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Information & Communications Technology (ICT)
TECHNICAL DRAFTING
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INTRODUCTION
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is one of the components
of Technology and Livelihood Education(TLE). It offers a lot of skills appropriate for
the jobs offered by the different companies nowadays.
The primary purpose of Technical Drafting is to provide you the basic and
primary knowledge and skills that will lead you in basic technical drafting skills,
drawing conventions and necessary tools used in technical drafting. Upon
completion of this module, you are expected to: exhibit understanding on Auto CAD
Interface; draw lines ; and apply the concepts / skills relative to Auto CAD Drawing
Commands .
In this module, topics will be introduced progressively in every lesson for
gradual understanding. You will learn all the basics of technical drafting and how
they work.
After carefully reading all the lessons, answering all the questions, and
masterfully performing all the activities, you are expected to perform the basic
drawing and designs. You will be given one quarter or grading period to finish this
module.
So, explore and experience the K to 12 TLE modules and be a step closer to
becoming a successful graphic designer.
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OBJECTIVES:
At the end of this module, you as a learner is expected to:
 formulate your learning goals and targets;
 generate business ideas and action plan relative to Computer-Aided Drafting
(CAD)
 explore, examine and apply the basic concepts , underlying principles and
common competencies in computer –aided drafting.
 produce a marketable product or service in technical drafting.
PRE ASSESSMENT
Before studying this module, take the pre-assessment test to find out what
you already know about the course.
Directions: In your activity notebook, answer the following questions to test your
knowledge on Technical Drafting and Computer-Aided Design .
1. As a computer aided designer, a client asks you to design a house
and lot. How are you going to satisfy his need? Enumerate your
ideas below.
________________________________
________________________________
________________________________
2. What computer application are you going to use ?
________________________________
________________________________
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Learning Goals and Targets:
List down the personal goals and targets that you wish to attain after
studying this module. Write your answers in your notebook.
My goals at the end of this module are:
My Targets are :
Target 1
Target 2
Target 3
1
4
2
3
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People in manufacturing understand the importance of technical drawings.
Good technical drawings can often reduce the risk of significant delays in production
as well as guard against the danger of ending up with an inaccurate gear. Technical
drawings must be accurate, and drafted according to industry standards.
Drawing is the principal / universal language that everyone could understand.
Drawing or illustrating techniques vary in style. However, a standard method of
drawing is observed in making industry grade illustrations for constructions,
manufacture and architectural purposes. This is called Computer-Aided Drafting.
In this modern age, Technical Drafting is produced with the use of different
computer aided design software such as : AutoCAD, Solid Works, and CATIA .
These are commercial software that are generally available in the market but there
are also similar software available for free like Google SketchUp.
Process and Delivery
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Lesson 1: Introduction to AutoCAD: the Interface
Being proficient with AutoCAD and its user interface can help make drafting
tasks easier based on how familiar you are with all the tools that are just a click
away. The exercises in this chapter give you an understanding of how to use the
various interface elements that AutoCAD has to offer to make sure you have the
tools available when you need them.
Computer-aided design (CAD), also known as computer-aided drafting (CAD)
or computer-aided design and drafting (CADD), is the use of computer systems to
assist in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimization of a design. Computer-
aided drafting describes the process of creating a technical drawing with the use of
computer software. CAD software is used to increase the productivity of the
designer, improve the quality of design, improve communications through
documentation and to create a database for manufacturing. CAD output is often in
the form of electronic files for print or machining operations. CAD software uses
either vector based graphics to depict the objects of traditional drafting, or may also
produce raster graphics showing the overall appearance of designed objects.
CAD often involves more than just shapes. As in the manual drafting of
technical and engineering drawings, the output of CAD must convey information,
such as : materials, processes, dimensions, and tolerances, according to application-
specific conventions.
CAD may be used to design curves and figures in two-dimensional (2D)
space; or curves, surfaces, and solids in three-dimensional (3D) space. CAD is an
important industrial art extensively used in many applications, including automotive,
shipbuilding, and aerospace industries; industrial and architectural design;
prosthetics; and many more. CAD is also widely used to produce computer
animation for special effects in movies, advertising and technical manuals. The
modern ubiquity and power of computers means that even perfume bottles and
shampoo dispensers are designed using techniques unheard of by engineers of the
1960s. Because of its enormous economic importance, CAD has been a major
driving force for research in computational geometry, computer graphics (both
hardware and software) and discrete differential geometry.
Modern electronic drafting tools are often specialized computer-aided design
packages. Basic drafting tools are included in all CAD programs, but some offer
advanced automation specifically designed for drafting and architectural design. The
tools that are right for you will depend on your budget. AutoCAD Architecture is the
most capable, but also the most expensive.
Know
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AutoCAD
AutoCAD is a commercial product made by
Autodesk, with many versions, including one called
AutoCAD Architecture. AutoCAD Architecture has purpose-
built features specifically designed for architectural drafting.
In addition to design tools for initial architectural
conceptualization, it offers tools to make building
renovations faster and easier. Productivity tools include
those that reflect the actual design of walls and other
structures. AutoCAD is able to maintain precise
dimensional spacing among components such as walls, beams, columns, and doors.
AutoCAD Architecture offers a library of pre-built components to help speed up and
automate the design and construction process.
The AutoCAD Interface
Let’s start your AutoCAD and get familiar with the AutoCAD interface
elements, what they do, and where you can access them. Look at the figure at the
bottom of this page. You can see where are the interface elements by clicking the
next/previous button on the menu. If you can’t see the image, you need to install
flash player for your browser.
Launching AutoCAD
AutoCAD is one of the most popular computer-aided drafting applications on
the markettoday. You can use it to design plans for residential homes and complex
drawings such as paper-converting machines and circuit boards. To become efficient
with AutoCAD, you should get to know as many methods of launching the program
as possible.
1. How can you start AutoCAD?
A. From the Start menu
B. From a shortcut on the desktop,
taskbar,
or Quick Launch toolbar
C. Insert the product CD/DVD into the
CD/DVD-ROM
D. By opening a drawing file
Fig . 1-1 AutoCad drawing window
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Navigating the User Interface
The AutoCAD user interface — or UI as it’s often referred to — can be very
overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. All you need is some understanding of how
things are laid out and what the various UI elements are. AutoCAD, like other
Windows-based applications, has pull-down menus, toolbars, a document area, and
a status bar area. However AutoCAD also has some unique user interface elements
that aren’t found in a lot of other applications. Some of the unique interface elements
are a Command Line window, dynamic input tooltips and dockable windows.(Figure
1-2)
Different user interface elements that are found in AutoCAD.
