Implementation of information technologies in engineering graphics education

Abstract

Implementation of the modern information technologies in Engineering Graphics education provides a good foundation for acquisition of knowledge and skills which are necessary in engineering practice. In general, we seek to develop creative invention in future engineer: he should be not only a user of CAD systems, but he should have practice of customization of the CAD software to his specific needs. This will ensure "fluid adaptation of the contemporary engineer to change according to rapid development in technology. Therefore, there is of utmost importance to incorporate contemporary computer aided design technologies into teaching of engineering graphics. This paper focuses on a teaching methodology of engineering graphics within AutoCAD frameworks. Experience with visual programming languages indicates that visual languages for design might be able to provide the programming capabilities required for building parameterized designs, while at the same time integrating more closely with the drafting and solid modeling aspects of the computer design system. Support for parameterized designs is also provided in the AutoCAD, but it is quite rudimentary. AutoCAD supplies AutoLISP for programming. So the students develop the additional specialized command environment and applications of the parametric design strategy by applying AutoLISP programs. This approach enables us not only to teach students integration technologies with different commercial CAD software but this allows for students to create their own environment of the commands for computer design.