Maricopa Community Colleges  CAD205   19966-19972 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 04/23/96
CAD205 19966-19972 L+L 1 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Tablet-Overlay Customization (AutoCAD DOS)
Creating customized tablet overlays to reduce drawing construction time. Modifying AutoCAD's menu for customized tablet usage. Invoking custom command creation through the use of macros. Includes file management technique and use of the DOS editor. Prerequisites: CAD202 or permission of instructor.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
CAD205   19966-19972 Tablet-Overlay Customization (AutoCAD DOS)
1. Create custom CAD/D commands to fully utilize AutoCAD's capability. (I)
2. Use macro programs in assigned areas of the tablet areas to automate drafting procedures. (II)
3. Develop streamlined procedures to reduce time and motion while drafting. (III)
4. Create custom commands/macros for multi button digitizers. (IV)
5. Use file management techniques to maintain file structure. (V)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
CAD205   19966-19972 Tablet-Overlay Customization (AutoCAD DOS)
    I. Custom commands
        A. Using text editor (DOS)
        B. Modifying Acad. Mnu and storing
        C. Modifying tablets II through IV to increase appropriateness of commercial program
      II. Macro programs
          A. Assigning macros to specific tablet locations
          B. Reducing repetitious task by automatic commands
        III. Time motion analysis
            A. Developing tablet overlays which group commands unique to a business
            B. Reducing movement through size configuration
          IV. Button modifications
              A. Increasing digitizer effectiveness through custom commands
              B. Synchronizing tablet-overlay and button functions
            V. File management techniques
                A. Sub-directories
                B. DOS paths
                C. Macros commands and path switches
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