Faculty Development Spring 2002 Workshop

Workshop Theme: Emerging Technologies

This workshop will meet as a 4-part series during late spring.

 

 


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Introduction to AutoCAD

Hands-on activity using "AutoCad" and one of the discipline-specific "Desktop add-ins" to create a project.

5:00pm-7:00pm Wednesday, March 20, 27, April 3 and April 10
3080 Torgersen

Prerequisite: None; Skill Level: Not Applicable

Instructor - TBA


Introduction to AutoCad and Architectural Desktop



Tentative Workshop Topics

Basic Drawing Setup AutoCAD Design Center
Basic Drawing & editing tools Text & Dimensioning
Object Snaps and Tracking X-Referencing
Layers Object Linking & Embedding other Window applications
Grips Importing raster images
Blocks and Attributes Model/Paper Space - Plotting & Scaling

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3D Modeling tool bars & basic construction functionality Solid modeling features
3D Display and viewing Wireframe & surface modeling
UCS - User Coordinate System Internet Tools - "WHIP plug-in"
3D Viewport configuration Express tools
3D Solid Modeling tools (construction & editing) Rendering
Solid modeling "Boolean Operations"  

Session Objective: Develop a set of working drawings for a retaining wall
Basic Architectural Desktop Overview and Commands Placing Doors and Windows
Screen Layout Creating Roofs
Creating Floor Plans Stairs and Railings
Advanced Wall Features Review with Q & A

Using and Creating Symbols Creating Complex Models
Annotations and Schedules Creating Spaces and Boundaries
Creating Elevations and Sections Drawing Commercial Structures
Creating Mass Models Review with Q & A
  Demo of 3D Studio Viz


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