Basic Introduction ot AutoCAD 2017, Introduction to basics of CAD, Raster and Vector graphics, AutoCAD 2017 Interface, AutoCAD history

1. Mazharuddin Syed Ahmed

2. Bio-Data

3. Professional Experience-23 Yrs
3 yrs
16 yrs
4 yrs
| Instructor | CAD Consultant | e-Learning Consultant | Faculty Training |
| Design Architect |
| Instructor | Mentor| Teaching Assistant|

4. My Strength in CAD and 3D
 Diverse Education
 Versatile Work Experience
 Global Exposure
 My Passion: Architectural Graphics and
Education Technologies
 CAD Professional Expertise
• CAD Instructor
• Consultant: Construction Documents
• CAD CMS Designer for KFUPM (40,000 Drawings)
• Augmented and Virtual Reality Lab Setup

5. Learning Objectives*
 What is AutoCAD
 Understanding AutoCAD
 AutoCAD Capabilities
 AutoCAD History
 AutoCAD 2017 Interface
 AutoCAD 2017 Features
 Computer Graphics 101
 Raster Graphics
 Vector Graphics
 AutoCAD 2017 Tools

6. What is CAD ?
 What is CAD?
 History of Architectural Design and Drafting
• Freehand Sketching : Filippo Brunelleschi (Renaissance)
• Manual Drafting : Le Corbusier (Modern Architecture)
• CAD, 3D : Zaha Hadid (Neo-Futurism)
• Augmentation* : Effat Graduates (Neo-Singularity)
• CAD for Architects = Stethoscope for a Dr.

7. Philosophy : AutoCAD is a language
Function : Design and Engineering Drawings
Hallmark : Industrial Standard Software
5 Generations : Draft, Design, Present, Visualize and Augment
Adv. Features : BIM, Revit, GIS, Simulation, 3D Rendering
User Interface: Moderate, Steady learning curve, 700 commands
Usability : Calculator, Unit conversion, standards, Lisp,
Prerequisites : Engineering GFx, Plotting and Publishing
Essential Skill : Speed, Accuracy and Accountability
Expertise * : You do not need to learn every tool (Dashboard)
Technology : Vector Graphics
Understanding AutoCAD

8.  Basic
 Drafting tool
 Designing tool
 Illustration tool
 Print Publishing
 Collaborate/Communicate tool
 3D Visualization
 Advance
 Augmentation/Virtual Reality
 Manage (User, Access, Security)
 Integrate with other Tech.
 CAD Information System
 CAD Database, GIS
 AutoLISP Customization
AutoCAD Capabilities

9.  Autodesk Founder John Walker's (V1.0 – 1982)
AutoCAD History

10. AutoCAD 2017 Interface

11. AutoCAD 2017 New Features

12. Learning Objectives*
 What is AutoCAD
 Understanding AutoCAD
 AutoCAD Capabilities
 AutoCAD History
 AutoCAD 2017 Interface
 AutoCAD 2017 Features
 Computer Graphics 101
 Raster Graphics
 Vector Graphics
 AutoCAD 2017 Tools

13. Computer Graphics 101
Raster Graphics Vector Graphics

14.  Image is broken into Sequence of pixel
 Easy to implement
 Works well for complex variations
 Not flexible
 Might need a lot of memory
 Problems when scaled
 Formats: PSD, BMP, GIF, JPEG, TIFF
Raster Graphics

15.  Image is described as lines or shapes
 Works well for line art and
 Typically needs less memory
 Scalable, versatile
 Formats: EPS, AI, FLA, SWF, SVG
 Data as Equation:<start coord ="x=1,y=1"
" end coord="x=4,y=4" thickness="3 mm“, Color=Black
Vector Graphics

16. Evolution of Vector Geometry
Point Line Square Cube Tesseract

17. Vector Shapes

18. Behind the Scene in AutoCAD

19. Learning Objectives*
 What is AutoCAD
 Understanding AutoCAD
 AutoCAD Capabilities
 AutoCAD History
 AutoCAD 2017 Interface
 AutoCAD 2017 Features
 Computer Graphics 101
 Raster Graphics
 Vector Graphics
 AutoCAD Tools

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