Fig 1-2 AutoCad user interface
Drawing window
The drawing window (see Figure 1-3) is the main area in the middle of
AutoCAD where you add and modify objects in the designs that you create. When
you create a new drawing or open an existing drawing, a drawing window appears.
Each open drawing has its own drawing window. Along the bottom of each drawing
window, you find these items:
A series of tabs similar to those found in a spreadsheet program. These
tabs represent where you create your model (Model tab) and the layouts used for
plotting different views of your model.
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You can turn off the Model tab and layout tabs if you don’t want them
displayed. In their place are two buttons that allow you to switch to a different layout
tab.
To the left of the tabs are navigation controls that allow you to scroll to the
first, last, next, or previous layout tab if all the tabs can’t be displayed along the
bottom of the drawing window at a time.
The drawing status bar along the bottom displays settings specific to the
drawing, such as the current annotation scale. If you disable the drawing status bar,
the options are displayed in the status bar area of the application window instead.
Fig 1 -3 Drawing Area (for V 2006)
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Command Line window
The Command Line window by
default is displayed between the
drawing window and the status bar
area. If you don’t like its position, you
can dock it above or along the left or
right side of the drawing window. The
Command Line window plays a key
role in inputting commands, options,
and values to create and modify
objects. It also displays command
prompts and messages to let you
know what AutoCAD is waiting for.
If you want to gain additional
room in the AutoCAD application
window, you can close the Command
Line window. Press Ctrl+9 to toggle
the display of the Command Line
window on and off. When the
Command Line window is hidden,
command prompts and options are
displayed in dynamic tooltips. Press
F12 to toggle the display of dynamic
tooltips.
Fig 1-4 Drawing area of AutoCAD
Text window
The Text window displays a running
history of the commands and options that
you previously entered in the Command
Line window or at the dynamic input
tooltip. You won’t need the Text window
very often, but if you need to see what you
did a few commands ago, press F2 to
bring up the Text window.
Auto CAD
2010
Fig 1 – 5. Text Window
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Status bar
The status bar allows you
to quickly access drafting settings
and other settings that are used
for some of the features. Most of
the settings on the status bar
allow you to toggle drafting
settings on or off without opening
a dialog box or remembering a
shortcut key combination. Also,
you can right-click most buttons to
access options that allow you to
change the behavior of the
drafting settings.
You are nearly coming to the last lap of this module. The next activities will
refine your understanding about the AutoCAD user interface. Readings and insights
are provided to enhance the existing knowledge brought by the series of activities
since you started this module. So keep going!
Activity 1 : The Auto CAD user interface
Label the Parts of the Auto Cad Windows
Process
Fig 1 – 6. Status Bar
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II. Label the parts of the drawing window / area
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Activity 2 : Hands-on time
1. Launch the program in different ways as discussed in this module. Take turns
with your classmates to maximize the experience.
2. Browse and explore the different parts to get / become familiar with the
autoCAD window.
Now that you already know the AutoCAD user interface and drawing area,
watch a video presentation to have a more interactive understanding of the program.
Watch the video and try to observe the AutoCad user interface
Autocad 2012 Tutorial 1.1 - The User Interface - Tour the User Interface
– AutoCAD 2012 by Autodesk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gbLacjW90
Answer the following questions:
1. What are the tools used in the video that will help you in using
Autocad?
2. Cite the importance of the element shown in the video.
3. Why is it important , especially for beginners like you , to get to
know the AutoCAD user interface well?
Reflect and Understand
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Activity 1 : Group Activity – Class Presentation
Demonstrate your knowledge on the different elements of the AutoCad
interface and cite some benefits you may derive from knowing the AutoCAD .
Activity 2
In your community, interview a draftsman , architect, or a student who
has experienced working with a CAD program / application . Take down
notes on their experiences about the program. Ask them what outputs were
they able to come up with , the problems they have encountered, and the
advantages of using the program.
Transfer
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Lesson 2 : Drawing lines with the Line Command
1. Move the graphics cursor to the
first icon in the Draw panel.
This icon is the Line icon (Fig
2-1). Note that a brief
description of the Line
command appears next to the
cursor
2. Select the icon by clicking once
with the left-mouse-button,
which will activate the Line
command.
3. Near the bottom of the AutoCAD drawing screen, LINE Specify first point:”
is displayed (Fig 2-2) . AutoCAD expects us to identify the starting location of
a straight line. Move the graphics cursor inside the graphics window and
watch the display of the coordinates of the graphics cursor at the bottom of
the AutoCAD drawing screen. The three numbers represent the location of the
cursor in the X, Y, and Z directions. You can treat the graphics window as if it
is a piece of paper and you are using the graphics cursor as if it is a pencil
with which to draw.
Know
Fig 2 -1 Line Command tools
Fig 2 -2 Coordinate of the Graphic cursor
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You will create a freehand sketch of a fivepoint star using the Line command
(Fig 2-3). Do not be overly concerned with the actual size or the accuracy of
your freehand sketch. This exercise aims to give you a feel of the AutoCAD®
user interface.
4. You will start at a
location about one-third
from the bottom of the
graphics window.
Left-click once to position
the starting point of the first
line. This will be point 1 of
your sketch. Next, move
the cursor upward and
toward the right side of
point 1 . ( Notice the
rubber-band line that
follows the graphics cursor
in the window. Left-click
again (point 2) to create the
first line of your sketch.)(Fig
2 – 4)
Fig 2 -3 freehand sketch using the toolbar
Fig 2 -4
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5. Move the cursor to the left of point 2 and create a horizontal line about the
same length as the first line on the screen. (Fig 2 -5)
6. Repeat the above steps and complete the freehand sketch by adding three
more lines (from point 3 to point 4, point 4 to point 5, and then connect to
point 5 back
to point 1). (Fig 2 -6)
7. Notice that the Line command remains activated even after we connected
the last segment of the line to the starting point (point 1) of your sketch. Inside
the graphics window, click once with the right-mouse-button and a pop-up
menu appears on the screen. (Fig 2 -7)
Fig 2-5
Fig 2-6
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8. Select Enter with the left-mouse-button to end the Line command. (This is
equivalent to hitting the [ENTER] key on the keyboard.)
9. Move the cursor near point 2 and point 3, and estimate the length of the
horizontal line by watching the displayed coordinates for each point.
Pondering on what you discovered about yourself from previous
discussions shall be the focused in the following activities. Deepen your
understanding about the world of technical drafting specifically on drawing
line using line command by accomplishing all the suggested activities.
Activity 1 : Hands –on Time
Directions : Draw a line using the Line Command . Follow the steps
below.
