ENGT 170
What is covered in ENGT 170...
The ENGT 170 class is designed to give the student an introduction to the MicroStation V8i CAD (Computer Aided Design) program.
The Saturday MicroStation course begins with an introduction to the GUI (Graphics User Interface). The student will then complete a series of basic one and two view drawings of mechanical parts along with a border and title block. Once these views are completed, the drawings are revisited and dimensions are added.
The textbook: Introduction to MicroStation: A Project-Based Approach for Learning MicroStation V8i (SELECTseries 3) will be used for the class. This book is available for purchase from Amazon.com. This book shows the finished versions of all of the projects and gives procedures and tips to finish the projects. In addition, there are also video demos available on the textbook website (access requires instructor permission) that the student may view to aid in the completion of the projects.
Students will be introduced to the process of creating three-dimensional solids from their two-dimensional drawings. This is a relatively simple process where the exterior shape of the 2D view is extruded into a 3D shape. All students will also create a small mechanical assembly where they will also be introduced to the techniques of creating isometric views from orthographic.
Students will also learn the process of creating a paper version (plot) of their drawing. Plots of each drawing are created. All projects that are completed in the class have the option of being graded twice. The student may elect to resubmit the project to be graded a second time. The two grades are averaged together.
At around the seventh week the student is given the option of completing either an architectural or mechanical final project. The architectural project consists of a small, two-bedroom cabin. The drawings include a floor plan, site plan, foundation plan and detail, and elevations. The mechanical project consists of an assembly drawing of a robotic gripper end effector. GDT (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) symbology is included.
Once the final project has been completed, the student will print all of the drawings and assemble them into a portfolio. This way the student will leave the class with something more than just a grade.
As part of the class all interested students are given a free student version of the MicroStation V8i software.
Prior to beginning this course, it is important that students understand the basics of orthographic and isometric projection, dimensioning techniques, lineweights, and text sizes. If the student feels that they possess these skills they should contact the instructor to challenge the prerequisite.
Good luck and I hope that you will enjoy the class!