MCCCD Program Description

CAD Customization and Management

Course: CAD256

First Term: 2021 Fall

Lec + Lab 3.0 Credit(s) 6.0 Period(s) 6.0 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T Lab Load

Description: Emphasis on developing customized user interfaces and basic programming skills. Installation and configuration of software processes. File management techniques; file archival, batch plotting, file conversion, and CAD standards.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Use file management techniques to maintain structured filing systems and archive files. (I) 2. Install and configure the CAD software on a computer and test for functionality. (II) 3. Identify CAD standards used in production drawings. (III) 4. Create custom user interfaces to enhance the functionality of the software. (IV) 5. Create custom border title blocks that incorporate dynamic block definitions, attributes and external references. (IV-V) 6. Create and plot sheet sets. (VI) 7. Convert drawing files to alternative file formats. (I-VII) 8. Create basic AutoLISP, DCL and VBA applications which perform functions not available through the standard AutoCAD menu or macros. (I-VII) 9. Test effectiveness of basic AutoLISP, DCL and VBA applications for incorporation into production drawings. (I-VII)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. File management A. Directories of software folders and files B. Organization and naming conventions C. Archiving of files D. Automating archival procedures II. Software installation A. Hardware specifications B. Administrator and user rights C. Stand-alone vs. multiple installations D. Custom installations E. Installation troubleshooting III. CAD standards A. Why have standards? B. US National CAD Standards (NCS) C. National BIM Standards (NBIMS) D. American Institute of Architects (AIA) E. Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) F. Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) G. American Institute of Steel Construction/National Institute of Steel Detailers (AISC/NILD) H. American National Standards Institute (ANSI) IV. Custom User Interface (CUI) A. Profiles B. Work spaces C. Ribbon D. Menus E. Toolbars F. Palettes G. Icons H. Shortcut keys I. Hatch patterns V. Blocks, attributes and external References A. Dynamic blocks B. Definitions C. Attributes D. External references E. Custom title blocks VI. Plotting A. Sheet sets B. Batch plotting C. Converting drawing files to alternative formats VII. Basic programming techniques A. AutoLISP routines B. Dialog Control Language (DCL) C. Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) D. Others

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 6/23/2009

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.