Grade 10 – RC

AutoCAD
Teacher: Juanito Bungcasan Jr
AutoCAD
Objectives
At the end of this lesson, the students should be able to;
 Explain the history of spreadsheet and Microsoft Excel
 Identify the advantages of electronic spreadsheet
 Identify and distinguish the Microsoft Excel 2010 Environment
 Illustrate the Microsoft Excel 2010 common tasks and user actions.
CAD
60 years ago, the “Father of CAD,” Dr. Patrick Hanratty created the first numerical control system, which
would later become Computer Aided Design, or CAD. The precision, versatility, and adaptability of CAD
designs revolutionized the engineering, architecture and manufacturing landscape. The importance of CAD
cannot be overstated.
While the history of CAD closely parallels the history of the computer, there have been many innovations and
iterations along the way. With its introduction in 1957, CAD was still decades ahead of the small and affordable
computers that would make the software available to anyone. Pencil and paper would remain the primary way
“draftsmen” created designs for another 30 years. But the groundwork was laid for things to come; CAD
software would eventually become a fundamental tool for nearly every industry.
What is AutoCAD?
AutoCAD is computer-aided design (CAD) software that is used for precise 2D and 3D drafting, design, and
modeling with solids, surfaces, mesh objects, documentation features, and more. It includes features to
automate tasks and increase productivity such as comparing drawings, counting, adding objects, and creating
tables. It also comes with seven industry-specific toolsets for electrical design, plant design, architecture layout
drawings, mechanical design, 3D mapping, adding scanned images, and converting raster images. AutoCAD
enables users to create, edit, and annotate drawings via desktop, web, and mobile devices.
A brief history of AutoCAD

In 1979, AutoCAD was first released under the name of Interact CAD by Autodesk’s co-founder Michael
Riddle, which was one of the first commercial software to digitize drawings. Three years later, Interact CAD
was sold to Autodesk founder John Walker, who relaunched it in 1982 under the name AutoCAD.

Thanks to Autodesk’s decision to expand its programming environments and operating systems, AutoCAD
became the leading CAD program for 2D designs in various industries, including architecture, civil engineering,
and manufacturing.

Autodesk’s strategic acquisitions and partnerships allowed the company to develop a diverse range of software
applications, such as Civil 3D, Inventor, Revit, Fusion 360, and Maya.

Over the years, Autodesk created several AutoCAD variants, included AutoCAD LT, AutoCAD web, and
student versions to increase the software’s versatility and to provide users with more accessible versions. These
variants offer users affordable options to access basic AutoCAD tools and create, edit, and modify drawings
with limited packages and options. They cater to a vast community of designers, especially students and those
in entry-level stages of their careers.

What is AutoCAD used for?

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AutoCAD is a versatile software tool used by professionals in the fields of engineering, architecture, graphic
design, and interior design. Depending on the specialty, designers may focus on 2D modeling (such as
architects and civil engineers), or on renderings and 3D modeling (such as product designers and artists).
AutoCAD offers a wide range of tools for developing drawings and sketches to the specific requirements of
each field.
2D Design

Two-dimensional drawings display the length and height of objects on a flat surface without depth.
Understanding 2D drawing often requires a basic technical understanding to interpret dimensions, spaces, and
scales.

2D drawings are used for floor plans, sections, electrical and piping circuits, and are measured in square units
(such as cm2 or inch2). They use geometric elements like points, lines, circles, and arcs. The software allows
users to view drawings from all angles and axes and offers different types of annotations, tables, and lists.

3D Design

Three-dimensional drawings simulate real-life objects by portraying them in terms of their height, width, and
depth. This allows beginners to create drawings intuitively, as this is how humans perceive objects in real life.

3D modeling can be used to create solids, surfaces, and mesh objects, and can facilitate users in simulating real-
life objects, building prototypes, carrying out stress analysis on structures, and simulating assemblies and
motion in a three-dimensional space. Measurements in 3D space are taken in cubic units such as cm 3 or inch3,
and figures such as spheres, cylinders, and cones are used in drawings.

The software allows users to view 3D drawings from all angles and axes and offers different types of
annotations, tables, and lists. Unlike 2D spaces, 3D design includes parametric design, which saves designers
time and reduces their workload.

Pros and Cons of AutoCAD

AutoCAD pros
 Increases accuracy and efficiency in the design-making processes, saving time for designers through
automated options.
 Offers both 2D and 3D options to create highly versatile drawings.
 User-friendly interface with a variety of drafting tools to create any shape, including pre-designed
shapes, symbols, surfaces, textures, lines, etc.
 Useful in many industries and fields.
 File format versatility. AutoCAD allows conversion of DWG to other design software formats, even
outside Autodesk.
 Offers highly professional outcomes with the ability to redesign, modify, duplicate, and export drawings
in different formats with accurate measures and details.
 Safe and secure sharing and annotation of drawings, including mobile and web versions.

AutoCAD cons
 Expensive start-up costs, including the annual license and hardware requirements, such as a computer
with a strong processor and, in some cases, a graphics card to improve render efficiency.
 Training courses can be expensive, and proper training is necessary to use AutoCAD effectively.
 The many options available for plotting a drawing can be overwhelming for a new user.
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  AutoCAD’s library has fewer colors and textures compared to other design tools like Adobe Illustrator.
 Limited support for importing and exporting different file types.

Reference

Internet Links:
Cad-kenkyujo.com. What is AutoCAD.
https://cad-kenkyujo.com/en/autocad/what-is-autocad/#:~:text=AutoCAD%20is%20a%20software
%20package,including%20construction%20and%20interior%20design.

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