Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 05/25/93
DFT253AE 19936-19962	L+L	3 Credit(s)	6 Period(s)
Computer Aided Drafting IIA: Microcadam
Advanced Computer Aided Drafting (Microcadam) includes creating and utilizing drawing environment controls, symbol libraries, command macros, and on-line screen menus. CAD file structure, concepts, CAD modification and graphics manipulation techniques. Prerequisites: DFT252AE and departmental permission.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
DFT253AE   19936-19962	Computer Aided Drafting IIA: Microcadam

1.	Define and use the system command syntax creating two dimensional views for drawings and diagrams. (I)
2.	Use basic commands to develop and utilize a symbol library. (II)
3.	Describe and use CAD file structures. (III)
4.	Develop a drafting environment control file. (IV)
5.	Develop and effectively use command menus. (V)
6.	Define and use command macros. (VI)
7.	Use advanced CAD graphics manipulation techniques. (VII)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
DFT253AE   19936-19962	Computer Aided Drafting IIA: Microcadam

I. Introduction and syntax review A. Component creation commands B. Window and viewing commands C. Edit and modification commands D. Component nesting commands II. Symbol libraries A. Definition of symbols B. Application of symbols III. File structure A. Data storage structure B. File manipulation IV. Drawing environment control A. Control definition B. Revision V. Command menus A. Types B. Definitions C. Applications VI. Command macros A. Concepts B. Syntax and definition C. Application VII. Advanced CAD techniques A. Total CAD environment B. Advanced application techniques

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