Computer Skills - Students will be able to use appropriate computer
technology.
Understanding Science and Technology - Students will know and understand the major
developments in science and technology in relationship to their field of study, and will
evaluate their impact on contemporary society and on the environment.
VI. LEARNER OUTCOMES:

Recognize hardware components of the AutoCAD
Create mulitviews with an additional isometric view
Save drawings in different formats
Set up software parameters
Dimension drawings using associative dimensioning

create 3 dimensional solids and create multiviews from these models
Attach materials to models
Create and insert a block with attributes
Plot drawings
Design project and fabricate it on the rapid prototyper
STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS:

If you are a student with special medical needs, please inform me as to how I can best
assist you. All information will be considered confidential.
If you are a student who needs special ADA-related accommodations, please inform the
DCC ADA Coordinator at 434-797-8479. All information will be considered confidential.
Note: Although you may save your work on the hard disc of the computer, it is recommended
that you copy it to your floppy disc at every opportunity and periodically make back-ups
of your floppy. You are responsible for your own disks. Files lost through disc damage or
computer failure must be redone.
Plagiarism and Academic Dishonesty
Students will be expected to maintain complete honesty and integrity in their academic work in
this class. Acts of academic dishonesty, such as cheating, plagiarism, or inappropriately using the
work of others to satisfy course requirements, will not be tolerated and may result in failure of the
affected assignments and/or failure of this class.
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COURSE OUTLINE
CAD 202 CAD 2
COURSE SECTION NUMBER/TITLE: CAD 202-01 CAD 2

COURSE PREREQUISITE(S): CAD 201 and CAD 233
SEMESTER: Summer Semester
INSTRUCTOR: Robert Huffman

OFFICE NO: Wyatt 209 in the classroom
OFFICE HOURS: Posted
TELEPHONE: 434-797-8548 e-mail rhuffman@dcc.vccs.edu
TEXTBOOK: Engineering Drawing and Graphic Technology, French & Vierck, McGraw-Hill.
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Regular attendance is necessary for successful completion of this course. Students with perfect
attendance will earn 3 percentage points towards their final grade. One absence will earn the
student 2 percentage points towards ones final grade. Two tardies will count as one absence.
Leaving early will be considered a tardy. Quizzes given during class can not be made up if the
student is absent but will be permitted if the student is tardy. . No exceptions will be made.
COURSE GRADE PROCEDURES:

Students will be graded on CAD drawings done in class, tests and quizzes about the
softwares operation.
Letter grades will be determined as follows:
A - 92% -100%
B - 84% - 91%
C - 76% - 83%
D - 68% - 75%
F - 0 % - 67%
The final grade will be based on the criteria below.

