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How to Master CAD Software for a Competitive Edge in Mechanical Design
Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software is a game-changer in mechanical engineering, enabling precise design, analysis, and simulation of mechanical components. Mastering CAD software can provide a competitive edge in mechanical design, improving productivity, efficiency, and innovation. This article explores key strategies to become proficient in CAD and stay ahead in the industry. 1. Understanding the Importance…
Top 5 Tools Every Mechanical Engineer Should Master
Top 5 Tools Every Mechanical Engineer Should Master In the diverse and ever-evolving field of mechanical engineering, having the right tools can make all the difference. Mastery of specific software and technologies not only enhances productivity but also fosters innovation and creativity. Whether you’re a seasoned engineer or just entering the field, familiarizing yourself with…
The Role of Mechanical Engineers in the Aerospace Industry
The aerospace industry is a multidisciplinary sector that demands the expertise of professionals from various engineering backgrounds. Among them, mechanical engineers play a crucial role, contributing to the design, development, manufacturing, and maintenance of aircraft, spacecraft, and associated systems. Their responsibilities cover a wide range of activities, ensuring that aerospace systems are safe, reliable, and…
Top 50 AutoCAD Tricks and Shortcuts You Need to Know
AutoCAD is one of the most used engineering programs across the globe. Here are the top 50 AutoCAD tricks and shortcuts from around the web!AutoCAD is one of the most used engineering programs across the world, and it’s likely that you have come in contact with the program sometime in your career. One Key Shortcut…
Shortcut Keys for External Reference – XREF
To Perform Command Shortcut Edit an external reference in place REFEDIT REFEDIT Opens select reference file dialogue for attaching Xref XATTACH XA Opens Xbind dialogue – allows import only of symbols etc XBIND XB Create a border in an xref to hide outside area XCLIP XC Opens a selected xref in a new window XOPEN XOPEN Opens Xref manager dialogue box XREF XR
Shortcut Keys for View-ports
To Perform Shortcut Opens viewports dialogue box VPORTS Perspective view. DV Switch to model space in a viewport MS Create a viewport using command line -VPORTS Make a viewport in paper space MV Switch to paper space from viewport PS Cycle through viewports CTRL+R Switch up between layout tabs CTRL+PAGE UP Switch down between layout…
Shortcut Keys to control Universal co-ordinate system (UCS) in Auto-CAD
To Perform Command Shortcut Align UCS with an object, first select UCS OBJECT OB Display UCS manager dialogue box DDUCS UC Universal co-ordinate system options UCS UCS Change the UCS icon appearance UCSICON UCSICON Return to the WCS WORLD W
Some of Shortcut Keys in 3D Drawing in Auto-CAD
To Perform Command Shortcut Command line 3D solid options 3D 3D Draw a cube BOX BOX Draw a cylinder CYLINDER CYLINDER Opens UCS dialogue DDUCS DDUCS Opens UCS dialogue at orthographic tab DDUCSP DDUCSP Extrude a face EXTRUDE EXT Intersect an object INTERSECT IN Revolves an object about an axis REVOLVE REV Open render dialogue…
Shortcut Keys for Object SNAP – OSNAP
To Perform Command Shortcut Switches OSNAP on/off OSNAP F3 Turns snap on/off SNAP F9 or CTRL+B Turns object snap tracking on/off OSNAP TRACK F11 or CTRL+W Apparent intersection of 2 objects APPARENT INT APP Snap to centre point CEN of CEN Opens drafting settings/object snap dialogue DDOSNAP DS Snap to end of line etc ENDPOINT END…
Shortcut Keys for TEXT in Auto-CAD Drawing
To Perform Command Shortcut Single line dynamic text – Justify/Align to fit within text line DTEXT DT Edit text DDEDIT ED Opens find and replace dialogue box FIND FIND Change the justification point without moving text JUSTIFYTEXT JUSTIFYTEXT Mirrtext 0 to turn off T MIRRTEXT MIRRTEX Scales text without moving the text insertion point SCALETEXT…
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