06 September, 2025

The ChemSOFT Club of the Chemical Engineering Department, VGEC, was officially launched on 6th September 2025 with the vision of providing a platform for students to learn and apply various software tools relevant to chemical engineering. The motto of the club is to impart technical knowledge through software-based training, thereby strengthening students’ skills in design, analysis, and applications.

As part of its launch, the club organized its first event, a workshop on “AutoCAD Essentials for Chemical Engineers”, exclusively for undergraduate students. The objective of this workshop was to familiarize participants with fundamental tools, drafting techniques, and the application of AutoCAD in engineering design. The session provided hands-on exposure to 2D and 3D drawing, dimensioning, and modeling, which are essential skills in modern engineering practice.

Key Features:

• Organizing Department: ChemSOFT club, Chemical Engineering Department 
• Expert Name: Dr. Darshit Upadhyay, Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department, Nirma University, Ahmedabad
• Duration: 6th September 2025 (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM)
• Venue: Computational Chemical Engineering Laboratory, Block H, Chemical Department 
• No. of Participants: 40
• Event Coordinator: Dr. Girish D. Vegad, Associate Professor & Faculty Advisors – ChemSOFT club, Chemical Engineering Department, VGEC

Discussion Points

• Introduction to AutoCAD interface, tools, and commands
• Drafting and annotation techniques for 2D engineering drawings
• Basics of 3D modeling and visualization
• Layer management, dimensioning, and scaling in AutoCAD
• Hands-on practice with Chemical Engineering design examples
• Importance of AutoCAD skills in industrial applications and project work

Words from the Expert:

“Mastering AutoCAD is the first step for any engineer stepping into the world of design. It bridges creativity with precision and prepares students for real-world engineering challenges.”