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THE HARDWARE

The hardware is the physical


equipment that makes up the
computer system. It is divided into
system hardware and peripherals.
SYSTEM UNIT
The main part of a microcomputer, is sometimes called
the chassis.
THE CENTRAL PROCESSOR UNIT (CPU)
is the brain of the computer where most of the
“computing” takes place. It is also known as
processor.
KEYBOARD
is the principal device for communicating with your
computer.
MONITOR
it has a screen that displays information, such as the
instruction you send to your computer and the
information and results your computer sends back
after interpreting your instruction.
HARD DISK DRIVE (HDD)
it also known as hard drive. It is a magnetic storage
device that is installed inside the computer. The hard
drive is used as a permanent storage for data.
OPTICAL DRIVE
is a storage device that uses lasers to read
data on the optical media.
MOUSE
is a small hand-held device used to control the
cursor/crosshair on the screen. They can be used to
select an item by pointing to it and clicking a button.
DIGITIZER TABLET

is a graphics drawing tablet used for sketching


new images or tracing old ones.
PRINTER

It is an output device that used to print


information processed by your computer.
PLOTTER
an output device able to produce better quality drawings
as compared to printer, however the speed of plotter
is generally slower than printer.
THE SOFTWARE

The software is the set of programs, procedures,


and related documentation associated with a
computer
Softwares can be categorized into two main
groups: operating system software and
application software.
OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE

The operating system software provides various


levels of interaction (called interface) between
the computer and the user, as well as between
the computer and the application software.
APPLICATION SOFTWARE
The application software also called programs, has a
specific use or task to perform such as AutoCAD for
Architectural drawings and layouts, Lotus 1-2-3 for
business and marketing, Adobe Photoshop for image
processing, and so on.
INTRODUCTION TO CAD SYSTEM

Computer-aided design (CAD), is the use of


a wide range of computerbased tools
that assist engineers, architects and
other design professionals in their
design activities. It is sometimes
translated as "computer-assisted",
"computer-aided drafting", or a similar
phrase.
FOUR CATEGORIES OF CAD

1. CAD is used to design and develop


products, these can be goods used by
end consumers or intermediate goods
used in other products.
2. CAD is also extensively used in the
design of tools and machinery used in
the manufacture of components.
3. CAD is used throughout the engineering
process from conceptual design and
layout, through detailed engineering and
analysis of components to definition of
manufacturing methods.

4. CAD software is used to create plans


and construction drawings.
CAD SOFTWARE WILL LET THE DESIGNER:
Switch between two-dimensional (2D) and three-
dimensional (3D) views.
Zoom in and out for close-up and distant views.
Rotate images to view them from different
perspectives.
Change the scale of images: When one value
changes, related values are automatically
adjusted.
Manipulate the shape of images: Changing one
portion of an image automatically changes the
entire picture.
CAD IS ALSO KNOWN AS CADD, WHICH STANDS FOR
COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN & DRAFTING. CAD.
COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN. COMMON CAD PROGRAMS
INCLUDE:
1. Generic CADD (DOS)
2. AutoCAD (DOS and Windows)
3. Claris CAD (Mac), MiniCAD (Mac)
4. DesignCAD (DOS and Windows)
5. Drafix CAD (Windows)
6. Visual CADD (Windows
AUTOCAD
An AutoCAD is a commercial product made by Autodesk,
with many versions, including one called AutoCAD
Architecture. AutoCAD Architecture has purpose-built
features specifically designed for architectural
drafting. In addition to design tools for initial
architectural conceptualization, it offers tools to make
building renovations faster and easier. The
productivity tools include those that reflect the actual
design of walls and other structures.
STARTING AN AUTOCAD
THE IMPORTANCE OF TOOL BARS

Toolbars contain buttons that start commands.


When you move your mouse or pointing device
over a toolbar button, the tooltip displays the
name of the button. Buttons with a small
black triangle in the lower-right corner are
flyout toolbars that contain related
commands. With the cursor over the icon, hold
down the left button on your mouse until the
flyout toolbar displays.
IMPORTANT COMMANDS
AUTOCAD HANDS ON ACTIVITY
EXERCISE 1: USE THE LINE COMMAND,
ORTHOMODE AND INCREMENT SNAP
AUTOCAD HANDS ON ACTIVITY
EXERCISE 2: OPEN EXERCISE 1 AND SAVE AS
EXERCISE 2. THEN PERFORM THE FF. USING
ONLY THE ERASE COMMAND

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