3: Computer Aided Design (CAD)
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\(\newcommand{\avec}{\mathbf a}\) \(\newcommand{\bvec}{\mathbf b}\) \(\newcommand{\cvec}{\mathbf c}\) \(\newcommand{\dvec}{\mathbf d}\) \(\newcommand{\dtil}{\widetilde{\mathbf d}}\) \(\newcommand{\evec}{\mathbf e}\) \(\newcommand{\fvec}{\mathbf f}\) \(\newcommand{\nvec}{\mathbf n}\) \(\newcommand{\pvec}{\mathbf p}\) \(\newcommand{\qvec}{\mathbf q}\) \(\newcommand{\svec}{\mathbf s}\) \(\newcommand{\tvec}{\mathbf t}\) \(\newcommand{\uvec}{\mathbf u}\) \(\newcommand{\vvec}{\mathbf v}\) \(\newcommand{\wvec}{\mathbf w}\) \(\newcommand{\xvec}{\mathbf x}\) \(\newcommand{\yvec}{\mathbf y}\) \(\newcommand{\zvec}{\mathbf z}\) \(\newcommand{\rvec}{\mathbf r}\) \(\newcommand{\mvec}{\mathbf m}\) \(\newcommand{\zerovec}{\mathbf 0}\) \(\newcommand{\onevec}{\mathbf 1}\) \(\newcommand{\real}{\mathbb R}\) \(\newcommand{\twovec}[2]{\left[\begin{array}{r}#1 \\ #2 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\ctwovec}[2]{\left[\begin{array}{c}#1 \\ #2 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\threevec}[3]{\left[\begin{array}{r}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\cthreevec}[3]{\left[\begin{array}{c}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\fourvec}[4]{\left[\begin{array}{r}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \\ #4 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\cfourvec}[4]{\left[\begin{array}{c}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \\ #4 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\fivevec}[5]{\left[\begin{array}{r}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \\ #4 \\ #5 \\ \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\cfivevec}[5]{\left[\begin{array}{c}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \\ #4 \\ #5 \\ \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\mattwo}[4]{\left[\begin{array}{rr}#1 \amp #2 \\ #3 \amp #4 \\ \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\laspan}[1]{\text{Span}\{#1\}}\) \(\newcommand{\bcal}{\cal B}\) \(\newcommand{\ccal}{\cal C}\) \(\newcommand{\scal}{\cal S}\) \(\newcommand{\wcal}{\cal W}\) \(\newcommand{\ecal}{\cal E}\) \(\newcommand{\coords}[2]{\left\{#1\right\}_{#2}}\) \(\newcommand{\gray}[1]{\color{gray}{#1}}\) \(\newcommand{\lgray}[1]{\color{lightgray}{#1}}\) \(\newcommand{\rank}{\operatorname{rank}}\) \(\newcommand{\row}{\text{Row}}\) \(\newcommand{\col}{\text{Col}}\) \(\renewcommand{\row}{\text{Row}}\) \(\newcommand{\nul}{\text{Nul}}\) \(\newcommand{\var}{\text{Var}}\) \(\newcommand{\corr}{\text{corr}}\) \(\newcommand{\len}[1]{\left|#1\right|}\) \(\newcommand{\bbar}{\overline{\bvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\bhat}{\widehat{\bvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\bperp}{\bvec^\perp}\) \(\newcommand{\xhat}{\widehat{\xvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\vhat}{\widehat{\vvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\uhat}{\widehat{\uvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\what}{\widehat{\wvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\Sighat}{\widehat{\Sigma}}\) \(\newcommand{\lt}{<}\) \(\newcommand{\gt}{>}\) \(\newcommand{\amp}{&}\) \(\definecolor{fillinmathshade}{gray}{0.9}\)- 3.1: Selecting a software for you
- This chapter will guide you through the strengths and weaknesses of each CAD software, helping you select the most suitable option for your engineering needs. Choosing the right software is essential, as engineers rely on different tools across various academic and professional settings.