Approximate value of assignments:
Drawings 70%
Tests and quizzes 15%
Final (Portfolio) 15%
Students will submit a professional electronic portfolio of work completed in the course.
Portfolios will be due the last day of class.
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Introduction to CAD in Construction and Architecture
Course Syllabus
Course Description:
This course provides students with a broad introduction into 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional
Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and modeling with a focus on construction- and architecture-
specific applications. Students will learn how to use industry-leading CAD software programs
(Autodesk AutoCAD and Google SketchUp) to model construction projects, and then create and
distribute basic, industry-standard architectural drawings.
Meetings: Tue, Thu 4:00-5:15, Holdsworth 302. This course is offered every semester.
Credits: 3
Sections:
BCT 320 01 BCT students only
BCT 320 02 ARCH students only
BCT 320 03 General
Students will gain from this course:
Understanding of the power and precision of computer-aided modeling and drafting;
Ability to construct accurate 2D geometry as well as complex 3D shapes and surface
objects;
Ability to create 2D representations of 3D objects as plan view, elevations and sections;
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Ability to assemble these drawings in industry-standard plan form and produce plotted
hardcopies ready for distribution;
Awareness of architectural drafting with a focus on industry standards.
Topics:
1. Intro to CAD, Intro to AutoCAD
2. Precision Drawing & Drawing Aids
3. Geometric Shapes
4. Basic Printing
5. Editing Tools
6. Architectural Views & Drafting Views
7. 3D modeling with AutoCAD (Surfaces, Solids)
8. 3D Modeling with SketchUp
9. Annotating in AutoCAD with Text & Hatching
10. Layers
11. Templates & Design Center
12. Advanced plotting (Layouts, Viewports), Office Standards
13. Dimensioning
14. Internet and collaboration
15. Blocks, Drafting symbols, Attributes, Extracting data (as time allows)
Course Components:
Class Meetings: Two weekly 1.25 hr. sessions (Tue. & Thu.) are scheduled in the
Holdsworth 302 computer room. They provide a hands-on environment for the instructor
to introduce core techniques and for the students to practice these in exercises and group
work. Attendance and participation is mandatory.
Assignments: 8 assignments provide a task-oriented opportunity for students to practice
their skills.
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Midterm and Final Projects: Two larger course projects allow students to practice their
skills on a project-oriented task.
Instructor & TA: TBD on Moodle
Faculty Contact: Alexander C. Schreyer
Office: Holdsworth Hall, Room 126
Email: schr@eco.umass.edu (click on dots to reveal address)
Phone: (413) 545-1976
Suggested Texts:
AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT (any recent version): No Experience Required / Donnie
Gladfelter / Sybex / ISBN: 978-1-118-57510-9. A free basic quality e-book copy is
available online here through the UMass library system. (You may have to log on using
your OIT NetID and password.)
Architectural Design With SketchUp / 2nd Ed. / Alexander Schreyer / John Wiley &
Sons / ISBN: 978-1118978818. A free basic quality e-book copy of the 1st edition is
available online here through the UMass library system. You can get a printed copy or an
e-book from the links shown here.
If you dont have one yet, get an architects scale. You can get one from the textbook
store or the university store.
Optional Literature AutoCAD:
Mastering AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT / Omura / Sybex
(in-depth resource)
AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT / Onstott / John Wiley & Sons
(more in-depth AutoCAD reference and tutorials)
Optional Literature SketchUp:
I maintain an up-to-date list here:
http://sketchupfordesign.com/the-book/further-reading/
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Optional Literature Architectural/Construction Graphics:
Architectural Graphic Standards Student Edition / Ramsey, Sleeper / J. Wiley & Sons
(general architectural planning)
Architectural Graphics / Ching / J. Wiley & Sons
(drafting and presentation)
Architectural Drafting and Design / Jefferis, Madsen / Thomson, Delmar Learning
(drafting and construction methods)
Rules, Exams and Grading:
Course pre-requisites: None
Course co-requisites: None
Contact with instructor: Office hours will be announced at the beginning of the term (in class
and by posting on the Moodle site). Aside from these times, students can arrange meetings with
the instructor via e-mail or simply state the problem in an e-mail (faster response).
Computer skills: Students should be familiar with computers (this is not tied to a particular
operating system, but some familiarity with Office-type products would be advantageous
particularly Word, Excel). Students must have internet access to download some course material,
communicate via e-mail and access the course website. On-campus computers are available in
many locations, among them in Holdsworth, Room 110 or Room 302 (some have a printer
available).
Course website: This courses main communications platform will be its Moodle site. Students
will need their OIT NetID and password to access some of the content posted there.
Attendance: Regular class attendance is mandatory and will be recorded. Classes will start
on time.
Absences: Whenever possible, unavoidable absences for classes need to be discussed with the
instructor prior to the class (in person or send an e-mail). Appropriate documentation will be
required. After-the-fact notifications will only be accepted if no possibility of prior submittal
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existed. If you have to miss an exam, an assignment or project deadline due to a university-
accepted reason, contact the instructor before the event (if possible) to arrange for a solution to
this problem. Other than for accepted reasons, make-up exams, assignments or projects will not
be given.
You are responsible for obtaining missed course material. Only portions of the full lecture content
may be available on our course website. If you can, copy someone elses notes. Contact the
instructor only if you are still missing any material after that.
Late hand-in: Due dates will be set at the time of assignment and are published on the question
sheet. Assignments and projects must be submitted on time. Late submittal (without prior
instructor approval) will incur the following grade adjustments: minus 5% per day (including
weekends) until the day, when the solutions are published and the corrected work is returned.
After that point, you will receive 0% (an F) for the missed hand-in.
Your course grade will consist of these components:
50% Assignments (8)
20% Midterm Project
20% Final Project
10% Attendance
The grading scheme will follow this metric:
A 93.0 % | A = 90.0-92.9 %
B+ = 87.0-89.9 % | B = 83.0-86.9 % | B = 80.0-82.9%
C+ = 77.0-79.9 % | C = 73.0-76.9 % | C = 70.0-72.9 %
D+ = 67.0-69.9 % | D = 60.0-66.9 %
F < 60.0 %
Grievance Procedure: If you feel that an awarded grade is not accurate for whatever reason, you
may dispute it by submitting a written explanation together with the marked material to the
instructor within two weeks of receiving the marked material.
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Special Needs: All reasonable efforts will be made to meet the individual needs of the student. If
you have a learning disability or need special accommodation please make an appointment with
the instructor to discuss your needs. I also encourage you to contact me if you are an international
student (or otherwise new to the English language) in need of help for climbing the language
barrier.
All discussions will be kept strictly confidential.
Academic Honesty: The University Academic Honesty Policy applies. This policy can be found
in the Undergraduate Rights and Responsibilities
(at http://www.umass.edu/dean_students/codeofconduct/) and covers plagiarism, cheating,
fabrication, and facilitating dishonesty. Occurrences of any of those practices will be dealt with
according to university policy.
Individual and original printouts of assignments and projects are required from each student.
Classroom Behavior: As per building policy, it is not permitted to consume food in the
classroom. Smoking is also prohibited. Students are strongly encouraged to turn all cell-phones or
other electronic communications devices (e.g. chat software) off during class time. No e-mailing
or web-browsing is allowed during class-time.
Any disruptive behavior will be sanctioned appropriately.
Course Syllabus for "ME104: Computer-Aided Design (CAD)"
CAD, or computer-aided design, is a powerful modeling tool that technical professionals use.
With CAD, architects can draw up building plans and engineers can develop component and
system designs. Some CAD programs even allow users to perform stress analysis, demonstrating
how well a proposed structure will fare when put to use. For example, when does a load become
too big? How much weight can be put onto a bridge before it becomes structurally unsound?
