The GD&T Trainer

Computer-Based Training on the Fundamentals of GD&T

Based on ASME Y14.5M-1994

User Manual

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Contents
Preface Introduction Chapter Description ............................. 1 Benefits of Computer Based Training ... 2 Welcome to the GD&T Trainer Programs Included ................................ 3 Supplementary Material ....................... 4 Customer Support ................................. 5 Quick Tour Starting the Course .............................. 7 Course Selection ..................................9 Welcome Screen ................................. 10 Course Features ................................. 12 Class Course Description of Class Course ................ 21 Class Course Outline .......................... 25 Seminar Version Description of Seminar Course ........... 33 Uses of the Seminar Course ............... 34 Seminar Course Course Outline ........ 35 GD&T Certification Test Description of the Certification Test ... 41 User Info The User Info Button .......................... 43 Troubleshooting FAQ ..................................................... 47

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7

Preface

Preface

Introduction
Chapter Description Benefits of Computer Based Training

Chapter Description
The GD&T Trainer user manual is an introduction to the software, covering important features in a step-by-step process. The user guide contains the following chapters: Chapter 1 provides programs included with The GD&T Trainer. This chapter also includes supplemental materials and comments/suggestions info. Chapter 2 gives a quick tour of the features included in the course. It describes the buttons and key information that will help the user navigate through the course. Chapter 3 is a description of the class course of the course, lessons, quizzes, tests, and certificates. Chapter 4 is a description of the seminar course of the course. It outlines the course index, and lessons in the seminar course. Chapter 5 describes the GD&T Certification Test course. Chapter 6 details the function of the User Info button. Chapter 7 details troubleshooting methods.

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Benefits of Computer Based Training

Computer based training provides: interactive lessons, instant feedback, effective learning, and economical training.

Interactive Training

Computer based training is interactive. The student operates the program, turns the pages, uses hotwords, answers questions, and solves problems. The student must respond correctly to the questions in order to proceed through a lesson. Computer based training provides instant feedback. When a question is asked, the student must answer to proceed. The student will also know immediately if the answer is correct. Computer based training provides effective learning: Its participant focused Students progress is the focus of attention. Its fun Students enjoy working through the course because of the various activities. It has consistent presentation Each student is exposed to the same information. Its self-paced Each student works at the pace suited for his or her individualized learning differences. It measures skills The course quizzes measure what the student has learned. It has randomized questions and answers Each time the course is used, the order of the questions and answers is different. Computer based training is economical. There are no instructor fees. Its reusable. It allows for flexible scheduling, and there are no travel expenses.

Instant Feedback

Effective Learning

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Chapter 1Welcome to the GD&T Trainer

Chapter 1

Welcome to the GD&T Trainer

Whats Included Supplementary Material Customer Support

Whats Included
When you install the GD&T Trainer, it includes the following: GD&T Fundamentals Class A complete course in the Fundamentals of GD&T based on ASME Y14.5M-1994. This version includes 28 lessons. Each lesson is followed by a quiz. Each quiz must be passed to continue to the next lesson. After all the lessons and quizzes are completed, a final exam is available. If the final exam is passed, a certificate of achievement is available. The estimated time for completion is 16-24 hours. GD&T Fundamentals Seminar A seminar in the fundamentals of GD&T. The lesson content is the same as the class course. In the seminar course there are no quizzes or final exam. Lessons can be taken in any order. The estimated time for completion is 11-16 hours. GD&T Certification Test A 150 question test that verifies a students mastery of the fundamentals of GD&T as covered by the GD&T Trainer. The Course Administrator A program that manages the students using The GD&T Trainer. This program is used to authorize students, courses, and lessons, track student progress and generate reports on their results.

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Supplementary Materials
These publications are recommended as supplements to The GD&T Trainer: The Ultimate Pocket Guide is the perfect companion to the GD&T Trainer. Based on the ASME Y14.5M-1994 dimensioning and tolerancing standard, this 77 page booklet provides a quick, easy to access summary of the terms and symbols used in GD&T. The guide covers the definitions, rules, and major concepts used in GD&T, and also explains each symbol with clearly illustrated examples. There's a section on surface texture, as well as a convenient inch to millimeter conversion chart. All of the essentials have been condensed into one pocket-sized book.