1. Select the Line command icon in the Draw
toolbar. Near the bottom of the AutoCAD
graphics window, the message “LINE Specify
first point:” is displayed. AutoCAD expects us
to identify the starting location of a straight
line. (Fig 2-8)
2. To further illustrate the usage of the
different input methods and tools available in
AutoCAD, we will start the line segments at
an arbitrary location. Somewhere in the lower
Process
Fig 2-7
Fig 2 - 8
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left side of the graphics window.
3. You will create a horizontal line by
using the relative rectangular
coordinates entry method, relative to the
last point you specified: @6,0 [ENTER].
(fig 2-9)
4. Next, create a vertical line by using
the relative polar coordinates entry
method, relative to the last point we
specified: @3<90 [ENTER]. (Fig 2-10)
5. Next, you will use the direct input
method; first, move the cursor directly
to the left of the last endpoint of the line
segments. (Fig 2-11)
6. Use the direct distance entry
technique by entering 2 [ENTER].
(Fig 2-12)
7. On your own, repeat the above
steps and create the four
additional line segments, using
the dimensions as shown.
Fig 2 - 9
Fig 2 - 10
Fig 2 - 11
Fig 2 - 12
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8. To end the line command, you can either hit the [Enter] key on the key
board or use the Enter option, right-mouseclick and a pop-up menu appears
on the screen. (fig 2-13)
9. Select Enter with the left-mouse-button to end the Line command.
Sketch three different polygons of your choice on a bond paper. Then ,
using AutoCAD program focusing on the line command. Try doing it without
looking at the instructions from this module. Little by little, you will get used to
it.
As a Grade 7 student, create a tool box for the tools used in your
Computer Hardware Servicing class . Make a creative design using created
Autocad line command.
Transfer
Fig 2 - 13
Fig 2 – 14
Expected output
Reflect and Understand
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Lesson 3: AutoCAD Drawing Commands
The following activity will refine your understanding about the
AutoCAD Drawing Commands.
AutoCAD Line Command: The line command allow you to create a single
line or a series of lines. To activate the line command use one of the following
options:
1- Draw Toolbar.
2- Draw from the pull-down menu bar.
3- Key board: Type L for line on the command line and press Enter.
Know
Fig 3 – 1 - A
Fig 3 – 1 - B
Fig 3 – 1 - C
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AutoCAD Polyline Command
A polyline is a connected sequence of lines created as a single line. To
activate the PLine command, use one of the following options:
1- Draw Toolbar.
2- Draw from the pull-down menu bar.
3- Key Board: Type Pl at the command line and then press Enter.
AutoCAD Circle Command
The circle command will allow you to create circle with the following
options:
- Center Radius
- Center Diameter
- Two Points
Fig 3 – 2 - A
Fig 3 – 2 - B
Fig 3 – 2 - C
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- Three Points
- Tangent, Tangent, Radius (TTR)
- Tangent, Tangent, Tangent.
To activate the Circle Command use one of the following options:
1- Draw Toolbar.
2- Draw from the pull-down menu bar.
3- Key Board: Type C on the command line and then press Enter.
Center, Radius Option
1. Click Circle on the Draw Toolbar.
2. Specify the center point.
3. Specify the radius.
Center, Diameter Option
1. Click Circle on the Draw Toolbar.
2. Specify the center point.
Fig 3 – 3 -A
Fig 3 – 3 -B
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3. Specify the diameter.
2P Option
1. Click Circle on the Draw Toolbar.
2. Specify the point for the circle or[ 3P/2P/TTR].
3. Click 2P.
4. Specify the first point of the circle's diameter.
5. Specify the second point of the circle's diameter.
3P Option
1. Click Circle on the Draw Toolbar.
2. Specify the center point for the circle or[ 3P/2P/TTR].
3. Click 3P
4. Specify the first point of the circle.
5. Specify the second point of the circle.
6. Specify the third point of the circle.
AutoCAD Ellipse Command
The ellipse command has the following options:
1. Endpoint Axis
2. Center
3. Arc
To activate the ellipse command, use one the following options:
1- Draw Toolbar.
2- Draw from the pull-down menu bar.
Fig 3 – 4 - A
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3- Keyboard: Type Ellipse at the command line and then press Enter.
Drawing an ellipse with a Distance Option:
1. From the Draw Menu, select Ellipse. (Fig 3-4 C)
2. Specify the first endpoint of the first axis. (1)
3. Specify the second endpoint of the first axis. (2)
Fig 3 – 4 - B
Fig 3 – 4 - C
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4. Specify the distance to other axis or [rotation] prompt, drag the cursor
away from the previous point and click to specify a distance. (3). See figure
bellow. (Fig 3 – 4 D)
Drawing an ellipse with Rotation Option
1. From the Draw Menu, select ellipse. (Fig 3 -4 E)
2. Specify the first endpoint of the first axis. (1)
3. Specify the second endpoint of the first axis. (2)
4. Specify the distance to other axis or [rotation] prompt, click Rotation or
enter R.
5. Move the cursor around the center of the ellipse and click, or
specify a value for the angle of rotation. (Fig 3 – 4 F)
Fig 3 – 4 - D
Fig 3 – 4 - E
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Drawing an ellipse with a Center Option
1. From the Draw pull-down menu, select ellipse, then click
Center. (Fig 3 – 4 G)
2. Specify the center point. (1)
3. Specify endpoint of axis. (2)
4. Specify the distance to other axis or [rotation] prompt, click Rotation or
enter R.
5. Specify a distance or locate point. (3) (Fig 3 – 4 G)
Fig 3 – 4 - F
Fig 3 – 4 - G
Fig 3 – 4 - G
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Drawing an ellipse with Arc Option
1. From the Draw pull-down menu, select ellipse, then click Arc.(Fig 3 – 5
A)
Fig 3 – 4 - H
Fig 3 – 5 - A
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2. Specify first endpoint on the elliptical arc. (1)
3. Specify second endpoint on the elliptical arc. (2)
4. Specify distance point. (3)
5. Specify the start angle point. (4)
6. Specify the end angle point. (5) . (Fig 3-5 B)
AutoCAD Arc Command
Arc command allows you to create arcs in several ways. Most arcs are
drawn in the counter-clockwise direction from the start point to the end
point.
To activate the arc command, use one the following options:
1- Draw Tool bar, on the toolbar select Arc.
Fig 3 – 5 - B
Fig 3 – 6 - A
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2- Draw from the pull-down menu bar.
3- Type A for Arc on the command line then press Enter.
List of Arc Options is available on the drop-down menu.
Drawing Arcs with 3Points Option: This type of arc can be drawn in
both directions, counter-clockwise and clockwise.
1- Specify the first starting point. (1)
2- Specify the second point. (2)
3- Specify the end point of the arc. (3). (Fig 3 -6 D)
Fig 3 – 6 - B
Fig 3 – 6 - C
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Drawing Arcs with Start, Center, End Option: This type of arc can be drawn
in counter-clockwise direction.