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Using CAD, professionals can create precise engineering drawings in both 2- and 3-D, complete
with dimensions and specifications, in a neat and readable format. This modeling method has
taken design to a whole new level of efficiency and accuracy. We are fortunate to be engineers
working in the current eraone of computers, technology, and ease of precision. Without CAD,
we would have to draft (or draw up) design blueprints by hand, which can be tedious and time-
consuming. With CAD, however, we can generate accurate 2-D and 3-D drawings, scaled as
needed, with less effort and less time. Computer-aided design also provides us with a number of
other benefits. For example, computer-generated drawings can be saved for future editing so that
engineers neednt completely redraw them. Using CAD, engineers can model 3D parts and then
fit them together in an assembly view so that they can see beforehand how their products will
look. Users can also rotate these technical drawings in order to view them from any desired
perspective. This course will introduce you to the process of modeling 2- and 3-D objects with
computer-aided design. Because all mechanical engineers should know how to draft by hand,
however, we will learn the basics of drafting as well. The class will wrap up with a CAD project
in which you will select a mechanisman ice cream scoop or a can opener, for exampleand
model it on your computer. You will need to take precise measurements and utilize the skills and
navigation tools you have learned throughout the course as well. Note: In this course, you will
work extensively with Top Systems' T-FLEX CAD software. Before beginning this course, please
download this free software package according to the instructions below. To download and install
Top Systems' free T-FLEX CAD Student Edition software, please select the link below and follow
the instructions on the download page. T-FLEX CAD Student Edition Download You will also
need to download and save the first two user manuals (PDF), "2D Design" and "3D Modeling",
both of which are available via the link above. You will use these manuals extensively in units 2
and 3. You do not need to download the "Tutorial" software or the additional manuals. Please
abide by all terms of the End User License Agreement. You will have to register this product, free
of charge, within thirty days of downloading it. Special terms, system requirements, product
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limitations, and the EULA can all be viewed at the link below. Terms, limitations, & system
requirements
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Describe the design process and basic CAD practices for engineering design and drawing.
Identify CAD representations like orthographic projections, 3D modeling, and section
views.
Identify and use CAD annotation and presentation skills like dimensioning, tolerance, and
assembly drawings.
Create 2D sketches and parts using CAD software (T-FLEX CAD).
Edit and modify 2D sketches and parts using CAD software (T-FLEX CAD).
Print and present 2D sketches and parts using CAD software (T-FLEX CAD).
Model basic and advanced 3D parts using CAD software (T-FLEX CAD).
Edit and modify basic and advanced 3D parts using CAD software (T-FLEX CAD).
Create 3D assemblies using CAD software (T-FLEX CAD).
Create 2D projections from 3D models and assemblies and learn how to annotate
projections.
Apply the skills attained from 2D and 3D modeling to design working drawings by using
CAD software (T-FLEX CAD).
Course Requirements
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In order to take this course, you must:
Have access to a computer
Have continuous broadband internet access
Have the ability/permission to install plug-ins or software (e.g. Adobe Reader or Flash)
Have the ability to download and save files and documents to a computer
Be able to download and install T-FLEX CAD
Have the ability to open Microsoft files and documents (.doc, .ppt, .xls, etc.)
Be competent in the English language
Have read the Saylor Student Handbook.
Have completed the Following Courses: ME101
Course Overview
Unit 1: Engineering Graphics and Design
This first unit of the course will introduce you to the technical skill of drafting. We will cover the
design process along with various design models. We will learn various methods of representing
design like orthographic projections, pictorial sketches, and isometric projections. This unit will
also cover other drawing representation techniques like section views, auxiliary views, and solid
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modeling. Finally, we will learn how to dimension and annotate the drawings with particular
attention to the creation of working and assembly drawings.
Unit 1 Time Advisory
This unit should take you 44 hours to complete.
Subunit 1.1: 6 hours
Subunit 1.1.1: 2.5 hours
Subunit 1.1.3: 1 hour
Subunit 1.2.3: 2 hours
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Unit1 Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
o Describe the design process and basic CAD practices for engineering design and
drawing.
o Identify CAD representations like orthographic projections, 3D modeling, and
section views.
o Identify and use CAD annotation and presentation skills like dimensioning,
tolerance, and assembly drawings.
1.1 Introduction to Graphics and Design
1.1.1 Design Process
o Lecture: University of Texas Pan-American: Dr. Steven Crowns The Design
Process
Link: University of Texas Pan-American: Dr. Steven Crowns The Design Process (PowerPoint)
Instructions: Select the second link, The Design Process", to download the PowerPoint file.
Please carefully review the entire presentation.
Note on the Lecture: This presentation is by Dr. Steven Crown of the Mechanical Engineering
Department at the University of Texas Pan-American. The presentation will introduce you to the
design process and its various steps.
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Terms of Use: Please respect the copyright and terms of use displayed on the webpage above.
o Reading: University of Plymouth: Sanjay Sharmas The Design Process
Link: University of Plymouth: Sanjay Sharmas The Design Process (PDF)
Instructions: Please click on the link titled DSGN131 Course Notes to open the PDF file. Read
section 1.1, The Design Process.
Note on the Text: This PDF is by Professor Sharma of the School of Engineering at University of
Plymouth. This presentation will help reinforce what you learned in the previous presentation.
o Reading: Massachusetts Institute of Technology OpenCourseWare: Design
Handbook: Engineering Drawing and Sketching
Link: Massachusetts Institute of Technology OpenCourseWare: Design Handbook: Engineering
Drawing and Sketching (PDF)
Instructions: Read this document for an overview of engineering drawing and design. You need
not appreciate all details at this stage, but you may wish to refer back to this resource later in the
course.
Terms of Use: This resource is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-
ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. It is attributed to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology,
and the original version can be found here.
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1.1.2 Design Model
o Reading: University of Plymouth: Sanjay Sharmas The Design Model
Link: University of Plymouth: Sanjay Sharmas Design Model (PDF)
Instructions: Please click on the link titled DSGN131 Course Notes to access the PDF file.
Read section 1.2, The Design Model.
Plymouth. The content will help you understand the various design models used in designing a
product or process.
o Web Media: YouTube: MNTC CADDs Design Process Models
Link: YouTube: MNTC CADDs Design Process Models (YouTube)
Instructions: This video explains various design process models. Please take notes as you watch
this brief video (about 3 minutes). Please use this video as a tool to reinforce learning.
1.1.3 Types of Design Model
o Reading: University of Plymouth: Sanjay Sharmas Types of Design Model
Link: University of Plymouth: Sanjay Sharmas Types of Design Model (PDF)
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Instructions: Please click on the link titled DSGN131 Course Notes to open the PDF file. Read
section 1.3, Types of Design Model.
Note on the Text: This PDF is by Professor Sharma of the school of engineering at University of
Plymouth. The content will help you understand various types of design models.
1.2 Representing Design
1.2.1 Multiview Sketches/Drawing
o Lecture: University of Texas Pan-American: Dr. Steven Crowns Multiview
Sketches
Link: University of Texas Pan-American: Dr. Steven Crowns Multiview Sketches (PowerPoint)
Instructions: Select the third link, Multiview Sketches", to download the PowerPoint file. Please
carefully review the entire presentation.
Note on the Lecture: This presentation is by Professor Crown of the Mechanical Engineering
Department at the University of Texas Pan-American. This presentation will help you understand
how multiview sketches are used to represent engineering drawings.
o Web Media: YouTube: MNTC CADDs Multiview Drawings
Link: YouTube: MNTC CADDs Multiview Drawings (YouTube)
