Maricopa Community Colleges  CAD204   19974-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
CAD204 19974-20086 L+L 1 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Screen Menu Customization (AutoCAD)
Creating new screen menus to reduce drawing construction time. Modifying AutoCAD's menu to individual needs. Invoking custom command creation and the use of macros to reduce production cost. Includes file management techniques and the DOS editor.
Prerequisites: CAD202 or permission of Instructor.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
CAD204   19974-20086 Screen Menu Customization (AutoCAD)
1. Create custom CAD/D commands to fully utilize AutoCAD's capability. (I)
2. Use macro programs in the screen menu area to automate drafting procedure. (II)
3. Develop streamlined procedures to reduce time and motion while drafting. (III)
4. Use file management techniques to maintain structure filing systems and archive files. (IV)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
CAD204   19974-20086 Screen Menu Customization (AutoCAD)
    I. Custom commands
        A. Using text editor (DOS)
        B. Creating and storing menu file
        C. Modifying existing menu commands to increase functionality and appropriateness of commercial program
      II. Macro programs
          A. Creating custom menus for specific tasks
          B. Reducing repetitious tasks by automating commands
          C. Grouping tasks through sub menu development
        III. Time/motion analysis
            A. Grouping tasks
            B. Developing location strategies
            C. Retaining omni functions
          IV. File management techniques
              A. Sub-directories
              B. Paths
              C. Macros commands and path switches
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