- 3.2: SolidWorks Resources
- This chapter will introduce you to what SolidWorks is, what it is used for, and how the software works. It is intended to serve as a more in depth summary of the tools available in solidworks to supplement the tools used in each guide.
- 3.3: AutoCad resources
- This book is intended to supplement the resources available in each guide for students who wish to explore AutoCAD deeper on their own.
- 3.3.1: Part 1
- 3.3.1.1: Module 1- Viewing 3D Models – Part 1
- 3.3.1.2: Module 2- Checking the Accuracy of Models
- 3.3.1.3: Module 3- World Coordinate System
- 3.3.1.4: Module 4- User Coordinate System – Part 1
- 3.3.1.5: Module 5- User Coordinate System – Part 2
- 3.3.1.6: Module 6- Competency Test No. 1 Open Book
- 3.3.2: Part 2
- 3.3.2.1: Module 7- Visualizing Multiview Drawings
- 3.3.2.2: Module 8- Rotating 3D Models
- 3.3.2.3: Module 9- Arraying and Mirroring 3D Models
- 3.3.2.4: Module 10- Viewing 3D Models – Part 2
- 3.3.2.5: Module 11- Competency Test No. 2 Open Book
- 3.3.3: Part 3
- 3.3.3.1: Module 12- Surface Modeling – Part 1
- 3.3.3.2: Module 13- Surface Modeling – Part 2
- 3.3.3.3: Module 14- Surface Modeling – Part 3
- 3.3.3.4: Module 15- Surface Modeling – Part 4
- 3.3.3.5: Module 16 Competency Test No.3 Open Book
- 3.4: Inventor Pro Resources (Very Similar to Fusion 360)
- This book contains self-paced learning modules that were written as a tool to guide and teach you to master Inventor. No two students learn at the same pace, therefore, the modules were written as competency-based bite-size pieces to allow you to work at your own pace. They can be used in correspondence courses, online courses, instructor-lead classes or by individuals teaching themselves to use Inventor in their own home or office.
- 3.4.1: Part 1
- 3.4.1.1: Module 1 Projects
- 3.4.1.2: Module 2 Inventor’s User Interface
- 3.4.1.3: Module 3 Viewing the 2D Sketch and 3D Model
- 3.4.1.4: Module 4 Sketching Lines
- 3.4.1.5: Module 5 Extruding – Part 1
- 3.4.1.6: Module 6 Competency Test No. 1 Open Book
- 3.4.2: Part 2
- 3.4.2.1: Module 7 Extruding – Part 2
- 3.4.2.2: Module 8 Multiview Drawings
- 3.4.2.3: Module 9 Visualizing 3D Models
- 3.4.2.4: Module 10 2D Sketching Planes
- 3.4.2.5: Module 11 Competency Test No. 2 Open Book
- 3.4.3: Part 3
- 3.4.3.1: Module 12 Circles
- 3.4.3.2: Module 13 Arcs
- 3.4.3.3: Module 14 Revolving
- 3.4.3.4: Module 15 Fillet and Chamfer Features
- 3.4.3.5: Module 16 Competency Test No.3 Open Book
- 3.4.4: Part 4
- 3.4.4.1: Module 17 Angles
- 3.4.4.2: Module 18 Editing Geometry
- 3.4.4.3: Module 19 Work Features
- 3.4.4.4: Module 20 Modifying Solid Models
- 3.4.4.5: Module 21 Competency Test No. 4 Open Book
- 3.4.5: Part 5
- 3.4.5.1: Module 22 Assemblies
- 3.4.5.2: Module 23 Presentation Files
- 3.4.5.3: Module 24 2D Drawings – Part 1
- 3.4.5.4: Module 25 2D Drawings – Part 2
- 3.4.5.5: Module 26 Competency Test No. 5 Open Book