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Instructions: This video explains Multiview Drawings. Please use this video to supplement the
reading section. Watch this brief video in its entirety (3:56 minutes).
1.2.2 Orthographic Projections/Drawing
o Reading: University of Plymouth: Sanjay Sharmas Orthographic
Projections
Link: University of Plymouth: Sanjay Sharmas Orthographic Projections (PDF)
Instructions: Please click on the hyperlink titled DSGN131 Course Notes to download the PDF
file. Read section 2.1, Creating Orthographic Projection Drawings.
Plymouth. This content will help you understand how Orthrographic projections are used to
represent engineering drawings.
o Web Media: YouTube: Shekargunnas Engineering Drawing Orthographic
Views
Link: YouTube: Shekargunnas Engineering Drawing Orthographic Views (YouTube)
Instructions: This video explains orthographic projections. Please watch this video in its entirety
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(7:54 minutes). Please use this video to supplement the reading section.
1.2.3 Pictorial Sketches
o Lecture: University of Texas Pan-American: Dr. Steven Crowns Pictorial
Sketches
Link: University of Texas Pan-American: Dr. Steven Crowns Pictorial Sketches (PowerPoint)
Instructions: Select the fourth link, Pictorial Sketches", to download the PowerPoint file. Please
how pictorial sketches are used to represent engineering drawings.
o Reading: University of Plymouth: Sanjay Sharmas Pictorial Drawing
Link: University of Plymouth: Sanjay Sharmas Pictorial Drawing (PDF)
Instructions: Please click on the hyperlink titled Pictorial Drawing under the Lecture Notes
section for Term 1, Week 3. Please read the entire PDF file.
Plymouth. This content will help you understand how pictorial drawings are used to represent
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engineering drawings.
1.2.4 Isometric Projection
o Reading: University of Plymouth: Sanjay Sharmas Isometric Projection
Link: University of Plymouth: Sanjay Sharmas Isometric Projection (PDF)
Instructions: Please click on the hyperlink titled Isometric Projection under the Lecture Notes
section for Term 1, Week 4. Please read the entire PDF file.
Plymouth. This content will help you understand how isometric projections are used to represent
o Web Media: YouTube: Stmodanstech's Oblique/Isometric Views
Link: YouTube: Stmodanstech's Oblique/Isometric Views (YouTube)
Instructions: Please watch this entire video (7:33 minutes). This video explains oblique/isometric
views. Please use this video to supplement the reading section.
1.2.5 Geometry and Constraints
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o Lecture: University of Texas Pan-American: Dr. Steven Crowns Geometry
and Constraints
Link: University of Texas Pan-American: Dr. Steven Crowns Geometry and Constraints
(PowerPoint)
Instructions: Select the sixth link, Geometry and Constraints", to download the PowerPoint file.
Note on the Lecture: This presentation is by Dr. Crown of the Mechanical Engineering
the role that geometry and constraints play in representing engineering drawings.
1.3 Advanced Representation Methods
1.3.1 Solid Modeling
o Lecture: University of Texas Pan-American: Dr. Steven Crowns Solid
Modeling
Link: University of Texas Pan-American: Dr. Steven Crowns Solid Modeling (PowerPoint)
Instructions: Select the fifth link, Solid Modeling", to download the PowerPoint file. Please
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how solid modeling is used to represent engineering drawings.
o Reading: University of Plymouth: Sanjay Sharmas Introduction to 3D
Parametric Solid Modeling
Link: University of Plymouth: Sanjay Sharmas Introduction to 3D Parametric Solid Modeling
(PDF)
Instructions: Please click on the hyperlink titled DSGN131 Course Notes. Read section 3.1,
Introduction to 3D Parametric Solid Modeling.
Plymouth. This content will help you understand how solid modeling is used to represent
1.3.2 Section Views
o Lecture: University of Texas Pan-American: Dr. Steven Crowns Section
Views
Link: University of Texas Pan-American: Dr. Steven Crowns Section Views (PowerPoint)
Instructions: Select the eighth link, Section Views", to download the PowerPoint file. Please
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Note on the Lecture: This presentation is by Dr. Crown of the Mechanical Engineering
how section views are used to represent engineering drawings.
o Reading: University of Plymouth: Sanjay Sharmas Sections
Link: University of Plymouth: Sanjay Sharmas Sections (PDF)
Instructions: Please click on the hyperlink titled DSGN131 Course Notes to open the PDF file.
Read section 2.4, Sections.
Plymouth. This content will help you understand how section views are used to represent
o Web Media: YouTube: Progression Supports Section Views, Part 1"
Link: YouTube: Progression supports Section Views, Part 1 (YouTube)
Instructions: Watch this brief video, which explains sectional views. Please use this video to
supplement the reading section.
1.3.3 Auxiliary Views
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o Lecture: University of Texas Pan-American: Dr. Steven Crowns Auxiliary
Views"
Link: University of Texas Pan-American: Dr. Steven Crowns Auxiliary Views (PowerPoint)
Instructions: Select the seventh link, Auxiliary Views", to download the PowerPoint file. Please
how auxiliary views are used to represent engineering drawings.
o Web Media: YouTube: Goengineers Auxiliary View
Link: YouTube: Goengineers Auxiliary View (YouTube)
Instructions: This short video explains auxiliary views. Please watch this entire video and use this
information to supplement the reading section.
1.4 Drawing Conventions, Dimensioning, and Tolerance
1.4.1 Drawing Conventions
o Reading: University of Plymouth: Sanjay Sharmas Drawing Conventions
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Link: University of Plymouth: Sanjay Sharmas Drawing Conventions (PDF)
Instructions: Please click on the hyperlink titled DSGN131 Course Notes to download the PDF
file. Read section 2.3, Drawing Conventions.
Plymouth. This content will help you understand the role drawing conventions play in
representing engineering drawings.
1.4.2 Dimensioning
o Reading: University of Plymouth: Sanjay Sharmas Dimensions (PDF)
Link: University of Plymouth: Sanjay Sharmas Dimensions
Instructions: Please click on the link titled DSGN131 Course Notes to download the PDF file.
Read section 2.5, Dimensions.
Plymouth. This content will help you understand the role dimensioning plays in representing
o Web Media: YouTube: 2010ACADs Dimensions
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Link: YouTube: 2010ACADs Dimensions (YouTube)
Instructions: Watch this entire video (8 minutes), which explains dimensions. Please use this
video to supplement the reading section.
1.4.3 Tolerance
o Lecture: University of Texas Pan-American: Dr. Steven Crowns
Tolerancing
Link: University of Texas Pan-American: Dr. Steven Crowns Tolerancing (PowerPoint)
Instructions: Select the tenth link, Tolerancing", to download the PowerPoint file. Please
Note on the Lecture: This presentation is by Dr. Crown of the mechanical engineering department
at the University of Texas Pan-American. This presentation will help you understand the role
tolerance plays in representing engineering drawings.
o Reading: University of Plymouth: Sanjay Sharmas Tolerance
Link: University of Plymouth: Sanjay Sharmas Tolerance (PDF)
Instructions: Please click on the hyperlink titled DSGN131 Course Notes to open the PDF file.
Read section 2.6, Tolerance.
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Plymouth. This content will help you understand the role tolerance plays in representing
1.5 Working Drawings, Assemblies, and Schematics
1.5.1 Working Drawings
o Lecture: University of Texas Pan-American: Dr. Steven Crowns Working
Drawings
Link: University of Texas Pan-American: Dr. Steven Crowns Working Drawings (PowerPoint)
Instructions: Select the twelfth link, Working Drawings", to download the PowerPoint file.
Note on the Lecture: This presentation is by Professor Crown of the mechanical engineering
department at the University of Texas Pan-American. This presentation will help you understand
how working drawings are used to represent engineering drawings.
1.5.2 Assemblies
o Reading: University of Plymouth: Sanjay Sharmas Assemblies
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Link: University of Plymouth: Sanjay Sharmas Assemblies (PDF)
Instructions: Please click on the hyperlink titled DSGN131 Course Notes to open up the PDF
file. Read section 2.7, Assemblies.
Plymouth. This content will help you understand how assemblies are used to represent
o Web Media: YouTube: Xype Technologies Assembly Drawings
Link: YouTube: Xype Technologies Assembly Drawings (YouTube)
Instructions: This video explains assembly drawings. Please watch this entire video (5:30
minutes). Use this video to supplement the reading section.
1.5.3 Technical Presentations
o Lecture: University of Texas Pan-American: Dr. Steven Crowns Technical
Presentations
Link: University of Texas Pan-American: Dr. Steven Crowns Technical Presentations
(PowerPoint)
Instructions: Select the fourteenth link, Technical Presentations", to download the PowerPoint
