Course content

Ideas for mechanical products can be developed, communicated, and tested by means of software. A geometric model made by means of a CAD/CAM system will be at the centre of such processes.
The more important subjects are transformation matrices, curves and sculptured surfaces, data structures, and graphical user interfaces. Software for Internet communication is used in combination with geometric models to survey and control machines.

Learning outcome

The aim is to give students insight into the theoretical fundament of CAD/CAM software. Students are expected to describe and explain transformation matrices, curves, sculptured surfaces, data structures and graphical user interfaces. Students will also learn about tools and procedures used to develop this kind of software.

Learning methods and activities

Central issues are lectured. Lectures are supported by compendia and a textbook. Computer based exercises are made for training in central issues, but they also give an introduction to software development with the language "C++" and the library "Qt" used for examples. The lectures and exercises are in English when students who do not speak Norwegian take the course.
If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may be changed from written to oral.

Compulsory assignments

• Exercises

Recommended previous knowledge

Some experience with a well recognised 3D CAD/CAM system. Students should have a working knowledge of mathematics and mechanics matching the third year of the study.

Course materials

Textbook: Walter Savitch: "Absolute C++", Addison Wesley.
Compendia provided by the institute. Taylored software. Exercise texts in HTML-format.

Credit reductions