Laboratory 2:Introduction to DesignCAD97 and SureTrak Project Manager

General Engineering

Polytechnic University

Overview

Objective Sketching Rules Line Types Drawing Views Computer

Software

Procedure Written

Assignment Recitation Topics Closing

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

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)

Line Types

construction line

hidden line

dimension line

center line

top

front side

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

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

Drawing Views

Isometric All three orthographic views shown in one

picture Creates a sense of depth Used to represent 3-D objects

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

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

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

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)

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

Closing

Each partner should have a turn to work with the software

DesignCAD97 manual and library of symbols available if requested