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file. Please carefully review the entire presentation.
Note on the Lecture: This presentation is by Dr. Crown of the mechanical engineering department
at the University of Texas Pan-American. This presentation will help you understand how
technical presentations are used to communicate engineering drawings and other design/technical
information.
o Web Media: YouTube: Dr. Doug Coopers How to Make a Technical
Presentation
Link: YouTube: Dr. Doug Coopers How to Make a Technical Presentation (YouTube)
Instructions: This video explains how to createtechnical presentations. Please watch this entire
video and use this video to supplement the reading section.
Note on the Media: This video presentation is given by Dr. Doug Cooper, of the University of
Connecticut Chemical Engineering Program.
Unit 2: Introduction to CAD Two-Dimensional Modeling
Now that you understand the basics of design, its time to enlist the assistance of computer
software to make the drawing process more efficient. Computer-aided design, or CAD, has
become a staple of the engineering world. CAD programs allow you to create quick, detailed,
precise sketches of whatever machine or part you want to model. Once you become proficient in
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a specific program, you will be a great asset for any company. Having a strong working
knowledge of CAD will open doors for you as an professional engineer; with it, you can present
not only a written description of your idea but a visual representation as well.
This unit will introduce you to the basics of computer-aided design. You will use T-FLEX CAD,
which is freely available software that is comparable to other modeling software like SolidWorks,
ProEngineer, and AutoDesk Inventor. You will learn how to navigate the program and create
basic 2D models.
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o Create 2D sketches and parts using CAD software (T-FLEX CAD).
o Edit and modify 2D sketches and parts using CAD software (T-FLEX CAD).
o Print and present 2D sketches and parts using CAD software (T-FLEX CAD).
2.1 Introduction and Installation
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2.1.1 Introduction to CAD
o Reading: Wikipedia's Computer-aided design
Link: Wikipedia's Computer-Aided Design (HTML)
Instructions: Read this introduction to computer-aided design, focusing especially on the
Overview, Uses, and Types sections.
Terms of Use: This resource is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0
License. It is attributed to Wikipedia.
o Lecture: YouTube: nptelhrds Introduction to CAD
Link: YouTube: nptelhrds Introduction to CAD (YouTube)
Instructions: Please watch this video lecture in its entirety and use this video to supplement the
reading section.
Note on the Lecture: This video lecture is presented by Dr. Anoop Chawla, Associate Professor in
the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology.
2.1.2 CAD Software: T-FLEX
o Web Media: YouTube: CADDIT.nets CAD CAM Design using T-FLEX 3D
Software
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Link: YouTube: CADDIT.nets CAD CAM Design using T-FLEX 3D Software (YouTube)
Instructions: Please watch this video, which introduces you to T-FLEX CAD and its capabilities,
in its entirety.
o Reading: T-FLEX.com: Top Systems Company Profile"
Link: T-FLEX.com: Top Systems Company Profile (HTML)
Instructions: Please read the entire webpage to learn about Top Systems company history.
Note on the Text: This information is provided by the company Top Systems, which makes the
software T-FLEX CAD.
o Reading: T-FLEX.com: Top Systems T-FLEX CAD: What Is New in
Version 11
Link: T-FLEX.com: Top Systems T-FLEX CAD: What Is New in Version 11 (HTML)
Instructions: Please read the content and familiarize yourself with the software.
2.1.3 Downloading and Installing T-FLEX CAD
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o Reading: T-FLEX.com: Top Systems' T-FLEX CAD Student Edition
Download
Link: T-FLEX.com: Top Systems T-FLEX CAD Student Edition Download (ZIP; EXE)
Instructions: If you have not already installed T-FLEX, please download and install the student
version of this software via the link above. You do not need to download the "Tutorial, only the
most recent build of the student edition. You will use this software throughout the remainder of
this course.
Terms of Use: Please abide by all terms of the End User License Agreement. Note that you will
have to register this product, free of charge, within thirty days of downloading it. Special terms,
system requirements, product limitations, and the EULA can all be viewed here: Terms,
limitations, & system requirements. Please respect any additional copyright and terms of use
displayed on the webpages above.
2.2 Getting Started with T-FLEX CAD
2.2.1 Brief Introduction to Two-Dimensional Design
o Reading: Top Systems' T-FLEX CAD 2D Design user manual: Brief
Introductory Course
Link: Top Systems' T-FLEX CAD 2D Design user manual: Brief Introductory Course (ZIP;
PDF)
Instructions: If you have not already downloaded and saved the T-FLEX CAD 2D Design manual
(T-FLEX Parametric CAD Fundamentals: Two-Dimensional Design User Manual), please select
the appropriate FTP link from the webpage above to download and unzip the file. You will use
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this resource throughout this unit. Go to page 47 of the manual, and read Brief Introductory
Course. This resource combines reading and hands-on work. After you read Brief Introductory
Course, please practice these commands in T-FLEX CAD to help reinforce the learning process.
Note on the Text: The information provided here will help you to get started with creating 2D
sketches and parts on the software pretty quickly. You will continue to use this manual
throughout this unit.
2.2.2 Two-Dimensional Parts
o Reading: CADDIT.net: 2D Detailed Drawing
Link: CADDIT.net: 2D Detailed Drawing (HTML)
Instructions: Please click on the hyperlink above to go to the CADDIT.net website. Thereafter,
click on the tab Support from the menu at the top of the webpage, and choose T-FLEX CAD
Tutorial from the drop down menu. This will open a tutorial titled 2D Detailed Drawing.
Please read this entire tutorial.
Note on the Text: This information is provided by the company CADDIT. This content will help
you understand how 2D detailed drawings are created.
2.3 Basic CAD Drawing
2.3.1 Drawing Basic Terms
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o Reading: Top Systems' T-FLEX CAD 2D Design user manual: Drawing
Basic Terms
Link: Top Systems' T-FLEX CAD 2D Design user manual: Drawing Basic Terms (PDF)
Instructions: Please go to page 32 of the T-FLEX Parametric CAD Fundamentals: Two-
Dimensional Design User Manual, and read the Drawing Basic Terms section. Please practice
these commands in T-FLEX CAD to help reinforce the learning process.
Note on the Text: This content will help you understand the basic terms used in CAD.
2.3.2 Drawing Techniques
Techniques
Link: Top Systems' T-FLEX CAD 2D Design user manual: Drawing Techniques (PDF)
Dimensional Design User Manual, and read the Drawing Techniques section. Please practice
Note on the Text: This content will help you understand the various drawing techniques used in
CAD.
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2.3.3 Drawing Lines
o Reading: Top Systems' T-FLEX CAD 2D Design user manual: Lines
Link: Top Systems' T-FLEX CAD 2D Design user manual: Lines (PDF)
Dimensional Design User Manual and read the Lines section. Please practice these commands
in T-FLEX CAD to help reinforce the learning process.
Note on the Text:This content will help you understand how to construct and create lines using T-
FLEX CAD.
2.3.4 Drawing Circles
o Reading: Top Systems' T-FLEX CAD 2D Design user manual: Circles
Link: Top Systems' T-FLEX CAD 2D Design user manual: Circles (PDF)
Instructions: Please go to Page 205 of the T-FLEX Parametric CAD Fundamentals: Two-
Dimensional Design User Manual and read the Circles section. Please practice these
commands in T-FLEX CAD to help reinforce the learning process.
Note on the Text:This content will help you understand how to construct and create circles using
T-FLEX CAD.
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2.3.5 Drawing Ellipses
o Reading: Top Systems' T-FLEX CAD 2D Design user manual: Ellipses
Link: Top Systems' T-FLEX CAD 2D Design user manual: Ellipses (PDF)
Dimensional Design User Manual and read the Ellipses section. Please practice these
Note on the Text:This content will help you understand how to construct and create ellipses using
T-FLEX CAD.
2.3.6 Drawing Nodes
o Reading: Top Systems' T-FLEX CAD 2D Design user manual: Nodes
Link: Top Systems' T-FLEX CAD 2D Design user manual: Nodes (PDF)
Instructions: Please go to page 224 of T-FLEX Parametric CAD Fundamentals: Two-
Dimensional Design User Manual and read the Nodes section. Please practice these
Note on the Text: This content will help you understand how to construct and create nodes using
T-FLEX CAD.
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2.3.7 Drawing Splines
o Reading: Top Systems' T-FLEX CAD 2D Design user manual: Splines
Link: Top Systems' T-FLEX CAD 2D Design user manual: Splines (PDF)