The Ultimate Pocket Guide

Self-Study Workbook

The GD&T Self-Study Workbook is a start-to-finish self-training course in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing that has become a classic in the field. Thirty targeted lessons give you an insiders grasp of GD&T. The GD&T Self-Study Workbook is packed with examples, charts, logic diagrams, onthe-job guidelines, and over 500 practice problems with solutions. Learn GD&T at your own pace.

Reference Chart

ETI offers a chart that provides examples of each tolerance with facts about datums, MMC/RFS, bonus tolerance, and tolerance zone boundaries. The chart defines and illustrates important terms, modifiers, and symbols. The fully illustrated 11X17-inch chart fits in 3-ring binder.

Chapter 1Welcome to the GD&T Trainer

Customer Support
When using the GD&T Trainer, if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please feel free to contact us. Phone: (734) 728-0909 FAX: (734) 728-1260, Email: [email protected]

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Chapter 2A Quick Tour

Chapter 2

A Quick Tour
Starting The GD&T Trainer Course Selection Welcome Screen Course Features

Starting The GD&T Trainer

If the CD-ROM disc is not already in, insert The GD&T Trainer CD-ROM disc into the computer. Click Start, go to Programs The GD&T Trainer and click The GD&T Trainer icon. Note: The CD-ROM disc must be in at all times.

User Sign-In Screen

The first screen shown is the User Sign-in screen. Located at the top of the User Sign-in screen are the user information fields. Below that is the list of users who are registered. Next is the user password field. The New User button is used to clear any information in the user information fields. If at any point youre in need of help, simply click the question mark button. Clicking Exit will close the program. User Information Field

User Selection Field

Help Button

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Selecting or Adding a User

If your name is listed in the user selection field, click it and it will appear in the user name fields. Then click in the password field and enter your password. Click OK. If your name is not listed, fill in the information: Last Name, First Name, and Middle Initial. Please be aware that your name will appear on the certificate exactly as you see it when you first log on to the GD&T Trainer . After entering the information, type in a password. Asterisks appear as the password is being entered. After entering the password, click OK.

First Time Users

If you are a first time user, an identifier dialog box will pop-up after entering the user information. This is optional. The input field, provides an identifier for administrative purposes. Examples of such would be: Designer, Engineer, Checker, Technician, etc.

After entering information in the identifier dialog box, another dialog box will pop-up and request that the password be entered again for verification. After entering the password again, click OK. If at any point you need help, click the question mark button.

Note: Remember your password. If you ever forget your password, youll have to contact your administrator to retrieve it.

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Course Selection
The user will have a list of course(s) that are available. The GD&T Trainer contains three courses: The GD&T Fundamentals Class, which is described in Chapter 3, The GD&T Fundamentals Seminar, which is described in Chapter 4, and The GD&T Certification Test, which is described in Chapter 5.

When one of the courses is selected, a brief description of that course is shown in the Course Description area. Click OK when the desired course is selected.

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The Welcome Screen

This is the Welcome Screen. It is the main menu for the course. When the cursor is moved over a button, a description of what the button does is shown at the bottom of the screen.

Using This Program Button

Click this button to learn how to navigate the course. It shows a sample of the arrows and feature buttons.

StartThis Course Button

This is the button used to proceed through the course. Click here to get to the lessons, user info, and final exam.

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GD&T Products Button

Click this button for information on customizing the trainer. If you would like to reach ETI with your comments, or receive product information, you will find that information here.

Course Credits Button

Click this button to see information about the people involved in the creation of the GD&T Trainer and the people who assisted them in the program testing and development.

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Course Features
Programmed Learning Model
The GD&T Trainer uses the programmed learning model as an educational approach, which lets the student review the material completely before moving on to the next topic. The student must demonstrate comprehension of the material and successfully complete a quiz before being allowed to begin the next lesson. Although this course is easy and fun to use, the student has to learn the material to pass it.

