Laboratory 2: Introduction to DesignCAD97 and SureTrak Project Manager

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Laboratory 2Introduction to DesignCAD97 and
SureTrak Project Manager

• General Engineering
• Polytechnic University

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Overview

• Objective
• Sketching Rules
• Line Types
• Drawing Views
• Computer Software

• Procedure
• Written Assignment
• Recitation Topics
• Closing

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Objective

• Learn basic design techniques
• Become familiar with engineering design tools
  such as DesignCAD 97 SureTrak Project Manager
• Use your new knowledge towards your independent
  design

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Sketching Rules

• Sketches are done in pencil
• No use of rulers
• Very little detail
• Objects represented with blocks (e.g.
  radiators, tables, etc.)
• Double lines to represent walls
• Consider the type of line used
• Orthographic projection (for this project)

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Line Types

• construction line

• hidden line

• dimension line

• center line

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Drawing Views

• Orthographic
• Represents exact shape of an object as seen from
  one side
• Depth of the object is not shown
• Multiple 2-D drawings used to represent 3-D
  objects

• NOTE The three orthographic views we use are
  top, front most detailed side

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Drawing Views

• Isometric
• All three orthographic views shown in one picture
• Creates a sense of depth
• Used to represent 3-D objects

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Computer Software

• DesignCAD97
• Computer Aided Design tool
• Allows objects to be drawn in 2-D or 3-D
• SureTrak Project Manager Software
• Tracks progress of the different tasks of the
  project
• Enhances time management skills

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Procedure

• DesignCAD97
• Read the instructions on page 30 to create a
  DesignCAD97 drawing
• Use the reference sheet starting on page 35 to
  guide you

• DesignCAD97
• SureTrak

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Procedure

• SureTrak
• Read the instructions on page 37 to create a
  SureTrak schedule for your Independent Design
  Project
• Use the reference sheet starting on page 40 to
  guide you

• DesignCAD97
• SureTrak

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Written Assignment

• Print out and hand in the two exercises
• DesignCAD97 Room Drawing
• SureTrak Independent Design Schedule
• Submit a copy of the house design sketch
• Remember to use the sketching rules
• Write a proposal explaining your house design. (1
  1/2 double-spaced)

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Recitation Topics

• Present a proposal for your house
• Who will live in it?
• Where is it located?
• Special features?
• Include
• Initial Sketches
• SureTrak Chart for your house design

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Closing

• Each partner should have a turn to work with the
  software
• DesignCAD97 manual and library of symbols
  available if requested