Course details

Computer Aided Design

PPK Acad. year 2005/2006 Summer semester 6 credits

Current academic year

Introduction to the CAD/CAM problems. Technical facilities of systems, program tools. Standardization in CAD. Development and design using computer technology. Realization CAD in the area of electric machines and apparatus development. Methods of CAD implementation to the practice. Computer support effectiveness. Practical exercises in AutoCAD, programming in AutoLISP, engineering and design of electric machines and apparatus components. Animation and visualization (3D Studio MAX). External design workplace visit.

Guarantor

Kuchyňková Hana, doc. Dr. Ing.

Language of instruction

Czech

Completion

Classified Credit

Time span

  • 65 hrs pc labs

Department

Department of Power Electrical and Electronic Engineering (UVEE)

Subject specific learning outcomes and competences

Students shall acquire knowledge about CAD systems, programming options and principles of computer animation and visualization.

Information on CAD systems.

Learning objectives

The aims are: mastering electric machines and apparatus design with the use of AutoCAD, formulation of new functions and intelligent use of other programs for animation and visualization (3D Studio MAX).

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Active work with personal computer.

Study literature

  • Omura, G.: Mistrovství v AutoCADu, Computer Press

Fundamental literature

  • 3D Studio - Reference Manual, Autodesk, Inc
  • AutoCAD - Reference Manual, Autodesk, Inc

Syllabus of seminars

Item has no outline.

Syllabus of computer exercises

  • Basic terms and principles of AutoCAD, revision
  • Geometrical calculator, blocks, external references in AutoCAD
  • Advanced design
  • Solid modelling
  • Individual work in 3D
  • Properties and functions of 3D Studio MAX
  • Introduction to AutoLISP
  • AutoLISP functions
  • Special types of data in AutoLISP
  • Individual work in AutoLISP
  • Animation and visualization
  • External design workplace visit
  • Credit

Progress assessment

Total number of points 100, including 1x30 points in check test, 4x10 points in the individual work and 30 points in final examination. The presence at exercises is not obligatory, it is however strongly recommended.

Controlled instruction

1 test 30/100, 4 projects 4*10/100, final test and oral correction 30/100, attendance at computer practice is not compulsory.

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