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:

2
3
4

My Targets are :

Target 1

Target 2

Target 3

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 Process and Delivery

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.

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 Know

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.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer-aided_design - cite_note-2 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.

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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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 Auto CAD
2010 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.

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.

Fig 1 – 6. Status Bar

Process

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

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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.

Reflect and Understand

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?

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 Transfer

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.

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 Know

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.
ommand tools

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.

Fig 2 -2 Coordinate of the Graphic cursor

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 Fig 2 -3 freehand sketch using the toolbar

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 -4

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)

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 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)

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)

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 Fig 2-7

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.

Process

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,
Fig 2 - 8 we will start the line segments at an arbitrary
location. Somewhere in the lower left side of
the graphics window.
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 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)
Fig 2 - 9

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)

Fig 2 - 10
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 - 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)

Fig 2 - 13

9. Select Enter with the left-mouse-button to end the Line command.

Fig 2 – 14
Expected output

Reflect and Understand

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.

Transfer

As a Grade 8 student, create a tool box for the tools used in your
Computer Hardware Servicing class . Make a creative design using created
Autocad line command.

Know
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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.

Fig 3 – 1 - A

2- Draw from the pull-down menu bar.

Fig 3 – 1 - B

3- Key board: Type L for line on the command line and press Enter.

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.

Fig 3 – 2 - A

2- Draw from the pull-down menu bar.

Fig 3 – 2 - B

3- Key Board: Type Pl at the command line and then press Enter.

Fig 3 – 2 - C

AutoCAD Circle Command

The circle command will allow you to create circle with the following options:

- Center Radius
- Center Diameter

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- Two Points
- Three Points
- Tangent, Tangent, Radius (TTR)
- Tangent, Tangent, Tangent.

To activate the Circle Command use one of the following options:

1- Draw Toolbar.
Fig 3 – 3 -A

2- Draw from the pull-down menu bar.

Fig 3 – 3 -B

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.

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Center, Diameter Option
1. Click Circle on the Draw Toolbar.
2. Specify the center point.
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.

Fig 3 – 4 - A

2- Draw from the pull-down menu bar.

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 Fig 3 – 4 - B

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)

Fig 3 – 4 - C

2. Specify the first endpoint of the first axis. (1)

3. Specify the second endpoint of the first axis. (2)
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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)

Fig 3 – 4 - D

Drawing an ellipse with Rotation Option

1. From the Draw Menu, select ellipse. (Fig 3 -4 E)

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)

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 Fig 3 – 4 - F

Drawing an ellipse with a Center Option

1. From the Draw pull-down menu, select ellipse, then click

Center. (Fig 3 – 4 G)

Fig 3 – 4 - G

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)

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 Fig 3 – 4 - H

Drawing an ellipse with Arc Option

1. From the Draw pull-down menu, select ellipse, then click Arc.(Fig 3 – 5
A)

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)

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 – 6 - A

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2- Draw from the pull-down menu bar.

Fig 3 – 6 - B

3- Type A for Arc on the command line then press Enter.

List of Arc Options is available on the drop-down menu.

Fig 3 – 6 - C

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)

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 Fig 3 – 6 - D

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)

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 – 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)

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 – 8

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To activate the Rectangle command use one the following options:
1. Draw Toolbar.

Fig 3 – 8 - A

2. Draw from the pull-down menu.

Fig 3 – 8 - B

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.

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 Fig 3 – 8 - C

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

Fig 3 – 9 - A

2. Draw from the pull-down menu.

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 Fig 3 – 9 - B

3. Type Spline at the command line:

Fig 3 – 9 - C

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.

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 Process

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).

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 Reflect and Understand

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 ?

Transfer

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).

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 Rubrics

Self- Teacher’s
INDICATORS Grade
Assessment
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%

Summary

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.

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 Glossary

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.

Coordinates: Numerical values used to locate a point in the drawing area.

Dimension: 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.

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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.

References

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

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