1- Specify the start point. (P1)
2- Specify the center point. (P2)
3- Specify the end point of the arc. (P3). (Fig 3 – 6 E)
Note: You can use the same procedure to experiment the other options of
AutoCAD ARC command.
AutoCAD Polygon Command
The polygon command can allow you to create polygons of different shapes
and sizes.
To activate the Polygon command, use one the following options:
1- Draw Tool bar
Fig 3 – 6 - D
Fig 3 – 6 - E
Fig 3 – 7 - A
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2- Draw from the pull-down menu. Enter the number of sides required for the
polygon. (Fig 3 – 7 B)
3. Key Board, type Polygon. Enter the number of side> Specify the center of
the polygon>Select an option from Inscribed in a circle or Circumscribed
about a circle.
4. Specify the radius of the circle, enter a value and press Enter.
AutoCAD Rectangle Command
The rectangle command will allow you to create rectangles of different
sizes by specifying two points P1 and P2 diagonally opposite as shown in
the figure below. (Fig 3 – 8)
Fig 3 – 7 - B
Fig 3 – 8
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To activate the Rectangle command use one the following options:
1. Draw Toolbar.
2. Draw from the pull-down menu.
3. From the Command line: Type Rec for rectangle .
Example:
1. At the line command type: REC then press enter.
2. At the Prompt: Specify first corner point Or
Chamfer/Elevation/Fillet/Thickness/Width]: Pick P1, see figure below.
3. At the prompt: Specify second corner point or [Dimensions]:
Pick P2, See figure below.
Fig 3 – 8 - A
Fig 3 – 8 - B
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AutoCAD Spline Command
Creates a non-uniform rational B-spline (NURBS) curve.
To activate the Spline command use one of the following options:
1. Draw Toolbar
2. Draw from the pull-down menu.
Fig 3 – 8 - C
Fig 3 – 9 - A
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3. Type Spline at the command line:
You create splines by specifying points. You can close the spline so
that the start and endpoints coincide to form a closed shape. Tolerance
describes how closely the spline fits the set of points you specify. The lower
the tolerance, the more closely the spline fits the points. At zero tolerance, the
spline passes through the points.
Fig 3 – 9 - B
Fig 3 – 9 - C
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Check how much you know by doing the activities given below.
Perform the following activities.
Activity No. 1
1. Open an existing AutoCAD drawing interface given by the
teacher.
2. Draw a line using the AutoCAD Line Command.
3. Draw a polyline using AutoCAD Polyline Command.
4. Draw a circle using AutoCAD Circle Command.
5. Save your work as (name, cad01)
Activity No. 2
1. Open an Auto Cad drawing interface.
2. Draw lines , polylines and circles to create a simple image of your
choice .
3. Save your work as (name, cad02).
Activity No. 3
4. Open an Auto Cad drawing interface.
5. Draw curves , rectangles and spline to create a simple closed figure of
your choice .
6. Save your work as (name, cad03).
Process
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Now, watch the video and answer the activity below to better
understand the lesson.
Watch a video on Auto CAD -Drawing Construction Lines
Use ths URL : http://youtube/YDyiGnd-HhY
Directions : Let the students answer the following questions.
1. What are the common tasks in drawing a line
using AutoCAD ?
2. What do you think are the reasons for choosing
specific tasks in creating a line using AutoCAD?
3. Can you now make your own figure with different
lines in Auto CAD ?
You are now ready to apply the concepts and principles underlying
the process and delivery of basic manicure service. Below are a suggested
activities that you need to do.
Activity 1
Create a simple house design using the basics of Auto CAD .
Manipulate lines and shapes accordingly. Save your file using the file name
(name, cadproject01).
Reflect and Understand
Transfer
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Rubrics
INDICATORS Self-
Assessment
Teacher’s
Grade
Design
40 points
Clarity of Purpose 20 %
Mechanics 20 %
Use of lines
Use of shapes
Creativity/Originality
30 points
Artistic quality of elements 10 %
Good use of Autocad elements 10 %
Creative use of drawings 10 %
Layout 30 points
Manipulation of lines 10 %
Logical arrangement of shapes 10 %
Over-all appearance of design 10 %
Total = 100%
Technical Drafting and Computer Aided Design (CAD) are among the
many features of Information and Communication Technolody (ICT) that is
incorporated in Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE).
This module enables you to learn the basic concepts, skills, techniques
and ethical standards of Technical Drafting with the use of AutoCAD. Your
learning might consequently help you become a good draftsman and designer
in your community which may serve as your source of income.
Summary
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arc: Any portion of a circle; usually dimensioned according to the radius.
background: The first multiline you select to create a closed cross
intersection.
base point: The initial reference point AutoCAD uses when stretching,
moving, copying, and scaling objects.
block: A symbol or shape saved and stored in a drawing for repeated use.
circle: A closed curve with a constant radius around a center point; usually
dimensioned according to the diameter.
click: Press the left mouse button to select. Also called pick.
command: An instruction issued to the computer to complete a specific task.
For example, use the LINE tool to draw lines. Also called a tool.
command line: Area where you can type commands (tool names) and
options.
computer-aided design and drafting (CADD): The process of using a
computer with CADD software to design and produce drawings and models.
oordinates: Numerical values used to locate a point in the drawing area.
imension: A description of the size, shape, or location of features on an
object or structure.
drawing units: The standard linear and angular units and precision of
measurement.
drawing scale: The ratio between the actual size of objects in the drawing
and the size at which the objects plot on a sheet of paper.
elements: The individual lines that make up a multiline.
graphics window: The largest area in the AutoCAD window, where drawing
and modeling occurs. Also called a drawing window.
layout space: The environment in AutoCAD in which you create layouts for
plotting anddisplay purposes. Also called paper space.
line conventions: Standards related to line thickness, type, and purpose.
Glossary
ICT – COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING Page 40
orthographic projection: Projecting object features onto an imaginary plane.
spline curve: A curve that passes through the first and last fit points and is
influenced by the other fit points.
text: Lettering on a CADD drawing.
workspace: Preset work environment containing specific interface items.