The Lessons

There are 28 lessons in the GD&T fundamentals. Each lesson has three main elements: lesson objectives, instructional screens, and solve this problem screens. The lesson objective screen informs the student what he/she should learn in this lesson. It also serves as a preview of the topics to be covered. The instructional screens show the lesson content to the student. On occasion, the student will have to click another button or onscreen object to reveal additional information on the topic. The solve this problem screens allow the student to try the concept and receive feedback. Each problem must be completed correctly to advance to the next page in the lesson.

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Lesson Objectives

The integration of lesson goals and objectives aids in the learning process. This is an important step in helping the student to understand the important concepts in each lesson, the information that will be tested, and where they should focus their efforts.

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Lesson Screen Description

Drawing related to topic

Topic

Topic discussion

Lesson number and the page

Can quit a lesson anytime. The students progress is automatically saved when you leave a lesson. Forward and back navigation arrow for navigating thru the lesson. (Note: The left & right arrow keys on the keyboard can also navigate back and forth. If the right arrow is not shown, then the student must perform a task before it will appear.)

More Info Button

At the bottom right corner of selected screens is a More Info button. Click on this button for more information of the topic being presented.

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Click Here Next Button

When the Click here next button appears on a screen, clicking it reveals additional information about the subject being discussed.

Picture above shows the information revealed after clicking the Click here next button.

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Hotwords

More than 135 hotwords are located throughout the course. Each hotword is highlighted in red. Click on a hotword at any time for a definition of the term.

Accessing the hotwords is optional. The student may look at all, some or none of them during progress through the lessons.

Solve This Problem Screens

When a screen appears that says, Solve this problem, you must solve the problem in order to continue. There are five types of problems. The problems are either multiple choice, true/ false, drag and drop, matching, or fill in the blank. Some problems require clicking the DONE button to fully answer the question.

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After answering a question, the student will receive immediate feedback as to whether or not the correct answer has been chosen. A happy or sad face will appear on the screen. Below is an example of a multiple choice problem.

Below is an example of a true/false problem.

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Below is an example of a drag and drop problem.

Below is an example of a matching problem.

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Below is an example of a fill in the blank problem.

On fill-in-the-blank problems, if the wrong answer is entered more than twice, a show answer button will appear.

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Chapter 3

Class Course
Description of Class Course Class Course Outline

Description of Class Course

The class course is a complete course in the fundamentals of GD&T. It includes 28 lessons, quizzes, a final exam, and a certificate of achievement.

The Course Index

The Course Index displays the user name, lesson buttons, lesson goals, lesson status, and a User Info button. The left and right arrow buttons are used for navigating to the second page of the course index and back to the Welcome Screen. The Exit button is used for quitting the GD&T Trainer. Each lesson in the class course must be completed sequentially.

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Exiting Without Completing The Lesson Lesson Status

A student may exit the course at any time in a lesson. The software will save the lesson page where the student left off. When the user returns to that lesson, The GD&T Trainer will ask if they would like to return to the last page visited.

The lesson topic title is green when a lesson is completed, black when a lesson is available, and grey when a lesson is not available.

Lesson Quizzes

When a lesson is completed, the quiz for that lesson may be taken. Quizzes consist of 10 questions formatted similarly to those in the lesson. Students will not receive the same sequence of questions.

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The Done Button

Once a question is answered, the Done button must be clicked. A right arrow button will appear, allowing the user to proceed to the next question. Take your time answering questions because you cannot go back to change your answer once the Done button is clicked. Be sure to allow enough time to finish a quiz. If you exit a quiz before completing it, all the questions not answered will be scored as zeroes. You can retake a quiz after going through the corresponding lesson again. Once all 28 quizzes are completed, the student may take the final exam. The final exam consists of 50 question similar to those in the quizzes. Click on the Final Exam button to access the final exam. Allow enough time to complete the final exam in one session. If you exit the final exam, all unanswered questions will be scored as zeros. Once the final exam is completed, it cannot be reentered.

Quitting A Quiz

Final Exam

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Certificate Of Achievement

Once the user has completed The GD&T Fundamentals - Class course and passed the final exam, the user will be able to print or view a certificate of achievement. See Chapter 6 for how to print the certificate. Please be aware that your name will appear on the certificate exactly as you see it when you first log on to The GD&T Trainer.

