Principles of computer graphics technology and applications in CAD hardware and software components, and system operation. Survey of selected commercial CAD systems for production of 2-dimensional drafting and 3-dimensional wireframe part design creation. Emphasis placed upon factors affecting performance and capabilities of comparative CAD systems operation.

Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: IME 1420.

Credits: 3 hours

Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (2 to 3)

1. Understanding of Technical Graphics (IME 1420)
2. Ability to visualize orthogonal views (IME 1420)
3. Understanding of modeling using CAD software packages (IME 1420)
4. Capability for critical analysis of steps for basic solid modeling techniques (IME 1420)
5. Knowledge of standard requirements for functional documentation of technical graphics (IME 1420)
6. Understanding of sequential steps for task definition (IME 1420)
7. Capability to define and follow algorithmic approaches to problem solving (IME 1420)

Based on the above stated course description, at the conclusion of the semester the student should be able to:

1. Perform basic solid modeling with feature-based CAD software packages (a, c, k)
2. Understand and apply principles behind constraint-based CAD software packages (a, c, k)
3. Apply and utilize concepts underlining parametric solid modeling (a, b, c, i, k)
4. Perform critical comparison of capabilities, similarities and differences among various CAD software packages (a, i, j, k)
5. Understand basic solid modeling techniques, together with their pros and cons (a, e, i, j, k)
6. Identify hardware and software components in CAD systems (i, j, k)
7. Recognize and use important sources of information for trends, evaluations and opinions of CAD hardwares and softwares (a, f, g, j)

Letter in parenthesis refers to the ABET-TAC criteria

The student should demonstrate proficiency to:

Objective 1

1. Define complete list of steps required for proper solid modeling with CAD softwares (1a, 1b, 1c)
2. Effectively generate solid models in CAD softwares (2a, 2b, 2c, 2d)

Objective 2

1. Explain types and effects of dimensional and non-dimensional constraints
   (1a, 1b, 1c)
2. Efficiently apply proper constraints to solid models in CAD softwares
   (2a, 2b, 2c, 2d)

Objective 3

1. Adequately specify dimensions and relationships in order to create parametric
   solid models with CAD softwares (2a, 2b, 2c, 2d)

Objective 4

1. Concisely list and analyze capabilities, similarities and differences between various CAD softwares (1a, 1c, 1d, 2e)

Objective 5

1. Enumerate and analyze standard solid modeling techniques and guidelines (1a, 1c)
2. Develop efficient solid modeling methodologies (2b, 2c, 2d)

Objective 6

1. Provide information and specifications of typical components in a CAD system
   (1a, 1b)

Objective 7

1. Critically read and summarize information regarding CAD systems from articles and the internet (1a, 1d)
2. Present in written format information on trends and news referring to CAD in general, linking to covered class materials (1d, 2e)

Number in parenthesis refers to the evaluation method

Extensive use of computer hardware and software is required in this course. All lab session take place at the CAE Labs. Some of the lectures might take place at the labs as well (for demonstration purposes.)

Introduction to Catia V5R17, by R. Cozzens, Schroff Development Corporation Publications, Mission, KS, 2008.

Parametric Modeling with UGS NX 6, by R. H. Shih, Schroff Development Corporation Publications, Mission, KS, 2008.

References:

On-line Help for Catia and NX.

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