Question | Answer |
CAD | Computer Aided Drafting |
CAD Workstation | software, computer, monitor, and input and output devices |
CAD Software | software program that contains a comlex set of instructions that allows a drafter to create drawings |
Input Devices | keyboard, mouse, disk drives etc. |
Editing | Altering, or modifying, parts of an existing CAD Drawing. |
Title Bar | The top bar on the display shows the name of the program in use and the current file open. |
Seed Drawing | A blank part file that has your CAD preferred settings. |
Text Attributes | Text entity attributes include color, font, and character height. |
Detail Drawing | Drawing used in manufacturing to specify the exact shape and size of objects. |
Dimensions | Describe the size of objects in a CAD Drawing. |
3/8 inch | Standard practice calls for this minimum space between the object and the first dimension. |
Computer Graphics | Refers to method of using a computer to draw. |
In the 1960's the following industries began using CAD. | automotive, defense, aerospace |
Name three tools for CAD Drafting. | computer, cad software, monitor |
Three areas a CAD drafter should train in? | drafting, software, hardware |
Networking | Allows many computers to be hooked together |
1980's | Most CAD advances took place |
Cost | not a benefit of CAD |