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The Student and Tutor worked on performing frame analysis within Autodesk Inventor Nstran, focusing on applying various loads and constraints to structural models. They practiced selecting entities for load application and discussed how to apply point loads versus distributed loads. The session concluded without resolving a persistent software error that prevented the analysis from running successfully.

The Student and Tutor reviewed previous AutoCAD drawing practice and learned to adjust dimension text size using the Dimension Style Manager. The primary focus was on drawing lines at specific angles, exploring both the precise relative polar coordinate method (`@length<angle`) and the user-friendly dynamic input feature. The session also covered the polyline command, differentiating it from the line command, demonstrating its advanced capabilities like drawing arcs and varying line widths, and introducing commands to join or explode lines.

The session was an introductory AutoCAD class for a Student studying aerospace engineering. The Tutor guided the Student through the basic user interface, explained fundamental drafting concepts (2D, 3D, isometric), and demonstrated core drawing commands like Line and Circle. They also covered essential precision tools such as Ortho mode and Object Snap, with practice exercises involving creating and dimensioning simple shapes. The student received practice drawings as homework.

The introductory session focused on the Student's goals for learning AutoCAD, her prior experience with CAD, and practical information about software installation. The Tutor explained the core differences and applications of AutoCAD (2D drafting) and Inventor (3D modeling) in engineering. They also discussed plans to begin with fundamental AutoCAD commands in upcoming lessons.