Computer Aided Design

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The students must be able to:

 – recognize different types of CAD systems;

– know when it is more appropriate to use a CAD system for the production of graphic pieces or when it is better to use other tools;

– distinguish CAD systems from their complementary ones;

– autonomously use a vector CAD system (preselected) for graphic representation.

1. Computer-aided design (CAD) why? And for what?

2. Different CAD systems, features and compatibilities.

3. Graphic representation in complementary contexts to the CAD environment.

3.1. CAD vs hand drawing

3.2. CAD vs GIS

3.3. CAD vs different spatial analysis models.

4. Use of a CAD system.

4.1. Desktop

4.2. Drawing Tools

4.3. Editing Tools

4.4. Interaction with other systems, external references.

4.5. Print.

4.6. Continuous learning mechanisms to create autonomy.

NAO

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