Basics of Auto CAD
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Giesecke/dp/0130081833
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http://cad-notes.com/2009/11/how-to-label-coordinate-in-autocad/
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  • 1. I Information & Communications Technology (ICT) TECHNICAL DRAFTING
  • 2. ICT – COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING Page 2 INTRODUCTION Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is one of the components of Technology and Livelihood Education(TLE). It offers a lot of skills appropriate for the jobs offered by the different companies nowadays. The primary purpose of Technical Drafting is to provide you the basic and primary knowledge and skills that will lead you in basic technical drafting skills, drawing conventions and necessary tools used in technical drafting. Upon completion of this module, you are expected to: exhibit understanding on Auto CAD Interface; draw lines ; and apply the concepts / skills relative to Auto CAD Drawing Commands . In this module, topics will be introduced progressively in every lesson for gradual understanding. You will learn all the basics of technical drafting and how they work. After carefully reading all the lessons, answering all the questions, and masterfully performing all the activities, you are expected to perform the basic drawing and designs. You will be given one quarter or grading period to finish this module. So, explore and experience the K to 12 TLE modules and be a step closer to becoming a successful graphic designer.
  • 3. ICT – COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING Page 3 OBJECTIVES: At the end of this module, you as a learner is expected to:  formulate your learning goals and targets;  generate business ideas and action plan relative to Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD)  explore, examine and apply the basic concepts , underlying principles and common competencies in computer –aided drafting.  produce a marketable product or service in technical drafting. PRE ASSESSMENT Before studying this module, take the pre-assessment test to find out what you already know about the course. Directions: In your activity notebook, answer the following questions to test your knowledge on Technical Drafting and Computer-Aided Design . 1. As a computer aided designer, a client asks you to design a house and lot. How are you going to satisfy his need? Enumerate your ideas below. ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ 2. What computer application are you going to use ? ________________________________ ________________________________
  • 4. ICT – COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING Page 4 Learning Goals and Targets: List down the personal goals and targets that you wish to attain after studying this module. Write your answers in your notebook. My goals at the end of this module are: My Targets are : Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 1 4 2 3
  • 5. ICT – COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING Page 5 People in manufacturing understand the importance of technical drawings. Good technical drawings can often reduce the risk of significant delays in production as well as guard against the danger of ending up with an inaccurate gear. Technical drawings must be accurate, and drafted according to industry standards. Drawing is the principal / universal language that everyone could understand. Drawing or illustrating techniques vary in style. However, a standard method of drawing is observed in making industry grade illustrations for constructions, manufacture and architectural purposes. This is called Computer-Aided Drafting. In this modern age, Technical Drafting is produced with the use of different computer aided design software such as : AutoCAD, Solid Works, and CATIA . These are commercial software that are generally available in the market but there are also similar software available for free like Google SketchUp. Process and Delivery
  • 6. ICT – COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING Page 6 Lesson 1: Introduction to AutoCAD: the Interface Being proficient with AutoCAD and its user interface can help make drafting tasks easier based on how familiar you are with all the tools that are just a click away. The exercises in this chapter give you an understanding of how to use the various interface elements that AutoCAD has to offer to make sure you have the tools available when you need them. Computer-aided design (CAD), also known as computer-aided drafting (CAD) or computer-aided design and drafting (CADD), is the use of computer systems to assist in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimization of a design. Computer- aided drafting describes the process of creating a technical drawing with the use of computer software. CAD software is used to increase the productivity of the designer, improve the quality of design, improve communications through documentation and to create a database for manufacturing. CAD output is often in the form of electronic files for print or machining operations. CAD software uses either vector based graphics to depict the objects of traditional drafting, or may also produce raster graphics showing the overall appearance of designed objects. CAD often involves more than just shapes. As in the manual drafting of technical and engineering drawings, the output of CAD must convey information, such as : materials, processes, dimensions, and tolerances, according to application- specific conventions. CAD may be used to design curves and figures in two-dimensional (2D) space; or curves, surfaces, and solids in three-dimensional (3D) space. CAD is an important industrial art extensively used in many applications, including automotive, shipbuilding, and aerospace industries; industrial and architectural design; prosthetics; and many more. CAD is also widely used to produce computer animation for special effects in movies, advertising and technical manuals. The modern ubiquity and power of computers means that even perfume bottles and shampoo dispensers are designed using techniques unheard of by engineers of the 1960s. Because of its enormous economic importance, CAD has been a major driving force for research in computational geometry, computer graphics (both hardware and software) and discrete differential geometry. Modern electronic drafting tools are often specialized computer-aided design packages. Basic drafting tools are included in all CAD programs, but some offer advanced automation specifically designed for drafting and architectural design. The tools that are right for you will depend on your budget. AutoCAD Architecture is the most capable, but also the most expensive. Know
  • 7. ICT – COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING Page 7 AutoCAD AutoCAD is a commercial product made by Autodesk, with many versions, including one called AutoCAD Architecture. AutoCAD Architecture has purpose- built features specifically designed for architectural drafting. In addition to design tools for initial architectural conceptualization, it offers tools to make building renovations faster and easier. Productivity tools include those that reflect the actual design of walls and other structures. AutoCAD is able to maintain precise dimensional spacing among components such as walls, beams, columns, and doors. AutoCAD Architecture offers a library of pre-built components to help speed up and automate the design and construction process. The AutoCAD Interface Let’s start your AutoCAD and get familiar with the AutoCAD interface elements, what they do, and where you can access them. Look at the figure at the bottom of this page. You can see where are the interface elements by clicking the next/previous button on the menu. If you can’t see the image, you need to install flash player for your browser. Launching AutoCAD AutoCAD is one of the most popular computer-aided drafting applications on the markettoday. You can use it to design plans for residential homes and complex drawings such as paper-converting machines and circuit boards. To become efficient with AutoCAD, you should get to know as many methods of launching the program as possible. 1. How can you start AutoCAD? A. From the Start menu B. From a shortcut on the desktop, taskbar, or Quick Launch toolbar C. Insert the product CD/DVD into the CD/DVD-ROM D. By opening a drawing file Fig . 1-1 AutoCad drawing window
  • 8. ICT – COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING Page 8 Navigating the User Interface The AutoCAD user interface — or UI as it’s often referred to — can be very overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. All you need is some understanding of how things are laid out and what the various UI elements are. AutoCAD, like other Windows-based applications, has pull-down menus, toolbars, a document area, and a status bar area. However AutoCAD also has some unique user interface elements that aren’t found in a lot of other applications. Some of the unique interface elements are a Command Line window, dynamic input tooltips and dockable windows.(Figure 1-2) Different user interface elements that are found in AutoCAD. Fig 1-2 AutoCad user interface Drawing window The drawing window (see Figure 1-3) is the main area in the middle of AutoCAD where you add and modify objects in the designs that you create. When you create a new drawing or open an existing drawing, a drawing window appears. Each open drawing has its own drawing window. Along the bottom of each drawing window, you find these items: A series of tabs similar to those found in a spreadsheet program. These tabs represent where you create your model (Model tab) and the layouts used for plotting different views of your model.
