AUTOCAD: Chapter 1 Introduction to the Course and Hardware

 

Chapter 1 Introduction to the Course and Hardware

1.1 CADD

CADD stands for Computer Aided Drafting Design It is a program that allows professionals

to draw using geometric shapes which is why it can also be called computer-Aided

Drafting Design. It is a program that has replaced the drafting drawing board used to design.

1.2 Merits of AutoCAD

Some merits of AutoCAD are:

• Accurate and Reduces Errors. The principle on which AutoCAD works is a dynamic engineering model. ...
• Save Time & Money
• Easier Data Transfer
• Controllable in nature
• Database for manufacturing
• Easier Import/ Export of files
• Layering feature.

1.3 Computer Hardware and Software

The physical components of a computer system is called computer hardware. The following are the components of hardware:

    1. Input unit: ( Keyboard, joystick, mouse, etc)

    2. Processor unit: ( CPU and memory unit)

    3. Output unit: ( monitor, printer,plotter, etc.)

1.4 History of Autocad

Autocad is software application developed by Autodesk that enables computer aided design and drafting. Autocad has been available on the market since 1982 and it was founded by Autodesk company. It was initially created for mechanical engineers, but very quickly extended to encompass a range of field.

1.5 Land development software

Land development is alteing the landscape in any number of ways such as:

    1. changing land forms from a natural or semi-natural state for a purpose