CAD 140 - AutoCAD - 2D Application

Credits: 4
Lecture Contact Hours: 2
Lab Contact Hours: 2
Description: This course is designed for the proficient drafter who wants to obtain experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD). Topics to be covered include 2D drawing creation, drawing, editing and plotting as well as view manipulation. In addition, the student will learn the basics about file saving, retrieving and copying.

Prerequisites: CAD 120 or drafting knowledge/experience.
Corequisites: None.
Recommended: None.

Course Category: Occupational
This Course is Typically Offered: Winter Only
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Course Competencies

Manage entry and exit to the CAD software.
Create multiple view 2D drawings of components using the Draw commands.
Modify 2D drawings using the Modify commands.
Apply dimensions and tolerances using the Annotation commands.
Check assemblies for clearances and interferences.
Create title blocks.
Retrieve a drawing file from a specified location.
Save a drawing file to a specified location.
Manipulate the screen so that the drawing image is workable using zoom, pan or other view manipulation commands.
Utilize efficiency techniques.
Utilize Dimension Styles function for proper Dimension and Tolerance format.
Utilize Layer function for drawing organization.
Select various printers, paper size and plotting formats.
Print/plot drafting files.
Utilize Text Styles function for proper text formatting.
Create start template files.