You should have knowledge and skills in applying:
Recognised techniques, customs and practices across 3D modelling and 2D CAD software, including drawing and editing commands and terms
Standard 2D CAD commands, including import and export
Techniques to produce orthographic and pictorial work using CAD
You need to know the following 3D modelling techniques:
Extrude (‘extrude cut’ is not acceptable)
Revolve
Helix (‘coil’ is not acceptable)
Loft
Sweep/Extrude along a path
Surface modelling
Freeform (Morphing)
Irregular fillet and chamfer
Blending
Below are some videos which may help with your understanding of the techniques which have been introduced at Advanced Higher.
Freeform Modelling (Morphing)
Surface Modelling
Loft
Sweep
Irregular Fillet/Chamfer
Blending
You need to understand the processes of carrying out the test and the outcomes of the test.
You may be asked about advantages and disadvantages of such tests, their benefits and limitations.
You may be asked how a test may be used by a professional or what information it communicates to a target audience.
Creating an FEA (Finite Element Analysis) Stress Test
A second example of FEA
An overview of CFD
(Computational Fluid Dynamics)
SQA Notes: For digital testing methods you need to understand the process of carrying out a test and the outcomes of the test. You may be asked about the advantages and disadvantages of such tests, their benefits and limitations. In relation to creators and users, you may be asked about how a test may be used by a professional or what information it communicates to a target audience.
You need to be aware of the constraints that can be used for 2D sketches as well as those used for assembling 3D models
Mate
Align
Centre Axis
Offset
Orientate
Tangent