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PREFACE

Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) is the process
where a drafter/designer/engineer creates drawings or models that
define a product before it is ready to be manufactured. The drafter is
the key link in the design engineering process and manufacturing
steps, and must possess a working knowledge of design principles,
material properties, and manufacturing processes.
Engineer and Computer Graphics course is developed to provide
students with the foundation of knowledge needed to successfully
function in a drafting.
The suggested guide is more of a practical source. It is dedicated
to such themes as: geometric drawing, spatial modeling and
embedded libraries usage. By giving problems both examples and
exercises, it will be shown the full range of possibilities for computer
drawing. If student study the examples carefully, he/she will gain
understanding of how to use each operation in own working.
KOMPAS-Graphic System is used for labs performing. It’s a
3D modeling system widely used for the three-dimensional
modeling, machinebuiding design, engineering system projection,
etc. due to its multifunctional facilities, usability and easy
mastering.
The main constituent elements of this system are the 3D
modeling system, multipurpose design system, the specification
development text processor, multipurpose technical libraries
(machinebuilding, design, plumbing, pipeline, electrical, etc.).
The KOMPAS-Graphic drawing editor is capable for
automating 2D design and engineering plans for various industry
verticals. It is used for machine design, civil engineering works
and for generating layout drawings and diagrams. (KOMPAS-
Graphics is included in KOMPAS-3D system.)
KOMPAS-Graphic can automatically generate associative
drawings from three-dimensional models, including cuts, sections,
local cuts, detail views, views along arrows, and views with
breaks. All of them are associated with the 3D model, so any
changes to the model are reflected in the 2D drawings.
Standard views are automatically constructed with links to
projections. The properties of 2D drawings, such as designation,
description and weight, are synchronized with the 3D model.

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