The article considers the importance of using computer-aided design (CAD) systems to train competitive specialists in their field, in particular future technology teachers, who must be responsive to change and be competent in all innovations in information and communication technologies.In particular, in the process of training teachers of CAD, technology is used for designing and engineering products, objects, technological processes, as well as controlling and developing technical documentation.The possibilities of the computer program PRO 100 are revealed: the majority of operations connected with designing are realized quickly and simply using the mouse; fast access to an additional set of tools such as positioning, alignment, rotation; six types of viewing of details; creation of new detail and storage in the library with new source data, calculation of the number of materials and accessories and their price.The advantages of using the PRO 100 program when designing furniture sets on the example of a kitchen cabinet are identified. They are as follows: 3D visualization allows you to view the product, both in general and in detail in all projections, which motivates students to design activities; the possibility of step-by-step and versatile design of products of varying complexity; possibility of self-control and constructive changes at any stage of designing.The structural elements of the kitchen cabinet are singled out, namely: the components of the product “received” the name, size, material for manufacture, which is reflected in the specification of parts, and at any stage of design, you can make changes and control the process.A clear algorithm for the sequence of logically-ordered actions for product design has been developed, which includes the following: specification of each design stage with the demonstration in the corresponding figure, proposed simpler ways to design parts for better assimilation.
Keywords: computer design; PRO 100 program; furniture products; element; detail; CAD; design and engineering activities; specialist; 3D-visualization; perspective.