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Chapter 3Class Course

GD&T Fundamentals-Class
Course Outline (21.5 hrs.)

Lesson 1

Dimensions & Drawings 45 minutes Dimension Tolerance Limit Tolerance Plus-Minus Tolerance Equal Bilateral Tolerance Unequal Bilateral Tolerance Unilateral Tolerance Dimensional Limits Geometric Tolerancing System ASME Benefits of Geometric Tolerancing Estimated Completion Time 15 minutes Key Terms 30 minutes Feature Feature of Size Actual Local Size Actual Matting Envelope MMC LMC RFS Estimated Completion Time 15 minutes Modifiers & Symbols 50 minutes Geometric Characteristic Symbols Five Types of Geometric Controls Six Common Modifiers Parts of a Feature Control Frame Additional Drawing Symbols Estimated Completion Time 15 minutes Rules 15 minutes Rule #1 Rule#2 and Rule #2A Estimated Completion Time 15 minutes

Quiz #1 Lesson 2

Quiz #2 Lesson 3

Quiz #3 Lesson 4 Quiz #4

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Lesson 5

Concepts 25 minutes Basic Dimension Virtual Condition Inner Boundary Outer Boundary Bonus Tolerance Estimated Completion Time 15 minutes Flatness 30 minutes Flatness Flatness Error Flatness Control Flatness Tolerance Zone Rule #1 as an Indirect Flatness Control Flatness Application Estimated Completion Time 15 minutes Straightness 30 minutes Straightness Straightness Error Straightness Control Straightness Tolerance Zone (Surface) Straightness Tolerance Zone (FOS) Rule #1 as an Indirect Straightness Control Straightness Application Estimated Completion Time 15 minutes Circularity 20 minutes Circularity Circularity Error Circularity Control Circularity Tolerance Zone Rule #1 as an Indirect Circularity Control Circularity Application Estimated Completion Time 15 minutes

Quiz #5 Lesson 6

Quiz #6 Lesson 7

Quiz #7 Lesson 8

Quiz #8

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Lesson 9

Cylindricity 20 minutes Cylindricity Cylindricity Error Cylindricity Control Cylindricity Tolerance Zone Rule #1 as an Indirect Cylindricity Control Cylindricity Application Estimated Completion Time 15 minutes Planar Datums 30 minutes The Datum System The Benefits of the Datum System Definitions Datum Feature Identification Symbol How to Specify Planar Datums Datum Feature Simulator Simulated Datum Referencing Datums Six Degrees of Part Freedom Datum Reference Frame Coplanar Datum Features Estimated Completion Time 15 minutes Datum Targets 35 minutes Datum Target Definition When to Use Datum Targets Datum Target Symbol Datum Target Point Symbol Datum Target Line Symbol Datum Target Area Symbol Gage Simulation for Datum Target Point Gage Simulation for Datum Target Line Gage Simulation for Datum Target Area Estimated Completion Time 15 minutes

Quiz #9 Lesson 10

Quiz #10 Lesson 11

Quiz #11

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Quiz #12 Lesson 13

Size Datums (RFS) 40 minutes Three Ways to Specify an Axis Datum Three Ways to Specify a Centerplane Datum How FOS Datum References Communicate Size Condition Datum Axis RFS Primary Datum Centerplane RFS Primary Estimated Completion Time 15 minutes Size Datums (MMC) 40 minutes Coaxial Datum Features Effects of Referencing a FOS Datum at MMC Datum Axis MMC Primary Datum Shift Simulated Datum Recognizing when Datum Shift is Available Calculating Permissible Datum Shift Estimated Completion Time 15 minutes Orientation 25 minutes Coaxial Datum Features Effects of Referencing a FOS Datum at MMC Datum Axis MMC Primary Datum Shift Simulated Datum Recognizing when Datum Shift is Available Calculating Permissible Datum Shift Estimated Completion Time 15 minutes Perpendicularity 25 minutes Introduction Implied Orientation Definitions Common Tolerance Zone Shapes Orientation Control Requirements Perpendicularity Application Surface Perpendicularity Application FOS Estimated Completion Time 15 minutes

