Kevin3A


 * __Centering Block__**



In this chapter I learned how to make a view that matches the angle of the section of block that I need to cut. This made it easier to cut that section out of the block. Last chapter I used the solid trim plane tool to cut an oblique surface out of a block. This makes cutting out sections easier because the object is set at the angle for the portion to be cut out. I had a lot of trouble finding which side of the object to cut the angle at and which setting were required to get the right section cut out. Mr. Bailey helped me find the right settings to cut out the section. I did not get creative in this drawing because I went by the books directions which were the only way I could figure out how to complete the object.


 * __Object/Filler__**





In this chapter I created an object with an oblique surface using the solid trim plane tools. Last chapter, I learned how to use the dovetail, chamfer, and trim block tools. In the real world, this tool could be used to create an objects that requires an oblique surface. I had trouble finding the right lines to click on with the trim tool to get the right section of the block to cut out. I kept trying different ways until I figured out which way was right.


 * __Dovetail Finger/ Y-Guide__**



In this chapter I Created an object using the block command and used "cutting lines" to cut chamfers and dovetails. I learned how to use the Trim/Break, Chamfer, and Dovetail tools. in the real world, this tool could be used to create objects that require dovetails and chamfers. The chamfer tool makes it easier to cut a piece of the block. I had trouble finding the right order to click the lines for the dovetails. To resolve my troubles, I tried different orders until I got the right one. I did not get creative in this drawing, I used the steps from the book.


 * __Slide/Bearing__**





In this chapter we cut pieces out of a block and joined solids together. Last chapter we took pieces out of a block and used the boolean tool. I learned how to join two objects together. In the real world this could be used if you had to join two different designs into one. I had trouble getting the section blocks to be deleted in the right place. I played around with the numbers and got it in the right place. I did not get creative in this drawing because I went by the books directions.


 * __Double Lock/Offset Guide__**



In this chapter we used the block command and the boolean command to complete a 3 dimensional object. Last chapter we used revolving shapes to complete the object. I learned how to use the block and boolean commands. I also learned how to take sections away from a block. In the real world this could be used to design something that is not a complete block, that needs sections taking out with holes in it. I had trouble finding where to place the second block that will later be deleted. I played around with the origins to find exactly where to place it. I did not get creative in this drawing because it was all from the book.


 * __Bowl/Chess Piece__**

In this chapter we made 3 dimensional objects using revolving shapes. Last week we started making 2 dimensional drawings into 3 dimensional drawings. I learned how to use the chain offset and revolving tools. In the real world, this tool could be used to make an object the same thing around 360 degrees. I had trouble with the center line on this objects. There were no giving dimensions in the book so I needed to make my own sizes and the chess piece came out awkward because of this. I did not get creative in this drawing.

In this chapter we started making 3 dimensional objects. Last chapter we worked with rotational symmetry. I learned how to make a 2 dimensional drawing into a 3 dimensional drawing. These drawings are 2 dimensional drawings that could be made into 3 dimensional objects. In the real world, this tool would be used to make objects of 3 dimensions. I had trouble with the reference lines in this drawing but I eventually got it correct. I did not get creative in this drawing other than the use of reference lines to complete it.

__**Friction Plate**__

This week I used rotational symmetry to design a friction plate. Last week I used vertical and horizontal mirroring to complete a drawing. I learned how to complete the drawing with 1/8th of it complete and used the mirror tool and rotation symmetry to finish it. In the real world, this would be used if you were giving a a portion of an design that you would need to use mirror rotation to get the complete design. I did not have any trouble with this drawing and was not creative because I went by the books directions.

Inlay Patterns



In this drawing, I used the mirror tool to complete the Inlay Patterns. Last week I used center lines and symmetry to complete a drawing. With this drawing, I learned how to use the mirror tool to mirror one portion of the image to complete the whole image. In the real world, This could be used if you were giving a portion of a design and needed to make the other sides the same exact thing. I had trouble finding the right reference lines to use to mirror the image. To solve my problem I tried different lines until I got it right. I didnt get creative in this drawing because I went by the books directions.


 * __Pipe Support and Aligning Tool__**



This week I used center lines to show symmetry to create the Pipe Support and Aligning Tool. Last week I used angles and distances to complete a drawing. I learned how to complete the drawings using center lines and symmetry where I drew circles and arcs to complete the drawings. In the real world, this could be used to create an aligning tool or pipe support computer model like I did. I had trouble on the Aligning Tool figuring out which lines to trim. I solved my problem by trying the different trim tools until I got the right one. I got creative by using the center lines and giving dimensions to complete my drawings.

__**Tangrams**__

This week I used angles and distances, known as Polar Coordinates, to give a location for a line. Last week I created a drawing with reference lines and the trim tool. In these drawings, I learned how to complete the drawings using polar coordinates. In the real world, this could be used if you were to design something by using specific angles and distances. I had trouble on this drawing when I accidentally entered the wrong coordinates, It caused me to have to re-start the drawings multiple times. To solve this, I double checked that I was entering the right coordinates. I did not get creative in these drawings because I went by the directions in the book.

This week I used angles and the trim tools to complete the drawing as opposed to last week when I used polygons and the trim tools to create a drawing. In this drawing I learned how to complete the drawing using angles and reference lines to figure out the dimension of the object. The skills could be applied to the real world if you needed to make a computer model of an object but you didn't have all the measurements. I had trouble getting my angles on the right side of the line I wanted them on. I played around with it until I got it figured out. I was successful in completing the drawing with a few giving dimensions using angles and reference lines. I got creative by using reference lines to help me complete the drawing.



This week I used polygons and the trim tool to make a drawing as opposed to last week when I worked with the mesh tool. In this drawing I learned the skills of putting different polygons together and deleting lines with the trim tools to get the final drawing. These skills could be applied to the real world with a design for a piece of machinery that would require a shape like this. With using the trim tools and polygons it would be easier to complete the drawing. I had trouble with what lines to click on to get the right line that I wanted to delete. I played around with it a little bit until i figured out how to do it. I was successful in completing the drawing using polygons and the trim tools. I didn't get creative with this drawing because I went by the books directions.

This week I used the mesh tool to to make this quadrant drawing as to last week when entered axis points to make a drawing. A new skill I learned was the mesh tool skill. This will help me in future projects if I need to make something using the mesh tool. This part relates to the real world by using the mesh tool to design something that would require the mesh in the drawing. I was able to gain the skill of knowing how to use the mesh tool to make me successful in completing the drawing. I didn't run into any problems because I went by the instructions in the book. I didn't get creative with this drawing because I went by the steps in the book.

This is one of the first drawings that we needed to make. Before this drawing we were doing free hand drawing. This drawing had giving x and y axis points for us to connect the lines. This drawing taught me how to make a picture using giving x and y points. This will help me in the future of the course if I were to have to do a drawing were only certain points are giving to me. These skills cant really be applied to the real world other than doing a CAD drawing with giving x and y axis points. This project had step by step instructions so I didn't have any problems with it. I was successful by using grid snapping to make the drawing with the giving points.