EDD 222 - Customizing the CAD Environment

 
Description
This is an advanced course presenting techniques for operation, programming and management of computer-aided drafting environments. Topics include menu creation and modification, software modification and creation of macros, library creation and file management. Emphasis is on creation of customized environments for efficient use in specific engineering areas such as electrical, architectural and mechanical fields.

1. Create a new line type definition to a given set of parameters.
2. Create a new hatch pattern definition to a given set of parameters.
3. Modify the ACAD.PGP file to a given set of parameters to include external commands and alias command definitions.
4. Produce template drawings using a given general set of parameters.
5. Generate script files using the text editor to set the drawing parameters.
6. Create a new toolbar with a minimum of 10 buttons.
7. Design a new toolbar button using the Button Editor.
8. Create a custom pull-down menu containing accelerator keys, mnemonic shortcut keys, cascading menu items, help strings and line separators.
9. Assign attributes to constructed blocks.
10. Modify blocks and their attributes.

1. Macros
2. Text editors
3. Line type files
4. Hatch pattern files
5. Template files
6. External command and command alias definitions
7. Slide shows and slide libraries
8. Custom menus and tool bars
9. Attributes and database basics
10. Interchange and file formats

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