Dimensional Design User Manual and read the Splines section. Please practice these
Note on the Text: This content will help you understand how to construct and create Splines using
T-FLEX CAD.
2.3.8 Drawing Offset Curves
o Reading: Top Systems' T-FLEX CAD 2D Design user manual: Offset
Curves
Link: Top Systems' T-FLEX CAD 2D Design user manual: Offset Curves (PDF)
Dimensional Design User Manual and read the Offset Curves section. Please practice these
commands in T-FLEX CAD to help reinforce the learning process
Note on the Text: This content will help you understand how to construct and create offset curves
using T-FLEX CAD.
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2.3.9 Drawing Paths
o Reading: Top Systems' T-FLEX CAD 2D Design user manual: Paths
Link: Top Systems' T-FLEX CAD 2D Design user manual: Paths (PDF)
Dimensional Design User Manual and read the Paths section. Please practice these commands
Note on the Text: This content will help you understand how to construct and create paths using
T-FLEX CAD.
2.3.10 Drawing Graphic Lines
o Reading: Top Systems' T-FLEX CAD 2D Design user manual: Graphic
Lines
Link: Top Systems' T-FLEX CAD 2D Design user manual: Graphic Lines (PDF)
Dimensional Design User Manual and read the Graphic Lines section. Please practice these
Note on the Text: This content will help you understand how to construct and create Graphic lines
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using T-FLEX CAD.
2.4 CAD Detailing
2.4.1 Hatches and Fill
o Reading: Top Systems' T-FLEX CAD 2D Design user manual: Hatches and
Fills
Link: Top Systems' T-FLEX CAD 2D Design user manual: Hatches and Fills (PDF)
Dimensional Design User Manual and read the Hatches and Fills section. Please practice these
Note on the Text: This content will help you understand how to use Hatches and Fills to
annotate/detail the CAD drawings.
2.4.2 Dimensions
o Reading: Top Systems' T-FLEX CAD 2D Design user manual: Dimensions
Link: Top Systems' T-FLEX CAD 2D Design user manual: Dimensions (PDF)
Dimensional Design User Manual and read the Dimensions section. Please practice these
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Note on the Text: This content will help you understand how to use Dimensions to annotate/detail
the CAD drawings.
2.4.3 Dimension Parameters
o Reading: Top Systems' T-FLEX CAD 2D Design user manual: Dimension
Parameters
Link: Top Systems' T-FLEX CAD 2D Design user manual: Dimension Parameters (PDF)
Dimensional Design User Manual and read the "Dimension Parameters" section. Please practice
Note on the Text: This content will help you understand how to use Dimension parameters to
2.4.4 Text
o Reading: Top Systems' T-FLEX CAD 2D Design user manual: Text
Link: Top Systems' T-FLEX CAD 2D Design user manual: Text (PDF)
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Dimensional Design User Manual and read the "Texts" section. Please practice these commands
Note on the Text: This content will help you understand how to use text to annotate/detail the
CAD drawings.
2.4.5 Leader Notes
o Reading: Top Systems' T-FLEX CAD 2D Design user manual: Leader
Notes
Link: Top Systems' T-FLEX CAD 2D Design user manual: Leader Notes (PDF)
Dimensional Design User Manual and read the "Leader Notes" section. Please practice these
Note on the Text: This content will help you understand how to use Leader notes to
2.4.6 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Symbols
o Reading: Top Systems' T-FLEX CAD 2D Design user manual: Geometric
Dimensioning and Tolerancing Symbols
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Link: Top Systems' T-FLEX CAD 2D Design user manual: Geometric Dimensioning and
Tolerancing Symbols (PDF)
Dimensional Design User Manual and read the "Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
Symbols" section. Please practice these commands in T-FLEX CAD to help reinforce the
learning process.
Note on the Text: This content will help you understand how to use Geometric Dimensioning and
Tolerancing Symbols to annotate/detail the CAD drawings.
2.4.7 Roughness Symbols
o Reading: Top Systems' T-FLEX CAD 2D Design user manual: Roughness
Symbols
Link: Top Systems' T-FLEX CAD 2D Design user manual: Roughness Symbols (PDF)
Dimensional Design User Manual and read the "Roughness Symbols" section. Please practice
Note on the Text: This content will help you understand how to use Roughness symbols to
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2.4.8 Section View
o Reading: Top Systems' T-FLEX CAD 2D Design user manual: Section
View
Link: Top Systems' T-FLEX CAD 2D Design user manual: Section View (PDF)
Dimensional Design User Manual and read the "Section View" section. Please practice these
Note on the Text: This content will help you understand how to use Section views to
2.4.9 Chamfers
o Reading: Top Systems' T-FLEX CAD 2D Design user manual: Chamfers
Link: Top Systems' T-FLEX CAD 2D Design user manual: Chamfers (PDF)
Dimensional Design User Manual and read the "Chamfers" section. Please practice these
Note on the Text: This content will help you understand how to use Chamfers to annotate/detail
the CAD drawings.
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2.5 CAD Editing and Printing
2.5.1 Moving and Copying Drawing Elements
o Reading: Top Systems' T-FLEX CAD 2D Design user manual: Moving and
Copying Drawing Elements
Link: Top Systems' T-FLEX CAD 2D Design user manual: Moving and Copying Drawing
Elements (PDF)
Dimensional Design User Manual and read the "Moving and Copying Drawing Elements"
section. Please practice these commands in T-FLEX CAD to help reinforce the learning process.
Note on the Text: This content will help you understand how to move and copy drawing elements
in CAD.
2.5.2 Replacing Elements
o Reading: Top Systems' T-FLEX CAD 2D Design user manual: Replacing
Elements
Link: Top Systems' T-FLEX CAD 2D Design user manual: Replacing Elements (PDF)
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Dimensional Design User Manual and read the "Replacing Elements" section. Please practice
Note on the Text: This content will help you understand how to replace drawing elements in
CAD.
2.5.3 Drawing Modification Via Dimensions
Modification Via Dimensions
Link: Top Systems' T-FLEX CAD 2D Design user manual: Drawing Modification Via
Dimensions (PDF)
Dimensional Design User Manual and read the "Drawing Modification via Dimensions" section.
Please practice these commands in T-FLEX CAD to help reinforce the learning process.
Note on the Text: This content will help you understand how to modify drawing using dimensions
in CAD.
2.5.4 Relations
o Reading: Top Systems' T-FLEX CAD 2D Design user manual: Relations
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Link: Top Systems' T-FLEX CAD 2D Design user manual: Relations (PDF)
Dimensional Design User Manual and read the "Relations" section. Please practice these
Note on the Text: This content will help you understand how to use relations in CAD.
2.5.5 Printing Documents
o Reading: Top Systems' T-FLEX CAD 2D Design user manual: Printing
Documents
Link: Top Systems' T-FLEX CAD 2D Design user manual: Printing Documents (PDF)
Dimensional Design User Manual and read the "Printing Documents" section. Please practice
Note on the Text: This content will help you understand how to print documents in CAD.
Unit 3: Higher Level Techniques in CAD - Three-Dimensional Modeling
You are now familiar with the 2D capabilities of the CAD program (T-FLEX CAD) and know
how to design basic 2D sketches and parts on your computer. With this background, you will
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learn how to create 3D models from 2D sketches using various commands. You will learn how to
create projections of your designs in order to put together functional, working drawings or see
how various parts will fit together in an assembly. T-FLEX CAD will enable you to arrange
these parts in such a way that you can see what the final, assembled product will look like.
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o Model basic and advanced 3D parts using CAD software (T-FLEX CAD).
o Edit and modify basic and advanced 3D parts using CAD software (T-FLEX
CAD).
o Create 3D assemblies using CAD software (T-FLEX CAD).
o Create 2D projections from 3D models and assemblies and learn how to annotate
projections.
3.1 Introduction to 3D Drawing and Design
o Reading: Top Systems T-FLEX CAD 3D Modeling User manual: Brief
Introductory Course in 3D Modeling
Link: Top Systems T-FLEX CAD 3D Modeling User manual: Brief Introductory Course in 3D
Modeling (PDF)
Instructions: If you have not already done so, please download the T-FLEX Parametric CAD
Three-Dimensional Modeling User Manual via the link above. You will use this resource
throughout this unit. Go to page 77 of the manual, and read the Brief Introductory Course in
3D Modeling section. This resource combines reading and hands-on work. Please practice these
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Note on the Text: The content will help you get started with creating 3D models pretty quickly
using T-FLEX CAD.
o Web Media: YouTube: CAMCAD3Ds Mechanical Drawing Using T-FLEX
3D CAD System Overview
Link: YouTube: CAMCAD3Ds Mechanical Drawing Using T-FLEX 3D CAD System
Overview (YouTube)
Instructions: Please watch this entire video (13:42 minutes).
