A Guide to Engineering Software
We are very blessed to live in a generation with technology becoming more and more advanced, helping us come up with better, faster and more efficient ways of doing things. The computer-based drawings used for planning interiors, product designs and architectural structures are made possible by CAD designs. Gone are the days when architects and engineers use architectural blueprints, pencils, compasses and templates.The architecture industry has changed for the better because of CAD software.CAD and CAAD software is more efficient compared to 2D drafting by hand. Instead of rubbing out or scrunching up the paper, you can undo actions using this software with just a click of a button.
CAD and CAAD (computer-aided architectural design) are very similar in concept, the difference lies only on computer aided architectural design software that consists of more architectural-specific elements, some examples are architectural techniques and a database of terms only found in the industry. Accurate and complete drawings are produced by both types of software.
One feature of CAD or CAAD software (over hand drawings) is the automation feature- this feature automatically draws a digital representation of your design from previous drawings. The intelligent software is able to generate a bird’s eye view just by using your 3D front view drawing from CAD for its reference. Because this software generates all other views just by analyzing one 3D view of your building, it saves you time and effort.
This software benefits architects because it allows them to manipulate and modify images with ease.
There is a huge difference on the end results produced by the CAD software if you compare it with a drawing sketched by hand, it is very evident that the drawing produced by the CAD software is more realistic, accurate and comprehensive.This software is able to produce a more realistic representation of photos and has the ability to create other views from a previous drawing.You no longer have to start from scratch when planning a building, using CAD gives you access to existing designs providing you with a base-point to start on. Without the help of CAD, architects are required to trace over old plans when choosing to use precious designs- this consumes a lot of time and energy.
CAD software is used by most architects and architectural firms because it gives them a pleasant and cost-effective experience when planning buildings.If the client wants a design to be improved or fixed, it can easily be achieved with just a few clicks, saving time and hassle for both the architect and the client. The CAD interior design software provides more time for modification rather than drafting and redrafting giving engineers an edge in today’s competitive marketplace.