Using Computer Automated Drafting (CAD) to create… well, anything, is just plain fun. Students in this class are going to learn how to design-to-manufacture anything that they can imagine.
This class will be using Onshape CAD software. This software is browser-based and does not require installation onto a computer. It is accessed by logging onto the website, www.onshape.com, with your own account using your email address and a password.
Any computer, laptop, or chromebook using a standard browser such as Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Opera (but not Internet Explorer) may be used. Ipads and Android tablets can be used until a laptop or chromebook is made available but the Onshape “app” interface is limited compared to the standard browser version.
This is the future of professional computer automated drafting and the students will be getting in on the ground floor of a revolutionary CAD product. All models will be stored in the cloud. All work is saved and revision recorded as soon as it is edited. All students will have edit access to the models at the same time allowing real-time collaboration.
Instructor D.Rankin has been using various CAD products professionally for 15 years and is extremely impressed with this product. It is particularly useful as a tool to teach CAD principles.
Requirements for the class:
Laptop or chromebook computer that runs a standard version of the acceptable browsers. Mobile versions of the browsers are not compatible. (However, there is an Onshape “app” that can be utilized for Ipads and Android tablets.)
Mouse and mousepad.
Dial calipers, for measuring parts to be modelled.
An Onshape account created using the student's email address.
A commitment to attend at least 50% of Saturday classes offered and to turn in 100% of any homework assigned. Very little homework will be assigned but model creation and collaboration from home will be expected.
Dates : 6/18, 6/25, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 8/13, 8/20, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/10, 12/17
Time: Saturdays, 11:30am-1:30pm, make sure that you eat lunch before you attend classes. Come early if you need to set up your computer.
Location: PUD3 Auditorium, 2621 E Johns Prairie Rd., Shelton, WA 98584. The Auditorium is on the Shelton side, towards the High School, of the facility.
