Computer-aided design
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Citation
PACE Interior Architecture, v.33, 1991, pp. 104-113
Abstract
In the last article, I outlined some of the management considerations of converting to a CAD system, with an emphasis on the needs of the smaller practice. Now I will try to provide an overview of selection criteria for the software and hardware.
(1) Networks and operating systems
(2) Criteria for CAD software selection
(3) User base
(4) Capabilities and ease of use
(5) Data extraction and file format
(6) Speed
(7) Third-party support and user customization
(8) Availability of trained staff
(9) Criteria for hardware selection
(10) Reliability
(11) Choice of CPU
(12) Display hardware
(13) Input device
(14) Storage
(15) Plotters
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Type
Article
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Date
1991
Language
en