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AUTHOR Traxler, Gene

TITLE Introduction to MacDraft. High-Technology Training

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DESCRIPTORS Communications; *Computer Assisted Design; CompnterSoftware; *Drafting; Graphic Arts; High Schools;*Learning Modules; Microcomputers; TechnologicalAdvancement

IDENTIFIERS Apple Macintosh

ABSTRACTThis training module on MacDraft is part of a

computer drafting skills unit on communications technology for grades9-12. The objective is for each student to complete a drawing on theMacIntosh computer using the MacDraft software program. This drawingis to be dimensioned with a dual system and is to include a borderand title block. This module contains activities, a list ofresources, and evaluation requirements--accuracy of drawing, adequate

dimensions and correct placement, and layout drawing. The followingsteps are described: (1) accessing the progrum; (2) yetting set up;

(3) drawing the line; (4) editing the line; (5) creating a box; (6)

rotation of lines or boxes; and (7) the arc. A MacDraft assignment is

included. (NLA)

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONOffice ot Educational Research and Improvement

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INTRODUCTION TO MACDRAFT

ACTIVITIES: During the semester, each student will beresponsible for completing a drawing on the Macintoshcomputer using the MacDraft software program. Thisdrawing will be dimensioned with a dual system, and willinclude a boarder as well as a title block. (SEE LAST PAGE)

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Step 1 - Accessing the Program

Insert the Mac Draft disk into the drive on the front of the Macintosh.

When the disk icon appears in the upper right-hand corner of thescreen, double click On the icon.

When the contents Of the disk appear on the screen, double click onthe MacDraft Icon.

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-'.* The menus across the top of the page (file, edit...) access many differ-

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First, you select an item.Second, you Choose what to do to the item you have selected.

ERASINGTo delete a part or all of a drawing, click the tip of thearrowhead on the area you want to erase. The small boxes willappear, then just hit backspace and this area will be erased.

(Note: To erase the entire screen, pull down the Edit menu toSelect MI, then hit backspace.)

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To dimension a line, open the Line menu and pull down to thebottom symbol (two arrowheads with a HH between them). Clickon one of the line drawing tools (4. or /), then move the

Icros-hairs to the point that you want the dimension line tostart. Hold the mouse button down, and drag to_the end point ofthe dimension line, then release the button. .

IUnder the Lirie menu the 'Line inside,* 'Line Outside* or 'LineCentered,* let you choose where you want your dimension lines.

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find the area of any object, click on the object(s) you desire,the View menu and choose 'show area*: The area will be

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To ehange any dimensions to metric, pull-doWn the Layaut menu.to "Metric?-select..any otall Of the objects you`want toniferted.

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Step 2 Getting sat up

Before you begin to create your drawing, you should access the "LAYOUT"

menu. Here you will find the scale, grid and ruler options. Set you scale

to the desired size. (I TO I FULL SIZE for our activity)

* Set grid as small as you can in order to have the most flexibility in yourdrawing. (no larger thank" for this activity)

Select the "show rulers" option for this activity also.

You are now ready to begin. Lets try drawing a line.

Step 3 - Drawing a line

In .order to draw a line, select the line box on the lett of the .screen.The line box looks like this. I 'Move the mouse arrow onto thebox and click once. The box shout .now be shaded. As you move thearrow back onto the screen you Will now see a dotted Cross line whichindicates where your line will start. Hold down the mouse and move itacrosd the. screen. You should see a line being drawn. Try it!I

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Step 4 Editing a line

Once you have created a line, you may find that it is too long or tooshort. Don't worry!!! MacDraft will allow you to edit the length, angle,or maybe even the thickness of the line. We will experiment with eachof these. features.

Changing the length of a line is a simple operation. Once 'yoU havedrawn a line, you will notice the small boxes that appear at each endof the line. (Place arrow at END of tile line.)Hold down the mouse button and you will see a small "+" sign appear.Move the mouse in the direction you want to change the line. You canshorten, lengthen, or change the angle of the line. But what if.you onlywant to move the line??

.` A tine can be Moved by' moving the mouse to the middle of the line in-stead of the end. Once the arrow is on the line, hold the mouse button*down. A white arrow should replace the normal black one. If it does,you can move the line by holding the button down and dragging it to thedesired ;position. .

What if you Want your. line .to be thick, thin, broken, or pointing inone direction? .No Problem!!! At the top of the screen you Will find a. menu 'entitled "LINE.". Hold down the mouse and you will see in assort-._ment of line.types and.thicknesses to choose from. If a line in your'drawing lé alreadi selected, the line Will autOrnatically become, thetype yod have highlighted. not, select the line you wish to change.

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(NOTE: To move or alter a line, box or circle, you must click onthe arrowhead In the tool column, then move thearrowhead to the area you want to change, then clickagain.)

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Move the mouse arrow to the point where you want the corner ofthe box to begin. Hold down the mouse button and move the mouseuntil the box is the size you want.

You can change .the size of a box the same way you edited a line.Try it!

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* Rotation is accomplished by selecting the object you want torotate. (click on it with the mouse)

Under the "ARRANGE" menu at the top of the screen, you will seethe "ROTATE" option. Select it and a small icon will appear on thescreen-. Hold the mouse button down and move it left or right. .

You will see the object rotate.

* If you want to know the number of degrees you are rctating,select the "SHOW SIZE" option under the "VIEW" menu.

* "SHOW SIZE" will also work with all of the other tools of MacOraft.It will indicate length of lines, as you draw them. Also length andwidth of boxes and diameters of circles.

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Arcs are one of the more cliff, J It objects to construct. The follow-ing procedure should make it easy for you to draw them.

* Select the "Arc" box from the tools on the left

Once you have selected the arc tool, move the cross hair locationindicator to the spot-you want the ceoter of the arc to be loca:ed.This is not a point on the arc, but rather a center point about whichthe arc is located.

Now move the mouse, keeping the button down. Move the mouse untilthe desired radius has been reached. Remember, the radius is the dis-tance from the center to any point on the arc. Release the mouse buttonand tNen move, the mouse. You should see the arc forming as you movethe Mouse.

Click the mouse when your arc is the desired size and it will appearon the screen. It can now be edited. To change the radius on the arc(make it larger or smaller) position the arrow on the unfilled box at.the center of the arc, hold down the mouse button and drag toyotT desired size.By. positioning the 'arrow on the end points .of the arc, you can change

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PRACTICEUSING THESE OPTIONS:.

UNDER THE VIEW MENU:

'ZOOM IN'

"ZOOM our OPTIONS-Lets you enlarge or reduce the screen..

'SHOW SIZE-- Shows the sizes of the lines as you draw them, andthe angles.

UNDER THE LAYOUT MENU:

'SET GRID°- Gives you the option of less sensitivity in themouse, use the 'Snap to Grid" for this assignment. (iisE 1/4")

'SHOW RULERS"- Lets you see your rulers on the top and side of'the drawing.

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ilacDraft AssignmentINTRODUCTION:

Each student will use th Mac Draft system to duplicate, as closely as pssible,the Ratchet drawing below. One dimension should be a dual dimension (metricand standard). Make a print-out of your finished product.NOTE: Use the special hint sheets

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SCHOOL: MENOMONIE HIGH

AUTHOR: SCALE: 1"=1"

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