  • 9. ICT – COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING Page 9 You can turn off the Model tab and layout tabs if you don’t want them displayed. In their place are two buttons that allow you to switch to a different layout tab. To the left of the tabs are navigation controls that allow you to scroll to the first, last, next, or previous layout tab if all the tabs can’t be displayed along the bottom of the drawing window at a time. The drawing status bar along the bottom displays settings specific to the drawing, such as the current annotation scale. If you disable the drawing status bar, the options are displayed in the status bar area of the application window instead. Fig 1 -3 Drawing Area (for V 2006)
  • 10. ICT – COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING Page 10 Command Line window The Command Line window by default is displayed between the drawing window and the status bar area. If you don’t like its position, you can dock it above or along the left or right side of the drawing window. The Command Line window plays a key role in inputting commands, options, and values to create and modify objects. It also displays command prompts and messages to let you know what AutoCAD is waiting for. If you want to gain additional room in the AutoCAD application window, you can close the Command Line window. Press Ctrl+9 to toggle the display of the Command Line window on and off. When the Command Line window is hidden, command prompts and options are displayed in dynamic tooltips. Press F12 to toggle the display of dynamic tooltips. Fig 1-4 Drawing area of AutoCAD Text window The Text window displays a running history of the commands and options that you previously entered in the Command Line window or at the dynamic input tooltip. You won’t need the Text window very often, but if you need to see what you did a few commands ago, press F2 to bring up the Text window. Auto CAD 2010 Fig 1 – 5. Text Window
  • 11. ICT – COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING Page 11 Status bar The status bar allows you to quickly access drafting settings and other settings that are used for some of the features. Most of the settings on the status bar allow you to toggle drafting settings on or off without opening a dialog box or remembering a shortcut key combination. Also, you can right-click most buttons to access options that allow you to change the behavior of the drafting settings. You are nearly coming to the last lap of this module. The next activities will refine your understanding about the AutoCAD user interface. Readings and insights are provided to enhance the existing knowledge brought by the series of activities since you started this module. So keep going! Activity 1 : The Auto CAD user interface Label the Parts of the Auto Cad Windows Process Fig 1 – 6. Status Bar
  • 12. ICT – COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING Page 12 II. Label the parts of the drawing window / area
  • 13. ICT – COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING Page 13 Activity 2 : Hands-on time 1. Launch the program in different ways as discussed in this module. Take turns with your classmates to maximize the experience. 2. Browse and explore the different parts to get / become familiar with the autoCAD window. Now that you already know the AutoCAD user interface and drawing area, watch a video presentation to have a more interactive understanding of the program. Watch the video and try to observe the AutoCad user interface Autocad 2012 Tutorial 1.1 - The User Interface - Tour the User Interface – AutoCAD 2012 by Autodesk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gbLacjW90 Answer the following questions: 1. What are the tools used in the video that will help you in using Autocad? 2. Cite the importance of the element shown in the video. 3. Why is it important , especially for beginners like you , to get to know the AutoCAD user interface well? Reflect and Understand
  • 14. ICT – COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING Page 14 Activity 1 : Group Activity – Class Presentation Demonstrate your knowledge on the different elements of the AutoCad interface and cite some benefits you may derive from knowing the AutoCAD . Activity 2 In your community, interview a draftsman , architect, or a student who has experienced working with a CAD program / application . Take down notes on their experiences about the program. Ask them what outputs were they able to come up with , the problems they have encountered, and the advantages of using the program. Transfer
  • 15. ICT – COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING Page 15 Lesson 2 : Drawing lines with the Line Command 1. Move the graphics cursor to the first icon in the Draw panel. This icon is the Line icon (Fig 2-1). Note that a brief description of the Line command appears next to the cursor 2. Select the icon by clicking once with the left-mouse-button, which will activate the Line command. 3. Near the bottom of the AutoCAD drawing screen, LINE Specify first point:” is displayed (Fig 2-2) . AutoCAD expects us to identify the starting location of a straight line. Move the graphics cursor inside the graphics window and watch the display of the coordinates of the graphics cursor at the bottom of the AutoCAD drawing screen. The three numbers represent the location of the cursor in the X, Y, and Z directions. You can treat the graphics window as if it is a piece of paper and you are using the graphics cursor as if it is a pencil with which to draw. Know Fig 2 -1 Line Command tools Fig 2 -2 Coordinate of the Graphic cursor
  • 16. ICT – COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING Page 16 You will create a freehand sketch of a fivepoint star using the Line command (Fig 2-3). Do not be overly concerned with the actual size or the accuracy of your freehand sketch. This exercise aims to give you a feel of the AutoCAD® user interface. 4. You will start at a location about one-third from the bottom of the graphics window. Left-click once to position the starting point of the first line. This will be point 1 of your sketch. Next, move the cursor upward and toward the right side of point 1 . ( Notice the rubber-band line that follows the graphics cursor in the window. Left-click again (point 2) to create the first line of your sketch.)(Fig 2 – 4) Fig 2 -3 freehand sketch using the toolbar Fig 2 -4
  • 17. ICT – COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING Page 17 5. Move the cursor to the left of point 2 and create a horizontal line about the same length as the first line on the screen. (Fig 2 -5) 6. Repeat the above steps and complete the freehand sketch by adding three more lines (from point 3 to point 4, point 4 to point 5, and then connect to point 5 back to point 1). (Fig 2 -6) 7. Notice that the Line command remains activated even after we connected the last segment of the line to the starting point (point 1) of your sketch. Inside the graphics window, click once with the right-mouse-button and a pop-up menu appears on the screen. (Fig 2 -7) Fig 2-5 Fig 2-6
