- "This software is used to increase the productivity of the designer, improve the quality of design, improve communications through documentation, and to create a database for manufacturing." (quote from paragraph)
The use of computer software to create and visualize design plans and models.
Introduction to CAD: An overview of what CAD is, its uses, and how it works.
CAD Software: An introduction to various CAD software options, and their features and tools.
2D Drafting: The creation of line drawings, plans, and elevations using CAD software.
3D Modeling: The creation of 3D digital models to view architectural designs from different angles and perspectives.
Geometric Construction Tools: Tools and techniques for creating geometric shapes, such as lines, circles, and arcs.
Layers and Hierarchy: Organization of different parts of the design into layers and having hierarchy for easier management.
Rendering: Techniques for adding realistic materials, lighting, and textures to architectural models to create photo-realistic effects.
Importing and Exporting: Importing existing building data into CAD software and exporting the CAD designs for use in other software.
Collaboration: Methods for working collaboratively with other architects or designers in the same project.
Precision modeling: The ability to create highly accurate designs using exact measurements and calculations.
Building codes and regulations: The knowledge of local and national building codes and regulations that must be followed for design.
Sustainability: The ability to design and create buildings that are environmentally friendly and sustainable in the long term.
Architectural drawing conventions: Conventions and standards used in architectural drawing to convey the intent of the design.
Workflow Management: Strategies for managing the workflow from design to construction and ensure timely completion of projects.
Cost Management: Managing the cost by optimally utilizing the resources available in designing an architectural project.
2D CAD: This type of CAD is used to create two-dimensional technical drawings such as floor plans, elevations, and section views.
3D CAD: D CAD is used to create three-dimensional models of buildings or architectural elements. This type of CAD is often used in conjunction with 2D CAD to create more accurate and detailed designs.
BIM (Building Information Modeling): BIM is a digital representation of a building's physical and functional characteristics. It allows architects, engineers, and contractors to collaborate and share information throughout the design, construction, and maintenance processes.
Interior Design CAD: Interior design CAD is used to create detailed interior designs such as furniture layouts, lighting placement, and material finishes.
Landscape Design CAD: This type of CAD is used to design outdoor spaces such as parks, gardens, and landscaping.
Industrial Design CAD: Industrial design CAD is used to create product designs such as appliances, furniture, and consumer electronics.
Mechanical Design CAD: Mechanical design CAD is used to create mechanical parts and assemblies such as engines, machine tools, and industrial equipment.
Electrical Design CAD: Electrical design CAD is used to create electrical systems such as lighting, power distribution, and control systems.
Structural Design CAD: Structural design CAD is used to create structural systems such as beams, columns, and foundations.
Civil Design CAD: Civil design CAD is used to create civil engineering projects such as roads, bridges, and pipelines.
- "Designs made through CAD software are helpful in protecting products and inventions when used in patent applications." (quote from paragraph)
- "The terms computer-aided drafting (CAD) and computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) are also used." (quote from paragraph)
- "Its use in designing electronic systems is known as electronic design automation (EDA)." (quote from paragraph)
- "In mechanical design it is known as mechanical design automation (MDA), which includes the process of creating a technical drawing with the use of computer software." (quote from paragraph)
- "CAD software for mechanical design uses either vector-based graphics to depict the objects of traditional drafting, or may also produce raster graphics showing the overall appearance of designed objects." (quote from paragraph)
- "The output of CAD must convey information, such as materials, processes, dimensions, and tolerances, according to application-specific conventions." (quote from paragraph)
- "CAD may be used to design curves and figures in two-dimensional (2D) space; or curves, surfaces, and solids in three-dimensional (3D) space." (quote from paragraph)
- "CAD is an important industrial art extensively used in many applications, including automotive, shipbuilding, and aerospace industries, industrial and architectural design (building information modeling), prosthetics, and many more." (quote from paragraph)
- "CAD is also widely used to produce computer animation for special effects in movies, advertising and technical manuals, often called DCC digital content creation." (quote from paragraph)
- "The modern ubiquity and power of computers means that even perfume bottles and shampoo dispensers are designed using techniques unheard of by engineers of the 1960s." (quote from paragraph)
- "Because of its enormous economic importance, CAD has been a major driving force for research in computational geometry, computer graphics (both hardware and software), and discrete differential geometry." (quote from paragraph)
- "The design of geometric models for object shapes, in particular, is occasionally called computer-aided geometric design (CAGD)." (quote from paragraph)
- "This software is used to increase the productivity of the designer, improve the quality of design, improve communications through documentation, and to create a database for manufacturing." (quote from paragraph)
- "This software is used to increase the productivity of the designer, improve the quality of design, improve communications through documentation, and to create a database for manufacturing." (quote from paragraph)
- "CAD output is often in the form of electronic files for print, machining, or other manufacturing operations." (quote from paragraph)
- "including automotive, shipbuilding, and aerospace industries, industrial and architectural design (building information modeling), prosthetics, and many more." (quote from paragraph)
- "Because of its enormous economic importance, CAD has been a major driving force for research in computational geometry, computer graphics (both hardware and software), and discrete differential geometry." (quote from paragraph)
- "As in the manual drafting of technical and engineering drawings, the output of CAD must convey information, such as materials, processes, dimensions, and tolerances, according to application-specific conventions." (quote from paragraph)
- "The modern ubiquity and power of computers means that even perfume bottles and shampoo dispensers are designed using techniques unheard of by engineers of the 1960s." (quote from paragraph)