Quiz #13 Lesson 14

Quiz #14 Lesson 15

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Lesson 16 Quiz #16 Lesson 17

Angularity 20 minutes Introduction Angularity Applied to a Surface Angularity Applied to a FOS Estimated Completion Time 15 minutes Parallelism 20 minutes Parallelism Applied to a Surface Parallelism Applied to a FOS Tangent Plane Modifier Tangent Plane Application Indirect Orientation Controls Estimated Completion Time 15 minutes Position - Introduction 35 minutes Introduction Definitions: True Position & Tolerance of Position (TOP) Implied Basic Relationships TOP Advantages Uses for TOP Modifier Usage Virtual Condition Boundary Theory Axis Theory Estimated Completion Time 15 minutes Position - RFS/MMC 25 minutes RFS Application Conditions RFS Tolerance Zone Shapes RFS Application WCB MMC Application Conditions MMC Tolerance Zone Shapes Calculating Tolerances in MMC Applications MMC Coaxial Diameter Applications Estimated Completion Time 15 minutes

Quiz #17 Lesson 18

Quiz #18 Lesson 19

Quiz #19

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Lesson 20

Position - Special Applications 45 minutes Elongated Hole Application Projected Tolerance Zone Modifier Symmetrical Relationship Application LMC Application Hole Pattern Application Multiple Single Segment Controls Estimated Completion Time 15 minutes Fastener Formulas 20 minutes Fixed Fastener Assembly Fixed Fastener Formula Floating Fastener Formula Floating Fastener Assembly Estimated Completion Time 15 minutes Concentricity 20 minutes Definitions Tolerance Zone Application Comparison Estimated Completion Time 15 minutes Symmetry 20 minutes Definitions Tolerance Zone Application Comparison Estimated Completion Time 15 minutes Circular Runout 25 minutes General Information Definition Tolerance Zone Verification Runout as a Composite Control Axis Offset Estimated Completion Time 15 minutes

Quiz #20 Lesson 21

Quiz #21 Lesson 22

Quiz #22 Lesson 23

Quiz #23 Lesson 24

Quiz #24
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Lesson 25

Total Runout 30 minutes Definition Tolerance Zone Verification Axis Offset Comparison Estimated Completion Time 15 minutes Introduction to Profile 40 minutes Use of Datums with Profile Definition Profile Tolerance Zones Profile Tolerance Zone Coverage All Around Symbol Between Symbol Advantages of Profile Estimated Completion Time 15 minutes Profile of a Surface 30 minutes Common Uses Surface Location Application Polygon Application Conical Feature Application Coplanar Surfaces Application Profile of a Line 15 minutes Estimated Completion Time 15 minutes Profile of a Line 15 minutes Introduction Common Uses Form/Orientation Application Profile of a Line with Coordinate Tolerances Estimated Completion Time 15 minutes Estimated Completion Time 60 minutes

Quiz #25 Lesson 26

Quiz #26 Lesson 27

Quiz #27 Lesson 28

Quiz #28 Final Exam

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Chapter 4

Seminar Course
Description of the Seminar Course Uses of the Seminar Course Seminar Course Outline

Description of Seminar Course

The seminar course is similar to the class course; however, lessons can be taken in any order. There are no quizzes, final exam, and certificate of achievement included.

Once all 28 lessons of the seminar course are completed, a Certificate of Completion may be viewed or printed. See Chapter 6 on how to view or print the certificate.

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Uses of the Seminar Course

There are many ways The GD&T FundamentalsSeminar course can be used. Four examples are: 1. As a review after completing the GD&T Fundamentals Class Course 2. As a training program where testing is not desired 3. As a reference tool 4. As an instructional tool during a live presentation

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GD&T FundamentalsSeminar
Course Outline (13.4 hrs.)

