Course details

Computer Aided Design

IPPK Acad. year 2016/2017 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

Janda Marcel, Ing., Ph.D. (UVEE)

Language of instruction

Czech, English

Completion

Classified Credit (oral)

Time span

  • 65 hrs pc labs

Assessment points

  • 40 pts mid-term test (test part)
  • 60 pts projects

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.

Syllabus of seminars

Syllabus of computer exercises:
  1. Basic terms and principles of AutoCAD, revision
  2. Geometrical calculator, blocks, external references in AutoCAD
  3. Advanced design
  4. Solid modelling
  5. Individual work in 3D
  6. Properties and functions of 3D Studio MAX
  7. Introduction to AutoLISP
  8. AutoLISP functions
  9. Special types of data in AutoLISP
  10. Individual work in AutoLISP
  11. Animation and visualization
  12. External design workplace visit
  13. Credit

Syllabus of computer exercises

  1. Basic terms and principles of AutoCAD, revision
  2. Geometrical calculator, blocks, external references in AutoCAD
  3. Advanced design
  4. Solid modelling
  5. Individual work in 3D
  6. Properties and functions of 3D Studio MAX
  7. Introduction to AutoLISP
  8. AutoLISP functions
  9. Special types of data in AutoLISP
  10. Individual work in AutoLISP
  11. Animation and visualization
  12. External design workplace visit
  13. Credit

Progress assessment

The minimum of 50 points from all activities.

Controlled instruction

Teste 40/100, projects 60/100.

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