  • 18. ICT – COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING Page 18 8. Select Enter with the left-mouse-button to end the Line command. (This is equivalent to hitting the [ENTER] key on the keyboard.) 9. Move the cursor near point 2 and point 3, and estimate the length of the horizontal line by watching the displayed coordinates for each point. Pondering on what you discovered about yourself from previous discussions shall be the focused in the following activities. Deepen your understanding about the world of technical drafting specifically on drawing line using line command by accomplishing all the suggested activities. Activity 1 : Hands –on Time Directions : Draw a line using the Line Command . Follow the steps below. 1. Select the Line command icon in the Draw toolbar. Near the bottom of the AutoCAD graphics window, the message “LINE Specify first point:” is displayed. AutoCAD expects us to identify the starting location of a straight line. (Fig 2-8) 2. To further illustrate the usage of the different input methods and tools available in AutoCAD, we will start the line segments at an arbitrary location. Somewhere in the lower Process Fig 2-7 Fig 2 - 8
  • 19. ICT – COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING Page 19 left side of the graphics window. 3. You will create a horizontal line by using the relative rectangular coordinates entry method, relative to the last point you specified: @6,0 [ENTER]. (fig 2-9) 4. Next, create a vertical line by using the relative polar coordinates entry method, relative to the last point we specified: @3<90 [ENTER]. (Fig 2-10) 5. Next, you will use the direct input method; first, move the cursor directly to the left of the last endpoint of the line segments. (Fig 2-11) 6. Use the direct distance entry technique by entering 2 [ENTER]. (Fig 2-12) 7. On your own, repeat the above steps and create the four additional line segments, using the dimensions as shown. Fig 2 - 9 Fig 2 - 10 Fig 2 - 11 Fig 2 - 12
  • 20. ICT – COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING Page 20 8. To end the line command, you can either hit the [Enter] key on the key board or use the Enter option, right-mouseclick and a pop-up menu appears on the screen. (fig 2-13) 9. Select Enter with the left-mouse-button to end the Line command. Sketch three different polygons of your choice on a bond paper. Then , using AutoCAD program focusing on the line command. Try doing it without looking at the instructions from this module. Little by little, you will get used to it. As a Grade 7 student, create a tool box for the tools used in your Computer Hardware Servicing class . Make a creative design using created Autocad line command. Transfer Fig 2 - 13 Fig 2 – 14 Expected output Reflect and Understand
  • 21. ICT – COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING Page 21 Lesson 3: AutoCAD Drawing Commands The following activity will refine your understanding about the AutoCAD Drawing Commands. AutoCAD Line Command: The line command allow you to create a single line or a series of lines. To activate the line command use one of the following options: 1- Draw Toolbar. 2- Draw from the pull-down menu bar. 3- Key board: Type L for line on the command line and press Enter. Know Fig 3 – 1 - A Fig 3 – 1 - B Fig 3 – 1 - C
  • 22. ICT – COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING Page 22 AutoCAD Polyline Command A polyline is a connected sequence of lines created as a single line. To activate the PLine command, use one of the following options: 1- Draw Toolbar. 2- Draw from the pull-down menu bar. 3- Key Board: Type Pl at the command line and then press Enter. AutoCAD Circle Command The circle command will allow you to create circle with the following options: - Center Radius - Center Diameter - Two Points Fig 3 – 2 - A Fig 3 – 2 - B Fig 3 – 2 - C
  • 23. ICT – COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING Page 23 - Three Points - Tangent, Tangent, Radius (TTR) - Tangent, Tangent, Tangent. To activate the Circle Command use one of the following options: 1- Draw Toolbar. 2- Draw from the pull-down menu bar. 3- Key Board: Type C on the command line and then press Enter. Center, Radius Option 1. Click Circle on the Draw Toolbar. 2. Specify the center point. 3. Specify the radius. Center, Diameter Option 1. Click Circle on the Draw Toolbar. 2. Specify the center point. Fig 3 – 3 -A Fig 3 – 3 -B
  • 24. ICT – COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING Page 24 3. Specify the diameter. 2P Option 1. Click Circle on the Draw Toolbar. 2. Specify the point for the circle or[ 3P/2P/TTR]. 3. Click 2P. 4. Specify the first point of the circle's diameter. 5. Specify the second point of the circle's diameter. 3P Option 1. Click Circle on the Draw Toolbar. 2. Specify the center point for the circle or[ 3P/2P/TTR]. 3. Click 3P 4. Specify the first point of the circle. 5. Specify the second point of the circle. 6. Specify the third point of the circle. AutoCAD Ellipse Command The ellipse command has the following options: 1. Endpoint Axis 2. Center 3. Arc To activate the ellipse command, use one the following options: 1- Draw Toolbar. 2- Draw from the pull-down menu bar. Fig 3 – 4 - A
  • 25. ICT – COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING Page 25 3- Keyboard: Type Ellipse at the command line and then press Enter. Drawing an ellipse with a Distance Option: 1. From the Draw Menu, select Ellipse. (Fig 3-4 C) 2. Specify the first endpoint of the first axis. (1) 3. Specify the second endpoint of the first axis. (2) Fig 3 – 4 - B Fig 3 – 4 - C
  • 26. ICT – COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING Page 26 4. Specify the distance to other axis or [rotation] prompt, drag the cursor away from the previous point and click to specify a distance. (3). See figure bellow. (Fig 3 – 4 D) Drawing an ellipse with Rotation Option 1. From the Draw Menu, select ellipse. (Fig 3 -4 E) 2. Specify the first endpoint of the first axis. (1) 3. Specify the second endpoint of the first axis. (2) 4. Specify the distance to other axis or [rotation] prompt, click Rotation or enter R. 5. Move the cursor around the center of the ellipse and click, or specify a value for the angle of rotation. (Fig 3 – 4 F) Fig 3 – 4 - D Fig 3 – 4 - E
  • 27. ICT – COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING Page 27 Drawing an ellipse with a Center Option 1. From the Draw pull-down menu, select ellipse, then click Center. (Fig 3 – 4 G) 2. Specify the center point. (1) 3. Specify endpoint of axis. (2) 4. Specify the distance to other axis or [rotation] prompt, click Rotation or enter R. 5. Specify a distance or locate point. (3) (Fig 3 – 4 G) Fig 3 – 4 - F Fig 3 – 4 - G Fig 3 – 4 - G
  • 28. ICT – COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING Page 28 Drawing an ellipse with Arc Option 1. From the Draw pull-down menu, select ellipse, then click Arc.(Fig 3 – 5 A) Fig 3 – 4 - H Fig 3 – 5 - A
  • 29. ICT – COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING Page 29 2. Specify first endpoint on the elliptical arc. (1) 3. Specify second endpoint on the elliptical arc. (2) 4. Specify distance point. (3) 5. Specify the start angle point. (4) 6. Specify the end angle point. (5) . (Fig 3-5 B) AutoCAD Arc Command Arc command allows you to create arcs in several ways. Most arcs are drawn in the counter-clockwise direction from the start point to the end point. To activate the arc command, use one the following options: 1- Draw Tool bar, on the toolbar select Arc. Fig 3 – 5 - B Fig 3 – 6 - A
  • 30. ICT – COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING Page 30 2- Draw from the pull-down menu bar. 3- Type A for Arc on the command line then press Enter. List of Arc Options is available on the drop-down menu. Drawing Arcs with 3Points Option: This type of arc can be drawn in both directions, counter-clockwise and clockwise. 1- Specify the first starting point. (1) 2- Specify the second point. (2) 3- Specify the end point of the arc. (3). (Fig 3 -6 D) Fig 3 – 6 - B Fig 3 – 6 - C