Lesson 1

Dimensions & Drawings 45 minutes Dimension Tolerance Limit Tolerance Plus-Minus Tolerance Equal Bilateral Tolerance Unequal Bilateral Tolerance Unilateral Tolerance Dimensional Limits Geometric Tolerancing System ASME Benefits of Geometric Tolerancing Key Terms 30 minutes Feature Feature of Size Actual Local Size Actual Mating Envelope MMC LMC RFS Modifiers & Symbols 50 minutes Geometric Characteristic Symbols Five Types of Geometric Controls Six Common Modifiers Parts of a Feature Control Frame Additional Drawing Symbols Rules 15 minutes Rule #1 Rule#2 & Rule #2A Concepts 25 minutes Basic Dimension Virtual Condition Inner Boundary Outer Boundary Bonus Tolerance

Lesson 2

Lesson 3

Lesson 4

Lesson 5

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Lesson 6

Flatness 30 minutes Flatness Flatness Error Flatness Control Flatness Tolerance Zone Rule #1 as an Indirect Flatness Control Flatness Application Straightness 30 minutes Straightness Straightness Error Straightness Control Straightness Tolerance Zone (Surface) Straightness Tolerance Zone (FOS) Rule #1 as an Indirect Straightness Control Straightness Application Circularity 20 minutes Circularity Circularity Error Circularity Control Circularity Tolerance Zone Rule #1 as an Indirect Circularity Control Circularity Application Cylindricity 20 minutes Cylindricity Cylindricity Error Cylindricity Control Cylindricity Tolerance Zone Rule #1 as an Indirect Cylindricity Control Cylindricity Application Planar Datums 30 minutes The Datum System The Benefits of the Datum System Definitions Datum Feature Identification Symbol How to Specify Planar Datums Datum Feature Simulator Simulated Datum Referencing Datums Six Degrees of Part Freedom Datum Reference Frame Coplanar Datum Features

Lesson 7

Lesson 8

Lesson 9

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Lesson 11

Datum Targets 35 minutes Datum Target Definition When to Use Datum Targets Datum Target Symbol Datum Target Point Symbol Datum Target Line Symbol Datum Target Area Symbol Gage Simulation for Datum Target Point Gage Simulation for Datum Target Line Gage Simulation for Datum Target Area Size Datums (RFS) 40 minutes Three Ways to Specify an Axis Datum Three Ways to Specify a Centerplane Datum How FOS Datum References Communicate Size Condition Datum Axis RFS Primary Datum Centerplane RFS Primary Size Datums (MMC) 40 minutes Coaxial Datum Features Effects of Referencing a FOS Datum at MMC Datum Axis MMC Primary Datum Shift Simulated Datum Recognizing when Datum Shift is Available Calculating Permissible Datum Shift Orientation 25 minutes Coaxial Datum Features Effects of Referencing a FOS Datum at MMC Datum Axis MMC Primary Datum Shift Simulated Datum Recognizing when Datum Shift is Available Calculating Permissible Datum Shift Perpendicularity 25 minutes Introduction Implied Orientation Definitions Common Tolerance Zone Shapes Orientation Control Requirements Perpendicularity Application Surface Perpendicularity Application FOS

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Lesson 13

Lesson 14

Lesson 15

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Lesson 16

Angularity 20 minutes Introduction Angularity Applied to a Surface Angularity Applied to a FOS Parallelism 20 minutes Parallelism Applied to a Surface Parallelism Applied to a FOS Tangent Plane Modifier Tangent Plane Application Indirect Orientation Controls Position - Introduction 35 minutes Introduction Definitions: True Position and Tolerance of Position (TOP) Implied Basic Relationships TOP Advantages Uses for TOP Modifier Usage Virtual Condition Boundary Theory Axis Theory Position - RFS/MMC 25 minutes RFS Application Conditions RFS Tolerance Zone Shapes RFS Application WCB MMC Application Conditions MMC Tolerance Zone Shapes Calculating Tolerances in MMC Applications MMC Coaxial Diameter Applications Position - Special Applications 45 minutes Elongated Hole Application Projected Tolerance Zone Modifier Symmetrical Relationship Application LMC Application Hole Pattern Application Multiple Single Segment Controls

