Computer-aided design: What to look for and make the best use of it
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Citation
PACE Interior Architecture, v.32, 1991, pp. 120-125
Abstract
This is the first of two articles intended to assist small design offices in making the transition to a computer-aided design (CAD) system. Because of lack of space, I have tried to provide an overview, highlighting important considerations which may help you ask the right questions and make an informed decision.
For the small practice, the decision to acquire CAD facilities could mean a question of "life or death." The workload to staff ratio may be finely balanced, resources must be fully utilized, and the cash available may be limited. I will try to answer some basic questions with emphasis on the management implications of converting to CAD. The second article will focus on selection criteria for hardware and software.
(1) Can I afford it?
(2) Benefits of CAD
(3) CAD concepts
(4) Real productivity gains
(5) Planning
(6) Conventions and project logs
(7) Customization and productivity
(8) Environment
(9) Paul Deakin
(10) Further information
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Article
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Date
1991
Language
en