Note on the Media: This video illustrates creation of a sample part using 3D Modeling. This
video, along with the reading, will help you get started with 3D Model creation using T-FLEX.
3.2 Basic Operations in 3D Modeling
3.2.1 Extruding 3D Parts
o Reading: Top Systems T-FLEX CAD 3D Modeling User manual:
Extrusion
Link: Top Systems T-FLEX CAD 3D Modeling User manual: Extrusion (PDF)
Instructions: Please go to page 264 of T-FLEX Parametric CAD Three-Dimensional Modeling
User Manual and read the "Extrusion" section. Please practice these commands in T-FLEX CAD
to help reinforce the learning process.
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Note on the Text: This content will help you understand how to extrude 3D parts in CAD.
3.2.2 Rotating 3D Parts
o Reading: Top Systems T-FLEX CAD 3D Modeling user manual: Rotation
Link: Top Systems T-FLEX CAD 3D Modeling user manual: Rotation (PDF)
Instructions: Please go to page 264 of T-FLEX Parametric CAD: Three-Dimensional Modeling
User Manual and read the "Rotation" section. Please practice these commands in T-FLEX CAD
Note on the Text: This content will help you understand how to rotate 3D parts in CAD.
3.2.3 Blending Edges of 3D Parts
o Reading: Top Systems T-FLEX CAD 3D Modeling user manual: Blending
Edges
Link: Top Systems T-FLEX CAD 3D Modeling user manual: Blending Edges (PDF)
User Manual and read the Blending Edges" section. Please practice these commands in T-FLEX
CAD to help reinforce the learning process.
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Note on the Text: This content will help you understand how to blend 3D parts in CAD.
3.2.4 Blending Faces of 3D Parts
o Reading: Top Systems T-FLEX CAD 3D Modeling user manual: Blending
Faces
Link: Top Systems T-FLEX CAD 3D Modeling user manual: Blending Faces (PDF)
User Manual and read the "Blending Faces" section. Please practice these commands in T-FLEX
Note on the Text: This content will help you understand how to blend faces of 3D parts in CAD.
3.2.5 Lofting to Create 3D Parts
o Reading: Top Systems T-FLEX CAD 3D Modeling user manual: Loft
Link: Top Systems T-FLEX CAD 3D Modeling user manual: Loft (PDF)
User Manual and read the "Loft" section. Please practice these commands in T-FLEX CAD to
help reinforce the learning process.
Note on the Text: This content will help you understand how to loft to create 3D parts in CAD.
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3.2.6 Sweeping to Create 3D Parts
o Reading: Top Systems T-FLEX CAD 3D Modeling user manual: Sweep
Link: Top Systems T-FLEX CAD 3D Modeling user manual: Sweep (PDF)
User Manual and read the "Sweep" section. Please practice these commands in T-FLEX CAD to
Note on the Text: This content will help you understand how to sweep to create 3D parts in CAD.
3.3 Advanced Operations in 3D Modeling
3.3.1 Creating 3D Arrays
o Reading: Top Systems T-FLEX CAD 3D Modeling user manual: Arrays
Link: Top Systems T-FLEX CAD 3D Modeling user manual: Arrays (PDF)
User Manual and read the "Arrays" section. Please practice these commands in T-FLEX CAD to
Note on the Text: This content will help you understand how to create 3D arrays of parts in CAD.
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3.3.2 Creating 3D Face Taper
o Reading: Top Systems T-FLEX CAD 3D Modeling user manual: Face
Taper"
Link: Top Systems T-FLEX CAD 3D Modeling user manual: Face Taper (PDF)
User Manual and read the "Face Taper" section. Please practice these commands in T-FLEX
Note on the Text: This content will help you understand how to create 3D face taper in CAD.
3.3.3 Creating 3D Shells
o Reading: Top Systems T-FLEX CAD 3D Modeling user manual: Shell
Link: Top Systems T-FLEX CAD 3D Modeling user manual: Shell (PDF)
User Manual and read the "Shell" section. Please practice these commands in T-FLEX CAD to
Note on the Text: This content will help you understand how to create 3D shells in CAD.
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3.3.4 Creating 3D Springs
o Reading: Top Systems T-FLEX CAD 3D Modeling user manual: Springs
Link: Top Systems T-FLEX CAD 3D Modeling user manual: Springs (PDF)
User Manual and practice Springs" section.
Note on the Text: This content will help you understand how to create 3D Springs in CAD.
3.3.5 Creating 3D Spirals
o Reading: Top Systems T-FLEX CAD 3D Modeling user manual: Spirals
Link: Top Systems T-FLEX CAD 3D Modeling user manual: Spirals (PDF)
User Manual and read the "Spirals" section. Please practice these commands in T-FLEX CAD to
Note on the Text: This content will help you understand how to extrude 3D parts in CAD.
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3.3.6 Creating Threads
o Reading: Top Systems T-FLEX CAD 3D Modeling user manual: Threads
Link: Top Systems T-FLEX CAD 3D Modeling user manual: Threads (PDF)
Instructions: Please go to Page 494 of T-FLEX Parametric CAD: Three-Dimensional Modeling
User Manual and read the "Threads" section. Please practice these commands in T-FLEX CAD
Note on the Text: This content will help you understand how to create threads in CAD.
3.3.7 Creating Holes
o Reading: Top Systems T-FLEX CAD 3D Modeling user manual: Holes
Link: Top Systems T-FLEX CAD 3D Modeling user manual: Holes (PDF)
User Manual and read the "Holes" section. Please practice these commands in T-FLEX CAD to
Note on the Text: This content will help you understand how to create holes in CAD.
3.3.8 Creating 3D Welds
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o Reading: Top Systems T-FLEX CAD 3D Modeling user manual: Welds in
3D Model
Link: Top Systems T-FLEX CAD 3D Modeling user manual: Welds in 3D Model (PDF)
User Manual and read the "Welds in 3D Model" section. Please practice these commands in T-
FLEX CAD to help reinforce the learning process.
Note on the Text: This content will help you understand how to create 3D welds in CAD.
3.4 3D Assemblies and Creating 2D Projections of 3D Models
3.4.1 Creating 3D Assemblies
o Reading: Top Systems T-FLEX CAD 3D Modeling user manual: 3D
Assemblies Creation
Link: Top Systems T-FLEX CAD 3D Modeling user manual: 3D Assemblies Creation (PDF)
User Manual and read the "3D Assemblies Creation" section. Please practice these commands in
T-FLEX CAD to help reinforce the learning process.
Note on the Text: This content will help you understand how to create 3D assemblies in CAD.
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3.4.2 Creating 3D Assemblies Mates
o Reading: Top Systems T-FLEX CAD 3D Modeling user manual: Mates and
Degrees of Freedom
Link: Top Systems T-FLEX CAD 3D Modeling user manual: Mates and Degrees of Freedom
(PDF)
User Manual and read the "Mates and Degrees of Freedom" section. Please practice these
Note on the Text: This content will help you understand how to create 3D assemblies mates in
CAD.
3.4.3 Creating 2D Drawing of 3D Models
o Reading: Top Systems T-FLEX CAD 3D Modeling user manual: 2D
Projections
Link: Top Systems T-FLEX CAD 3D Modeling user manual: 2D Projections (PDF)
User Manual and read the "2D Projections" section. Please practice these commands in T-FLEX
Note on the Text: This content will help you understand how to create 2D drawings from 3D
Models in CAD.
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Unit 4: CAD Project
You now know the basics of technical drawingandhow to use a CAD programto create 2D and
3D sketches and models. You are ready to create your own working drawings, both by drafting
and with CAD. Provided with the instructions for this project is an example that illustrates how
to assemblea pulley from its component parts. This example is meant to guide you through the
steps of this project. First, you will need to create a 3D model of each part using T-FLEX CAD.
This will require you to implement the techniques learned in Units 2 and 3. Once you have
modeled the parts, you will need to assemble them using T-FLEX CAD.
This unit should take you 6.5 hours to complete.
o Apply the skills attained from 2D and 3D modeling to design working drawings by
using T-FLEX CAD.
o Activity: The Saylor Foundations CAD Project
Link: The Saylor Foundations CAD Project (PDF), "Example Files" (ZIP)
Instructions: Please download the PDF file linked above to access the instructions for this project.
The second link contains T-FLEX files for an example project; review these in T-FLEX CAD to
assist you in your own, original design. When you select the link, a dialogue box will open; select
a location to save the compressed folder. Once you have downloaded the folder, open it and
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follow any instructions to extract (decompress) its contents. Please note that the individual files
will open in the T-FLEX CAD software
Terms of Use: Please respect the copyright and terms of use for Top Systems' T-FLEX CAD
software and any other resources used to complete this project.
Unit 5: Final Exam
o Final Exam: The Saylor Foundation's "ME104 Final Exam"
Link: The Saylor Foundation's "ME104 Final Exam"
Instructions: You must be logged into your Saylor Foundation School account in order to
access this exam. If you do not yet have an account, you will be able to create one, free of
charge, after clicking the link.
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CAD 202 Computer Aided Drafting and Design 2