Lesson 17

Lesson 18

Lesson 19

Lesson 20

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Lesson 21

Fastener Formulas 20 minutes Fixed Fastener Assembly Fixed Fastener Formula Floating Fastener Formula Floating Fastener Assembly Concentricity 20 minutes Definitions Tolerance Zone Application Comparison Symmetry 20 minutes Definitions Tolerance Zone Application Comparison Circular Runout 25 minutes General Information Definition Tolerance Zone Verification Runout as a Composite Control Axis Offset Total Runout 30 minutes Definition Tolerance Zone Verification Axis Offset Comparison Introduction to Profile 40 minutes Use of Datums with Profile Definition Profile Tolerance Zones Profile Tolerance Zone Coverage All Around Symbol Between Symbol Advantages of Profile

Lesson 22

Lesson 23

Lesson 24

Lesson 25

Lesson 26

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Lesson 27

Profile of a Surface 30 minutes Common Uses Surface Location Application Polygon Application Conical Feature Application Coplanar Surfaces Application Profile of a Line 15 minutes Introduction Common Uses Form/Orientation Application Profile of a Line with Coordinate Tolerances

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Chapter 5

GD&T Certification Test

Description of the Certification Test

Description of the Certification Test

The GD&T Certification Test is a 150 question test that covers all the material in the GD&T Fundamentals - Class/Seminar courses. This test verifies the students mastery of the fundamentals of GD&T. The GD&T Certification Test consists of two lessons. Lesson 1 is the actual test. Lesson 2 is the certificate. In order to access the certification certificate, a 90% or higher must be achieved on the certification test.

Note: The GD&T certification test is not selfregistering. It must be assigned by the administrator to be accessed by the user.

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Chapter 6

User Info
The User Info Button

The User Info Button

Any time users want to see their progress, they can click on the User Info button. This button appears in the upper right corner of the Course Index screen.

Clicking the User Info button allows access to the User Information screen. Left side of the screen shows: the current users name; the course name; whether or not the course has been completed; the total amount of time spent in the GD&T Trainer (hours: minutes); and the last ten dates that the user accessed the trainer.

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On the right side of the screen a list of all the lessons a user has accessed to date is shown. Click on a lesson to find out the following information:

The total amount of time spent in that The number of test attempts the user has
made Test average for the lesson Whether or not a lesson was completed Last ten test dates Last ten test scores Last ten lesson dates lesson (hours: minutes)

To print a comprehensive report of a users information, click on the Student Report button at the bottom of the screen. A student report is shown below.

To exit the User Information screen, click on the OK button in the bottom right corner of the screen. If you need help, click on the yellow question mark icon in the lower left corner of the screen.

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Printing or Viewing a Certificate

There are three different certificates available in the GD&T Trainer:

! In the class course, a certificate of achievement is available when the class is completed. In the seminar course, a certificate of completion is available. In the GD&T certification test, a certificate of GD&T skills certification is available.*

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After the user has passed the final exam, click on the User Info button in the course index. The user will see a new button on the bottom of the screen called, Certificate. Click on the Certificate button to view or print your certificate. Please note that your computer must be connected to a printer in order to print the certificate. If your computer is not connected to a printer, you may also simply view the certificate on your monitor. Please be aware that your name will appear on the certificate exactly as you see it when you first log on to the The GD&T Trainer. If you would like to have your name appear differently on the certificate, consult with your program administrator.

*In the GD&T Certification Test, the certificate can only be printed by clicking the Certification Certificate button on the Course Index screen.

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Chapter 7Troubleshooting

Chapter 7

Troubleshooting
FAQs Q: A
When using The GD&T Trainer, the text and some of the graphics on the screen are garbled. How do I correct this? : Make sure the video display font settings are set to small fonts.

Q: I get a double image on the screen.

I correct this?

How do

: When using Windows 95/98/NT, make sure the system is in either high color/16-bit or true color/24-bit, not 32-bit mode.

Q: When Im taking a quiz, on some pages I A

cant read the questions and on other pages I cant read the answers. There are black boxes covering up these items. : The systems screen settings should be set at 640x480 or 800x600 with High color - 16 bit or true color - 24 bit. Any other settings will cause variations in screen colors. If the display setting is set for True color - 32 bit, you will encounter boxes covering up different items.

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Reference Codes

Code numbers are listed in the lower left corner of the quizzes and final exam screens. They are for reference only. Use the reference code number when contacting ETI with a question about the quiz or exam page.

Code: 0104

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