Laboratory 2: Introduction to AutoCAD and Microsoft Project

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Laboratory 2 Introduction to AutoCAD and
Microsoft Project

• Created by Steven W. Cheung

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Overview

• Objective
• Computer Software
• Sketching Rules
• Line Types
• Drawing Views
• Procedure
• Written Assignment
• Closing

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Objective

• Learn basic technical design techniques
• Become familiar with engineering design tools
  such as AutoCAD MS Project
• Use your new knowledge towards your lab and
  independent design project

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Computer Software

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

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MS PROJECT Example
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Sketching Rules

• Done in pencil
• No use of rulers
• Very little detail
• Objects represented by blocks
• 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

• These are used to identify when creating
  technical drawings
• Construction Line
• Hidden Line
• Dimension Line
• Center Line

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Drawing Views

• Orthographic
• Shows the exact shape of an object from one side
• Depth of the object is unknown
• Multiple 2-D drawings used to represent 3-D
  objects
• 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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Procedure

• AutoCAD
• Read the instructions on page 30 to create a
  AutoCAD drawing
• Use the reference in the Appendix to guide you

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Procedure

• MS Project
• Read the instructions on page 33 to create a
  schedule for your Independent Project
• Use the reference sheet starting on page 37 to
  guide you

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Written Assignment

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

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Closing

• Each person should have a turn to work with the
  software
• AutoCAD Manual and library of symbols are
  available if requested