Division: Business and Engineering Technologies Summer Semester

CURRICULUM IN WHICH COURSE IS TAUGHT: Drafting and Design

Credit Hours: 4 HOURS/WEEK LECTURE: 2 HOURS/WEEK LAB: 5

II. RELATIONSHIP OF THE COURSE TO CURRICULA OBJECTIVES IN WHICH IT IS TAUGHT:

IV. COURSE CONTENT:

CAD Hardware and configuration

V. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES ADDRESSED IN THIS COURSE

VI. LEARNER OUTCOMES:

Set up software parameters

Dimension drawings using associative dimensioning

Plagiarism and Academic Dishonesty

CAD 202 CAD 2

COURSE SECTION NUMBER/TITLE: CAD 202-01 CAD 2

INSTRUCTOR: Robert Huffman

TELEPHONE: 434-797-8548 e-mail rhuffman@dcc.vccs.edu

COURSE GRADE PROCEDURES:

The final grade will be based on the criteria below.

distribute basic, industry-standard architectural drawings.

BCT 320 01 BCT students only

BCT 320 02 ARCH students only

BCT 320 03 General

Students will gain from this course:

Understanding of the power and precision of computer-aided modeling and drafting;

Ability to construct accurate 2D geometry as well as complex 3D shapes and surface

Ability to create 2D representations of 3D objects as plan view, elevations and sections;

hardcopies ready for distribution;

Awareness of architectural drafting with a focus on industry standards.

1. Intro to CAD, Intro to AutoCAD

2. Precision Drawing & Drawing Aids

6. Architectural Views & Drafting Views

7. 3D modeling with AutoCAD (Surfaces, Solids)

8. 3D Modeling with SketchUp

9. Annotating in AutoCAD with Text & Hatching

11. Templates & Design Center

12. Advanced plotting (Layouts, Viewports), Office Standards

14. Internet and collaboration

work. Attendance and participation is mandatory.

Assignments: 8 assignments provide a task-oriented opportunity for students to practice

skills on a project-oriented task.

Instructor & TA: TBD on Moodle

Faculty Contact: Alexander C. Schreyer

Office: Holdsworth Hall, Room 126

Email: schr@eco.umass.edu (click on dots to reveal address)

Phone: (413) 545-1976

AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT (any recent version): No Experience Required / Donnie

Gladfelter / Sybex / ISBN: 978-1-118-57510-9. A free basic quality e-book copy is

your OIT NetID and password.)

e-book from the links shown here.

store or the university store.

Optional Literature AutoCAD:

Mastering AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT / Omura / Sybex

AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT / Onstott / John Wiley & Sons

(more in-depth AutoCAD reference and tutorials)

Optional Literature SketchUp:

I maintain an up-to-date list here:

(general architectural planning)

Architectural Graphics / Ching / J. Wiley & Sons

(drafting and presentation)

Architectural Drafting and Design / Jefferis, Madsen / Thomson, Delmar Learning

(drafting and construction methods)

Rules, Exams and Grading:

Course pre-requisites: None