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Computer Aided Design

Higher Graphic Communication

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Overview

Computer Aided Design has entirely replaced the drawing-board in industry. There are different 'types' of CAD application, including 2D CAD, Parametric CAD (both 2D and 3D), and surface modelling software. The SQA specify that parametric CAD must be used for creating models and drawings. 

There are many options available, from paid platforms such as Solidworks, Catia, Creo, to free-to-education options such as Autodesk Inventor, Autodesk Fusion, and PTC On-Shape. There are also a host of free options available. 

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Computer Aided Design

Computer Aided Design is a complex topic that takes a significant proportion of the SQA Higher Graphic Communication course. These course notes and resources are designed to help pupils prepare for the exam and ensure they fully understand the terminology and principles of 3D CAD. 

These CAD notes tie with the CAD Challenges shown further below, but can be used independently. The course notes have over 70 questions and tasks to complete.  

A4 grid paper for the orthographic sketching challenges.

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Course notes book

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CAD drawing template

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"The creative adult is the child that survived."


Ursula Leguin (1929 - 2018)

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CAD Challenges | Extrude

Here are six CAD Challenges covering the 'Extrude' function. 

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Orange peeler

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Bag handle

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  • Vee block

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Bird house

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Bracket

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  • Game controller

A4 grid paper for the orthographic sketching challenges.

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A4 Drawings Pack

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CAD Challenges | Revolve

Here are six CAD Challenges covering the 'Revolve' function. 

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Toy rocket

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Ball valve

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  • Ball hinge

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Binoculars

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Toy car

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  • Bearing

A4 grid paper for the orthographic sketching challenges.

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A4 Drawings Pack

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CAD Challenges | Helice

Here are six CAD Challenges covering the 'Helice' function. 

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Candle holder

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Whisk

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  • Marble run

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Pipe

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Light bulb

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  • G-cramp

A4 grid paper for the orthographic sketching challenges.

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A4 Drawings Pack

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CAD Challenges | Loft

Here are six CAD Challenges covering the 'Loft' function. 

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Vase

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Turbine

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  • Hairdryer adapter

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Merge valve

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Transition piece

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  • Speaker case

A4 grid paper for the orthographic sketching challenges.

A4 worksheet

A4 Drawings Pack

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