  • 31. ICT – COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING Page 31 Drawing Arcs with Start, Center, End Option: This type of arc can be drawn in counter-clockwise direction. 1- Specify the start point. (P1) 2- Specify the center point. (P2) 3- Specify the end point of the arc. (P3). (Fig 3 – 6 E) Note: You can use the same procedure to experiment the other options of AutoCAD ARC command. AutoCAD Polygon Command The polygon command can allow you to create polygons of different shapes and sizes. To activate the Polygon command, use one the following options: 1- Draw Tool bar Fig 3 – 6 - D Fig 3 – 6 - E Fig 3 – 7 - A
  • 32. ICT – COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING Page 32 2- Draw from the pull-down menu. Enter the number of sides required for the polygon. (Fig 3 – 7 B) 3. Key Board, type Polygon. Enter the number of side> Specify the center of the polygon>Select an option from Inscribed in a circle or Circumscribed about a circle. 4. Specify the radius of the circle, enter a value and press Enter. AutoCAD Rectangle Command The rectangle command will allow you to create rectangles of different sizes by specifying two points P1 and P2 diagonally opposite as shown in the figure below. (Fig 3 – 8) Fig 3 – 7 - B Fig 3 – 8
  • 33. ICT – COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING Page 33 To activate the Rectangle command use one the following options: 1. Draw Toolbar. 2. Draw from the pull-down menu. 3. From the Command line: Type Rec for rectangle . Example: 1. At the line command type: REC then press enter. 2. At the Prompt: Specify first corner point Or Chamfer/Elevation/Fillet/Thickness/Width]: Pick P1, see figure below. 3. At the prompt: Specify second corner point or [Dimensions]: Pick P2, See figure below. Fig 3 – 8 - A Fig 3 – 8 - B
  • 34. ICT – COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING Page 34 AutoCAD Spline Command Creates a non-uniform rational B-spline (NURBS) curve. To activate the Spline command use one of the following options: 1. Draw Toolbar 2. Draw from the pull-down menu. Fig 3 – 8 - C Fig 3 – 9 - A
  • 35. ICT – COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING Page 35 3. Type Spline at the command line: You create splines by specifying points. You can close the spline so that the start and endpoints coincide to form a closed shape. Tolerance describes how closely the spline fits the set of points you specify. The lower the tolerance, the more closely the spline fits the points. At zero tolerance, the spline passes through the points. Fig 3 – 9 - B Fig 3 – 9 - C
  • 36. ICT – COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING Page 36 Check how much you know by doing the activities given below. Perform the following activities. Activity No. 1 1. Open an existing AutoCAD drawing interface given by the teacher. 2. Draw a line using the AutoCAD Line Command. 3. Draw a polyline using AutoCAD Polyline Command. 4. Draw a circle using AutoCAD Circle Command. 5. Save your work as (name, cad01) Activity No. 2 1. Open an Auto Cad drawing interface. 2. Draw lines , polylines and circles to create a simple image of your choice . 3. Save your work as (name, cad02). Activity No. 3 4. Open an Auto Cad drawing interface. 5. Draw curves , rectangles and spline to create a simple closed figure of your choice . 6. Save your work as (name, cad03). Process
  • 37. ICT – COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING Page 37 Now, watch the video and answer the activity below to better understand the lesson. Watch a video on Auto CAD -Drawing Construction Lines Use ths URL : http://youtube/YDyiGnd-HhY Directions : Let the students answer the following questions. 1. What are the common tasks in drawing a line using AutoCAD ? 2. What do you think are the reasons for choosing specific tasks in creating a line using AutoCAD? 3. Can you now make your own figure with different lines in Auto CAD ? You are now ready to apply the concepts and principles underlying the process and delivery of basic manicure service. Below are a suggested activities that you need to do. Activity 1 Create a simple house design using the basics of Auto CAD . Manipulate lines and shapes accordingly. Save your file using the file name (name, cadproject01). Reflect and Understand Transfer
  • 38. ICT – COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING Page 38 Rubrics INDICATORS Self- Assessment Teacher’s Grade Design 40 points Clarity of Purpose 20 % Mechanics 20 % Use of lines Use of shapes Creativity/Originality 30 points Artistic quality of elements 10 % Good use of Autocad elements 10 % Creative use of drawings 10 % Layout 30 points Manipulation of lines 10 % Logical arrangement of shapes 10 % Over-all appearance of design 10 % Total = 100% Technical Drafting and Computer Aided Design (CAD) are among the many features of Information and Communication Technolody (ICT) that is incorporated in Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE). This module enables you to learn the basic concepts, skills, techniques and ethical standards of Technical Drafting with the use of AutoCAD. Your learning might consequently help you become a good draftsman and designer in your community which may serve as your source of income. Summary
  • 39. ICT – COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING Page 39 arc: Any portion of a circle; usually dimensioned according to the radius. background: The first multiline you select to create a closed cross intersection. base point: The initial reference point AutoCAD uses when stretching, moving, copying, and scaling objects. block: A symbol or shape saved and stored in a drawing for repeated use. circle: A closed curve with a constant radius around a center point; usually dimensioned according to the diameter. click: Press the left mouse button to select. Also called pick. command: An instruction issued to the computer to complete a specific task. For example, use the LINE tool to draw lines. Also called a tool. command line: Area where you can type commands (tool names) and options. computer-aided design and drafting (CADD): The process of using a computer with CADD software to design and produce drawings and models. oordinates: Numerical values used to locate a point in the drawing area. imension: A description of the size, shape, or location of features on an object or structure. drawing units: The standard linear and angular units and precision of measurement. drawing scale: The ratio between the actual size of objects in the drawing and the size at which the objects plot on a sheet of paper. elements: The individual lines that make up a multiline. graphics window: The largest area in the AutoCAD window, where drawing and modeling occurs. Also called a drawing window. layout space: The environment in AutoCAD in which you create layouts for plotting anddisplay purposes. Also called paper space. line conventions: Standards related to line thickness, type, and purpose. Glossary
  • 40. ICT – COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING Page 40 orthographic projection: Projecting object features onto an imaginary plane. spline curve: A curve that passes through the first and last fit points and is influenced by the other fit points. text: Lettering on a CADD drawing. workspace: Preset work environment containing specific interface items. Basics of Auto CAD http://www.amazon.com/Technical-Drawing-Edition-Frederick- Giesecke/dp/0130081833 http://www.eastlymeschools.org/page.cfm?p=1486 http://cad-notes.com/2009/11/how-to-label-coordinate-in-autocad/ www.g-wlearning.com/CAD/9781605253282/student/ http://www.youtube.com References